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2004 to 2008 F-150 and Mark-LT 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L equipped F-150s and Mark-LTs |
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I don't have any brands to recommend either. Motorcraft is a sure bet, but I imagine any of the major brands will do as well in this case. - Jack |
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My buddy just changed his 05 shocks out and his fronts cost over a $100 more than his rears did. I THINK he said it was something to do with the fronts being struts and not just regular shocks.
He also took and put the 4x4 shocks on the back for a little extra support as he regularly tows with his. He purchased the shock/struts at O'reilly's for about $350 total cost. |
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My Shocks
I replaced my shocks about 2 years ago on my 05. I did them early but I installed Bilstein 5100's which provided me with a 2" lift for the front. The fronts are probably more expensive due to them having to be able to support the springs and weight of the truck up front. The rears are as simple as doing 2 bolts. The fronts you need a spring compressor for and most auto hobby shops on military bases have them. That is where I did mine. You have to compress the spring, remove a nut and then the shock will drop out of the bottom and you will reuse the spring mounts on the new ones. Like I said, I did mine in an afternoon in the auto hobby shop. I would agree that if you do the bounce test and it passes that you will be fine for a while longer. If I recall correctly I had to disconnect the top of the steering knuckle to get the front shock out but you might have better luck than me.
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The shop here does have the spring compressor so that sounds like it would work! thanks again! |
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At least on the 2wd, the fronts are "struts", the rears are "shocks", hence the difference in price. As already stated, the fronts require a little more labor and a specialty tool, so another difference in price. If you can get ahold of a spring compressor (HEAVY DUTY due to the size of the springs), then it is a very simple job and will save you some money.
Not sure if the 4wd has the same set-up, but I do know some of the parts are the same. |
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