Ok after that long title, we just got our 2014 F35 Lariat Dually with the FX4 option about a month ago.

It comes with Rancho shocks with the FX4 option.

Are these real Rancho's or the rebranded ones that have been the subject of so many other Rancho threads?
Just want to get an idea if I'll have to swap them out soon like the other FX4 shocks. Thanks.

 

The rebranded ones.

 

get the Rancho 9000 adjustables. the stock 'rancho's just aren't up to the job.

 

Looks like I'll be swapping them out.

I had the 9000's with the my ride controller on the 12' we traded in.
Just might have to do that.

But I'd love to go the Carli Ford Pintop 2.5 but might have to wait until next summer until it's paid off.

 

I moved the 9000s from my F250 when I got the dually. The dealer didn't want to reward me for them.

 

I have the take off ranchos as well. So far they are doing fine. Nice and stable empty and heavy towing.

I seem to have good luck with the oem shocks. Can't remember when I replaced one.

Our 98 mountaineer is ready though. She's got originals and a lot of miles.

 

I had Rancho 9000's on my 2012 F250 and I really liked them. I took them off my F250 when I traded for my 2013 F350. I installed them on the F350 as soon as I got home. Definitely worth it.

btw, the front shocks are the same on SRW F250/F350. The SRW rears are different part number and F350 shocks are 5/8" longer than the F250's. I installed the rear F250 shocks on my F350 and it has not been a problem... yet.

 

Look close at the bottom of the shock and you can see "Motorcraft" stamped.

I change min out at about 12-15K, the factory shocks were shot. Replaced them with Bilsteins. If rancho is willing to sell re-branded junk shocks to OEM, they will not get my money on the aftermarket.

I also ordered the Bilstein stabilizer,but that shock was in excellent condition when I took it off. If I had checked it prior to ordering, I would not have replaced it.

 

Do either the adjustable Billsteins or the Rancho 9000's allow you to forgo a leveling kit if put on the front of the truck?

 

Yeah I couldn't swap mine, my '12 had a 4" lift in it.
A nice leveling kit might be in order come spring and by then the shocks should be toast by then according to reports.

 

No, you still need the level part be it a spacer or a new spring.