New Shocks/Struts

[dmjr77]

Since I am now planning on keeping my 2019 XLT 4x4, I am now looking into replacing the shocks/struts all the way around. It has over a 108,000 on it and they are due for replacement.

Without going overboard money wise - what do you all recommend?

Thank you

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[Bob902]

I have the Eibach system and highly recommend them. Much improved over stock.

 

[dmjr77]

Do you have a link?

Thank you

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Do you have a link?

Thank you

What are you looking to do? Is this strictly on road? Do you offroad? looking to fit larger tires?

 

[dmjr77]

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What are you looking to do? Is this strictly on road? Do you offroad? looking to fit larger tires?

My 2019 is stock, I intend on keeping it stock. I have a 108,000 miles on it and I feel its time to replace them. I am looking for something that is a good replacement for the OE equipment.

Thank you

 

[Colo_Ranger]

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My 2019 is stock, I intend on keeping it stock. I have a 108,000 miles on it and I feel its time to replace them. I am looking for something that is a good replacement for the OE equipment.

Thank you

Since you're looking for an OE replacement, I would go with the Bilstein 5100. You can keep the heigh stock, raise the front a little bit, or raise a lot. The ride will be a lot better.

 

[Frenchy]

Before a true recommendation can be made, we need to know what you plan to do with the truck. With it being a 4x4, do you actually take it OffRoad or does it stay on the street? Is it the daily driver or the fun mobile? Things we need to know.

 

[dmjr77]

Before a true recommendation can be made, we need to know what you plan to do with the truck. With it being a 4x4, do you actually take it OffRoad or does it stay on the street? Is it the daily driver or the fun mobile? Things we need to know.

I plan on keeping my truck stock. I am just looking to replace the original ones that have 108,000 miles on them. No modifications are planned.

 

[Frenchy]

I plan on keeping my truck stock. I am just looking to replace the original ones that have 108,000 miles on them. No modifications are planned.

Then do just that. Keep it stock and run the factory shocks and struts

 

[dozxab]

For a little more, go for better. I have an FX4 that comes with the upgraded shocks. I replaced that at 12K for an upgrade and to level it a bit. I went with Eibachs and they are better than I expected. Improved handling on the twisty mountain road that I run twice a week and handling over fire roads and pot holes is vastly improved. They are reasonably priced and come with the Eibach Limited Million-Mile Warranty. This is a great article that should help guide you. https://www.shocksurplus.com/blogs/news/leveling-strut-comparison-bilstein-vs-eibach-vs-fox

 

[RangerPNW]

Since I am now planning on keeping my 2019 XLT 4x4, I am now looking into replacing the shocks/struts all the way around. It has over a 108,000 on it and they are due for replacement.

Without going overboard money wise - what do you all recommend?

Thank you

If stock and primarily road use is your thing, Bilstein 4600 are the way to go. They're intended to be an OE drop in but will improve your handling. Going to the 5100s are probably not worth it unless you want to at least level the truck.
https://www.shocksurplus.com/produc...-shocks-set-for-2019-2021-ford-ranger-4wd-rwd

 

[jflogerzi]

Since you're looking for an OE replacement, I would go with the Bilstein 5100. You can keep the heigh stock, raise the front a little bit, or raise a lot. The ride will be a lot better.

Eibach will be a bit softer than the 5100's. They can be a bit stiff. For just a DD Eibach is what I would recommend

 

[jflogerzi]

For a little more, go for better. I have an FX4 that comes with the upgraded shocks. I replaced that at 12K for an upgrade and to level it a bit. I went with Eibachs and they are better than I expected. Improved handling on the twisty mountain road that I run twice a week and handling over fire roads and pot holes is vastly improved. They are reasonably priced and come with the Eibach Limited Million-Mile Warranty. This is a great article that should help guide you. https://www.shocksurplus.com/blogs/news/leveling-strut-comparison-bilstein-vs-eibach-vs-fox

The stock shocks in the FX2/FX4 are garbage

 

[dozxab]

The stock shocks in the FX2/FX4 are garbage

That's where mine are! Theoretically better than non-FX4.

 

[jflogerzi]

That's where mine are! Theoretically better than non-FX4.

same with mine.

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