2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission FYI for those with Rancho 9000 shocks

[CumminsPower98]

I just thought I would pass on to those who don't know that it's a good idea to take the adjusters off to seal and lube them even if new. Both of my rears were real rusty inside with the right side stuck in the #5 position, which is all the way in against spring pressure. These have been adjusted a lot too while transporting RV's.



I got the bore cleaned out as good as I could and gently tapped on the piston to start freeing it up after soaking it with penetrating oil. It finally went in a tiny bit so next I hammered the base of the shock to vibrate the piston out. luckily the combination of this and tapping on the piston got it to free up completely. I was surprised and figured the adjustability was gone when I saw the rust in there. I got it lubed up good and then filled it with grease to help lube and seal. I used silicone to seal the adjuster back on. Don't over tighten them as they will crack at the ends. I wish I had done this to my fronts before I put them on new, now I guess I will have to remove them to do this bit of PM.



One of my previous fronts got stuck on #5 and hadn't even had any water in there. Got it replaced under warranty.

 

[ox1]

This is just so that you can still run the adjuster right? I set mine on #9 and love it! This is what the Dr. ordered for mine yrs ago! Mine is a dually with a heavy flatbed with heavy loads tho. May be a bit rough for 3/4 ton fellers? I am a happy camper! I have two to put on the front now!



There is a buy 3 get one free special on them for June. I bought mine in May and they told us it was on special then - but I saw in a mag that they were running it in June. Hopefully we get our rebate - but either way - I got the heavier shocks I have wanted (neded?) for some time!



#9, #9, #9... ... (For Beatles fans... . )





Set it and forget it!

 

[CumminsPower98]

Yes this was just so I could continue to be able to adjust them. I run the rears all the way up most of the time since I'm at about 8800# with a full load of fuel in the aux. tank and towing most of the time. Before I was towing though and just had an empty bed with no toolbox, fuel and hitches I turned them down some.