Shock Recommendations?
Former Vendor
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As long as Monroe is in business (100+ years at this!) and you have that receipt you are covered by the warranty. Monroe is our parent company 
Former Vendor
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It might... sorry so vague.
In the past there was a "shock" section and a shock/system section on the rebates. It as based on a $ amount spent, so people would buy the stabilizers and it would "bump' up the rebate for them. I should know more next week and we will all know March 1st, for sure.
In the past there was a "shock" section and a shock/system section on the rebates. It as based on a $ amount spent, so people would buy the stabilizers and it would "bump' up the rebate for them. I should know more next week and we will all know March 1st, for sure.
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I have thr rancho 9000's and they work great! If you want a smooth ride unloaded they can be tuned to ride like a car. When loaded up with bikes in the bed and the trailer on the hitch, I run them near max setting and ride is very controlled.
I havent experienced the rusting problem so far but will keep an eye on them. If there is an issue, I'd probably choose to repaint them as I'm not ready to give up the functionality for some chipped paint and rusting metal. Mine seemed to have a good drain around the bottom of the boot so maybe the later model ones use an improved boot design?
I havent experienced the rusting problem so far but will keep an eye on them. If there is an issue, I'd probably choose to repaint them as I'm not ready to give up the functionality for some chipped paint and rusting metal. Mine seemed to have a good drain around the bottom of the boot so maybe the later model ones use an improved boot design?
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Same boot design, often times it isn't installed optimally.
Any painted shock can get damaged.
I have seen $1000 dollar shocks pit and damaged.
The road is nasty.
Any painted shock can get damaged.
I have seen $1000 dollar shocks pit and damaged.
The road is nasty.
I have thr rancho 9000's and they work great! If you want a smooth ride unloaded they can be tuned to ride like a car. When loaded up with bikes in the bed and the trailer on the hitch, I run them near max setting and ride is very controlled.
I havent experienced the rusting problem so far but will keep an eye on them. If there is an issue, I'd probably chose to repaint them as I'm not ready to give up the functionality for some chipped paint and rusting metal. Mine seemed to have a good drain around the bottom of the boot so maybe the later model ones use an improved boot design?
I havent experienced the rusting problem so far but will keep an eye on them. If there is an issue, I'd probably chose to repaint them as I'm not ready to give up the functionality for some chipped paint and rusting metal. Mine seemed to have a good drain around the bottom of the boot so maybe the later model ones use an improved boot design?
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What does "installed optimally" look like?
Does the "optimal" installation method look any different than the photo on the side of the box the Rancho shock ships in?
Does the optimal installation method differ from the photo in the banner ad of your signature?
Does the "optimal" installation method look any different than the photo on the side of the box the Rancho shock ships in?
Does the optimal installation method differ from the photo in the banner ad of your signature?
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Former Vendor
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You want it so that the "weep" cut allows debris and weather to get out at the base of the shock.
The image in my signature is a glamour shot.
I don't see a zip tie on it.
I also don't run a zip tie on mine...
The image in my signature is a glamour shot.
I don't see a zip tie on it. I also don't run a zip tie on mine...
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Maryland
I suspect that not having a zip tie on will the shaft to be exposed, but this is likely to happen at low speed so less chance of dings to the shaft.
Has this been your experience?
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Most of the time the boot should be long enough to protect the shock rod.
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It is part of the rebate but falls under the "Qualifying lift kit and Rancho parts purchase", so if you bought a system AND that it would qualify. Often times if it enough to take a customer to the next rebate level.