rjaime

does it matter which way you install em? do they work the same either way? I like the way they look with the rod down thats the way I have em rt now..

00ChevyScott

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Yes it does matter, have you never compressed a shock upside down?

What kind of shocks are they?

rjaime

It does? no I never have .. rancho 5000

00ChevyScott

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If those are monotube shocks, you can put them in upside down from what I've read. Other shocks I don't believe you can.

rjaime

I think they are twin tube. I emailed rancho to see if it matters..see if i get a response..

viciousknid

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i don't know if it matters but why not just put them on right side up and be done with it?

viciousknid

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googled Rancho 5000 installation and found this for the RS5000

jiar577

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Is that straight from Rancho? Monotubes can be mounted each way, twin tubes aren't supposed to.

viciousknid

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no. that was from a forum saying how to install the RS5000s

According to what I seen posted by Rancho as FAQ's they only offer double Tube and do NOT recommend using monotube on a 4x4 or lifted applicaiton.

http://www.4wd1.com/Rancho-Suspension.htm

I did a google search for images and 99% of them have the boot on top. Saw a couple that had them upside down but doesn't mean they didn't do it wrong.

viciousknid

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Post up what you hear back from Rancho so we have a solid answer.