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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 10:00 AM
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Rancho or Bilstein??

My 1996 F-350 is in desperate need of good shocks. I put on Gabriel max control and those weren’t worth a hoot. The truck rides like a log truck. I am debating putting on rancho 9000s or Bilsteins. Anybody have any preference? Or are there better shocks than those without breaking the bank?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 12:35 PM
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I am pretty bias but the adjustabilty of the RS9000XL really does work..
And on rebate now too.

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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 12:45 PM
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i love my Bilsteins 4600 shocks on my SD. But thats comparing to the fact that the shocks that were on my truck when i got it were worn out (actually dead) so felt like you were always on a cobble stone road..
 
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 12:56 PM
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Have had Bilsteins on my 350 for about 15yrs. Never been happy with the ride empty out back. Going to try some RS9000XLs on the rear and see how I like. I'll post it up, sbould be here tomorrow.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Rancho Suspension
I am pretty bias but the adjustabilty of the RS9000XL really does work..
And on rebate now too.

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Can I get that rebate if I buy from auto zone? Or is it only from rancho?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2018 | 12:47 AM
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Bilstein hands down. Had several different Rancho shocks and was never happy with them.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2018 | 08:34 AM
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Anybody here anything good or bad about skyjacker M95s?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2018 | 01:35 PM
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I finally finished putting Bilstein shocks on my 95 F150 and really like the way they ride.
 
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Originally Posted by Obs7.3Powerstroker

Can I get that rebate if I buy from auto zone? Or is it only from rancho?
check out the link he posted!
2) You must submit the following items by mail (postmarked by August 31, 2018) to receive your Visa® Prepaid Card: a. Authentic dated retailer sales receipt (copy or original) with retailer’s business name and address clearly identified. Retailer must be an authorized Rancho® distributor. The retailer sales receipt must verify the date of purchase and that the purchase is paid in full. The customer name and address information on the retailer sales receipt must match the customer name and address on this claim form. Altered, forged or otherwise fraudulent proof of purchase documentation will not be honored. PayPal™ receipts will not be accepted. Tenneco has the right to substantiate proof of purchase. The Rancho® part numbers must be identified and circled on the retailer sales receipt. Offer does not apply to transactions when product is being replaced under warranty. b. This form, filled out completely and legibly. Do not submit a rebate form with fields left blank. Non-conforming or duplicate requests will not be acknowledged or returned.
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Originally Posted by rsylvstr
check out the link he posted!
2) You must submit the following items by mail (postmarked by August 31, 2018) to receive your Visa® Prepaid Card: a. Authentic dated retailer sales receipt (copy or original) with retailer’s business name and address clearly identified. Retailer must be an authorized Rancho® distributor. The retailer sales receipt must verify the date of purchase and that the purchase is paid in full. The customer name and address information on the retailer sales receipt must match the customer name and address on this claim form. Altered, forged or otherwise fraudulent proof of purchase documentation will not be honored. PayPal™ receipts will not be accepted. Tenneco has the right to substantiate proof of purchase. The Rancho® part numbers must be identified and circled on the retailer sales receipt. Offer does not apply to transactions when product is being replaced under warranty. b. This form, filled out completely and legibly. Do not submit a rebate form with fields left blank. Non-conforming or duplicate requests will not be acknowledged or returned.
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I know, my bad, i realized that about two minutes after I posted that reply.
 
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