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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Shocks!

So what shocks are you running now? Any comments on what you have? Bilsteins seemed like they were hot a few years ago but been reading some bad reviews on here. I just want a smoother ride instead of the dump truck feel. They put ranchos on all the new trucks and i hear they ride like a cadi. thanks for the feedback
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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Just installed Ranchos RS9000XL, but haven't got to drive it yet...so no help with how the ride is
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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I'm running Rancho 7000MTs. They are stiff, but no complaints.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Monroe Reflex..........Sweet!
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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there was only like 2 guys that had a bad experience with the customer service people.....then everyone else jumped on saying to totally run from bilstein screaming.....however i dont share that sentiment.....my X has gabriel max control's on it and my f350 the bilsteins.....i like the bilsteins waaaaay better.....give them a shot you wont be disappointed....
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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I've had Bilsteins on mine for the past 3 years and find it hard to imagine this nearly 4 ton truck riding any better, loaded or not. A buddy of mine has a 2000 PSD and he put a set of Ranchos on his, (not sure which model though), and it doesn't ride as well as mine.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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Bilsteins! No issues at all and love the way my 8k truck rides
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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Bilsteins. Love them
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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im running rancho 5000 on mine. much better then the worn out shocks that were on there
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Rancho RS9000XL on the X. It takes less than 2 minutes to adjust all four. Run them from 1-7 and have them at 4 all the time. Mostly around town and highway.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by indyF-350psd
there was only like 2 guys that had a bad experience with the customer service people.....then everyone else jumped on saying to totally run from bilstein screaming
If I wasn't one of the 2 you counted, make it 3. Great shock though....
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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guess I'm the cheap a$$ in the crowd. I run SkyJacker Nitro 8000's. Just put a new set of 6 on last month and they ride great !
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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OMG!! I have the shocks that start with B and haven't had a bad experience,,,,yet. I, at this time, would recommend them to anyone. I'm sure there are failures also, but I like the ride. Good luck with whatever choice you make.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Was there a deal on the top from Rancho advertising shock and awe?
 
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