Rancho RS9000
Former Vendor
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 930
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Correct you just bend over and adjust by hand. The **** is at the base of the shock.
At one point we had what was called myRIDE that you could adjust in the cab, but we haven't made them for a long time now.
At one point we had what was called myRIDE that you could adjust in the cab, but we haven't made them for a long time now.
can I ask a dumb question; how do you "adjust" this RS9000 XL?
I use my truck for 2 purposes, daily commuter during the week and towing most weekends.
Unless I am missing something obvious to everyone who has owned adjustable shocks (not me) I have to either crawl on the ground or into the wheel well, yes?
I use my truck for 2 purposes, daily commuter during the week and towing most weekends.
Unless I am missing something obvious to everyone who has owned adjustable shocks (not me) I have to either crawl on the ground or into the wheel well, yes?
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 275
Likes: 2
From: Nebraska
You will like Them. I had them on my 08 and the adjustment Was nice for towing. I am ordering them for my 17 as well. Have to get them before that rebate expires.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 216
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I installed the two rear ones today on my 2017 F350. There is a problem that Rancho is now working on. The lower hole for the bolt through the bushing should be 9/16ths but mine came in with a 1/2 inch hole. The Ford bolt will not work. You cannot drill out the bushing or at least we could not. Rancho techs are on to it. I probably received close to the first set. Hopefully the whole first batch isn't bad. Rancho will send me replacements as soon as they find out the problem. I talked to the tech who had the engineering drawings. He confirmed that the spec was for 9/16ths. So manufacturing has messed up. They are definitely stamped RS999047A so they are the right ones.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,762
Likes: 129
From: Maryland
I installed the two rear ones today on my 2017 F350. There is a problem that Rancho is now working on. The lower hole for the bolt through the bushing should be 9/16ths but mine came in with a 1/2 inch hole. The Ford bolt will not work. You cannot drill out the bushing or at least we could not. Rancho techs are on to it. I probably received close to the first set. Hopefully the whole first batch isn't bad. Rancho will send me replacements as soon as they find out the problem. I talked to the tech who had the engineering drawings. He confirmed that the spec was for 9/16ths. So manufacturing has messed up. They are definitely stamped RS999047A so they are the right ones.
I hope others do not experience what you have.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 129
Likes: 14
Rancho RS9000XL questions
I have to deal with two different situations, one is pulling a 7000+ lb trailer, and the other is traveling down a brutal "road" for two months. My only experience with after market shocks are Bilstiens, which I was mostly happy with, but would like a little more forgiveness on the wash board, rough, pot hole filled gravel road that 20 mph feels like you're flying. The Bilstiens were great on the road while towing, but left a little on the table on the rough road duty. Trying to decide between Fox, Ranchos. The Ranchos have the rebate, which is enticing. Appreciate some opinions and or advice, thanks
Also, any leads on where to order would also be nice
We are loving this new Ford
Also, any leads on where to order would also be nice
We are loving this new Ford
Prolocutor
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 13,618
Likes: 1,245
From: Western MA
The only review I've read on FTE by someone that has owned both the 2.0 and 9000 is EpicCowlick. His take on it was, even without adjustment, the 2.0 offered a smoother unloaded ride.
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Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,158
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From: North of Salt Lake City
I have to deal with two different situations, one is pulling a 7000+ lb trailer, and the other is traveling down a brutal "road" for two months. My only experience with after market shocks are Bilstiens, which I was mostly happy with, but would like a little more forgiveness on the wash board, rough, pot hole filled gravel road that 20 mph feels like you're flying. The Bilstiens were great on the road while towing, but left a little on the table on the rough road duty. Trying to decide between Fox, Ranchos. The Ranchos have the rebate, which is enticing. Appreciate some opinions and or advice, thanks
Also, any leads on where to order would also be nice
We are loving this new Ford
Also, any leads on where to order would also be nice
We are loving this new Ford
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 216
Likes: 0
Just got a call from Rancho and they are overnighting new shocks with the correct bushing. Seems like I just got a weird one. They have been very helpful and courteous. They jumped right on it. I hope no one else gets a bad one. They've gone through their inventory and apparently found the problem. I'll let everyone know next week how it goes but I'm sure it will be fine. I'm happy.
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 369
Likes: 4
From: McCalla Alabama
Just got a call from Rancho (I did not call them they called me). They are going to over night me new rear shocks. The ones I ordered were supposed to be here tomorrow also. So the ones I had coming were going to be wrong. Also one of the front were missing a bushing. They can't just send a bushing so a new front shock is also on the way.
New User
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 16
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I just installed them on the rear of my 2105 F250... Pep Boys has them on sale 25% off, great deal! I haven't ordered the front yet. Had these on an '03 Expedition, loved them. It's a remarkable difference. Not sure about longevity, will have to see.
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,942
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From: The Great State of Texas
I've had all three at different times and there are differences. I would say that Rancho and Fox are the most similar with Bilstein starting out and staying stiffer. Ranchos produced a nice ride but they don't seem to last long. Maybe it was due to my heavy trailer but I was noticing a big drop in performance around 30,000 miles. Fox shocks give a more refined ride, very, very smooth over regular road surfaces. I now drive over some irregular patches of asphalt with the Fox shocks and don't feel them at all.
I had the Ranchos as well and they lasted ~20k miles at best.
