Rancho 9000 shocks
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Well there was a metal sleeve that went the rubber portion on the top of the shock. I did not need the sleeve and the bottom part did have a sleeve for the bolt to go through. I did get them mounted. I had to press the sleeve out and then put the sleeve on the bottom for the bolt. It was pain. I also had a very hard time getting the top of the shock to slide onto the stud on the shock mount.
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Im not sure what shocks you had but the RS999266 which are the shocks for rear of stock Exs have a metal sleeve type thing in the top eye with a whole on each end that is required to bolt the top of the shock to the body/frame. Not sure if thats what you mean but.... hope you got it figured out.
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I have the RS999267 for front and RS999266 for the rear. I know what you are talking about for the rear. The fronts had a sleeve at the top for a bolt to go through. I did not need that sleeve because the top would slide onto mount with the sleeve. However I did need the sleeve at the bottom for bolt to go through. It was almost like Rancho built them upside down. Not sure if I am making sense but I did get the fronts on.
I had a rattle when I hit bumps and I though for sure it was the shocks because they are the original shocks. After replacing the fronts I still have it and cannot figure out what it is. Everything is tight on the front end.
I had a rattle when I hit bumps and I though for sure it was the shocks because they are the original shocks. After replacing the fronts I still have it and cannot figure out what it is. Everything is tight on the front end.
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Ok. That is what I thought may be the noise. The bushings at the end links look shot. On the outer part there is hardly any rubber left so I bet the inside has little rubber. Thanks.
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I replaced my end links and then greased them after I put them on. I kept pumping the grease in and it burst the rubber boot then the grease came oozing out. 
Try to avoid that
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