Rancho RS9000 Shocks?

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Anyone running RS9000's on a 2500? Just curious about the ride, as I am thinking about installing a set on my 2001.

Thanks!

 

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<font color=blue>I gott'em. Yes they are an improvement. I have a 4x4 tho so not sure how much of an improvement you'll see vs mine.

I love'em. I would say replace the stockers when ya can. You'll notice an imediate improvement. Currently I run with all mine set on #3. Gonna change it up see what I like.

 

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Rancho 9000's are great shocks! Empty I use setting #3 for fronts and #2 for rears. Towing a bumper pull travel trailor I use setting #3 all the way around. Having the adjustabilty works well for my application. #ad


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1997 2500 Ext Cab 4X4,5 spd,3. 54's,Pac brake,Rancho 9000's,Centerforce clutch,K&N airfilter,Missing Cat,Isspro gauges,and #11plate(280hp/680tq)AFC medium spring

 

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I sure like the 9000's on mine. I needed something stiffer when I have the camper on, and I can still get a good ride empty.
I run 3 front and 4 rear loaded & 2 front and 1 rear empty.

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99' 2500 SLT, Quadcab, Long Bed, 4x4, White/Driftwood, Agate Leather, 4WAL, Auto, 241HD, 3. 54 Limited Slip, Rancho 9000's, Air Lift Super Duty's, Hallmark Cachara LTD 9. 5ft Popup Camper, Boston Whaler Outrage 17'

 

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Go for it Evan. I've got experience with the Rancho 5000's & the 9000's on the extended cab lwb. The 5000's are way to stiff for me. I set the front on 3 & the rear on 1. #ad
I'll probably click up the rears when the 5'er sits on them. I put them on about 58k mi. The truck was 'wallowing' over the hwy dips & bumps. Not now. I'd describe all 4 corners now as as firm & shure footed. #ad


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Money Sink - 96, 5 speed, HX40-16, TST #11/280 slid 3/4 way, 300 HP Injectors, Scourge BD Governor kit.
4" CATless turn down straight out back.
ISSPRO Pillar, Delvac 1 & Amsiol, RE-0880, Mag-Hytec, 3:54, 235s on Alcoas, Rancho 9000's, Valentine One.

 

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I got them on my truck. Handleing is better.

Do it! You wont be sorry.

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Gregor Switca
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96 2500 4x4 auto SLT.
99. 5 VW Jetta TDI
Nothing but diesel in my driveway.

 

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Evan;
A buddy of mine installed a set on his 4x4 and loves them. He has driven them on everything from dry pavement to deeply rutted trails. (Hey Joe. If you joined you could post too!!)

If I remember, you have a 4x2 same as me.

I put KYBs Gas-a-Adjust all the way around shortly (the night before and in the dark) BD Dyno Days. They are a vast improvement over the factory sloshers. The factory units actually sloshed when I shook them! The KYBs are very good, but not perfect. The KYBs would be excellent if the front springs were a tad bit stiffer. I would love to try the new Mono-Max or a set of Bilsteins on the front with the current spring rates.

A buddy of mine with a 4x2 Ford also installed KYBs. He says they're OK unloaded, but with the trailer are too soft. He also has the twin I-beam tire eater suspension.

Come to Rob's next Saturday and you can test drive my truck. Gotta tighten up the steering sector, too.

Cheers;
*JE*

 

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Towing I have the rears on #4. front #3 with 5thwheel grossing 18,xxx. Excelent firm ride and handeling on and off road. M/t I keep the front on #3 and the rears on #1, same fine ride. I put mine on at 10k miles as the stock shocks were way to soft for towing. when I got them off they were so soft you could play them like an accordion.
My $. 02

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2K, 2500,Laramie,Quad,4x4,3:54LSD,auto,reese 15k 5th slider, EISLEY BULL BAR,WESTIN NERFS, TA's,9000's, DD1's,PE-EZ & elbow, ISSPRO pyro & boost, Turbo Lifesaver, JARDINE 4", DTT VB,TC and COOLER, PAC BRAKE, MAG HYTECH TP& DC, onboard.
pullee #1 26' Arctic Fox 5th
#2 22' car hauler w/ 76 Pinto 392cid or 68 Cyclone GT Cobra Jet FB
NRA,VFW,SASS

 

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Hey guys on the Ranchos where is the dial located to set the adjustment? I am currently running Skyjacker Nitro's.

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99 Dodge 4x4 Quad Diesel auto. K&N, 4" JRE, 5" chrome tip, matched 275 Bosch injectors, 2. 5" Skyjacker leveling kit, Silencer ring MIA. (more to come)

 

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A little FYI for you fellow rustbelters out there:
Install the remote adjusters! (at the least, remove the knobs and grease them) If you don't salt water will wick past the o-rings just about the time your warantee runs out and they will no longer be adjustable. I had to replace 2 just before the warrantee ran out. Other than that, I love 'em.
GP: the adjuster knobs are on the side of the bottom. Not too hard to adjust as thaey can be reached through the springs in the front.

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'94 3500 4x4, 205,000 miles, Never had a cat, Auto w/shift kit (thanks Dave G), 3. 54 Gears, TST #5 plate, 235-85-16s, Rancho 9000s w/remote, Isspro gauges inplace of cupholder & Amsoil Air Filter & Lubes, AWOL silencer ring & intake boot. NRA member. Blue Ribbon Coalition member.
"Warrantee? We don't need no stinking warrantee!"

 

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The Rancho's claim to have a lifetime warranty! Anyway, I used to have them on my Grand Cherokee, and I LOVED them. I'm just waiting for my current shocks to go belly up, as well as the usual Rancho Buy 3 Get 1 Free Sale. I have heard that the in-cab controller is a waste of money (leaks, etc. )
YMMV


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Scott Collins
'98 Ram 2500 4x4 12 Valve Cummins.
Renton, WA

 

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Evan, I put the ranchos 9's on at about 3000mi. I know have 67,000 and they are great. If you tow or load your truck you'll love the ability to adjust the firmness. I like them when running empty as well. we live next to the sierra nevada mountains and most of the roads around here are steep and curvy, the shocks make a big dif. in the way the truck handles. i would reccommend them and don't wait till the factory ones wear out!

98. 5 24v,5sp,BD-Exhaust, E-Brake, gauges,power mod. ,alloys with 315-75-16's
rancho 9's small lift to the front bushwacker fender flares! Its hot