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Jan 5, 2023 | 12:18 PM

steve.barnett71

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5th Wheeling

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From: Evansville IN

Shocks?

Anybody have experience with these new Rancho Shocks?

Jan 5, 2023 | 12:58 PM

ToMang07

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Well...at least they're not rust-streak white...

Jan 6, 2023 | 07:52 AM

jr_nicholson

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From: MI

I had them on my 2013 F 450 King Ranch front and rear. They worked well. No issue while hauling a 41 foot fifth wheel

Jan 6, 2023 | 04:31 PM

Leardriver

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I just put them on my Jeep Wrangler. They seem shock-y. The reviews among Jeepers were great.

Jan 6, 2023 | 09:41 PM

High_HP

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If they fit your application the Bilstein 5100 are the best I've used on a 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. They ride a bit firmer but I like that as it makes the truck feel steady, especially when towing. I hated most "off road" shocks since they were very spongey feeling, even though the 5100 series is classified as off road I believe, but they don't feel floaty like most off road shocks. Just over $300 for a set of four. Good luck

Jan 17, 2023 | 02:08 PM

evan.matthews

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From: Atlanta

Bilstein for my 1971 F100 Longbed Sport Custom

Hey y'all. Long time listener, first time caller.

I am looking to get new shocks for my 1971 F100 Sport Custom Longbed 360FE 2wd. I looked at an old forum and someone suggested these Bilstein B6 Shocks (F4-B46-1105-H1). Thoughts? Should I get different shocks for the front and the rear? I also have been checking out Bring a Trailer and a lot of folks use these KYB Excel G (KYB: 344071). My truck is my daily driver and I may take her into more rugged terrain but I'm not out there off-roading. Of course, driving through Atlanta roads makes me feel like it's off-road.....

Any advice?

Part links:

KYB: https://www.cjponyparts.com/kyb-shoc...-1979/p/KYB27/
Bilstein: https://www.performanceonline.com/19...bers-55-R1261/

Jan 17, 2023 | 03:09 PM

BRONCOBOYEE

4wd Low

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I had a set of 9000 ranchos on my 2019 f250, one leaked in 200 miles and the others all had adjuster issues. Thru them in the trash and ordered a set of Carli shocks and they are great, firmer but Ok ride.