Bilstein shocks in the front, Ford gas charged in the rear?

[John H.]

Another question to all of you. The local dealer, recently, installed Ford gas charged shocks -Sure Trackers AS/AT series-in the rear of my Mountaineer under warranty. The fronts are a little weak, but, do not qualify for warranty replacement. I'd rather have Bilstein or Edelbrock all the way around, but, due to the free replacement in the rear..... Am I able to go with Bilstein or Edlebrock in the front having the Fords in the rear with no ill effects? Or should I stick with the Ford replacements for the front?

John H.
2000 Mountaineer
35K

 

[BUCHVILLEMAN]

definitely no ill affects of having different front and back. your ford shocks wont last as long as bilstiens or edelbrocks though. my bilstiens went 50k before i bent them wheeling. but th eford shocks are pretty decent and will last a while.