Installing New shocks
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Installing New shocks
At 48k miles I am replacing shocks on all four corners. Got a new set of rancho 9000xls and going to install this weekend. It seems I am feeling every crack and bumps going down the road. I used to run at 70psi and now down to 60 and feel the same.
Any advise?? Any special tools or large size tools needed?? I think my largest wrench is 17 mm or equivalent in sae size. I do have a crescent wrench as well.
It looks easy enough, top and bottom bolts.
Any advise?? Any special tools or large size tools needed?? I think my largest wrench is 17 mm or equivalent in sae size. I do have a crescent wrench as well.
It looks easy enough, top and bottom bolts.
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I'm doing mine in a few weeks. I'm gonna see if my SA will let me pay the difference to upgrade as the stockers are covered under my ESP. He told me they do it for those running synthetic oil, so I don't see why not.
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Ok, did the deal in about 1 1/2 hrs. Anyone who reads this post. If you have stock shocks change those things. It was the best $225 I have spent on this truck yet. I found a $325 price from one source in FL but I live in FL so I did not want to pay taxes. Summit racing matched their price and there is a $100 rebate for ranchos 9000xl
I did the rears without even jacking or removing tires. The front I removed tires and it was a pain in the butt with the top nut. I used a 7/8 wrench it worked but kind of big. I think it is metric, imagine that. It was a pain without a non ratcheting wrench. I have a basic air tools set so it was easy getting bolts and nuts off.
Night and day. My truck felt like I had NO shocks.
I did the rears without even jacking or removing tires. The front I removed tires and it was a pain in the butt with the top nut. I used a 7/8 wrench it worked but kind of big. I think it is metric, imagine that. It was a pain without a non ratcheting wrench. I have a basic air tools set so it was easy getting bolts and nuts off.
Night and day. My truck felt like I had NO shocks.
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My 2006 fx4 250 had ranchos on them. From what I understand those are the cheapest made ranchos ford bought to put on the trucks to make it look like it was off road vehicle. Don't judge the shocks by them. These aftermarket ranchos are way different
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The stock Ranchos are manufactured by Ford. If you look at the tube, they're stamped Motorcraft.
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Trust me you will be asking yourself why you didn't do it sooner! The bumps are definitely a lot smoother.
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I too went to the 9000xls shocks but at 10 or 20k just because i felt they would be better. They are indeed very AWESOME. i also tried Eldebrock and something else but can't remember but the high end Ranchos felt the best to me on my truck. They're good right out of the box but get better after 2k or so. I will definitely do the same again. By the way the other two are good to but the 9000's definitely felt the best to me.
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Ok, did the deal in about 1 1/2 hrs. Anyone who reads this post. If you have stock shocks change those things. It was the best $225 I have spent on this truck yet. I found a $325 price from one source in FL but I live in FL so I did not want to pay taxes. Summit racing matched their price and there is a $100 rebate for ranchos 9000xl
I did the rears without even jacking or removing tires. The front I removed tires and it was a pain in the butt with the top nut. I used a 7/8 wrench it worked but kind of big. I think it is metric, imagine that. It was a pain without a non ratcheting wrench. I have a basic air tools set so it was easy getting bolts and nuts off.
Night and day. My truck felt like I had NO shocks.
I did the rears without even jacking or removing tires. The front I removed tires and it was a pain in the butt with the top nut. I used a 7/8 wrench it worked but kind of big. I think it is metric, imagine that. It was a pain without a non ratcheting wrench. I have a basic air tools set so it was easy getting bolts and nuts off.
Night and day. My truck felt like I had NO shocks.
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4wheelonline had them for $325. I called the number and recognized the area code in Fl and sure was in FL. I then called summit racing and no taxes in FL for me so I ordered and waited 3 days. No big deal. Summit price matched and no taxes and free shippping
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In fact, just found this:
Comparing a shock that we make to Ford's specs (that retails for $40ish) to a shock that retails for over $100.00 dollars. The $100 shock should be better.
Hence many people like the 9000XL and the ability to set their shock to their desired ride. Now reaching under a truck and twisting a **** once in a while, pretty simple, especially if you are looking over your truck once in a while.
Hence many people like the 9000XL and the ability to set their shock to their desired ride. Now reaching under a truck and twisting a **** once in a while, pretty simple, especially if you are looking over your truck once in a while.
