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casey · 02-23-2003, 05:49 AM

I'm considering rancho shocks for my 71 k10, stock height, has anyone had any experience with theses shocks, I don't plan on any off roading, appreciate any comments, how about monroe?

Prerunner1982 · 02-23-2003, 06:16 AM

i am running ranch RS5000s on my 82 c-10, they were for an s-10 blazer but were free.. i havent had any problems with them.. mine are valved alittle light for my truck, but it ride really well..

Mike C · 02-23-2003, 11:04 AM

I used some RS5000 for about 10 years. No complaints. On had a bushing fail and the shock dropped and got bent. I ended up buying ProCom Explorers because the price was a lot better. I think I bought the middle priced ones.

Pont · 02-23-2003, 01:14 PM

I'm running the Rancho RS9000's. Very happy with them but they are not cheap. 5 way adjustable for ride comfort. I would recommend them............

Mudder · 02-23-2003, 02:16 PM

Second what Pont says!

**Yukon Jack** · 02-24-2003, 11:53 AM

I have not used but heard good things about Rancho's shocks. The are what I will use when I replace my Tuff Country shocks. I can really get bouncy with the Tuff Country's that I'm using even before I made some changes to my spring packs.

Blazer1970 · 02-24-2003, 12:47 PM

I have Rancho RS5000s on my Blazer, and I like them. They are a nice heavy duty conventional style shock. Some people would recommend a gas shock. BTW - Rancho shocks are made by Monroe, as are most of the other brand named shocks you can buy (Pro-Comp, etc.).

outlaw · 02-25-2003, 02:11 AM

I don't know if I would us Rancho's if not going to do any off-road driving us less you was going to do some heavy hauling, does this help any? Danny

z71runner · 02-26-2003, 02:49 AM

my friend has rancho 5000s and they do well so far. He just got them recently so ya....

benwantland · 02-27-2003, 01:26 AM

I put rancho RS5000's on a friends jeep cherokee XJ, and it rode well- tight and controlled, but not uncomfortable. Also, I put an RS5000 series steering stabilizer on my parents' Jeep Grand Cherokee for their Christmas present, and it really made a great difference. So, overall, I've had good experiences with them.

casey · 03-01-2003, 02:15 AM

blazer1970 do they make gas or oil rancho shocks, I get the impression you don,t have a gas shock, whats the real differance?

Mike C · 03-01-2003, 12:23 PM

All of the shocks use oil for damping. It is forced through holes in a disc. The gas shocks pressurize the oil so that it doesn't foam in HD usage.

02-23-2003, 05:49 AM	#1
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Rancho shocks I'm considering rancho shocks for my 71 k10, stock height, has anyone had any experience with theses shocks, I don't plan on any off roading, appreciate any comments, how about monroe?

02-23-2003, 06:16 AM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i am running ranch RS5000s on my 82 c-10, they were for an s-10 blazer but were free.. i havent had any problems with them.. mine are valved alittle light for my truck, but it ride really well.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-23-2003, 11:04 AM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	I used some RS5000 for about 10 years. No complaints. On had a bushing fail and the shock dropped and got bent. I ended up buying ProCom Explorers because the price was a lot better. I think I bought the middle priced ones. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

02-23-2003, 01:14 PM	#4
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I'm running the Rancho RS9000's. Very happy with them but they are not cheap. 5 way adjustable for ride comfort. I would recommend them............ __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

02-24-2003, 11:53 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I have not used but heard good things about Rancho's shocks. The are what I will use when I replace my Tuff Country shocks. I can really get bouncy with the Tuff Country's that I'm using even before I made some changes to my spring packs. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-23-2003, 02:16 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Second what Pont says!

02-24-2003, 12:47 PM	#7
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	I have Rancho RS5000s on my Blazer, and I like them. They are a nice heavy duty conventional style shock. Some people would recommend a gas shock. BTW - Rancho shocks are made by Monroe, as are most of the other brand named shocks you can buy (Pro-Comp, etc.). __________________ Tim

02-25-2003, 02:11 AM	#8
outlaw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leesville, Louisiana Posts: 80	I don't know if I would us Rancho's if not going to do any off-road driving us less you was going to do some heavy hauling, does this help any? Danny

02-26-2003, 02:49 AM	#9
z71runner nothin to say Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: GlEnDaLe, ArIzOnA Posts: 143	my friend has rancho 5000s and they do well so far. He just got them recently so ya.... __________________ 1988 3500 Chevy Silverado 454 7.5 inch lift on 35 inch tires

02-27-2003, 01:26 AM	#10
benwantland Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 71	I put rancho RS5000's on a friends jeep cherokee XJ, and it rode well- tight and controlled, but not uncomfortable. Also, I put an RS5000 series steering stabilizer on my parents' Jeep Grand Cherokee for their Christmas present, and it really made a great difference. So, overall, I've had good experiences with them.

03-01-2003, 02:15 AM	#11
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	blazer1970 do they make gas or oil rancho shocks, I get the impression you don,t have a gas shock, whats the real differance?

03-01-2003, 12:23 PM	#12
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	All of the shocks use oil for damping. It is forced through holes in a disc. The gas shocks pressurize the oil so that it doesn't foam in HD usage. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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