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I was looking into getting new shocks and was wondering what you guys recommend. I noticed most of you guys have pro comp, rancho, and bilstein. What series in all threes manufactures are good for a stock truck.
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Ok i been looking around and im leaning toward the procomp 9000's, or bilsteins. Can someone tell me what the difference is between procomps 9000 and the rancho rsx and the rs9000 is, and which they think is better. Or is Bilstein better then all 3 of those shocks. Thanks alot for the help guys.
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I cant really tell you whats better but I have the rancho 5000s and they stiffened the truck up now it rides more like a truck and less like a car.When you pick the shock that you want make sure you check on EBAY chances are you will find them cheaper.
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bilsteins are way better than rancho and procomp. superlift i think are repackaged procomp shocks like the eldebrock and summit shocks. i am not sure who they are repackaging.
but look at the price. you get what you pay for. pro comp 9000 are 30 bucks for a reason. they are stiff as hell.
BTW, i had procomp 9000's on the front of my s-10 and i loved it. on the rear i had some used bilestiens that were a bit softer.
but look at the price. you get what you pay for. pro comp 9000 are 30 bucks for a reason. they are stiff as hell.
BTW, i had procomp 9000's on the front of my s-10 and i loved it. on the rear i had some used bilestiens that were a bit softer.
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Im not really concerned with how stiff, i just dont want them to blow on me. Ive been looking at the Bilsteins to, and ive noticed that on ebay, some of them have this stupid plastic shield on the bottom, which looks like dirt and stuff would get in there, and on the website and performanceproducts.com, they have the convaluted style, whats the difference, anyone know?
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OEM supplied Bilstein shocks use the shield. Aftermarket come with the convoluted boots.
I can only speculate that it was a spec demanded by the vehicle manufacturer.
Look into the design aspects and you will find the Bilstein a longer lifespan shock. There are several reasons for this two of which are the lack of springs used for valving (springs weaken over time) and the monotube design allowing for better cooling.
If you plan to keep the truck long term Bilsteins are a good investment. If not any shocks are a vast improvement over the stock shocks.
I can only speculate that it was a spec demanded by the vehicle manufacturer.
Look into the design aspects and you will find the Bilstein a longer lifespan shock. There are several reasons for this two of which are the lack of springs used for valving (springs weaken over time) and the monotube design allowing for better cooling.
If you plan to keep the truck long term Bilsteins are a good investment. If not any shocks are a vast improvement over the stock shocks.
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personal opinion, i have upgraded to bilsteins and have no complaint, im not sure what you're looking for in shock but for all practical use the bilsteins are about 1 trillion times better than stock, i drive mine to work and back on a daily basis and have done a little adventuring on the side and the ride is greatly improved
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I have the Rancho RSX's on my truck and they work great! I run Bilsteins on my SS and they are also very good. IMO the RSX and the Bilsteins are about the same in quality. Don't get Edelbrock they suck. If you have the money go with the Bilsteins or at least the RSX or RS9000's from Rancho. If money is a concern I would go with the Rancho 5000's.
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I have the rancho 5000s and love them I wanted a stiffer ride and I got lucky and found a guy on Ebay who bought the wrong stocks for his truck and I got all 4 for $85 shipped
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If you want a good deal Summit Racing has the Rancho RSX and RS9000X shocks at a really low price for March & April. If you buy 3 you will get the 4th. for free. That is a savings of $50-$90. This would make them cheaper than the Bilsteins, and you would be getting a shock that is just as good if not better! I wish they had this deal when I bought mine.
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I am using 17000 on the front and 17001 on the rear. Summit part #'s RAN-RSX17000 & RAN-RSX17001. BTW the buy 3 get 1 free deal is a promo from Rancho which means anybody who sells these shocks will have the same deal. Summit has good prices, but it is worth looking around.OffroadinZR5 wrote:rsx's are 17000s right
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They did give you the buy 3 get 1 free deal right?OffroadinZR5 wrote:I just got off the phone with summit and i ordered the rsx's.
I put the rear shocks on in like 10 miuntes, but the front ones were a little more fun. Do you also have the 2" BL with your 31" Goodyears?OffroadinZR5 wrote:Hopefully theyll be here by the weekend so i can put them on.
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Yeah i got 1 free. I havent gotten my body lift, i went around town yesterday to get quotes on install and one guy wanted 550, the other guy wanted 630. I talked to my friend at work and he told me to just bring it over, so im hoping to have it BLed by the end of this month
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Definitely do the BL yourself. It takes a lot of time but worth saving the $$$. Make sure you have at least one other set of hands and eyes.
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Can only speak for bilstiens and they are up on the rear and body down on the front..
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For aftermarket Bilsteins. The OEM Bilstein shocks are body down on all four.f9k9 wrote:Can only speak for bilstiens and they are up on the rear and body down on the front..
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The Bilsteins that I put on are the same as f9k9, body down on front and body up on rear. There should only be one way to install by looking at the mounting brackets of the shocks.
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I have ranchos and there body up on all 4 thats the only way they could be installed
EDIT.......... I checked today and mine are body up rear and body down fronts
EDIT.......... I checked today and mine are body up rear and body down fronts
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Well, since I also have Rancho RSX's, I can tell you they are body down on front and rear. If you look closely at the body of the shock you will see that they are stamped with directional arrows and say This End Up.OffroadinZR5 wrote:Shocks came today, got a question, do they go body up or body down?
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