Rear shock placements

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  1. Dec 26, 2010 at 12:24 PM #1
    Thumper4x4

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    When i put on my shock i noticed that one went to back and one went to the front, but theres a spot to make them go both to the back. What for
     
  2. Dec 28, 2010 at 4:48 AM #2
    backwoodscountryman

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    I to have wondered this.Can anybody shed any light on this?
     
  3. Dec 28, 2010 at 8:49 AM #3
    davbell22602

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    I wouldn't mind hearing answer for shock setup also.
     
  4. Dec 28, 2010 at 9:04 AM #4
    VanoFord

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    I'm not sure, but I think Ford did a change over for Payload reasons from your style to my style. I think for max payload, you would want both shocks to go forward. Thats how the design is on the Gen 11 trucks (04-08).
     

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