Shock Replacement Options

[titanjc]

I am a long term planner, and as my 2017 is about to hit 40,000 miles I am already thinking about what I’m going to do with my shocks at the big 50k rebuild/replace milestone. My truck is strictly a pavement princess, so no need for me to upgrade past the capabilities of the OEM shocks. That being said, I want to make sure I’m exploring all the available options.

Low mileage 2017-2018 takeoffs are basically nonexistent at this point. 2019-2020 live valves are out there, but then there’s the cost of the live valve delete kit and installation. I’m not sure I trust a rebuild, the reviews I’ve seen for the places with shock swap programs seem very hit or miss.

What is the best place to buy a set of new OEM 2017-2018 shocks and what is a full set running these days? Is there anything in between the OEM shocks and a $6k+ Fox / King setup? Am I missing any other options here?

 

[goblues38]

My plan is to just bite the bullet and buy new OEM (blue) Fox Shocks. I dont remember exactly, but I think your all in price is around $2500 before labor.

The rears can be done by yourself. Front are a little more involved dealing with a spring compressor.

I am sitting at 35,*** miles and for the most part have a pavement princess as well. I expect the shocks may last to 60k

 

[CoronaRaptor]

There are way more gen 2's built up then gen 1's, there should be a market for take offs being sold. Lots of raptor owners in FLorida so shouldn't be too hard to get them, otherwise like @goblues38 said, just buy them new online. Just keep looking on the for sale part of forums.

 

[realjones88]

There are way more gen 2's built up then gen 1's, there should be a market for take offs being sold.

Not for 2017-18 shocks anymore. The 19-20 use different shocks that require a kit to use with 17/18. The kit is a pain and rebuilds are also a pain as they aren't that much cheaper and it sucks waiting for shipping, rebuild, etc.

OP I'd buy new ones they are about $400 each at Tascaparts and you can sell your old ones prob for $100 each too. Do you feel a decrease in ride quality? For zero offroading I don't know if it's really worth replacing them yet.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Not for 2017-18 shocks anymore. The 19-20 use different shocks that require a kit to use with 17/18. The kit is a pain and rebuilds are also a pain as they aren't that much cheaper and it sucks waiting for shipping, rebuild, etc.

OP I'd buy new ones they are about $400 each at Tascaparts and you can sell your old ones prob for $100 each too. Do you feel a decrease in ride quality? For zero offroading I don't know if it's really worth replacing them yet.

Gotcha, yeah sounds like new is the only way until owners start selling the take offs.

 

[Chazzersgarage]

I'm thinking about this also. I'm at 37K on my 18. I had been planning on using stock shocks and a set of Eibach's. Right now I'm considering new shocks with the SVC CAS setup. It seems like it might be the best compromise between stock and the after market upgrades.

 

[dirtslinger]

Why not just have them rebuilt? They are completely rebuildable.

 

[tomcruise]

Just have them rebuilt, way cheaper and no need to fully replace them. Also 50k of street miles is nothing for these shocks.

 

[saym14]

If no off roading just keep driving

 

[Red_Eye_Jedi]

No need to replace them if your not going off-road. I’d wait till 80 or even 100 if you can’t tell much of a difference