Choosing Shocks for your Ford F-250 Super Duty

The KYB Gas-a-Just shock is a step up from the factory twin tube shocks that come with many 2017+ Ford Super Duty trucks, which gives the driver a bit more confidence through control around town. These monotube shocks have much more damping than a twin tube shock, while delivering similar comfort. These are the 'handling' stock upgrade that keeps the F250 more stable on highway joints, and rough pavement or county roads.

The Rancho RS5000X gas pressurized shocks are a step up from the factory Ranchos that come standard on a lot of Ford Super Duty trucks. Expect a bit tighter feel, similar comfort on your 2017+ Ford F250. These shocks provide a bit more support due to higher gas pressure in the shocks, but still more comfortable on the street when compared to some other monotube shock options in this guide.

The Bilstein 4600 shock is the stock-upgrade that F250 owners usually desire if they're really using their truck to haul, tow, or work. These shocks provide the 2017+ Ford Super Duty with far superior handling when compared to stock, while still maintaining good daily driven comfort. These Bilstein shocks heavily reduce the side-to-side body sway through turns and bumps, stops any front to back excessive bouncing, and provides a lot more confidence when the rear end is loaded or you've hooked up a trailer.

The Fox 2.5 HTO is the big bore support that these heavy duty trucks require. No more slop, substantial control improvement, while improving comfort. These shocks shine when the terrain gets rougher or the trail gets chunkier - perfectly at home offroad when the suspension starts to cycle more. These are the perfect option to step-up from a 2.0 shock while not having to fork over a lot of money on excessive reservoir setups.

The Monomax shock is KYB's heavy duty shock absorber meant for workhorse trucks or offroad vehicles that see tough terrain. These shocks have increased compression and rebound damping to account for heavy loads, larger wheels & tires, or aggressive terrain.

Many 2017+ Ford Super Duty owners want the best of both worlds - daily driven comfort, but also more confidence when the rear is loaded from a trailer or equipment. The Rancho RS9000XL shock helps deliver for that driver, through 9 stages of adjustment you can change from very soft to very firm damping to dial in what's needed at the moment for your Ford.

The Bilstein 5100 is the cousin to the 4600, with valving slightly increased for larger wheel and tire packages, lifted ride heights, or a combination of both. We recommend these shocks to Ford Super Duty owners who are running air-bags in the rear, leveling kits up front, or on 3" or 4" lift kits while still towing the trailer or boat.

The Bilstein 5160 reservoir shock isn't only for added heat capacity, and for heavy offroad use in your Ford Super Duty - these shocks are also valved softer overall when compared to the 4600 and 5100 series, give a bit smoother response over the bumpy terrain. While these shocks can stand up to more abuse offroad, there's noticeable benefits to the daily drive in your 2017+ Ford F250, subduing the small bumps betterr, and reducing the harshness in the rear from an unloaded bed.

The Fox 2.0 Reservoir shocks build upon an already comfortable Fox 2.0 valving profile, giving one of the softest responses from a shock we've tested on 7k+ pound trucks. While these shocks provide more heat capacity offroad in tough and fast terrain, the daily drive also remains comfortable. We wouldn't recommend these shocks to a Ford Super Duty owner that tows a lot or hauls heavy equipment.

Icon delivers a unique valving profile that maintains excellent on-road handling manners and control, while softening up when the speeds increase offroad. Their 2.5 shocks have been one of our go-to options on vehicles like the Ford Super Duty that see increased loads, but still like to get after it in the dirt.

The 2017+ Ford F250 deserves the support and capability of the Fox 2.5 Performance Elite. Adjustability for daily comfort or control, and adjustment for bigger bumps offroad or the unexpected surprise on the weekend adventure. These are the go-to option for big-truck owners that dont mind making adjustments to get the most out of their suspension; soft settings for the weekly commute, increased damping for adventure-loads or offroad use.