Rancho Shocks #$%^&
Logistics Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Weatherford Texas.
Forgot to mention I can compress all OEM shock one handed, I almost can't compress the Fox's with 2 hands, they are that much different, also the one the was leaking does still rebound but has about a 4 inch drop when first compressed before the oil takes over, you can see in the above picture the fresh oil running down the side.
Prolocutor
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Western MA
I did see that pic. I'd say the failure rate of both the FX4 Ranchos and the standard black shocks is higher on the 2017's than the previous generations. They were always bad but this time around seems much worse.
Cross-Country
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 58
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From: Alberta
Forgot to mention I can compress all OEM shock one handed, I almost can't compress the Fox's with 2 hands, they are that much different, also the one the was leaking does still rebound but has about a 4 inch drop when first compressed before the oil takes over, you can see in the above picture the fresh oil running down the side.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: SoCal
Yes, you'll need sleeves and bushings.
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From: Western MA
Don't forget to do a chat with them and ask for a coupon code. They will give you another 10% off that way...
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Tuned
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 281
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From: Gen. 7 Texan
Sweet! Did you put together the equivalent of a Carli level (deavers etc) ? I'm confused...don't mind me I stay that way.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: SoCal
I have the bump drops, sway bar brackets, shocks and a bottom 2.5 spacer in for now. Waiting on trying some custom 700lb spring rate, triple rate springs. If they turn out great, then sweet, if not I'll buy the Carli springs. Gonna buy the add a pack and a smaller block in a couple months. Just did a little offroading behind my house, holy moly, so happy with the shocks 👍👍👍
More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 588
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From: Boston
They have a 10% promo code on the site now. Think they'd do another 10? Lol
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 281
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From: Gen. 7 Texan
I bought every component separately. Got 2.5s and 2.0s with compression adjusters, then had them tuned with high flow valving and with my specific axle weights in mind.
I have the bump drops, sway bar brackets, shocks and a bottom 2.5 spacer in for now. Waiting on trying some custom 700lb spring rate, triple rate springs. If they turn out great, then sweet, if not I'll buy the Carli springs. Gonna buy the add a pack and a smaller block in a couple months. Just did a little offroading behind my house, holy moly, so happy with the shocks 👍👍👍
I have the bump drops, sway bar brackets, shocks and a bottom 2.5 spacer in for now. Waiting on trying some custom 700lb spring rate, triple rate springs. If they turn out great, then sweet, if not I'll buy the Carli springs. Gonna buy the add a pack and a smaller block in a couple months. Just did a little offroading behind my house, holy moly, so happy with the shocks 👍👍👍
