Shock Recommendation for Towing....1993 F250HD Extended Cab 7.3

[OkieDieselMan]

I have a 1993 F250HD Extended Cab (2 rear Tires...not a dually), ordered new with Heavy Duty Suspension & Towing Package, E4OD, 3.55 rear axle....I think it is 8600 GVW suspension? I am also in the process of adding a Banks Sidewinder Turbo System to it.

I am replacing the OEM Shocks and also going to S&B Silicone Body Bushings for a better ride. I will be towing an Enclosed 32ft. Race Car Trailer most of the time. Not really using the Truck for daily Driving....Just Towing......The Trailer (with Car inside) will weight approx. 12,000 - 15,000 lbs. max.

I need a "recommendation" for new front & rear Shocks..... What do you think would be the best Shocks for my Truck? I was thinking maybe Monroe Magnum Gas Shocks 34793 and 34797.....What brand/part numbers would you recommend and why?

Thanks in advance.

Harold

 

[chicken bones]

I have been very happy with the Bilstein 4600.

 

[scsmith42]

Gooseneck/mini-5th wheel or tagalong? If the latter, you might want to consider a weight distribution hitch if you're not already using one. Personally I would prefer a gooseneck setup towing that amount of weight - especially with a single axle truck, but just about all race car haulers that I've seen are tagalongs.

Either way, you might want to consider an air bag addition.

3:55's are a little tall for a CGW in the neighborhood of 23,000 lbs, IMO. I'd rather have 3.93's or 4:11's, especially since the E40D has an overdrive. 3:73 would be my minimum.

Sorry that I didn't address your question; my shock knowledge is around 50 years out of date!

 

[Black dawg]

The yellow bilstein seem to work well over all.
Agree on the 3.55 ratio being a little much with the tall od in the e4od. Depends how fast you pull though.....

 

[03wr250f]

bilsteins 4600 work well for a otherwise stock truck

after that my next suggestion would be fox 2.0s they are incredibly smooth.

i agree and disagree that 3.55s are tall.
yes they are tall, however if you are on a stock sized tire, especially if it is 4wd you will do just fine. 4wd matters because you have 4low for staring or backing up in tight places

i would absolutely add a aftermarket coolant temp gauge egt gauge and transmission temp gauge to monitor things towing that heavy. i would also add a larger than stock cooler after the radiator such as the 6.0 cooler

with 3.55 the truck will be working slightly harder and 4.10s would make it easier however ot will absolutely do it. use your rpms


i did 44,200 combined over a 7% mountain pass with 3.55s and 35s, not an ideal combo, my truck/engine isnt stock though either

 

[Ole BlackBetty]

no shock recomendation, just wondering what part of oklahoma you live in.
Im East of Norman