I've gone through a lot of shocks over the years, and I only like to change them once. I put Bilsteins on mine last time and I probably won't use anything else going forward. Of course, it takes $300 for a set.
Am|> |my f-150 4x4 7700 came with load range 'D' tires. |> |at 38k, the shocks feel dead/stiffer than when I bought the truck used at |> |24k miles. |> |could they be worn already? |> |2 of my tires are 90% worn, the other pair 50% - previous owner didn't |> |beleive in rotating I guess. |> |I assume the front's wear more than the back? |>
|> New shocks are valved to make the truck ride well when all the bushings |and |> joints are new and tight. Once all the parts get to know one-another |better, |> those formerly snug joints and bushings are no longer make much |contribution to |> the damping. The shocks are not valved for this set of conditions. Put |them on a |> lighter truck and they might work. |> But you do need to get aftermarket shocks after the new has worn off. |>
|> Rex in Fort Worth | |
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