View Poll Results: Stay with a proven Brand or give Pro-Comp Shock's a try?
Rancho 7000 series
4
80.00%
Pro-Comp 9000 series
1
20.00%
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Shock Advice....Need to Order Tonight
#1
11-11-2013, 06:22 PM
Shock Advice....Need to Order Tonight
Hey guys/gals,
I ordered a Pro-Comp Nitro Lift Kit for my 2006 F250 (2.5 front / 2.0 rear) & was going to order Rancho 7000 series shocks & a Steering Stabilizer....
To make a long story short ive called Rancho 2 times because there catalog/agent applications dont match exactly, which gave me a uneasy feeling as i dont want to have a torn down truck (lift installed) & not have proper shocks
My idea now is possibly Shocks (9000 series) & Stabilizer from Pro-Comp, which is also much cheaper
Question.....What would u order & does anyone have experience with Pro-Comps 9000 series Shocks (already know Rancho 7000's are widely used)
I ordered a Pro-Comp Nitro Lift Kit for my 2006 F250 (2.5 front / 2.0 rear) & was going to order Rancho 7000 series shocks & a Steering Stabilizer....
To make a long story short ive called Rancho 2 times because there catalog/agent applications dont match exactly, which gave me a uneasy feeling as i dont want to have a torn down truck (lift installed) & not have proper shocks
My idea now is possibly Shocks (9000 series) & Stabilizer from Pro-Comp, which is also much cheaper
Question.....What would u order & does anyone have experience with Pro-Comps 9000 series Shocks (already know Rancho 7000's are widely used)
#2
11-11-2013, 07:39 PM
I have the 9000's on my truck they came with the my lift kit. I've had them for alittle longer than a year. Since your truck is coil sprung it would be difficult to compare the ride. The only thing I'd say to do to them or any of the other white painted shocks is put a few coats of clear on them before installing them to keep them looking nice, if your not going to paint them a different color like I did. They are soild shocks I like them but if the kit I bought didn't come with shocks I probably would have sprung for the bilstien 5100's.
#3
11-11-2013, 07:52 PM
#4
11-11-2013, 08:09 PM
I would not get anything procomp personally. I love my rancho 7000s, why can't you seem to find ones for your truck?
I would also never get bilsteins. Too many issues and lack of warranty response for me
Just because of their finish doesnt mean they are bulletproof. My friends bilstiens after 2 years you would never know they looked like mine. Im planning on buying some clear vinyl wrap and wrapping my shocks to protect them
I would also never get bilsteins. Too many issues and lack of warranty response for me
Just because of their finish doesnt mean they are bulletproof. My friends bilstiens after 2 years you would never know they looked like mine. Im planning on buying some clear vinyl wrap and wrapping my shocks to protect them
#5
11-11-2013, 09:07 PM
Oh i can get them Miles but there was a discrepancy between there Catalog & what the Representative told me.
Basically i have to get the Front Shocks for a 2.5 Lift but in the Rear i need the 4.0 Lift #'s & after i called back because i was very confused (got the same guy again...lol) his reasoning was Rancho's 2.5 Kit does not lift the Rear like the Pro-Comp does so i needed the Shocks from Rancho's 4" Lift for the Rear....
I know confusing as hell
After alot of surfing iam still wanting the Rancho's, i guess i feel they must be good because Ford used them & so many people on here do too.
I guess i was looking for any feedback on the Pro-Comps, also the Rancho's are just about $100 more for the entire set but if there worth it I dont want to skimp now & regret it.
Gotta decide before i go to bed considering i ordered the Lift Kit yesterday (which was recommended to me by 4wheelparts & comes with Solid Blocks) so if i want to get installed this weekend i have to push the order button on shocks.....
Basically i have to get the Front Shocks for a 2.5 Lift but in the Rear i need the 4.0 Lift #'s & after i called back because i was very confused (got the same guy again...lol) his reasoning was Rancho's 2.5 Kit does not lift the Rear like the Pro-Comp does so i needed the Shocks from Rancho's 4" Lift for the Rear....
I know confusing as hell
After alot of surfing iam still wanting the Rancho's, i guess i feel they must be good because Ford used them & so many people on here do too.
I guess i was looking for any feedback on the Pro-Comps, also the Rancho's are just about $100 more for the entire set but if there worth it I dont want to skimp now & regret it.
Gotta decide before i go to bed considering i ordered the Lift Kit yesterday (which was recommended to me by 4wheelparts & comes with Solid Blocks) so if i want to get installed this weekend i have to push the order button on shocks.....
#6
11-11-2013, 10:32 PM
Ok ordered the 4 Rancho 7000's & a Stabilizer, the Rancho's ended up being only about $73 more than the Pro-Comps ($332 Shipped)....
I ordered from a company called Race-Mart outta Tampa & verified w/the owner Paul everything was in stock (they were), he said if i ordered tonight they would go out tomorrow. Since FL is close to NC getting them by the weekend should be easy....
Oh he also told me not to worry about fitment, if the Manufacturer (meaning Rancho) game me the #'s & they were wrong there would be NO Charge to me to get the correct one's as long as i had the Rep's name (which i do)....
So i guess no worries
I ordered from a company called Race-Mart outta Tampa & verified w/the owner Paul everything was in stock (they were), he said if i ordered tonight they would go out tomorrow. Since FL is close to NC getting them by the weekend should be easy....
Oh he also told me not to worry about fitment, if the Manufacturer (meaning Rancho) game me the #'s & they were wrong there would be NO Charge to me to get the correct one's as long as i had the Rep's name (which i do)....
So i guess no worries
#7
11-11-2013, 11:02 PM
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#9
11-12-2013, 12:59 PM
Former Vendor
Hey guys/gals,
I ordered a Pro-Comp Nitro Lift Kit for my 2006 F250 (2.5 front / 2.0 rear) & was going to order Rancho 7000 series shocks & a Steering Stabilizer....
To make a long story short ive called Rancho 2 times because there catalog/agent applications dont match exactly, which gave me a uneasy feeling as i dont want to have a torn down truck (lift installed) & not have proper shocks
My idea now is possibly Shocks (9000 series) & Stabilizer from Pro-Comp, which is also much cheaper
Question.....What would u order & does anyone have experience with Pro-Comps 9000 series Shocks (already know Rancho 7000's are widely used)
I ordered a Pro-Comp Nitro Lift Kit for my 2006 F250 (2.5 front / 2.0 rear) & was going to order Rancho 7000 series shocks & a Steering Stabilizer....
To make a long story short ive called Rancho 2 times because there catalog/agent applications dont match exactly, which gave me a uneasy feeling as i dont want to have a torn down truck (lift installed) & not have proper shocks
My idea now is possibly Shocks (9000 series) & Stabilizer from Pro-Comp, which is also much cheaper
Question.....What would u order & does anyone have experience with Pro-Comps 9000 series Shocks (already know Rancho 7000's are widely used)
Hi everybody!!!
#10
11-12-2013, 07:24 PM
Thanks for the response but this is Exactly the problem
Apparently your "Level" Kit only does the Front & i ordered a Pro-Comp Kit which raises my Front 2.5 & the Rear 2.0
Your application guide:
2.5-in. RS7043 RS7254 2
4-in. RS7044 RS7261 2
5 - 6-in. RS7048 RS7261 2
Stock RS7043 RS7254 2
Iam hoping Tyler is smarter than the person who made your Catalog, he told me its listed this way because Rancho's 2.5 Kit only changes the Front & since iam also Lifting the Rear 2.0 i need the 4" Shocks
I ordered:
Front = rs7043
Rear = rs7261
Damper = rs5413
*In fact the Steering Damper listed on your site for a 2005-07 is RS5415 which is actually for a 2008 +
Looks like Rancho needs to look at there Application Chart's
I will say iam more nervous than ever, i know Rancho makes great parts but they wont do me any good if my Truck is not drive-able & iam somehow stuck with paying Shipping 2 more times.
Iam praying they are right but if they are wrong i better not eat S&H cost to get correct parts after i called Rancho twice
I'll let u all know what happens (fingers crossed)
#11
11-12-2013, 08:23 PM
#12
11-12-2013, 09:40 PM
^^^^ Iam sure the Rancho Rep could explain this better ^^^^
I could use the old ones if i had too as long as they still reach i guess
But if a fella call's the Manufacture's Catalog/Tech deptartment twice he should get the "right" shocks the first time is all iam saying BUT we dont know yet so i dont want to get excited either way just yet....
#13
11-13-2013, 05:40 AM
Take an old Hot Wheels car and set it on a table. Pick up the front about 1/4 inch and then let it go. See how the front suspension bounces the entire front end back off of the table?
OK, now imagine your truck doing the same thing. This is what will happen without a shock absorber. When the front end is bouncing you will not be able to steer. Also, that front end will keep bouncing until the energy in the springs is dissipated, or you hit another bump.
Even back shocks are better than no shocks.
OK, now imagine your truck doing the same thing. This is what will happen without a shock absorber. When the front end is bouncing you will not be able to steer. Also, that front end will keep bouncing until the energy in the springs is dissipated, or you hit another bump.
Even back shocks are better than no shocks.
#15
11-13-2013, 10:40 AM
Former Vendor
Gotcha! Missed the part about the block in the back.
Some more info
Rear RS7000 MT for this application
2.5" RS7254 Compressed 18.32 Extended 29.760 Travel 11.440
4" RS7261 Compressed 19.55 Extended 32.400 Travel 12.850
Some more info
Rear RS7000 MT for this application
2.5" RS7254 Compressed 18.32 Extended 29.760 Travel 11.440
4" RS7261 Compressed 19.55 Extended 32.400 Travel 12.850
LMAO
Thanks for the response but this is Exactly the problem
Apparently your "Level" Kit only does the Front & i ordered a Pro-Comp Kit which raises my Front 2.5 & the Rear 2.0
Your application guide:
2.5-in. RS7043 RS7254 2
4-in. RS7044 RS7261 2
5 - 6-in. RS7048 RS7261 2
Stock RS7043 RS7254 2
Iam hoping Tyler is smarter than the person who made your Catalog, he told me its listed this way because Rancho's 2.5 Kit only changes the Front & since iam also Lifting the Rear 2.0 i need the 4" Shocks
I ordered:
Front = rs7043
Rear = rs7261
Damper = rs5413
*In fact the Steering Damper listed on your site for a 2005-07 is RS5415 which is actually for a 2008 +
Looks like Rancho needs to look at there Application Chart's
I will say iam more nervous than ever, i know Rancho makes great parts but they wont do me any good if my Truck is not drive-able & iam somehow stuck with paying Shipping 2 more times.
Iam praying they are right but if they are wrong i better not eat S&H cost to get correct parts after i called Rancho twice
I'll let u all know what happens (fingers crossed)
Thanks for the response but this is Exactly the problem
Apparently your "Level" Kit only does the Front & i ordered a Pro-Comp Kit which raises my Front 2.5 & the Rear 2.0
Your application guide:
2.5-in. RS7043 RS7254 2
4-in. RS7044 RS7261 2
5 - 6-in. RS7048 RS7261 2
Stock RS7043 RS7254 2
Iam hoping Tyler is smarter than the person who made your Catalog, he told me its listed this way because Rancho's 2.5 Kit only changes the Front & since iam also Lifting the Rear 2.0 i need the 4" Shocks
I ordered:
Front = rs7043
Rear = rs7261
Damper = rs5413
*In fact the Steering Damper listed on your site for a 2005-07 is RS5415 which is actually for a 2008 +
Looks like Rancho needs to look at there Application Chart's
I will say iam more nervous than ever, i know Rancho makes great parts but they wont do me any good if my Truck is not drive-able & iam somehow stuck with paying Shipping 2 more times.
Iam praying they are right but if they are wrong i better not eat S&H cost to get correct parts after i called Rancho twice
I'll let u all know what happens (fingers crossed)