4 R5000's or 2 R9000's For a 5.5" Lift?

*Chew_12* · 08-17-2004, 03:49 PM

I only have $150 on shocks for my lift. Now should I get 4 rancho 5000's or should I just get 2 rancho 9000's upfront and leave 2 stock shocks in the back? Please post your opinion.

*AlaskanJack* · 08-17-2004, 08:50 PM

Well unless you do some creative relocation of the stock shocks they wont have enough travel for the SOA.

*Chew_12* · 08-18-2004, 02:11 AM

Oh really I was under the impression that I could use my stock length shocks in the back. That kind of limits it then. How much longer will the new shocks need to be?

*sk1er17* · 08-18-2004, 02:32 AM

i say go with 4 of the 5000's.

i spent the money for the 9000's but they werent really worth it, unless you buy that control module but it costs $150. And the 5000's are great shocks.

I believe if you call rancho and tell them what truck you have and how much lift they'll find the part # for the shocks you need...

*glfredrick* · 08-18-2004, 07:59 AM

I have the 9000's and if you can afford them - they are great shocks (I got mine free - a take off from a job at my kid's 4x4 shop). But, what I have noticed is that once they are set, I leave them alone. Get the 5000's they are fine shocks.

You might think about longer ones in front, however. I typically add the F 250 shock mount and go long for more travel in front. I run Jeep XJ 2" lift shocks in front of my 92. Get the measurments and ask Rancho for a part number - as long as you are modifying and lifting- getting a specific shock that allows long travel is a good step to take.

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08-17-2004, 03:49 PM	#1
Chew_12 Working Chandler, AZ '93 XLT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,216 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	4 R5000's or 2 R9000's For a 5.5" Lift? I only have $150 on shocks for my lift. Now should I get 4 rancho 5000's or should I just get 2 rancho 9000's upfront and leave 2 stock shocks in the back? Please post your opinion. __________________ Matt KKM Intake, Ravin Muffler, Silverstar Lights,Apten Dual Chip - BROKEN, Panasonic 3600 HU, Herculined Rockers, 5.5" SuperRunner SuperLift, SOA Rear , 33" Xterrians, and Black Rock Crawlers Broken Arrow and Sodier's Pass 4x4 Pics

08-17-2004, 08:50 PM	#2
AlaskanJack Elite Cabin-Fever Captain Centralia, Washington 91 , 93 & 01 Sports Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,848 Vehicle Specs	Well unless you do some creative relocation of the stock shocks they wont have enough travel for the SOA. __________________ 91 Explorer Sport - 5.5" Superlift, Super Runner Steering, Extended RA's, 4.10 Gears, 15x10 AR Rims, 35x12.5 Tires 93 Explorer Sport 2" Skyjacker Susp lift, w/AAL & Warrior Shackles, 32x11.50 Mud Kings, 2" BL 01 Explorer Sport - Wife's baby. - MY MODS PAGE - MY TEMP IN ALASKA

08-18-2004, 02:11 AM	#3
Chew_12 Working Chandler, AZ '93 XLT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,216 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Oh really I was under the impression that I could use my stock length shocks in the back. That kind of limits it then. How much longer will the new shocks need to be? __________________ Matt KKM Intake, Ravin Muffler, Silverstar Lights,Apten Dual Chip - BROKEN, Panasonic 3600 HU, Herculined Rockers, 5.5" SuperRunner SuperLift, SOA Rear , 33" Xterrians, and Black Rock Crawlers Broken Arrow and Sodier's Pass 4x4 Pics

08-18-2004, 02:32 AM	#4
sk1er17 My "Jeep Thing" itches... Jackson,NJ '98 Sport Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,695 Vehicle Specs	i say go with 4 of the 5000's. i spent the money for the 9000's but they werent really worth it, unless you buy that control module but it costs $150. And the 5000's are great shocks. I believe if you call rancho and tell them what truck you have and how much lift they'll find the part # for the shocks you need... __________________ My Elite Registry.. Check it out Cardomain Site Explorers Gone... Went to a Silverado with 8" lift and 37s, then to a 2008 Sierra Denali with 3" lift and 33"s... Now, finally back in an off-road worthy rig...2007 Jeep Commander Hemi QDII (front & rear e-lockers). Build Thread: Here

08-18-2004, 07:59 AM	#5
glfredrick "The Pastornator" Louisville, Kentucky 86-98 Ranger STX Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,441 Vehicle Specs	I have the 9000's and if you can afford them - they are great shocks (I got mine free - a take off from a job at my kid's 4x4 shop). But, what I have noticed is that once they are set, I leave them alone. Get the 5000's they are fine shocks. You might think about longer ones in front, however. I typically add the F 250 shock mount and go long for more travel in front. I run Jeep XJ 2" lift shocks in front of my 92. Get the measurments and ask Rancho for a part number - as long as you are modifying and lifting- getting a specific shock that allows long travel is a good step to take. __________________ http://www.crawl4christ.com