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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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Need help with Shocks!

I have a 95 f150 4x4 with what i think is a 4" suspension lift and my shocks and steering stabilizer are shot and i need to replace them but im not sure what exactly i need. Right now it has ranchero rs5000's on it but i know you can get them in all different travel lenghts and everything so can someone help me? I dont want to take it to someone to replace because they'll probable mess it up. I have stock rims with 31" tires. Thank you.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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I'll put up pictures if anyone needs them.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Go to rancho's website.

Www.gorancho.com

Put in your info, they have shock listings for your truck without a 4" lift. Than you can order those part numbers from anywhere.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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I meant with a 4" lift sorry. Stupid touchpad keyboard...
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Edgethis
Go to rancho's website.

Rancho Suspension: Off Road Shock Absorbers & Off Road Suspension Systems

Put in your info, they have shock listings for your truck without a 4" lift. Than you can order those part numbers from anywhere.

Yes but how do i know which "qualifier" i need when selecting them in the drop down menu?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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Aft of Front Axle RS5117
Forward of Front Axl RS5179
Rear RS511

The qualifiers were whether or not not you have the factory quad shock set-up on the front.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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Thanks for your help.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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Talk about lucky..These are normally about 55 a shock.

RANCHO SHOCKS 4" LIFT 1980-1993 BRONCO FULLSIZE 4X4 | eBay
 
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I'd look RSX or skip Rancho altogether. The RS5000 shocks aren't gas charged. They suck in my opinion. I like Monroe Gas Magnum.
 
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Originally Posted by TexasGuy001
I'd look RSX or skip Rancho altogether. The RS5000 shocks aren't gas charged. They suck in my opinion. I like Monroe Gas Magnum.
But then how do i know which travel length i need?
 
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Ranchos site should list the specs if you wanna look em up.
 
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I have the ProComp ES9000's from 4wheelparts and I can't complain.
 
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