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Topic: Lightning shocks?
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 5105
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-30-2003 04:57 PM
   
Last fall, I replaced one of my front shocks trying to find a vibration. I bought shocks form the local parts store, they were Monroe's. The shock wasnt the problem. First of all, the shock I put on is significantly softer then the Ford factory shock I took off. Plus the Monroe shock is already going to heck (it bounces badly like a basketball when you hit bumps with that tire). Are there different part numbers for Lightnings than regular F150's? I'm going to put the factory shock back on that side, but I need to know if there is a difference when the time comes to replace them the next time.
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 394
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 05-31-2003 10:47 AM
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First of all, the shock I put on is significantly softer then the Ford factory shock I took off.
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Are there different part numbers for Lightnings than regular F150's? I'm going to put the factory shock back on that side, but I need to know if there is a difference when the time comes to replace them the next time.
Yes...The LIGHTENING shocks are HD and have a different PN listing. To be sure you get the correct shock, there should be a stamping I.D. no. on the old shock. Give this to the parts guy so that he will get you the correct shock.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 5105
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-31-2003 11:26 AM
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Originally posted by KULTULZ:
Yes...The LIGHTENING shocks are HD and have a different PN listing.
That explains the difference then.  Thanks.
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3578
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-01-2003 08:52 PM
Always do shocks in pairs,just like bushings and most other suspension parts. You will notice a significant difference in handling. Did you find the vibration? F-150's like to eat radius bushings.[This message has been edited by MLariviere (edited 06-01-2003).]
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 1115
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 06-02-2003 09:32 AM
Edelbrock makes a shock specific to the '93-'95 Lightning. I don't know much else about them. I have the part numbers for the original "Motorcraft" shocks (they're made by Monroe), I'll post them for you tomorrow. ------------------
"My doctor says I have a malformed public duty gland and a natural deficiency in moral fiber; and that I am, therefore, excused from saving universes." ... Ford Prefect If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. Dwayne M&M Member #18
'94 Lightning #942 of 4007
'70 Mach1
'75 Cougar
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 1115
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 06-03-2003 06:29 AM
Motorcraft SureTrackers
front: F3TA-18045-FB
rear: F3TA-18080-KC(I got these off the Ford sales slip) The shocks REALLY are: Monroe Formula GP
front: CA18M1A
rear: CG24N24A
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"My doctor says I have a malformed public duty gland and a natural deficiency in moral fiber; and that I am, therefore, excused from saving universes." ... Ford Prefect If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. Dwayne M&M Member #18
'94 Lightning #942 of 4007
'70 Mach1
'75 Cougar
'65 Galaxie 500 + parts car
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 5105
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-03-2003 05:30 PM
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Originally posted by MLariviere:
Always do shocks in pairs....
Did you find the vibration?
I had bought two shocks, but when replacing the one didn't fix the initial vibration, I put off replacing the other since at that time I was more concerned about finding the vibration. The initial vibration turned out to be a front tire had thrown a wheel weight and was out of balance.
I now have another vibration (besides the tire bouncing from the bad shock) that I am starting to believe is tire and maybe even a little bit alignment related. The tires have been on the truck since I have had it, it has a bunch of miles now, and it has also started to pull to one side. The radius arm bushings look good, so I think I can rule that out.
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3578
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-03-2003 10:29 PM
Usually if the radius bushings go,there will be a snap or a clunk just under the floorboard. Mine looked ok,but when I took it apart,they were completely hogged out. The big not on them goes to 60 ft/lbs,so if you're curious,take it off and you will see if the bushing,or the nylon cup is bad.
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