Rancho 9000 shocks
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Rancho 9000 shocks
I have decided to put new shocks all around and also a add a leaf. I figure it is due for shocks, 143,000 km still original and finding it bouncing around and a little rough. Does anyone have the part numbers and best place to order from? I am in canada so finding it a little more difficult. Thanks in advance!!
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I have decided to put new shocks all around and also a add a leaf. I figure it is due for shocks, 143,000 km still original and finding it bouncing around and a little rough. Does anyone have the part numbers and best place to order from? I am in canada so finding it a little more difficult. Thanks in advance!!
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Sorry, I have a 2006 FX-4 4wd, 5.4 engine. I have a 2.5 leveling kit in it now. Would like to get the add-a-leaf to level out the rear as it is now a little lower than the front. With 143,000 km the original shocks have had their time. I plan on trading my truck in in about 1 1/2 years, a buddy of mine said to try pro comp shocks? Any thoughts on those? If they are good might look into them? Just thinking?? Thanks again
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I just went with Bilstein's from shock ware house. I had them on my last truck and just loved them. On my 2wd F-150 they are awesome! I went from originals with 98k miles to these and it is night and day difference.
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I've seen the bilstein just not sure about how much to spend if I plan on trading in for a new truck? I noticed in one of your posts (wolfy) that you have a pioneer stereo in your truck. It looks great are you happy with it. What model is it?
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Totally understand! at your mileage, anything will be helpful. 143,000~89,000 Miles. I spent right at $300 to get those shocks. But I just bought the truck and am going to keep it for a long while
That Pioneer is a AVH-P4400BH.I got it from Crutchfield for $360, plus they give you the wiring harness to connect to your vehicle, and the dash installation kit as well.
Here is a link to a video review of it.
I also bought this kit with it as well. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-Parking-Brake-Auto-Override-Bypass-AVH-P4400BH-AVHP4400BH-NEW-MODELS-/160785645317?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256f923f05
I got the Iphone cable with it as well. It works great for my Ipod and Iphone. It will also stream pandora, and bluetooth music from my iphone. All works great and easy to use.
I am very happy with it! It comes with a mic and bluetooth, and the HD radio tuner all included. The bluetooth works great. The touch screen is awesome and DVD capability for my son is fantastic. You can really customize it with all the colors. I have mine set up as green right now to match the dash.
But be warned that you may want new speakers after you install it! I put those in the next day and again a huge difference!!
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A year and a half is a long time to drive around with a stop gap shock. I just put on the bilstein shocks on my 06' 2wd last year. I second the "I love them sentiment" replaced them at 125k miles and could not be happier. I also purchased from the shock warehouse.com site. Did a bunch of research on pricing and options before I purchased. I would definitely purchase them again. Good Luck!!
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