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Title: Any experience with Rancho 9000 shocks?
Post by: HntnFsh on July 14, 2011, 05:11:48 PM: My 98 Chevy 3/4 t. 4x4 has the stock shocks on it.Its time for new ones.Ive been kicking around putting a set of Rancho 9000 xl adjustables on. I can get them for $317 for 4 delivered.Then a $100 Rancho rebate.

Thought they might also help with the ride when hauling my camper.

Any input?

Thanks
HntnFsh
Title: Re: Any experience with Rancho 9000 shocks?
Post by: Klyne3 on July 14, 2011, 05:22:10 PM: we have them on the jeep, we adjust them depending on the trails we are on makes a difference in the ride. couldnt tell you about hauling a camper with them since we have the airbag setup on the truck.
Title: Re: Any experience with Rancho 9000 shocks?
Post by: KFhunter on July 14, 2011, 05:22:36 PM: I'd put air bags on for your camper, pretty much everyone is over their weight limits when hauling a camper with 3/4 ton truck. Let the air bags assist with the weight and the shocks do what they do.

for the shocks you might look into bilstein too
Title: Re: Any experience with Rancho 9000 shocks?
Post by: HntnFsh on July 14, 2011, 05:44:26 PM: I have the air bags already.Not over the weight limit for the truck.But getting up there.Have heard that the 9000 s help too.
Title: Re: Any experience with Rancho 9000 shocks?
Post by: Klyne3 on July 14, 2011, 06:04:32 PM: i like the adjustablity of them softer for the trails and firmer for the road so it does improve the ride for us. helps cut down on the sway a lil bit. It's enough of a difference to be noticeable
Title: Re: Any experience with Rancho 9000 shocks?
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on July 14, 2011, 06:42:28 PM: Had them on a previous truck I used for heavy loads. They are nice.

With the rebate you mention.. That's a good deal.

-Steve
Title: Re: Any experience with Rancho 9000 shocks?
Post by: KFhunter on July 14, 2011, 11:46:21 PM: Quote from: HntnFsh on July 14, 2011, 05:44:26 PM
I have the air bags already.Not over the weight limit for the truck.But getting up there.Have heard that the 9000 s help too.

Oh, I didn't realize you were single :chuckle:
Title: Re: Any experience with Rancho 9000 shocks?
Post by: Tyler on July 16, 2011, 12:55:32 AM: I have them on the front of my yota, great for what I use them for and have lasted for a long time.
Title: Re: Any experience with Rancho 9000 shocks?
Post by: PolarBear on July 16, 2011, 01:19:30 AM: I had them on my old Mitsubishi PU and ran the crap out of them on logging roads. Had great luck with them.
Title: Re: Any experience with Rancho 9000 shocks?
Post by: huntnnw on July 16, 2011, 03:01:15 AM: think these will go on my jeep next.. I had pro comp shocks on there..the rear 2 are bad already in 3 years! :bash:
Title: Re: Any experience with Rancho 9000 shocks?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 16, 2011, 06:20:52 AM: Been running them for years - move them to full stiff in dunes and bumps, have even run them in jump competitions. Full soft for cruising. Have held up great. I have a pair up front, singles in rear. Adjust with remote box.