New Shocks July 19, 2025, 04:47:22 pm How much do those guys charge to change your shocks? Whatever it is, they are underpaid! Just finished up on my 09. What a PITA job that was. Anyhow, all done now with nice shiny new Bilstein Comforts. jor 3 Likes
Re: New Shocks Reply #1 – July 19, 2025, 07:22:11 pm The front, driver’s side shock is my favorite, how about yours?Larry
Re: New Shocks Reply #2 – July 19, 2025, 08:00:05 pm Quote from: Larry W - July 19, 2025, 07:22:11 pmThe front, driver’s side shock is my favorite, how about yours?I tackled the top driver side using the multi-wrench I've posted about previously. Feeling superior for conquering the toughest part of the job, I proceeded to break the lower front driver shock mount by torquing the nut 'to spec'.1 Dorman 31001 kit later, I torqued it to 'feels about right'.Amazon.com: Dorman 31001 Shock Bolt Kit - Universal 1/2-20 Universal Fit :...Rich As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: New Shocks Reply #3 – July 19, 2025, 09:42:37 pm Quote from: rich - July 19, 2025, 08:00:05 pmI tackled the top driver side using the multi-wrench I've posted about RichThe multi wrench Rich recommended is the tool to use on the front shocks top bolts.AIMIXUN 52 in 1 Universal Socket Wrench, Stainless Steel Professional...Larry As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: New Shocks Reply #4 – July 20, 2025, 06:02:10 am Quote from: jor - July 19, 2025, 04:47:22 pmAnyhow, all done now with nice shiny new Bilstein Comforts. Jor, which brand/model did these new Bilstein replace? When you have a minute could you please give a review? Thank you.
Re: New Shocks Reply #5 – July 20, 2025, 07:19:06 am I wasn't getting anywhere with the multi wrench tool on the front shocks, so I quickly grabbed my cordless reciprocating saw. In under thirty seconds that top bolt was cut and the shock could be removed. A massive time saver.
Re: New Shocks Reply #6 – July 20, 2025, 09:37:03 am QuoteThe front, driver’s side shock is my favorite, how about yours?I found the right rear to be a bit of a challenge. Not much room up there on the top notwithstanding the convenience hole Ford put in the floor. For the fronts, after trying a number of solutions, I ended up with a 3/8 ratchet and an 11/16 socket. Not too bad. The biggest problem I had with all four was getting the bottom of the shock on the peg. I ended up raising the chassis enough to get them in place.Quotewhich brand/model did these new Bilstein replace? Here are photos of the old and new numbers. Quoteplease give a reviewI haven't taken it for a test drive. We're planning a trip to the NW so I need to take it down for fuel and LP. I live on a 1.5mi poorly maintained dirt road so I'll get a taste of the new shocks but I'll need to get it on the road before I can compare them to the old. jor 2 Likes
Re: New Shocks Reply #7 – August 03, 2025, 04:03:02 pm Quote from: jor - July 20, 2025, 09:37:03 amI haven't taken it for a test drive. We're planning a trip to the NW so I need to take it down for fuel and LP. I live on a 1.5mi poorly maintained dirt road so I'll get a taste of the new shocks but I'll need to get it on the road before I can compare them to the old. Checking back to see if you have sufficient information for a review. 🤞🤞🤞Follow up … thanks for your post down below 👏.
Re: New Shocks Reply #8 – August 04, 2025, 10:28:53 am QuoteChecking back to see if you have sufficient information for a review.We're heading to the NW in a week or two but in the meantime I did take it out to get fuel (can't exercise the genny with no gas in the tank!). I noticed the difference on the washboardy road out of our neighborhood and it drove fine on the paved road (50 mph) to the gas station. I didn't notice any difference in the handling which was already great imo. I'll report back on our trip when I get some miles in.My old shocks were still working well although one (lr) had begun to leak (45K miles)jor
Re: New Shocks Reply #9 – August 05, 2025, 03:16:16 pm When our LD was new, I had a chance to change and compare the stock shocks to Bilstein Comfiorts that LD had tried and rejected. I also acquired a set of near new set of regular Bilsteins. The Comforts rode the same as the stock shock. I liked the Comforts on the rear of our 24' LD. I now run the regular Bilsteins on the front and Comforts on the rear.The Bilsteins wear like iron. I replaced them at over 100,000 miles due to the rubber bushings wearing out; the shocks were still usable and had no oil leaks. Well worth the money.Fort Bragg, slowly heading south toward home.Larry 1 Likes
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