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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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Rancho vs Bilstein?

Does anyone know if one is better than the other. I have 115,000 miles on the original shocks and I think it is time for a new set. I know that Rancho also carries the steering stabilizer, does Bilstein also have a steering stabilizer? What kind of mileage should I see out of the shocks?

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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 01:19 AM
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No question that Bilstein is better. Hands down. Take a look at almost every desert racing truck out there and tell me how many run Bilsteins compared to Ranchos. I've run both, and there is no comparison. Bilstein is a much better shock.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 08:41 AM
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I had rancho's just switched to bilsteins, not only do they look better the ride is way better then with the ranchos!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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Ok, that solves that problem. What about a steering stablilzer? Does Blistein have one that will work on the truck? Otherwise who makes a good one.

Bryan
 
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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sorry cant help you with that I opted for the ram assist unit, but thats probably over kill for you unless your running big tires.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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Bilstein does not make a steering stabilizer. I wish they would, they would sell plenty. I'm still looking for a suitable stabilizer and considering a dual opposing set up over a single.
 
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