which new shocks?
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JL
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Had them on my 03 and they lasted until I traded it in on the 05....
And DANG you guys !!!
was saving up for new 60" HDTV and
now u made me go and spend $329 @ jc whitney for the 9000's with free shipping....
(They priced matched the 4wheelonline price when summit wouldn't)
Guess I will use the $100 Rancho gift card for my tv savings
And DANG you guys !!!
was saving up for new 60" HDTV and
now u made me go and spend $329 @ jc whitney for the 9000's with free shipping....
(They priced matched the 4wheelonline price when summit wouldn't)
Guess I will use the $100 Rancho gift card for my tv savings
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Hijacking....I have a lifted Excursion Rancho does not list any 9000xl's for approx 6" of lift for the Ex. I know the extended and compressed lengths of my current shocks...ProComp. I have found 9000xl's that are comparable in length..within 3/4"...my question is are they valved the same?? The ones I found are for a Dodge 1500 w/ a hemi. Do you guys think these will work???
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I have a thread on another forum called "Bilsteins are miserable".
I wanted "the best" so I picked up some Bilsteins and put them on my Ex. Miserable ride. They were worse than the OEMs I replaced that had 90K miles or so on them. No control when needed. In a turn the rear end of the Ex floated all over. On a bumpy road they jarred teeth. When I had about 2000 miles on the Bilsteins I bought some Rancho XLs and put them on. Yes, I was willing to take off the Bilsteins (and the money I spent on them) and throw them away because I was so displeased. And, yes, they are just sitting in my garage.
The Rancho XLs have the adjustability feature. I was able to set it where I like it and forget it. Similarly, if I decide to tow or carry a heavy load, like camping gear, a load of people, stuff up on the rack, I can turn the dials and stiffen them up if I like.
But, for my likes, the Bilsteins are not worth the premium price you pay for them.
I wanted "the best" so I picked up some Bilsteins and put them on my Ex. Miserable ride. They were worse than the OEMs I replaced that had 90K miles or so on them. No control when needed. In a turn the rear end of the Ex floated all over. On a bumpy road they jarred teeth. When I had about 2000 miles on the Bilsteins I bought some Rancho XLs and put them on. Yes, I was willing to take off the Bilsteins (and the money I spent on them) and throw them away because I was so displeased. And, yes, they are just sitting in my garage.
The Rancho XLs have the adjustability feature. I was able to set it where I like it and forget it. Similarly, if I decide to tow or carry a heavy load, like camping gear, a load of people, stuff up on the rack, I can turn the dials and stiffen them up if I like.
But, for my likes, the Bilsteins are not worth the premium price you pay for them.
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Hijacking....I have a lifted Excursion Rancho does not list any 9000xl's for approx 6" of lift for the Ex. I know the extended and compressed lengths of my current shocks...ProComp. I have found 9000xl's that are comparable in length..within 3/4"...my question is are they valved the same?? The ones I found are for a Dodge 1500 w/ a hemi. Do you guys think these will work???
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ive got ranchos on my f350 05 kingranch. When not under load its stiff but its a one ton truck stiff is par for the course.
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Just a quick note. I have a 2005 Excursion Diesel with 93,000 miles. We pull a 32' Coachman travel trailer maybe two times a year with the truck. All other times it is a daily driver. I bough the adjustable Rancho shocks alongside the Hellwig sway control bar while the truck was brand new (less than 200 miles). This is a great shock....but.....I just got a leaky front right shock.
I always thought shocks were wear items and were due for replacement after deterioration in ride quality. Now I see that theu have a lifetime warranty? Don't know what the warranty is but look like I am a candidate........
I always thought shocks were wear items and were due for replacement after deterioration in ride quality. Now I see that theu have a lifetime warranty? Don't know what the warranty is but look like I am a candidate........
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+1 Bilsteins
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I asked the same question 6 months ago, 90% of the guys said bilsteins??? Go figure....I was told the stock shocks are junk right away. Bilsteins were the way to go..guess not anymore. my two cents..
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Just a quick note. I have a 2005 Excursion Diesel with 93,000 miles. We pull a 32' Coachman travel trailer maybe two times a year with the truck. All other times it is a daily driver. I bough the adjustable Rancho shocks alongside the Hellwig sway control bar while the truck was brand new (less than 200 miles). This is a great shock....but.....I just got a leaky front right shock.
I always thought shocks were wear items and were due for replacement after deterioration in ride quality. Now I see that theu have a lifetime warranty? Don't know what the warranty is but look like I am a candidate........
I always thought shocks were wear items and were due for replacement after deterioration in ride quality. Now I see that theu have a lifetime warranty? Don't know what the warranty is but look like I am a candidate........
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JL
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but u are right about the stock shocks....
My 9000's are in the mail from JCW !!!
looking for a spring company near me to rearch my springs and I should be good
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