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Will be replacing my shocks soon and was wondering if anyone had any preferences and why. Thanks, J

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1996 2500, 4x4, 5-speed, 3. 54, Full Amsoil with bypass filtration,
Totally Stock!

 

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Tried Ranch RS 5000 on my 95. They wore out real quick. I think they were not for a Dodge/Cummins. Probably for a half ton. I use Monroe now. Been great. Don't know what I'll use next time because I'm considering a lift.

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98. 5 3500 QC 4x4
Driftwood/ Grey Int.
5 spd, 3. 54
PowerMax2, 19. 5" Alcoas, 245/70-19. 5 Michelins,
Ranchhand bumbers and toolbox, dual 3" with 5" tips, "Scotty Air System", Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, Autometer Gauges, Cobra CB, Sony CD player, Polk Audio Speakers, Upgraded fuel lines from tank to injector pump. Coming this summer: JRE 4" exhaust, DD stage III, McLeod dual disc clutch.

69 Z-28 Camaro, Silver/Black, original motor, 58,000 miles

Building: 32 (Censored) 5 Window, "American Graffiti" replica

 

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I don't have them yet but everyone loves the Rancho 9000's. There has been a lot of topics on this just do a search.

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99, 4x4, slt, 3500,5spd,
3. 54 gears, black,hoswel bale bed, blue box, Pac-
Brake, 5in. sraightpipe, K&N, silencer ring removed, 5 star aluminum wheels,brushguard, blackouts, eclipse stereo, matrix headlight bulbs, blue neon fog lights, KC Daylighter, Dodge splash guards, Lund Cold Fronts

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Phil's Page.com

 

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Have had the 9000's for about a year, very pleased with them because they are adjustable. Makes the empty ride much more enjoyable. bg

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White 99 3500, QC, 3:55, auto. most options except leather, Line-X bed liner, fiberglass running boards Ranco 9000s, bug shield and window vents, black vented 5th wheel tailgate, aluminum tool box, 100 gal. aux. fuel tank not mounted yet.

 

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Rancho 9000's.
Have had them on '96 for over a year and am very pleased. IMO, don't need the in-cab controller unless you're rich and lazy; takes about a minute to adjust all four.
Tom

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96 2500 E-Cab, 4x4, 5sp/3. 54, NRA sticker, etc, etc.

 

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I checked out all the posts, nothing on salt resistance for the adjuster valves. Any comments?
Gene
NRA Member

 

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MGM-
Salt? Never even crossed my mind, good point. New Mexico = mud, but no salt. When you turn the adjuster knob it feels like there's some kind of rubber gasket in there. I suppose Rancho could shed some light on it. Don't mfrs. subject those things to corrosion resistance testing, i. e. , salt sprays and such?
Tom

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96 2500 E-Cab, 4x4, 5sp/3. 54, NRA sticker, etc, etc.

 

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Yes, I'm sure they do... BUT like anything else. All the testing in the world doesn't equate to what all of us combined put our trucks through. #ad

 

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Thanks for all the input. J

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1996 2500, 4x4, 5-speed, 3. 54, Full Amsoil with bypass filtration,
Totally Stock!

 

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I had the Rancho 5000's on the 95 & they were too stiff for me. Must be getting old. #ad
I'm going for the 9000's when it's time.

The posts on the Edlebrock IAS said they look cheap & they are also too stiff.

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Money Sink - 96, 5 speed, SLT, 4X4, LWB, Ext Cab, ISSPRO pillar, TST 280/685 all the way forward, AFC housing all the way forward, Delvac 1 & Amsiol, Injectors, K&N, Monicas silencer ring removed, Exhaust brake, 4" CAT back & CATless, 4" chrome turn down straight out back, Mag-Hytec, 3:54, 235s.

 

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I have Super Comp 9000 shocks on mine, they seem to ride better than the rancho 5000s I had on my F**D. I have seen alot of problems with the adjustable ranchos 9000 having the valve stick after not that many miles.

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Dee'sel
97 2500 Club 4X4 3. 54 LSD 5 speed, K&N Air filter RE0880, Waiting for Psychotty,
TST #11 half way forward, #12 for winter, AFC spring kit,
TST EGT gauge & TST 0-60 boost gauge in A Pillar
Silencer Ring removed, Cat-be-gone, 4" exhaust from down pipe,
Dynomax 4" bullet, Crome 4" turn down, AmsOil 80W-90 in Trans,
Lund WInter front, Leer Cab Level Shell, 235/85R16 Goodyears
NRA/USPSA member and proud of it

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So far on the Web, Nat. Tire & Wheel seems to have the best price on RS-9000 @ $61ea. + shipping. One guy got them for $49 w/no shipping or tax on a special. Has anyone seen a better deal than the $61?

 

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I have had about every brand of shock out there on my 4x4's and I have had nothing but failures out of Rancho 5000's and 9000's. Since 1993 I've been running Heckethorn shocks and have had no problems at all.

I currently have the Heckethorn Nitro 9000's on my Dodge and have been pleased with the way that they can control a heavy Behemoth such as mine on and off road.

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'99 2500HD Quad Cab 4x4,Intense Blue Pearlcoat,fully loaded w/Agate leather interior,5-speed,4. 10 limited slip,Skyjacker Leveling kit,Heckethorn Nitro 9000 shocks w/dual end to end steering stabilizers,35x12. 50x16. 5 BFG's on 9. 75x16. 5 Eagle 589 Aluminum Wheels,9004 Cool Blue's,Silencer Ring removed,Fog Lights relay pulled,No muffler,No resonator,4" straight pipe.

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I got my 9000s for $49@ with no shipping. I think they're $54 now with $5 for all 4. I can't find the site I ordered them from, but you may be able to if you do a thread search on shocks or Ranchos.

I noticed a difference right away and am very glad I got them.

 

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I have to agree with the Rancho 9000 guys. Put'em on my 4x4 and have been pleased. No problems, easy to adjust ('cept for the fronts, I got fat hands) and the empty ride is FAR better than stock. Got mine from Hotrod.com. Priced around $50. 00 each plus minimal shipping.

Good luck with your choice

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'99 Ram 2500 QC 4x4 Shortbed SLT A/T ISB5. 9 Cummins
K&N, Westech pyro/boost Line-X bed liner Rancho 9000 shocks Midland CB 285/75. 16's w/Abbott ERA

 

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Originally posted by Jerky:
Will be replacing my shocks soon and was wondering if anyone had any preferences and why. Thanks, J

I put KYB monotube shocks on my 98 at 14K miles. Now at 65K, and they're as good as new. (At least I can't yet detect if they've loosened up any. ) They might not be as solid as the Rancho or Bilstein shocks, but they yield a nice-enough ride. And they *last* a long time.

Notice the 'monotube'. The twin-tube shocks are much less long-lived.

Fest3er

 

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Ed, I tried to lookup Hotrod.com and it was a no go. Check it out, maybe there are more letters needed.

 

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Go with the advice from one who knows: Ted Jannetty. He recommends Monroe Sensa-Trac - from experience! Buy from "carparts.com" F#37782, R#37781 $35 each. I'm ordering mine Tuesday.

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99' Stock Quad 4x4 A/T LB 3. 54 30K Miles.
Did have both 18-11-99 & 18-08-99 TSB's performed.
Pull a 7000# Terry 26H TT over, around and thru the Cascades.

Founder/President of the: KISS MY DIESEL CLUB. Club Motto: "There's a sucker born every minute. "

 

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I REALLY like my Edelbrock IAS shocks! I purchased a set of these JUST after they were released for sale (for the 2500 4x4 QC) in the Summer of '98. I believe that was at about the 3k mile mark. At 30. 5k miles later, I would still purchase the same shocks! And for anyone that knows me, that doesn't happen too often.

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'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4, (BLACK) SLT Sport, ISB, LWB, 3. 54 LSD, A/T, Glasstite Vision II canopy, Line-X bed liner, 285/75R16 BFG A/Ts on 16x8 M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares, front and rear NW Custom stainless steel/rubber mud flaps, Mag-Hytec diff. cover and trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Mopar tow hooks, Reese Titan V hitch, Jordan Research Ultima 2020 trailer brake controller, VDO Vision gauges, '00 Sport grille, '00 Sport headlights with PIAA Super White 9007/9004 bulbs, 4-2-7+4 Brite-Box, PIAA Dual Sport 900 auxiliary lights, BD exhaust brake and TorqLoc, Prime-Loc fuel filter relocation kit, Bosch 275 hp. injectors, VA CPC, DD Boost Module, Banks Stinger wastegate actuator, Psychotty induction system, BLACK '00 valve cover, Banks Stinger 4" dia. stainless steel exhaust system, BD LV V10/Cummins hybrid TC and valve body, BD modified transmission front pump and PressureLoc, plus many other trick modifications

 

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J,I put Rancho 9k's on at 14k and now at 40k
I feel they are a little warn out. I do live in rough road Chicago. I might try the KYB's
Fest3er suggested or Bilsten next.
RichR