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Rancho RS5000 Shock
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Description: 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving blends on-road comfort and off-road control
Expanded design increases fluid capacity while greatly reducing internal temperatures
Provides exceptional performance on either stock or lifted light trucks and SUVs
Additional features: double-welded mount; twin-tube cellular gas design; ball sized and burnished DOM pressure tube with double-wall construction; 1-3/8" diameter full displacement piston with glass-filled Teflon® piston seal; internal rebound bumper; 5/8" diameter hardened, double-chromed rod; 240-hour salt spray-resistant exterior finish; tough, resilient accordion-pleated red rubber shock boot (included) provides all-weather protection against dirt and grime. Shock is available for most 2- or 4-wheel drive domestic or imported light trucks and SUVs with stock or lifted suspensions (up to 4" maximum, depending on application). Limited lifetime warranty.
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chriswells78
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Registered: November 2005
Posts: 2558
Review Date: Thu January 26, 2006 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $40.00 | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: clean look, good ride
Cons: boots dry rotten after 4 years

I had these on my old Ranger, they worked well. They had good ride qualities (for being on a ranger with 5" of lift.) As I stated above, the boots began to become dry rotten after about 4 years.

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SplashMan
Wannabe Elite Explorer

Registered: January 2001
Posts: 1728
Review Date: Sat January 28, 2006 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: Good ride and reasonable price
Cons: little stiff for daily driving

I run these on my DD '99 Explorer. They are a little stiff for a DD, but I like the ride. I have run these on my trail rigs and they are awsome for an offroad vehicle.

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'99 Sploder 33s - SOLD '86 B2 6" Skyjacker - SOLD
'93 Ranger 6" Skyjacker on 33s - Daily Driver
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RJDriver
Wannabe Elite Explorer

Registered: August 2005
Posts: 107
Review Date: Fri May 18, 2007 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: Great ride, good looks, reasonable price
Cons: No directions on, in, or near box; resorted to internet

Simple installation, never had to jack it up. Hardest parts of replacement were removing old stock shocks and fitting the boots onto the new ones. Gets rid of the see-saw effect! Firm ride, as to be expected with this type of shock, yet not unbearable for the DD.

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BOMZ Racing CAI, Rancho RS5000, Cooper Discoverer ATR 265/70R16, Thule rack, Swagman basket, 400w Inverter, Custom 2" shackles, SCT XCalII

 
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parad1mg
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Registered: August 2007
Posts: 858
Review Date: Thu April 17, 2008 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $130.00 | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: great ride, easy installation
Cons: no installation instructions

i just replaced the stock shocks with these and the ride improvement is very noticable.. i like the tight feel of the suspension and the "boat" like wobble are all gone. of course results vary per user experience..

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rayman051
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Registered: March 2008
Posts: 34
Review Date: Sat April 26, 2008 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: firm,stable ride,good price
Cons: can be a little stiff depending on surface

Replaced warn outs with these and there is a night and day difference. Nice and stable. Great addition to my X.

 
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93_XLT_PCM
Wannabe Elite Explorer

Registered: April 2007
Posts: 11
Review Date: Sun May 25, 2008 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: Great ride, moderate cost ($50 each)
Cons: Putting on those $@#%&*! boots

Just replaced the Monroe shocks with these at 180k miles. The difference is night and day--no more wallowing over bumps, no more freeway wandering at the slightest pavement imperfection. Cornering is much improved as well--and general ride quality has gone from poor to good. Wish I'd done this earlier.

 
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Blazepet7
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Registered: January 2008
Posts: 452
Review Date: Mon January 25, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $43.00 | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: GREAT SHOCKS
Cons: none so far...

Ride is amazing i have nothing bad to say about these shocks i love them cornering, control, and offroad they are great

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99' 5.0 V8 XLT-FORD Red, Hella 500 Fogs,Pioneer AVIC D1 Navi, Sony DVD Player,TT/Shackles, AAL, Custom Rack lights, Rancho 5000's, LED Puddles, Custom Front Tow Hooks Many More Mods to Come

 
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cjryan
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Registered: September 2007
Posts: 122
Review Date: Sat September 18, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: Great Offroad Handling
Cons: Slightly firm onroad

First of all, I am extremely happy with these shocks. I replaced the OEM shocks at 78,000 and I've had these on for a week. There is a huge difference, although my old shocks were shot. No more rebound bouncing on the freeway or feeling the ex pull one way after a pot hole. On road, they are stiff but in control. I don't mind the stiffer ride, it's a truck. Offroad they really shine, I went out to my usual trail and I could take the bumps at a faster speed in control. I was amazed at the offroad performance.

 
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dking
Elite Explorer


Registered: May 2010
Posts: 93
Review Date: Sun April 29, 2012 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8 

 
Pros: Firm Ride
Cons: Little Harsh at times

Much better than my old shocks. No rebound bounce. Installed on my 92 XLT. Harsh sometimes but it's a truck not a Cadillac.

 
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