Poll: What brand shocks?

[Dannyboy]

part of my big money saving plan consisted of not replavcing ANYTHING suspension related until the lift went on. Well I was amazed that at 110,000 miles I still had the stock shocks on there(I know I know it handled like crap) well the ride is 6 inches higher and has LESS body roll with the Rancho RS5000's than it did stock height. amazing but I was up against crap. I would like to test out the 9000's with in cab controls and see if it really is noticable. My vote, my shocks were a good investment for the $160

 

[S.Matsushige]

Dannyboy, you are right about the stock shocks. When I first replaced my stocks for the RS5000s, the auto parts guy showed me this article from Cosumer Reports which found most of the shocks which come on new cars and trucks to be unacceptable when compared with the aftermarket cheap shocks. Further more it stated that many of those shock which came on new cars would last on average maybe 20 to 30k at most. I too was so surprised with the dramatic change in handling when the RS5000 were added. I Later upgraded to the RS9000 which I must say are the best shocks I ever riden on. I don't have the in cab stuff, but I have friends that do and it is easier to adjust. It doesn't take all that much longer to do it manually. I think you'll be happy with your RS9000. May I suggest when you do upgrade, that you check with Rancho. They may be willing to let you pay just the difference between the 5000s and the 9000s since their shocks are all under lifetime warranties and it would just be good PR on their part to help out a loyal Rancho customer.

 

[Dannyboy]

I think some shops do that but it is not totally honest. I had a buddy lift a YJ and he got longer shocks free which seemed cool, but you wonder. Oh well when do I have a conscience when a huge corporation wants to save my poor ass some money.
A word on the 9000's w'/o in cab controls. I have heard that if you live in harsh weather places the knob will seize up and it is not under warranty, but you can avoid this by taking out the knob and coating it with anti-seize. Dont know if this applies to you but that would suck if your shocks were stuck in one position. Just something I learned that I wanted to sound smart saying

 

[S.Matsushige]

Hey Dannyboy, thanks for the suggestion. Though I haven't had any problems with it yet, I can see what you are talking about. I think a little anti-seize wouldn't hurt. Like you said it would be a bummer to have your shock stuck in one position. Take care dude!

 

[Dannyboy]

You wouldnt have this problem because you suck
Why do you suck
Because you live in Hawaii and I live in Wisconsin it is extremely sh*tty around here for a good portion of the year when all this white crap falls and our trucks freeze up and sometimes dont want to startLOL

 

[S.Matsushige]

Hey Dannyboy, It maybe paradise as most people believe it to be, but let me tell you there is definitely a price to pay to live on a rock. We're probably the highest in the nation in the cost of living ranks and unfortunately our pay is probably ranked somewhere near the bottom. We have major traffic problems that will only get worst in the future. The mainland is looking better all the time! Take it easy dude!