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<blockquote data-quote="NickW" data-source="post: 1868191" data-attributes="member: 56255"><p>I honestly don't know how how many threads I've read on here about shock replacement. Maybe 40-50. Only one of them was similar to how I view my situation (<a href="https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/shock-replacement-options.81964/" target="_blank">this thread</a>), so I'm hoping that yet another shock replacement thread where I can ask specifics may result in good information for me.</p><p></p><p>I have a 2017 with 65k miles. Eibach springs up front and everything else is factory. Shocks seem to be toast IMO. I'm not sure what the best route is to correct this issue and I'm looking for help. Thanks in advance. Below I've listed my options and the concerns I have. I'd love to just buy new shocks and bolt them up, but 7k for just shocks on a daily driver seems crazy to me, for my situation. I currently drive 95% on road. I recently moved to the mountains of Colorado so that could change, but not likely as this is my daily driver. Also, I see deavers in my future, but one thing at a time.</p><p></p><p>1. Rebuild factory shocks - Probably the cheapest option, but not cheap. Truck would be down for a bit while I ship mine off and wait for them to be rebuilt and sent back. I don't want to do the exchange program and get worse condition shocks, so I'll just have to deal with the truck being down. My concern here is the many stories of people having leaking rebuilt shocks in less than 10k miles, among other horror stories from certain companies. Considering Shocks by Hammer or Texas Shock Works for a rebuild.</p><p></p><p>2. I found some Gen 3 take-offs with little/no miles - They want 2k for the shocks. Fronts still have springs on them. I'd have to do the RPG live valve delete kit, which is something I have zero experience with, then figure out how to get the nitrogen charged on them. Seems like a lot of hassle and again, not exactly cheap.</p><p></p><p>3. Buy new shocks - Unless I'm missing something, I don't see new shocks for this truck for less than $6500+ for a full set. That's not an option for me. Do a lot people who mostly daily drive these trucks really spend $6500 - $9000 on shocks? I'm not looking for an upgrade, just something comparable to factory shocks.</p><p></p><p>Am I missing something? Thanks again.</p><p></p><p>Edit: Is there an option to purchase new shocks that are comparable to the factory shocks that are less than $3k?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NickW, post: 1868191, member: 56255"] I honestly don't know how how many threads I've read on here about shock replacement. Maybe 40-50. Only one of them was similar to how I view my situation ([URL='https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/shock-replacement-options.81964/']this thread[/URL]), so I'm hoping that yet another shock replacement thread where I can ask specifics may result in good information for me. I have a 2017 with 65k miles. Eibach springs up front and everything else is factory. Shocks seem to be toast IMO. I'm not sure what the best route is to correct this issue and I'm looking for help. Thanks in advance. Below I've listed my options and the concerns I have. I'd love to just buy new shocks and bolt them up, but 7k for just shocks on a daily driver seems crazy to me, for my situation. I currently drive 95% on road. I recently moved to the mountains of Colorado so that could change, but not likely as this is my daily driver. Also, I see deavers in my future, but one thing at a time. 1. Rebuild factory shocks - Probably the cheapest option, but not cheap. Truck would be down for a bit while I ship mine off and wait for them to be rebuilt and sent back. I don't want to do the exchange program and get worse condition shocks, so I'll just have to deal with the truck being down. My concern here is the many stories of people having leaking rebuilt shocks in less than 10k miles, among other horror stories from certain companies. Considering Shocks by Hammer or Texas Shock Works for a rebuild. 2. I found some Gen 3 take-offs with little/no miles - They want 2k for the shocks. Fronts still have springs on them. I'd have to do the RPG live valve delete kit, which is something I have zero experience with, then figure out how to get the nitrogen charged on them. Seems like a lot of hassle and again, not exactly cheap. 3. Buy new shocks - Unless I'm missing something, I don't see new shocks for this truck for less than $6500+ for a full set. That's not an option for me. Do a lot people who mostly daily drive these trucks really spend $6500 - $9000 on shocks? I'm not looking for an upgrade, just something comparable to factory shocks. Am I missing something? Thanks again. Edit: Is there an option to purchase new shocks that are comparable to the factory shocks that are less than $3k? [/QUOTE]
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