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IowaTom

Shocks suggestion

The shocks on my '85 F150 could well be from the factory as they're soooo old. I can just stop in my local friendly auto parts store and buy what they have, which would probably be adequate, but I thought I'd get your input on maybe a brand you've used and prefer.
I don't plan to do lots of hauling and because of my state license plate for collector vehicle, I really can't be (caught) carrying stuff so I really don't need super stiff shocks.
Thanks for any ideas!

'85 F150 XLT 4X4 with 300 c.i. six & NP435 four speed.
'63 Studebaker Avanti - 350/TH350
'59 Rambler Super - OHV 6 with 3-speed OD
'58 Studebaker Scotsman sedan - 289 with 3-speed OD

ratdude747

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KYB Excel-G's. What I have on my F150... not particularly pricey but the quality is good.

1984 F150: 300 L6, AOD, RWD. EEC IV / TFI, Feedback Carter YFA Carb. Stock everything but radio (for now).

Gary Lewis

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I've used Monroes also. Not expensive but worked well. I think they were Monro-Matics.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

Rusty_S85

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I have Gabriel shocks on my truck.

I have used KYBs and Monroe shocks and they are good but I never used them on a truck just the Gabriels.

"Old Blue" - '56 Fairlane Town Sedan - 292-4V, Ford-O-Matic transmission, 3.22:1
'63 Belair 2dr sdn - 283-4V, Powerglide transmission, 4.56:1
'78 Cougar XR7 - 351-2V, FMX transmission, 2.75:1 9inch
"Bruno" - '82 F150 Flareside - 302-2V, C6 transmission, 2.75:1 9inch, 31x10.50-15 BFG KO2

grumpin

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Monroe Gas Magnums is what I use.

A reputable shop I use recommended the same shocks for our Suburban from NAPA. One of the Monroes I put on was blown but that Suburban is a lead sled and I installed them 7 or 8 years ago. And my wife laughed and said she had taken it off road on some rough stuff.

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

IowaTom

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Thanks Guys!!

'85 F150 XLT 4X4 with 300 c.i. six & NP435 four speed.
'63 Studebaker Avanti - 350/TH350
'59 Rambler Super - OHV 6 with 3-speed OD
'58 Studebaker Scotsman sedan - 289 with 3-speed OD

Machspeed

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I went with Bilsteins and I love them! Frankly, any of the above mentioned would be just fine, I'm sure.

John

"Blackie" - 1986 F150 4x4 - Mildly warmed over 351W HO - Original owner