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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ford says right on their website "rancho branded" shocks

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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...

 

i always do