Rancho questions

hurni92 · 11-06-2009, 10:34 PM

Im looking to buy four Rancho RS9000XL and one Rancho RS5000. I have a 2.5" leveling kit wondering if i need longer shocks? Also how much would those five shocks cost? And hows the ride quality?

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67cummins · 11-06-2009, 11:03 PM

I would strogly recommend not buying the Ranchos. I would look at bilsteins 5100.

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MMStar923 · 11-07-2009, 04:28 AM

id go with bilstein as well....whats the 1 5000 for?

pronstar · 11-07-2009, 04:58 AM

Tenneco Automotive makes Rancho and Monroe shocks.

IMHO they are OK as OEM replacements, but nowhere near what you'll get from Bilstein or a more reputable MFR.

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hurni92 · 11-07-2009, 08:04 AM

The 5000 is for the steering stabilizer, and this truck does see the occasional off road abuse are Bilstein's tough enough?

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cumminallthetime06 · 11-07-2009, 09:34 AM

The Bistein's are plenty tough enough!!

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hurni92 · 11-07-2009, 10:07 AM

Where can I get a set and how much do they cost for front and rear?

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Mega Blue · 11-07-2009, 12:07 PM

Skyd rams has great package deals! And the bilstiens will stand up to alot more than the ranchos! All while looking much better too

eightlug truck gear

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Last edited by Mega Blue : 11-07-2009 at 01:20 PM.

holycack · 11-07-2009, 12:20 PM

: ditto:

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67cummins · 11-07-2009, 02:28 PM

Ranchos where kinda cool in '96

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Mega Blue · 11-07-2009, 07:14 PM

Lol. That was kinda funny!

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Grumpy John 4X4 · 11-08-2009, 12:54 AM

Dodge Cummins Diesel Truck Accessories – Geno’s Garage or Dodge Ram Suspension, Dodge Suspension and Ford Super Duty Suspension Systems - Carli Suspension, Inc 714-532-2798

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11-06-2009, 11:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
67cummins Dirt Merchant Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Oregon, Bay Area, Ca. Posts: 496 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts 67cummins's Truck Pics	I would strogly recommend not buying the Ranchos. I would look at bilsteins 5100. __________________ 07.5 6.7L 68rfe Suspended by Kore Tech Series Springs Thuren Valved 2.5 Kings Carli Custom Ca's VH Truss 37 Yoko A/T's Hella 4k's

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MMStar923 Cummins Nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 360 Thanks: 15 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts MMStar923's Truck Pics	id go with bilstein as well....whats the 1 5000 for?

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pronstar Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 23 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts pronstar's Truck Pics	Tenneco Automotive makes Rancho and Monroe shocks. IMHO they are OK as OEM replacements, but nowhere near what you'll get from Bilstein or a more reputable MFR. __________________ 2007 Ram 2500 CTD QC/LB 4x4 Carli 2.0, Full Carli Leaf Packs, LT Airbags Coming soon: Carli Torsion Sway Bar

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hurni92 Cummins Fan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 66 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post hurni92's Truck Pics	The 5000 is for the steering stabilizer, and this truck does see the occasional off road abuse are Bilstein's tough enough? __________________ 2004.5 Dodge 2500 SLT 4x4, 5.9 Cummins HO, 4" straight pipes, NV5600 6spd, 4.10 gears, silencer ring MIA, gutted torque tube, AutoMeter Gauges, 2.5" leveling kit HBS Last edited by hurni92 : 11-07-2009 at 08:08 AM.

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cumminallthetime06 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Thomasville Georgia Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts cumminallthetime06's Truck Pics	The Bistein's are plenty tough enough!! __________________ 2006 Dodge Cummins 2500 QC, 4" lift with 35" Dick Cepek M/T, K&N Intake, 5" TBE , Banks High Ram Intake manifold, Silencer Ring MIA. Truck Sold!!!

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hurni92 Cummins Fan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 66 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post hurni92's Truck Pics	Where can I get a set and how much do they cost for front and rear? __________________ 2004.5 Dodge 2500 SLT 4x4, 5.9 Cummins HO, 4" straight pipes, NV5600 6spd, 4.10 gears, silencer ring MIA, gutted torque tube, AutoMeter Gauges, 2.5" leveling kit HBS Last edited by hurni92 : 11-07-2009 at 10:12 AM.

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Mega Blue Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 718 Thanks: 9 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts Mega Blue's Truck Pics	Skyd rams has great package deals! And the bilstiens will stand up to alot more than the ranchos! All while looking much better too eightlug truck gear __________________ 6.7 Megacab, XRT175/Edge Juice W/Att, Banks CAI, 5" TBE, EGR/cooler MIA, 8" lift OUO, BDS, Rize mutt, Thuren Steering and track bar, Indexed TXVR case, 20" BMF's 37" Toyo's, 2.5 Kings to come! Last edited by Mega Blue : 11-07-2009 at 01:20 PM.

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holycack Cummins Fan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Mcmurray Alberta Canada Posts: 69 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts holycack's Truck Pics	: ditto: __________________ 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega cab Laramie, 5" lift tuff country long arm upgrade, new T style steering linkage, bilstein shocks, 35" BFG mud terrain KM2, dual SS, steering brace (DSS), air raid, smarty JR, pac brake

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67cummins Dirt Merchant Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Oregon, Bay Area, Ca. Posts: 496 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts 67cummins's Truck Pics	Ranchos where kinda cool in '96 __________________ 07.5 6.7L 68rfe Suspended by Kore Tech Series Springs Thuren Valved 2.5 Kings Carli Custom Ca's VH Truss 37 Yoko A/T's Hella 4k's

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Mega Blue Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 718 Thanks: 9 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts Mega Blue's Truck Pics	Lol. That was kinda funny! __________________ 6.7 Megacab, XRT175/Edge Juice W/Att, Banks CAI, 5" TBE, EGR/cooler MIA, 8" lift OUO, BDS, Rize mutt, Thuren Steering and track bar, Indexed TXVR case, 20" BMF's 37" Toyo's, 2.5 Kings to come!