Perfromance Shocks & Struts

Shocks and struts are terms often used interchangeably. Both are main parts of your vehicles suspension system, but each with different functions. Your struts hold the body of your car off the ground. They also incorporate assembly parts, such as the coil spring and the shock absorber. Your struts will also affect your 1983 Ford F-150 alignment and steering. Additionally they provide support to the suspension springs. Shocks on the other hand absorb bumps on the road. Without shocks, your vehicle would still be able to move, however there would be plenty of bouncing.

Your factory shocks & struts are not designed to handle harder driving conditions. Over time, aggressive use can eventually cause damage to your factory shocks and struts. Performance shocks & struts are designed to better handle the more spirited drivers. Pairing shocks & struts with high performance coil overs, will give you the most optimal ride. If you have any questions about shocks or struts reach out to one of our experienced representatives and we can help you make a more informative decision.

The springs on your 1983 Ford F-150 react to bumps, ruts and other road irregularities, cushioning the impact. Struts and shocks control spring movement, isolating the cabin from vibration, preventing excessive body movement and keeping the tire tread in contact with the road, for optimal traction and control. Your OE shocks and struts are fine for cruising, but don’t have the damping calibration to provide the stability necessary for performance driving. Our performance shocks and struts control suspension motion at speed so you have the traction and control you need to go faster and corner harder.

Shocks and struts, collectively called dampers, have pistons that move up and down inside hydraulic fluid cylinders. As the pistons move up and down in response to suspension movement, the hydraulic fluid is forced through small passages and valves in the pistons that resist oil flow, thereby damping spring oscillation and controlling suspension movement. The energy of the spring is turned into heat by the damper. Compression damping affects the spring when the vehicle hits a bump and it compresses, rebound damping controls the spring when it expands and forces the tire back down, after the bump.

Properly designed shocks and struts have valving for all stages of piston movement, from short and gentle travel as would be encountered with minor road irregularities to rapid and lengthy travel caused by potholes. However, OE and ordinary replacement shocks and struts are compromises, with damping that is usually biased toward a smooth ride. When a vehicle is driven hard with such components, the rapid movement of the pistons within the dampers causes the hydraulic fluid to foam and overheat, drastically reducing their ability to control suspension movement. This can result in excessive body roll and dive, unequal tire grip, and poor vehicle control. In contrast, our performance shocks and struts are designed for spirited driving, especially when paired with higher rate performance coil springs.

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RANCHO RS999029
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RANCHO RS999029 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front Rearward
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front Rearward
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RANCHO RS999112
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RANCHO RS999112 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Rear
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RANCHO RS999115
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RANCHO RS999115 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front Forward
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front Forward
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RANCHO RS999116
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RANCHO RS999116 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$143.89

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Rear
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RANCHO RS999117
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RANCHO RS999117 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$143.89

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front Rearward
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front Rearward
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front Forward
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front Forward
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front
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RANCHO RS999118
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RANCHO RS999118 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$143.89

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Rear
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RANCHO RS999136
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RANCHO RS999136 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$143.89

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front Rearward
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front Rearward
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RANCHO RS999179
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RANCHO RS999179 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front Forward
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front Forward
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Bilstein 24-065276
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Bilstein 24-065276 B8 5100 Series 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$126.50

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$110.00

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
Suspension Shock Absorber
For Rear Lifted Height: 4"
Drive type: 4WD
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Rear Suspension Shock Absorber
For Rear Lifted Height: 4"
Drive type: 4WD
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Bilstein 24-065283
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Bilstein 24-065283 B8 5100 Series 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$126.50

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front
 
Suspension Shock Absorber
For Front Lifted Height: 6"
Drive type: 4WD
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front Suspension Shock Absorber
For Front Lifted Height: 6"
Drive type: 4WD
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Bilstein 24-185523
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Bilstein 24-185523 B8 5100 Series 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$126.50

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front
 
Suspension Shock Absorber
For Front Lifted Height: 4"
Drive type: 4WD
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front Suspension Shock Absorber
For Front Lifted Height: 4"
Drive type: 4WD
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Bilstein 24-185530
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Bilstein 24-185530 B8 5100 Series 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$126.50

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
Suspension Shock Absorber
For Rear Lifted Height: 2"
Drive type: 4WD
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Rear Suspension Shock Absorber
For Rear Lifted Height: 2"
Drive type: 4WD
,
Bilstein 24-186513
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Bilstein 24-186513 B8 5100 Series 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$126.50

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$110.00

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EnginePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front
 
Suspension Shock Absorber
For Front Lifted Height: 4"
Auxiliary Shock
Mounted forward of coil spring
Drive type: 4WD
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front Suspension Shock Absorber
For Front Lifted Height: 4"
Auxiliary Shock
Mounted forward of coil spring
Drive type: 4WD
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Bilstein 24-184809
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Bilstein 24-184809 B6 4600 Series 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$109.25

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$95.00

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front
 
Suspension Shock Absorber
Auxiliary Shock
Mounted forward of coil spring
Drive type: 4WD
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front Suspension Shock Absorber
Auxiliary Shock
Mounted forward of coil spring
Drive type: 4WD
,
Bilstein 24-016186
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Bilstein 24-016186 B6 4600 Series 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$96.86

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$84.23

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
Suspension Shock Absorber
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Rear Suspension Shock Absorber
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Bilstein 33-188218
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Bilstein 33-188218 B6 4600 Series 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$96.86

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EnginePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
Suspension Shock Absorber
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Rear Suspension Shock Absorber
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RANCHO RS77118
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RANCHO RS77118 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$91.99

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Rear
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Belltech SP10104B
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Belltech SP10104B Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

Price:

$75.73

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EnginePositionFitment Notes
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
5.8L V8,
5.0L V8,
4.9L L6
 
Front
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
5.8L V8,
5.0L V8,
4.9L L6
Front
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Superlift 87100
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Superlift 87100 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$80.49

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$69.99

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
23.07 Extended
14.07 Collapsed
Wheel Drive: 4WD
Lift: With Rear Factory Ride Height
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L 23.07 Extended
14.07 Collapsed
Wheel Drive: 4WD
Lift: With Rear Factory Ride Height
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Superlift 87140
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Superlift 87140 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$80.49

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
26.07 Extended
15.57 Collapsed
Wheel Drive: 2WD/4WD
Lift: With Rear 1 in.
2 in. Lift or Rear 2.5 in.
3.5 in. Lift
Lift: With Rear 2.5 in.
3.5 in. Lift or Rear 4 in.
5 in. Lift
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L 26.07 Extended
15.57 Collapsed
Wheel Drive: 2WD/4WD
Lift: With Rear 1 in.
2 in. Lift or Rear 2.5 in.
3.5 in. Lift
Lift: With Rear 2.5 in.
3.5 in. Lift or Rear 4 in.
5 in. Lift
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Superlift 87150
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Superlift 87150 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$80.49

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$69.99

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
30.07 Extended
17.70 Collapsed
Wheel Drive: 2WD/4WD
Lift: With Rear 4 in.
5 in. Lift or Rear 6 in. Lift
Lift: With Rear 6 in. Lift
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L 30.07 Extended
17.70 Collapsed
Wheel Drive: 2WD/4WD
Lift: With Rear 4 in.
5 in. Lift or Rear 6 in. Lift
Lift: With Rear 6 in. Lift
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Superlift 87270
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Superlift 87270 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$80.49

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$69.99

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1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
19.92 Extended
12.41 Collapsed
Wheel Drive: 2WD/4WD
Lift: With Front 4 in.
5 in. Lift
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L 19.92 Extended
12.41 Collapsed
Wheel Drive: 2WD/4WD
Lift: With Front 4 in.
5 in. Lift
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Superlift 87280
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Superlift 87280 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$80.49

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
22.90 Extended
13.90 Collapsed
Wheel Drive: 2WD/4WD
Lift: With Front 6 in. Lift
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L 22.90 Extended
13.90 Collapsed
Wheel Drive: 2WD/4WD
Lift: With Front 6 in. Lift
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RANCHO RS55029
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RANCHO RS55029 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$76.27

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$66.32

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EnginePositionFitment Notes
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Front Rearward
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Front Rearward
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RANCHO RS55112
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RANCHO RS55112 Suspension Shock Absorber
for 1983 Ford F-150 BASE

$76.27

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$66.32

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EnginePositionFitment Notes
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
1983 Ford F-150 BASE equipped with
L
Rear