Rancho 9000's
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Rancho 9000's
Anyone have these in a street truck? Wondering how they handle, and how the adjustment feature works (good, well, poorly). I'm getting new Bilsteins for the front (the OEM Bilsteins took a dump at about 20K miles) but they don't make anything for the back, so I'm considering the Ranchos. Any experience appreciated.
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I have them on all four corners. They sell a kit, part number 9700 I think, that comes with guages, and pump, trim valves, and a switch for adjusting them inside. I use this constantly. Me, alone in my truck requires a lot less suspension dampening than me plus four passengers. Also, highway speeds over 80 need a little more firmness to keep it from floating compared to the softer settings I like around town. When I take the truck drag racing I increase the rear to maximum firmness and let the front ones down to zero, I get pretty good weight transfer going that.
I think the 9000's can only reach their full usefulness when combined with the controller. I cannot imagine owning another full-size SUV without them now...
I think the 9000's can only reach their full usefulness when combined with the controller. I cannot imagine owning another full-size SUV without them now...
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James, have you ever driven a full-sized SUV with Bilsteins? I'm wondering how the ride compares. Basically I've got a street truck that I treat like a Corvette in the corners (my tires show this) and I want a firm ride that treats me and my vehicle properly.
I've heard other people say the same thing you've just said about the Ranchos, only about Bilsteins..."I'll never drive another vehicle with anything other than Bilsteins"....so this is why I'm curious.
I've heard other people say the same thing you've just said about the Ranchos, only about Bilsteins..."I'll never drive another vehicle with anything other than Bilsteins"....so this is why I'm curious.
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No, I have not driven one, but I've ridden in one with Bilsteins. They do a pretty good job of controlling the ride without the intervention the Ranchos need to handle the same diversity. I used to have to transport clients from time to time. I've gotten a lot of compliments on comfort. I went with the Ranchos because I wanted control at my fingertips over how the shocks behave.
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I've always been partial to KYB as well as Bilsteins: KYB has the MONOMAX for your application:
GR-2
Gas-A-Just
Monomax Standard/Lowered
MonoMax Lifted/Raised
Lift Amount
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Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
2002-04
2 W/D - 1500 Sport Utility
344381
344384
KG54327
KG54341
565067
565103
2002-04
2 W/D - 2500 Sport Utility
344383
344384
KG54340
KG54341
565102
565103
2002-04
4 W/D - 1500 Sport Utility
344381
344384
KG54327
KG54341
565067
565103
565076
1-3
2002-04
4 W/D - 2500 Sport Utility
344383
344384
KG54340
KG54341
565102
565103
GR-2
Gas-A-Just
Monomax Standard/Lowered
MonoMax Lifted/Raised
Lift Amount
Years
Notes
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
2002-04
2 W/D - 1500 Sport Utility
344381
344384
KG54327
KG54341
565067
565103
2002-04
2 W/D - 2500 Sport Utility
344383
344384
KG54340
KG54341
565102
565103
2002-04
4 W/D - 1500 Sport Utility
344381
344384
KG54327
KG54341
565067
565103
565076
1-3
2002-04
4 W/D - 2500 Sport Utility
344383
344384
KG54340
KG54341
565102
565103
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link:
http://www.kyb.com/catalog/index.php...=640&x=50&y=17
MonoMax™ Heavy Duty Shocks are specifically engineered to provide better handling and control for SUVs and light trucks. These world class shocks feature a high pressure monotube design which allows for a safer, more stable ride, and an extra large piston and piston rod to handle even the most demanding driving conditions. MonoMax™ Heavy Duty Shocks are also available for lifted applications.
http://www.kyb.com/catalog/index.php...=640&x=50&y=17
MonoMax™ Heavy Duty Shocks are specifically engineered to provide better handling and control for SUVs and light trucks. These world class shocks feature a high pressure monotube design which allows for a safer, more stable ride, and an extra large piston and piston rod to handle even the most demanding driving conditions. MonoMax™ Heavy Duty Shocks are also available for lifted applications.
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You can get good prices on shocks from
Off Road Warehouse (local in San Diego)
www.eshocks.com
www.shox.com
Both shox.com and eshocks.com are also in San Diego one in El Cajon, and the other in Escondido I believe.
Off Road Warehouse (local in San Diego)
www.eshocks.com
www.shox.com
Both shox.com and eshocks.com are also in San Diego one in El Cajon, and the other in Escondido I believe.
#10
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I've decided to go with Bilstein's in the front and keep the stock Sachs/Boge self-leveling shocks in the rear, for now. I went into ORW this morning and a senior VP happened to be there, who told me to go with the Bilsteins over the Ranchos (even though they push and make good money on the Ranchos). Personally, I'd rather not have to mess with switches, so I'll replace the stock OEM Bilstens with aftermarket ones and wait for Bilstein to release rear shocks for the Avalanche (testing is all done they tell, so it should be very soon).
Thanks guys for all your help.
Thanks guys for all your help.
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