Ford F-150 Shocks: Generation, Front or Rear and Lift Height

This guide is for Ford F-150 owners in Canada replacing worn shocks or matching shocks to a lift. Four things decide the choice: which F-150 generation you have, front or rear position, 2WD or 4WD, and how much lift the truck has now.

A shock absorber controls how quickly the spring compresses and rebounds. Shocks are matched to a ride height range, so confirm the lift height on your truck before ordering. A rear shock for a stock F-150 and one for a 6-inch lift are different parts.

What to check first on your F-150

• Generation. Our shock pages split the F-150 by years: Shocks & Struts for 2021-2026 Ford F-150, Shocks & Struts for 2015-2020 Ford F-150, Shocks & Struts for 2009-2014 Ford F-150 and Shocks & Struts for 2004-2008 Ford F-150. Some shocks are titled for one generation; others, like the Rough Country rears below, span several.
• Front or rear. Every shock in this guide is titled Front or Rear. The Rough Country shocks here are rears; the ReadyLift and Bilstein shocks are fronts.
• Drive. The Bilstein fronts are titled 4WD. The Rough Country rears are titled 2WD/4WD. The ReadyLift title names no drive, so check its product page.
• Lift height. Rough Country and ReadyLift titles carry a lift figure in inches. Bilstein describes the B6 4600 as a shock for stock height trucks.

Each product page lists the years, makes and models it fits, and the vehicle selector filters to your truck.

Rough Country rear shocks, 09-26

Rough Country splits its N3 rears for the F-150 by lift range, and both are titled for the 09-26 F150 2WD/4WD:

• Rough Country 0-3.5" N3 Rear Shocks for the 09-26 F150 2WD/4WD: for 0-3.5 inches of lift, stock height included.
• Rough Country 4-7.5" N3 Rear Shocks for the 09-26 F150 2WD/4WD: for trucks lifted 4-7.5 inches.

The titles span several generations, so confirm your exact year and configuration on the product page. More from the brand: Rough Country Shocks & Struts.

ReadyLift Falcon front, 4-inch lift

The ReadyLift Falcon Front Shocks (PAIR) 4" Lift SST 2.1 for the 15-25 F150 are a front set for a 4-inch lift; ReadyLift lists it as a 2-piece set. The title covers the 2015-2020 and 2021-2026 pages up to 2025, so 2026 owners should check the product page. More: ReadyLift.

Bilstein B6 4600 fronts for stock height

Bilstein calls the B6 4600 a direct-fit upgrade to the OE shock for stock height light trucks and SUVs, with a 46mm monotube and a velocity-sensitive, digressive piston that reacts to changing road conditions, tuned for each application.

• Bilstein B6 4600 Front Shock Absorber (24-352918): titled for the 2021-2026 Ford F-150, 4WD.
• Bilstein B6 4600 Front Shock Absorber (24-337120): titled for the 2015-2020 Ford F-150, 4WD.

More from the brand: Bilstein.

Before you order

Know your years, position, drive and current lift, then use the vehicle page above or browse all Shocks, Struts & Suspension. If the shocks are part of a lift, our Ford F-150 lift kit guide covers the kits themselves. Road salt and slush are part of a Canadian winter, so spring tire changeover is a good time to look over the shocks and their mounts. Prices are in Canadian dollars and orders ship across Canada.

FAQ

Will 2015-2020 F-150 shocks fit a 2021 F-150?

Only if the title covers your year. The Bilstein fronts are split 2015-2020 and 2021-2026; the Rough Country rears are titled 09-26 and the ReadyLift Falcon fronts 15-25.

Are these shocks for 2WD trucks?

The Rough Country rears are titled 2WD/4WD. Both Bilstein fronts are titled 4WD. The ReadyLift title names no drive, so check its product page.

Which shocks match a 4-inch lift?

By their titles, the ReadyLift Falcon front pair is for a 4" lift on the 15-25 F150, and the Rough Country 4-7.5" N3 rear covers 4 inches on the 09-26 F150.

Do these come as a pair?

The ReadyLift Falcon title says PAIR and ReadyLift lists a 2-piece set. For the others, check the product page for how many shocks are included.