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Apr 30, 2012 | 09:07 PM

#31

RM2738

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From: The Woodlands, TX

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Originally Posted by RedBoat

Rancho makes some quality products, unfortunately they made a bad decision and sold FOMOCO a bunch of decals to put on their stock shocks.

I contacted Rancho about this, one of their "execs" emailed me and said "Ford manufacturers the shocks but they are manufactured to Rancho specifications."

BS! I guarantee if you buy the exact shock from Rancho, there won't even be a comparison.

Here's my "Rancho Shock" stamped motorcraft.

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Apr 30, 2012 | 09:12 PM

#32

Tuxedo Scorpion

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From: Land of the Free

ford says right on their website "rancho branded" shocks

Apr 30, 2012 | 09:30 PM

#33

RM2738

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Originally Posted by Tuxedo Scorpion

ford says right on their website "rancho branded" shocks

That's no lie, a definition of "Branded" is "To mark with disgrace or infamy"

Apr 30, 2012 | 09:49 PM

#34

2000silverbullet

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From: Gilbert

You'd be surprised how much a new stabilizer improves the handling. So much less feedback in the wheel and stiffens up the steering in general.

Apr 30, 2012 | 09:54 PM

#35

Tuxedo Scorpion

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Originally Posted by 2000silverbullet

You'd be surprised how much a new stabilizer improves the handling. So much less feedback in the wheel and stiffens up the steering in general.

Ooh ooh! I cant wait. Im installin mine this weekend ...now time to research installation methods

Apr 30, 2012 | 10:09 PM

#36

buckmasters

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From: Sugar Land, TX

My 5100's came in the mail today. If I have time, I will be installing them after work tomorrow. The steering stabilizer is on order and should be here in a day or two. Can't wait to see how/if the ride improves.

Apr 30, 2012 | 10:09 PM

#37

2000silverbullet

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From: Gilbert

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Originally Posted by Tuxedo Scorpion

Ooh ooh! I cant wait. Im installin mine this weekend ...now time to research installation methods

It's easy, half-full beer job. Hit the nuts/bolts on your factory one with some PB blaster (or similar).

Apr 30, 2012 | 10:42 PM

#38

SavageNFS

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From: Wisconsin

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Originally Posted by Tuxedo Scorpion

Ooh ooh! I cant wait. Im installin mine this weekend ...now time to research installation methods

I suggest a modified clamp to press the tapered stud out or a BFH. To be honest, the BFH is just as affective. 2-3 hits and she pops. A small ratchet strap around the new stabilizer to compress it to the correct length to make for an easy fitting and installing the two bolts. You will likely spend far more time researching than it will to install...