The Bilstein Heavy Duty Shocks F And R cost $325.80

Or the Rancho RS9000XL Shocks F and R cost $339.83

please help!
Thanks

 

That's like asking which oil is better.

Stewart

 

Rosson - This is one of those topics that will quickly elicit the "Oh boy, here we go again" reaction, becuase it has been covered so many times. You might try the "search" tool and pull up some old threads, there are many. Having said that, I have no experience with either yet, but have been doing a lot of reading of old suspension related threads recently. My own impressions and conclusions, based on reading here, as well as talking with some off road suspension experts that I am associated with, is that while both are excellent shocks, the Bilsteins are by far the better designed and manufactured shock absorber. Nonetheless, due to the fact that I am often my own worst enemy, I am going to soon try the 9000XL's. The reason is that my impressions thus far (I'm sure other opinions are coming ) are that while the Bilstein is an outstanding ride, those that like the Rancho's like them because they feel they get a better, smoother ride. At least that is my impression after reading a lot of posts. I am looking for a nice smooth ride on long road trips, but like the ability to adjust the shocks for different conditions, and towing or not towing, and maybe rare, but occasional trips off road. I may even buy the remote, just to have a toy! I am probably the odd man out here as most seem to have the Bilsteins and absolutely love them. Like I said, you might do a search of old threads, this comes up a lot!

 

thank you that was very helpful..... i think i am going to wait know until i lift the X.... so just in your words... which would be better... air bags or other (what what ever you think)
i dont do any off road only to get stuck!!! damn mad its so fun but so funny to get stuck in such a huge suv

thanks again

 

Mike summed it up nicely.

The Bilsteins will yield a stiffer ride than the Ranchos will but the Bilsteins are the better engineered shocks.

 

next question.....

which is a better lift...

can u tell i am a fallower not a leader lol no just playing i just like hearing the pos and negs from diff people

 

I think the skyjacker and bds are considered the smoothest riding lifts. they are significantly more expensive than others such as ruff country and pro comp.