help for newcomer

[Sheepherderspecial]

Hello all, first post on here. i have had my 97 for about a year. it had 92,000 miles when i got it, around 111,000 now only mods done are to have Jim Jessup reset timing, crank up the boost, and install some new injectors. i somehow lost the cat and muffler a few months ago



i have been reading lots in the past few months. i definetly need new shocks. could someone give me the part numbers for the rancho shocks. or is there a better shock?



Also im guessing that track bars are going to be a problem, just put the second NAPA one on last week. would also like some advice on the steering wander. Am i crazy or by the way the steering drag links are hooked up, does toe in change every time you hit a bump



im sure i will have more questions. but gotta get the thing to drive better first.

Thanks in advance.

 

[ZEEEW]

Hello and welcome to the TDR



Cant give you any part #'s but lots of people like Bilstein shocks, at least for stock height trucks.

Tow in shouldnt change between tires, there may be a slight amount of bump steer if your suspension has been modified though.

Havent had to replace the track bar yet, only 60,000 miles though on the 96.



Eric

 

[pwknapp]

4wheelparts.com has the Rancho 9000's. Put a set on a couple months ago and really like them. Will be getting the in cab controls when $$ are found.

 

[Stmpplr]

I got the Rancho 9000's for the back. It was either 4wheelparts.com or Quadratec.com, can't remember. But anyway the shock for the rear is a 9198. Don't know if it is the same on the front or not.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

I put on Rancho 9000s about 100,000 miles ago, set them on #3 and haven't touched them since. They work great, and have polyurethane bushings for long wear.



You are close to TST. They can fix you up with a torque plate for more power, and give solid advice on some other worthwhile upgrades.

 

[Sheepherderspecial]

thanks, for the info guys! im sure i will have more ????

gonna get the rancho's on the front first and see if that helps some. its gotta. if i looked right the part # are RS9197 for the front and RS9198 for the rear. found that at gorancho.com.



i guess stock convertors are hated by everyone as well. that will probably be next. should i go ahead and do a convertor and trans swap?



Thanks again

Eric

 

[Todd T]

TTT



here you are Eric,