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Greg P.
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 12:01 pm: | 
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Just a curious question. I just ordered a set of 2" HD springs from RTE, along with 4 Rancho 9000 shocks. I read all the posts on rancho and saw all the bashing. Numerous comments saying that "Rancho is Crap". The one thing everyone seems to leave out is WHY? What makes them bad? I will be installing them and will only have my stockers to compare to, so I'm wondering why others would say I made a poor shock choice? Like I say, just curious. Thanks, Greg P. |
Eric N (Grnrvr)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 12:02 pm: |
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I have them and I like them.. |
jmon
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 12:11 pm: |
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i have them and i like them as well....although i have bent one...it was replaced asap by rancho...never had problems since.. |
Rob Davison (Pokerob)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 12:16 pm: |
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the valving sucks, none of the 5 selections seems right. they are junky, the
quality of the paint and welds is lack luster, the bushings wear fast on
mine.
yes, i currently run ranchos and i get buy.. it aint that bad. it's not that they are total crap, just that they are inferior to other shocks out there.
so why buy an inferior product when the cost difference is negligible.
are you using the RTE shock mounts or stock shock mounts?
-rd |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 12:20 pm: |
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Ranchos are now on sale buy 3 get 1 free
April thru June
4 wheel parts wholesale has free shippping if ordered by this Friday. |
jmon
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 12:31 pm: |
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valving sucks..really do they come off the shelf with bad valving or does this happen over time..i have had mine for a year and i can definitely tell a difference when i change the valves.. |
Greg P.
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 12:38 pm: |
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I bought the lower front shock mounts from RTE. It's a DII 2001, and I bought RR1 & SSHDF springs along with Rancho 9005 & 9010 shocks. I didn't know of a good alternative for these springs that allow the same articulation. Seems like everyone says the OME and Bil.... limit articulation. Maybe that's not true. |
Greg P.
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 12:40 pm: |
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ooops . meant alternative for the shocks, not springs. |
Darryl (Smeag)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 12:49 pm: |
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I have old man shocks on my DII and they bottom out 1/4" before bumpstops and when I take the bottom mount loose I find I have 3" of travel left that the Old mans keeping me from havin'
Darryl |
RVR OVR (Tom)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 01:19 pm: |
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The paint job does suck ass. That is about my only gripe with them after almost 2 years. Mike DI posted some specs a while back of new Bilstein's that cost the same and are similar in length/compression. I will buy those next just because of the paint issue, and to try something different for the hell of it.
Tom |
Mike D1
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 01:57 pm: |
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If they are buy 1 get 3 free I still won't get them.
Get the Bilstein 5100 for a 3" lift. Tons of travel, lifetime guarantee, almost the same price, a "real" gas shock, much better made. |
GP
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 02:27 pm: |
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Thanks for the reply, but what about a 2" lift? See my original post which states 2" springs. What are the options then, that aren't going to limit articulation?
And, unfortunately, I ordered mine before the sale started, so I already have the Rancho's. |
alhang
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 02:42 pm: |
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http://www.bc4x4.com/pr/2001/doetsch/
doetsch tech prerunners all the way, these are my next set of shocks. ignore rob, he has a black cloud following him everywhere.
-Al |
Scott (Scott_Bowden)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 02:44 pm: |
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I had Bilstein gas shocks and thought they were too firm. I changed to Ranchos and have been very pleased. I have them set as soft as possible before uncontroled oscillation. I like the soft ride over the firm ride.
It is personal preference.
A paint job is only a can of Krylon away if you want better rust prevention. As far as welds your shocks should not limit your suspension travel. Any shock can break if you drop your axle continuosly against the full extension of a shock. |
Mike D1
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 03:08 pm: |
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If your 2" lift is Rover Tym the 5100 will still be the one. Call John or Bilstein. If it's a 2" lift with less travel Rovers North has some Bilsteins for that.
If you like firm handling on the highway corners go with Bilstein. If you want a super soft feel under your butt maybe Rancho is for you. |
Greg P.
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 03:25 pm: |
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Okay, here is another question. Does anyone use the Rancho Steering Stablizer? |
Hank Shank (Disco_Tex)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 04:00 pm: |
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Greg,
I've got the Rancho steering stabilizer and RTE track and cross rod assembly. I left the OEM stabilizer in place also. I didn't notice any difference but my wife said that it made it more comfortable on rough roads. |
Robert Mann (Oldscout)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 04:07 pm: |
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Okay, here is another question. Does anyone use the Rancho Steering Stablizer?
Yup 36.00 and home made brackets ~6.00
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Craig M. Highland (Shortbus)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 07:14 pm: |
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3 out of 4 of my 9000's are leaking.
2 out of 4 of the adjustment knobs don't work
4 out of 4 are rusting
none of the setting suit my vehicle.
This is all after a whole year!
Craig |
Robert Mann (Oldscout)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 07:24 pm: |
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3 out of 4 of my 9000's are leaking.
2 out of 4 of the adjustment knobs don't work
4 out of 4 are rusting
none of the setting suit my vehicle.
This is all after a whole year!
Craig
That's what the lifetime warranty is for! |
Slider
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 08:29 pm: |
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seems like it would be nice to have another pedal or grip on the wheel that you can instantly...and I mean instantainiously... dampen the valving to 5 from 1 on all 4...
And I don't mean the remote thing.
If anyone has the 9K's in all 4 corners and they're set to 1...you all know that bounce can put your truck somewhere you don't want it!!
It'be nice to gain instant control ...and then release again... |
Mike B.
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 10:01 pm: |
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I have the RoverTym 2" springs on the Rancho RS9000 shocks. Two of my shocks are bent slightly from bottoming out. I can never seem to get the settings correct. The valving seems to give up on the really big bumps. The marketing materials make the shocks like the greatest thing since sliced bread. However, I find the shock to be too weak. I really think the stock woodheads were better.
Thanks,
Mike B. |
Ho Chung (Ho)
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 - 12:44 am: |
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it's like talking to a fucking wall.
LOL
yeah, ranchos rule. they are great.
DO IT!  |
Larry Grubbs (Larryg)
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 - 01:54 am: |
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When you finally remove the Ranchos for a better shock, you'll need a SawZall! They are truly POS. They will rust, never perform as well as Bilstein and are basically the cheapest shock you can buy. I do however have a used Rancho Stabalizer I will sell someone if they want it. BTW it sucks too.
You get what you pay for...
IMHO
Larry
'90 RRC |
brian friend
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 - 02:57 am: |
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I had them too.......life time warenty...........cool if you want to spend the rest of your life under your truck....i'll take ome unless i find something better. Tired of shock oil in the drive way and tired of shocks making sparks.
brian friend |
cp
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 - 05:34 am: |
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i put a set of rs 9000's on my dI, it took 31/2 weeks to bend the fist one which made the supension stick, the spring would compress and stay there. rancho were fine they replaced it straight away, 4 weeks later same thing to the same shock........funny thing is i've had 2 sets of billies on the truck previously and never bent one. I had some more work done on the truck last month and got the rs 9000's torn off and put billies back on. so i used them for 4 months and cursed every minute.....by the way anyone want to buy a set of 4 month old rs 9000's? |
Joe
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 - 03:41 pm: |
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valving SUCKS!!!! Cheap and shoddy welding and crappy bushings. And, depending HOW you offroad, they tend to overheat and foam up rather easily!!!! I switch to Bilstien and have also REALLY enjoy Eddlebrock that has an automatic valving system that adjust to the road conditions. |
Kyle
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 - 05:07 pm: |
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Yes Ho , a wall...... I personally like crap. And Cheap crap is even better. The Ranchos are near and dear to my heart... And with the lifetime warranty I can just keep sending them back over and over and over.....Hmmm , Maybe I get a set of OME to use while my Ranchos are in the mail flying all over this bitch getting replaced... 
Kyle |
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