Replacement Shocks

[Steve Edwards]

I have 1 shock leaking on front left side, and was wondering what replacement to use.
Should I just replace with standard OEM shocks or something better.
Are KYB Gas A Just 554347 shocks good shocks. And are the front shocks easy to change while on ground?

 

[DaveBen]

KYBs will be better than stock shocks. Bilstein's are even better but they cost a lot. I am guessing you don't like spending money on your truck, so go with KYBs.

 

[quazar]

I have 1 shock leaking on front left side, and was wondering what replacement to use.
Should I just replace with standard OEM shocks or something better.
Are KYB Gas A Just 554347 shocks good shocks. And are the front shocks easy to change while on ground?

Bilsteins will make you happy, investing in good shocks is worth the extra bucks

 

[gunman41mag]

I have Reflex shocks made by Monroe, pretty decent shocks

 

[ampb5rider]

Take a look what's available, deside what you want to spend, see what the reviews are.

 

[tabdiesel]

Here's the deal, I have Bilstein shocks on my F250. But,any shocks you put on a 3/4 or 1 ton truck won't make a noticeable difference because the spring rate is so stiff.

 

[WD40]

Go and buy the Bilstein's and be done with it. They should last the rest of your trucks life.

 

[DaveBen]

Bilsteins WILL make a difference on ANY truck you put them on. It may not be a big difference.

 

[gunman41mag]

Bilsteins are very expensive to put on a truck

 

[l2d racing]

I have 1 shock leaking on front left side, and was wondering what replacement to use.
Should I just replace with standard OEM shocks or something better.
Are KYB Gas A Just 554347 shocks good shocks. And are the front shocks easy to change while on ground?

I replaced the OEM shocks on my 8000 lb F350 about five years ago with KYB gas shocks. We use this truck to tow a 18,000 lb loaded race trailer throughout the southwest US exclusively. We have never had an issue and the ride is great with or without the trailer hooked up.