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Dec 12, 2010 | 08:02 PM

Sheryle

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Shock question

I have got to replace my shocks. I wanted to buy Rancho RS9000XL. The literature ask if the Ex is stock or has 4"lift. I currently have no lift but hope to next year. I don't want to buy shocks and have to replace them in 4 or 5 months. What are my options? I am currently not working so funds are tight but I need shocks badly. If I have to I guess I can buy the least expensive set I can find until......

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Jan 12, 2011 | 08:12 AM

samw57

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I am in the same boat. Funds are limited. i found Rancho RS5000's here Rancho RS5000 Shocks, LOWEST PRICES on Rancho RS5000 Shocks

and here

Amazon.com: Rancho RS5264 RS5000 Gas Shock Absorber: Automotive

Jan 12, 2011 | 08:40 AM

tdappleman

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The RS5000's are very stiff - I have them on my Bronco and will most likely be replacing them this year. That is certainly a good price for them though.

Jan 12, 2011 | 11:31 AM

jdadamsjr

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I have 4 of the r5000's I took off from my stock 05 x - rode fine for me, but the 9000's I replaced them with ride 'finer'

interested in them ?

Jan 12, 2011 | 12:28 PM

samw57

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how much? for all 4

Jan 12, 2011 | 03:58 PM

samw57

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whats the thoughts on Monroe Reflex. I know Monroe makes Rancho. I"m looking for a nice easy ride.

Jan 12, 2011 | 07:07 PM

golfmedik

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I have ProComp shocks on mine. Really like the ride.

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Jan 13, 2011 | 03:24 AM

golfmedik

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I have the ES9000 shocks on mine due to the weight if these trucks...

Jan 15, 2011 | 01:48 AM

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riddick19

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I have the old yellow monroe's I took off my truck you can have.(sheryle
shocks are still good, I replaced mine with rancho9000xl

Jan 15, 2011 | 07:07 AM

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X_Hemi_Guy

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My opinion...regardless of if funds are tight or not...

Go with a cheap set for the next few months if you are going to be lifting the truck.

Looks like you've got a few options of shocks that are better than what you have right here in this thread from fellow members!...I'd take one of them up on it to fill the gap of the need for shocks until you get the truck lifted whereas you will need different shocks then.

Good luck and make sure you post pictures when you do the lift!

Joe.