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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 01:29 AM
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The KYB Gas Adjust works well on these trucks, but can't say about their MonoMax.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 11:10 AM
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The RS5000X has a gas charge.
The RS7000MT has a high (midish) nitrogen charge, not as high as other monotubes that are out there.
The RS9000XL has a slight gas charge.


Originally Posted by TexasGuy001
Well, If the RS5000 is still just a dampening shock and not a gas charged shock, I would still suggest something else. I've never ridden in a vehicle with Rancho that I thought rode well.
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 12:41 AM
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Just ordered the Bilstein 4600s from shockwarehouse. I'll let you know how the install goes in a week or so. Thanks to everyone for your suggestions.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2018 | 07:29 PM
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9 months later and I finally installed the rear shocks. The rear didn't seem much more difficult than the front to me. I will let ya'll know how the ride is after I put some miles on the truck. I installed the front a few months ago.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2018 | 07:44 PM
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I have had Bilsteins on my 95 for over four years now,living on a dirt road, never had that amount of time from any other shock tried.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2018 | 11:46 AM
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That's great to hear. Thanks.

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I have had Bilsteins on my 95 for over four years now,living on a dirt road, never had that amount of time from any other shock tried.
 
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