Adjustable shocks
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Adjustable shocks
Can it work on a v10 2wd gas?
What is the height range of the shocks?
How about the price range and where is the best place to purchase them from with the guages?
What is the height range of the shocks?
How about the price range and where is the best place to purchase them from with the guages?
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You can get adjustable shocks for your application, I believe. Rancho makes them for sure.
As far as height, I hope you realize that shocks do not raise or lower your vehicle unless you get air shocks. I don't recommned those though.
As far as height, I hope you realize that shocks do not raise or lower your vehicle unless you get air shocks. I don't recommned those though.
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Originally Posted by Monsta
You can get adjustable shocks for your application, I believe. Rancho makes them for sure.
As far as height, I hope you realize that shocks do not raise or lower your vehicle unless you get air shocks. I don't recommned those though.
As far as height, I hope you realize that shocks do not raise or lower your vehicle unless you get air shocks. I don't recommned those though.
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Adjustable shocks adjust the dampening rates.
Shcoks are only there to absorb the energy from the spring and convert it to heat (simple terms). If it wasn't for the shock the spring would continue to move about until all the energy that was stored in it from the bump you just hit was gone.
Adjustable shocks will adjust the firmness of the ride. Ranchos have the ability to adjust dampening from a "smooth, floaty ride" to "hard, kidney-bashing" ride all with a turn of a **** either on the dash (remote) or on the shock itself.
If you want more height then you gotta go airbags or new/added springs in the rear. Fronts will need all new springs, say, maybe a set from an F350 diesel crew cab.
Shcoks are only there to absorb the energy from the spring and convert it to heat (simple terms). If it wasn't for the shock the spring would continue to move about until all the energy that was stored in it from the bump you just hit was gone.
Adjustable shocks will adjust the firmness of the ride. Ranchos have the ability to adjust dampening from a "smooth, floaty ride" to "hard, kidney-bashing" ride all with a turn of a **** either on the dash (remote) or on the shock itself.
If you want more height then you gotta go airbags or new/added springs in the rear. Fronts will need all new springs, say, maybe a set from an F350 diesel crew cab.
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Shocks adjust the amount of dampening. You can make the shocks stiffer or softer with a few turns of a dial. If you turn up the dampening all the way, you will notice every tiny bump or pebble in the road. If you turn down the dampening, the shocks will absorb the wheel movements and not transfer the shock to the cabin. Hence the name "Shock Absorbers".
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Originally Posted by Monsta
Ranchos have the ability to adjust dampening from a "smooth, floaty ride" to "hard, kidney-bashing" ride all with a turn of a **** either on the dash (remote) or on the shock itself.
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I think they certainly WOULD help with towing stability! The ability to increase dampening due to added weight is a great thing. I would adjust mine based on payload or mission since I didn't tow back then.
Not sure of the price but a search for Rancho 9000s should yield a bunch of sites that sell 'em. Don't forget, Ranchos aren't the only ones who make adjustable shocks. I cannot remember the others off the top of my head and all I'm familiar with is the Ranchos. I had them on my 2000.
Not sure of the price but a search for Rancho 9000s should yield a bunch of sites that sell 'em. Don't forget, Ranchos aren't the only ones who make adjustable shocks. I cannot remember the others off the top of my head and all I'm familiar with is the Ranchos. I had them on my 2000.
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I can only recommend what I've used in the past. I cannot attest to them being better or worse than others. I know they performed well for me.
Here are the Rancho part numbers you will need to research.
RS99272 (Front)
RS99278 (Rear)
Here's Rancho's website. www.gorancho.com
Here are the Rancho part numbers you will need to research.
RS99272 (Front)
RS99278 (Rear)
Here's Rancho's website. www.gorancho.com
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Originally Posted by twisted289
Hey Mark, by the time you but 4 rancho shocks your only about 30 bucks away from buying the airbags. I put them in mine and would definately recommend them
What brand and how much do they cost?
Do you have an url?
Thanks!
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No I put in rear air bags, You cant mismatch shocks front to rear, so if you buy the rancho shocks 4 of them, they would be about 30 bucks cheaper than buying the rear air bags
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...003410/c-10101
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...003410/c-10101
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Let me clarify, When I bought my Ex, I put 4 Rough Country shocks(one on each corner) in as per my signature. I put a pair of air bags in the rear for when I haul my trailer. They are adjustable so I leave 10psi in them all the time and and put 60psi in them when I hook up my tt. Originally when I bought my Ex I wanted to use progressive rate springs on top of the stock spring pack, I used them on my old truck and loved them. But because of the rear a/c lines they are not available for the Ex.