Rancho Shocks
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Rancho Shocks
I do not have a lift or huge tires on my truck. Its basically stock. I am in need of new shocks all the way around incl steering stabilizer and was wondering if I should go with the Rancho 9000 shocks since they have lifetime warranty on them.
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Based on recommendations from these forums I went with the Bilstein 5100s.
HERE is my thread about the 5100s and my install with pics. $285.70 to my door in CO but no steering stabilizer in that order.
I ordered them through TruckToyzStore.com (I believe owned by DC Special, a member here) and they were fantastic to deal with. Can't say enough good things about the service I received. Any shocks/suspension I buy will very likely be through them.
HERE is my thread about the 5100s and my install with pics. $285.70 to my door in CO but no steering stabilizer in that order.
I ordered them through TruckToyzStore.com (I believe owned by DC Special, a member here) and they were fantastic to deal with. Can't say enough good things about the service I received. Any shocks/suspension I buy will very likely be through them.
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Bilsteins Heavy Duty is the way to go, for a stock 2002 F250 Super Duty 2WD goes for $287.80 for a full set. Less our discount for members they are $273.41 and shipped for FREE. Here is the info and a picture on them:
Bilstein shocks and struts for cars and trucks - Shockwarehouse.com
KYB Monomax is always a good alternative as well, nearly identical.
Bilstein doesn't make a sterring stabilizer for that year, odd but true.
Let me know if you need help with them or have questions...
Bilstein shocks and struts for cars and trucks - Shockwarehouse.com
KYB Monomax is always a good alternative as well, nearly identical.
Bilstein doesn't make a sterring stabilizer for that year, odd but true.
Let me know if you need help with them or have questions...
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If you get the 5100s they are cad-plated (silver) with black boots. My front was "leveled" but the rear is stock height. The 5100s are for lifted trucks so I got them for 1" to 3" lift and they fit perfectly.
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I have seen "leveled" alot and I am wondering what that is? My truck appears to sit pretty level, and that is even with 2 added leafs in the rear.
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I have ran the 9000 Rancho on a couple of pickups and have the Bilsteins on my F250. The Bils are definately an above average shock and are very good running empty. The 9000s are better with the 5er in tow as you can dial up the damping. Pain in the azz to crawl under the rig to turn the dial though.
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I have ran the 9000 Rancho on a couple of pickups and have the Bilsteins on my F250. The Bils are definately an above average shock and are very good running empty. The 9000s are better with the 5er in tow as you can dial up the damping. Pain in the azz to crawl under the rig to turn the dial though.
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I have to comment, as I always do on shocks. BILLLSTEIN. Only way to go. Shame they do not provide the front stabilizer, or they did NOT when I bot shocks for my 2005 F-350.
I keep my Ranchos which had about 25,000 miles on them when I replaced. You can play them like an accordion. I kept them in case some day FORD says they will replace. My 2005 truck was still a good truck, especially after I got rid of the DEATH WOBBLE.
I keep my Ranchos which had about 25,000 miles on them when I replaced. You can play them like an accordion. I kept them in case some day FORD says they will replace. My 2005 truck was still a good truck, especially after I got rid of the DEATH WOBBLE.
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I have ran the 9000 Rancho on a couple of pickups and have the Bilsteins on my F250. The Bils are definately an above average shock and are very good running empty. The 9000s are better with the 5er in tow as you can dial up the damping. Pain in the azz to crawl under the rig to turn the dial though.
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I put the Bilsteins on (ordered from Shock Warehouse). I don't know if anything else is better, but the Bilsteins were definitely a big improvement over the crappy FX4 Rancho BRANDED shocks that Ford chose to use.
Shock Warehouse was also great to deal with, good price, fast shipping at fair prices (I'm in Canada...nothing is easy here...).
Shock Warehouse was also great to deal with, good price, fast shipping at fair prices (I'm in Canada...nothing is easy here...).
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AGREED, bwestcott, nothing easy in GA either! I plan to buy some MOTORCRAFT filters, maybe from one of our sponsors. Thirty dollars, plus tax ( $30.00) is R_P_.
Shock Warehouse treated me fairly and efficiently--quickly. GOOD OUTFIT.
Shock Warehouse treated me fairly and efficiently--quickly. GOOD OUTFIT.
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Just a note about the adjustable damping Rancheros: Even though there is a little oring on the adjuster housing, salt and moisture can creep past the threads on the adjuster ****. This rusts the valve solid in the shock body and the adjustment is kaput. My advise is to carefully remove the adjuster housing and pack the end with grease.