Thanks for the reply Rancho. I take the trailer out less than 10 times a year and rarely over 400 miles from home.

I think I'm going to try the 9000's..if I can get this truck to settle down a bit.

Like the video as well.

 

I have run Fabtech Dirty Logics 2.0's F & R loved the look and the ride was better. I ended up pulling them out around 45K and putting in Bilsteins. Truck seemed to be as good if not a little better. My question is what is the norm if you will on shocks for mileage. I am at 89K on my 06 and I believe I need to replace them again... I do like the looks of these..

I know my steering stablizers need it as they are original.

T

 

I think the longevity of shocks depends HIGHLY on the quality of the product and what driving consitions you subject them to.

IMO a good set will last 100k - unless you are really hard on them. Then maybe half that.

As an update ................

After a couple more trips out in the brush - I must say I like these shocks! They are definitely stiff, but I like that.

 

Hey guys, its been awhile since ive been on here, my rig is running great, but its time to replace the shocks. Can you guys help me find the part numbers for the rancho rs7000mt, and the adjustable 9000 series that would fit my 04 short wheelbase 4x4 DRW, it has a 2'' rough country add a leaf leveling kit on it. And i would like to add a sterring stabilizer kit also, and where can i buy them at. Thanks

 

Contact Rancho directly here... User: Rancho Suspensions

 

Just watched the video posted. WOW! thats some wheel wobble. I think I know why my steering wheel feels the way it does now! I know that my steering dampner is shot and in need of replacement. My question is how much help is the dual dampner set up? Is it that much better than the single set up?
I have a 2006 F350 4X4, with 325/65-18 tires, 42,xxx miles.

 

So with the dual SS set-up you need a bit of a lift because of the set-up, with the size of your tire, I am guessing you have a little lift, so if over 2" the dual is the way to go.

 

Rancho,
I've been reading all the shock threads I can, as my 2011 350 dually cc LB with 6.7 has horrible" rocking
' at freeway speeds. It is so bad you can hardly talk, sounds like a skipped record! It was so bad I had to appologize to family for the terrible ride when we had 4 adults and 2 kids in the truck.
I use the truck empty a lot, but also will put a good couple thousand miles a year towing a 15,000lb 5th wheel. I assume the 9000's are my best bet. Do you know which ones?

 

I am thinking, Epic should get some free rancho gear, for the video! lol

He did a hell of a Write up/Video on the istall/ride difference!

 

Mark just wondering about the Rancho shocks are you still happey with them???

And does your truck have a Lift or Levaling kit anything like that???

or are you ready to switch back to the Bilitsons???

I saw in the First post you mention the bilitsons were easier to compress by hand

so my issue is my truck has a 6in Lift and its Very stiff already When I load 1000+lbs in the Bed of the truck that thing rides like a cadillac but pretty stiff unloaded its the early front suspension with leaf springs and the front springs have about as many leafs as the rear I assume because the lift

So out of the 2 Rancho & Bilitson whitch one had the Smoother Softer Ride thats kinda what Im looking for

thanks for your opinion

 

Benny -

Sorry I never answered you on this thread!! I called it up for an update and just noticed your post. Oh well ..............

30k miles now on the Rancho7000MT and I still love them. They have been a solid set of shocks. No problems at all in the rough terrain, no sign of weakening, and every bit as comfortable as the Bilsteins (no better, but no worse either).

Definitely recommend them.

 

I would like to add to this thread as well. I have been running the 7000's for about 2-3 months now, and have had them in some gnarly places. They feel good every where. They are happy loaded, or flying along dirt back road's. ( in Pennsylvania at this time of year, the back road's are pretty beat up, of course, so are the paved one's!) I would definately purchase them again.
I also hauled a lot of firewood, and they didn't seem to change. Kept the truck stable on stutter bump's, and did real nice job controlling the bounce on some gnarly rocks/river crossing's, while loaded.

 

40k miles on these shocks now. Still performing extremely well.

Went bird hunting this weekend and a friend specifically asked if I had aftermarket shocks because the ride was so smooth on the rough roads.

 

Very cool! Have a great season!

 

Well my love of the 7000mt, might be over. Lately the expansion joint's and frost heave's send my truck sideways. When I get a chance, I will be pulling 1 or 2 to see if they are collapsed.
I have about 17,000 mile's on them, and something has definitely changed.