PDA

View Full Version : Rear shocks


bluesboyst
10-09-2020, 07:32 AM
One of my rear shocks is wet....Anyone on this site recommend sticking with Ford OEM replacements or should I get another brand?
Svashtar
10-09-2020, 07:46 AM
One of my rear shocks is wet....Anyone on this site recommend sticking with Ford OEM replacements or should I get another brand?

I went with recommendations here and got the KYB, I believe the model was 555603. However I ordered them from RockAuto and haven’t installed them yet, so based on my experience with RA figure it’s 50/50 that they sent me the right part. [emoji6][emoji15]

I also ordered a couple of parts kits for like $10 that were recommended, I gather they’re bushings or something, but haven’t checked them out. I have to get in there and see what’s up. I recall that they are slightly redundant, but someone suggested they would help.
jgc61sr2002
10-09-2020, 10:35 AM
Also installed KYB. Ride is excellent.
Mr. Man
10-09-2020, 10:55 AM
One of my rear shocks is wet....Anyone on this site recommend sticking with Ford OEM replacements or should I get another brand?
The OEM Tokico shocks were discontinued years ago. If Ford has a listing they are probably CV or GM shocks. Not sure if CVPI shocks would work if there is a listing. KYB or Monroe severe service seems like what most go with now.
bluesboyst
10-09-2020, 12:02 PM
yeah there is a listing at some dealerships and they say Genuine Ford part.... I may go with KYB.....thanks all
Mr. Man
10-09-2020, 02:26 PM
The Ford part will fit, but the valving will be softer.
crouse
10-11-2020, 05:18 PM
I just installed KYB's. Purchased them from Rock Auto and used the mercurymarauder.net discount.
1Marauder
10-15-2020, 09:46 AM
KYB's in back (a tad firmer), Monroe super duty in front.
crouse
10-15-2020, 09:56 AM
Make sure you just buy front shocks and use your existing springs. I purchased the entire Monroe strut and the front end sat about 1-1/2" higher. I sold the struts on Craigslist re-purchased KYB front shocks and had a local shop swap out the shocks in my Marauder springs.
GreekGod
10-28-2020, 01:50 PM
I always go with Monroe shocks as my first choice
Svashtar
10-28-2020, 03:06 PM
Shows what I know, I was thinking it was recommended / required to do the shocks AND springs in front; does either of you have the part number of just the front Monroe or KYB shocks? Thanks.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
GreekGod
10-28-2020, 06:22 PM
part number of just the front Monroe or KYB shocks?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mercury,2003,marauder,4.6l+v8, 1387829,suspension,shock+absor ber,7556