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Aug 5, 2011 | 05:59 PM

Teds

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if changing shocks, and a possible lift in the future, will the rs5000 work as stk height and with the lift?

Aug 5, 2011 | 06:31 PM

jc8825

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How much of a lift?

Aug 5, 2011 | 06:41 PM

Teds

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it sits level so i am thinking a 2.5 in, or will go 4" if not having to change alot of stuff...brake lines etc

Aug 5, 2011 | 06:44 PM

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No. You will need longer shocks for that kind of lift. You can get by with OEM length shocks with just a leveling kit on the front, but not if you are going to lift it 4".

Aug 5, 2011 | 09:44 PM

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if changing shocks, and a possible lift in the future, will the rs5000 work as stk height and with the lift?

RS5000 is a bad choice for an SD, regardless of lift. They are too light for such a heavy truck. Unless you just cruise highways. If you like Rancho, step up to the RS9000 series.

Aug 5, 2011 | 09:48 PM

goosehunta

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+1 on the RS9000. i just installed them about a month ago. nice ride. i got the front set on 3 and rear at 1.

Aug 6, 2011 | 08:43 AM

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Save up for Bilstien 5100's they work fantastic on SD's and no questions lifetime gaurantee! A little more coin but you only pay once!
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Aug 6, 2011 | 01:17 PM

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Your RS5000 are basicially the same as stock FX4 shocks. If those are good for you, more power to ya.

Aug 6, 2011 | 01:22 PM

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Rancho RS5000s are just as good as Bilstein B6s.

Aug 6, 2011 | 01:48 PM

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Teds

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so the rs9000 or bilstein 5100....will they both work at stk height?? and w the lift??

Aug 6, 2011 | 01:59 PM

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No you will have to get shocks to fit your lift so wait, till you get the lift!

Aug 6, 2011 | 08:46 PM

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98SurplusExpy

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RS5000's on mine with no problems whatsoever.

Aug 7, 2011 | 07:16 AM

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Rancho told me the OEM FX4 shocks are spec'd similarly to the RS5000's. Those did not work for me. I'm very happy with upgrade to the RS9000's and I also added their dual steering stabilizer kit.

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