Rancho 5000

[Bart4man]

I have Rancho 5000's on my 91 EB. After driving my dad's 99 Grand Cherokee I have been thinking of getting rid of my Rancho's and getting a softer ride shock. Could anyone tell me what a good shock would be (ie. Bilstein, Edlebrock, Rancho 9000) And do you know of anyone that would be interested in a used set of 5000's that are about a year old?

Bart

 

[Gigantor]

How much would you want for them? Why would you want a soft ride on the trail. You are driving a truck not a car!

Nick
'93 XLT 4wd

 

[rpenner54]

Well I have to agree that having a soft ride on the trail is nice for a couple of reasons. 1. You don't get bounced around all the time. 2. You can accually go home feeling relaxed instead of sore. I used to think that airing down my tires was stupid untill someone (A person on this site Dead Link Removed) convinced me to do it. It was like night and day! I could go over things at a reasnoble speed without getting killed. Now I know its a truck and you are "supposed" to be uncomfortable but most people just don't like living that way. Dead Link Removed As far as the Rancho 9000's they are pretty sweet from the one Explorer that I have ridden in that had them. They are very nice on the road, and when set to the right setting are perfect off-road.
Well that is enough for me. Dead Link Removed



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Ryan Penner
1992 Explorer Sport

 

[kvo]

I can vouch for the Rancho 9000s since I have them on my '91. Ryan Penner is correct, when I'm on the road, I have it set to #3, sometimes #4 (firmer), and when I'm wheeling, I have it set to #1, or #2 depending on the terrain. That is the best thing I like about the Rancho 9000, the ability to set the shocks settings to match the condition of the road. There is an in-cab control that will let you set all the settings from inside. I think the 9000s give me the best value for my money on and off-road.

 

[S.Matsushige]

Bart-I'm running the 5000s and since I only do some light offroading and more highway, I find lowering the pressure in my 31s usually works fine in taking most of the hashness away when offroading. But I think if your going to tackle some heavy stuff then the 9000s with the in cab adjusters are the way to go. As I mentioned on another posting, I have two friends running the 9000s with the in cab adjuster. One in a F-150 the other in a full-size Bronco. I"m convinced in their capabilities both on and offroad. And I agree with kvo that it a great value for what you get.

 

[Wil]

I tell ya what driving these NYC roads feels like offroad every day..