Rancho 9000x ????
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Rancho 9000x ????
Hey Everyone,
I just received my new Rancho shocks, and I noticed that they are not strapped colapsed. I can pull the piston out and push it back in (with resistance), but it stays collapsed by itself. Is this normal?
I just want to make sure this is normal before I put them on.
Thanks..
Bryan
2000, F250CC, V10, Lariat, maroon/black, grille guard, Ventvisors, aftermarket fog lights, K&N air filter.
I just received my new Rancho shocks, and I noticed that they are not strapped colapsed. I can pull the piston out and push it back in (with resistance), but it stays collapsed by itself. Is this normal?
I just want to make sure this is normal before I put them on.
Thanks..
Bryan
2000, F250CC, V10, Lariat, maroon/black, grille guard, Ventvisors, aftermarket fog lights, K&N air filter.
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Rancho 9000x ????
>Hey Everyone,
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>I just received my new Rancho shocks, and I noticed that they are not strapped colapsed. I can pull the piston out and push it back in (with resistance), but it stays collapsed by itself. Is this normal?
Yes. Why would you think that they would re-extended? They do not have any springs or anything like that in them. :-)
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>I just received my new Rancho shocks, and I noticed that they are not strapped colapsed. I can pull the piston out and push it back in (with resistance), but it stays collapsed by itself. Is this normal?
Yes. Why would you think that they would re-extended? They do not have any springs or anything like that in them. :-)
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Rancho 9000x ????
They are ok, the Rancho adjustables aren't gas pressurized so they don't stay extended. My mechanic buddy used to think every Rancho he took off was no good because of this till I schooled him a little. 
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Rancho 9000x ????
Sorry....I haven't bought shocks since my 93 Ford Explorer Sport. Those were Monroe shocks and they extended as soon as you cut the strap...
Not real savy on suspension...But thanks to this site, I'm learning!!!
Thanks Monsta...By the way, I am getting ready to get the Flowmaster 40 put on. Love how it sounds on your X... Did you have to get a new tailpipe put on? The shop told me they couldn't use the existing tailpipe since it didn't line up with the smaller muffler...
Thanks again...
Bryan
2000, F250CC, V10, Lariat, maroon/black, grille guard, Ventvisors, aftermarket fog lights, K&N air filter.
Not real savy on suspension...But thanks to this site, I'm learning!!!
Thanks Monsta...By the way, I am getting ready to get the Flowmaster 40 put on. Love how it sounds on your X... Did you have to get a new tailpipe put on? The shop told me they couldn't use the existing tailpipe since it didn't line up with the smaller muffler...
Thanks again...
Bryan
2000, F250CC, V10, Lariat, maroon/black, grille guard, Ventvisors, aftermarket fog lights, K&N air filter.
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Rancho 9000x ????
>Yes. Why would you think that they would re-extended? They
>do not have any springs or anything like that in them. :-)
Gas charged IFP (Internal Floating Piston) type shocks will return to maximum extension due to the pressure of the gas charge(nitrogen) in them. These shocks are common in off road applications such as motorcycles/snowmobiles due their excellent damping characteristics, resistance to fade, tunability, and the ability to rebuild them.
Like you, I find it a little disturbing when the shocks don't extend back to max. length, but Monsta is right, for your application they shouldn't. They are designed to dampen the effect of the spring, without really altering the ride or spring rate of the suspension. The effort required to extend the shock (rebound) should be roughly equal to the effort required to compress it and should be linear.
I've got a lot of experience with the IFP gas-charged type shocks, not as much with the regular hydraulic type, but if you have any more questions, let me know.
Waxy
>do not have any springs or anything like that in them. :-)
Gas charged IFP (Internal Floating Piston) type shocks will return to maximum extension due to the pressure of the gas charge(nitrogen) in them. These shocks are common in off road applications such as motorcycles/snowmobiles due their excellent damping characteristics, resistance to fade, tunability, and the ability to rebuild them.
Like you, I find it a little disturbing when the shocks don't extend back to max. length, but Monsta is right, for your application they shouldn't. They are designed to dampen the effect of the spring, without really altering the ride or spring rate of the suspension. The effort required to extend the shock (rebound) should be roughly equal to the effort required to compress it and should be linear.
I've got a lot of experience with the IFP gas-charged type shocks, not as much with the regular hydraulic type, but if you have any more questions, let me know.
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>Thanks Monsta...By the way, I am getting ready to get the
>Flowmaster 40 put on. Love how it sounds on your X... Did
>you have to get a new tailpipe put on? The shop told me
>they couldn't use the existing tailpipe since it didn't line
>up with the smaller muffler...
Hog S$*t
They used my stock tail pipe. Sounds like they are just trying to get a few extra $$ out of you.
>Flowmaster 40 put on. Love how it sounds on your X... Did
>you have to get a new tailpipe put on? The shop told me
>they couldn't use the existing tailpipe since it didn't line
>up with the smaller muffler...
Hog S$*t
They used my stock tail pipe. Sounds like they are just trying to get a few extra $$ out of you.
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Rancho 9000x ????
You guys are awesome!!!!! I'll be installing them tonight, and I'll let you know how it turns out.. Install seems pretty straight forward. Any gotcha's???
Thanks.
Bryan
2000, F250CC, V10, Lariat, maroon/black, grille guard, Ventvisors, aftermarket fog lights, K&N air filter.
Thanks.
Bryan
2000, F250CC, V10, Lariat, maroon/black, grille guard, Ventvisors, aftermarket fog lights, K&N air filter.
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Rancho 9000x ????
Not sure on the 9000x's, but the regualar 9000's have to be installed with the adjuster **** on the bottom to work correctly. 
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Rancho 9000x ????
Well, the 9000's are on...Didn't get to test the different settings very much, but on setting 3 they have taken all the bounce out that the stock shocks had.
One question though... When installing the red boot, I slid it onto the shock tube only about a half an inch. The other end fits perfectly at the end of the piston. Is the boot supposed to go further down the shock tube, or just enough to put the strap on and tighten down? It seems like alot of rubber boot stacked up instead of being nice and straight.
Thanks..
Bryan
2000, F250CC, V10, Lariat, maroon/black, grille guard, Ventvisors, aftermarket fog lights, K&N air filter.
One question though... When installing the red boot, I slid it onto the shock tube only about a half an inch. The other end fits perfectly at the end of the piston. Is the boot supposed to go further down the shock tube, or just enough to put the strap on and tighten down? It seems like alot of rubber boot stacked up instead of being nice and straight.
Thanks..
Bryan
2000, F250CC, V10, Lariat, maroon/black, grille guard, Ventvisors, aftermarket fog lights, K&N air filter.
