Rancho RS5000s or Monroe Reflexs??

[jayhawkexplorer]

I can get Rancho RS5000s and Monroe Reflex truck shocks for $39.99 each. I can't really decide which to get, I don't do a lot of wheeling right now because I can't afford to fix broken parts. For mainly on road driving, what shocks do you guys prefer??

 

[aldive]

I would definately go with the Rancho's.

Good luck.....

 

[03ExplorerSPT]

I vote Ranchos too. When my OEM shocks die I'm getting some Ranchos RS5000s.

 

[Billy177]

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[BKennedy]

I had Rancho 9000's and was not too happy with them. I really like the Billstiens I have now.

 

[Bill Kemp]

I've never had Ranchos but I do like my Reflex. Lifetime warantee on Monroe.

 

[BKennedy]

Rancho's also have a lifetime warranty, the problem is you need to use it every few years if you off-road at all. Mine were wearing out after one year of wheelin'.

 

[MikeTEC]

My Monroe Reflexes give too harsh of a ride for me. My 2wd Explorer's front had to be TT about 1.5" to match the rear after Air Lift air bags were installed.

I am looking for a softer riding shock. Maybe I just need a longer shock? Are 4X4 shocks a little longer than 2wd shocks?

Mike

 

[RickOTR]

Go with the reflexs. Had the 9000's, and they wore out in six months. 9000's are not woth the money if you don't do a lot of offroading.

 

[Billy177]

i highly doubt they wore out in 6 months and even if they did you could just take em back wher you bought them and they willo give you new ones no questions asked

 

[Ray Lobato]

I am moving this to the proper Forum

 

[Rhett]

Originally posted by RickOTR
Go with the reflexs. Had the 9000's, and they wore out in six months. 9000's are not woth the money if you don't do a lot of offroading.

These are the first negative posts I have ever heard here about the Rancho 9000X's. Or is this the old Rancho 9000 we're referring to?

 

[RickOTR]

Yes, they did wear out after 6 months, and heard from many others who have had the same experience as me. I replaced the 9000,s under warranty, and the next pair wore out in about the same period of time. I went with the Reflexes and have been very happy with them, even if they are a bit stiff. People ranted and raved about the Edlebrocks which lasted me only 40,000 miles.

 

[aldive]

I too find it hard to believe that 9000s wore out.

What do you do to them?

 

[RickOTR]

My truck is used as a daily driver and I don't do any offroading. I had the shop I bought them from exchange them with another pair, but the guy at the 4 wheel shop told me they have had people return them because of an inner seal problem, that Rancho has failed to correct. I also had to use shock extenders with these because they were to short. It seems some people get a good pair while others are not so lucky. I guess I am one of the unlucky ones. I still like my Reflex shocks, and they provide good stability on the road which Rancho never did.

 

[Rhett]

Is this the Rancho 9000 or the Rancho 9000X we're talking about? They're different shocks.

 

[RickOTR]

They are the new 9000X series, not the old 9000's we all once knew. 9 way adjustable settings. I was very excited to get and install them as I heard many positive comments about them. Don't get me wrong, they are a good offroad shock, but not very stable on the road. I stilll have them maybe someone on the board would like to buy them, AS IS!.

 

[MikeTEC]

While my Reflexes have a harsh ride on my Limited V-8, I will say they have a very controlled ride. After two years, they are still really solid. As we tow a trailer, this is a plus.

 

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Originally posted by jayhawkexplorer
I can get Rancho RS5000s and Monroe Reflex truck shocks for $39.99 each. I can't really decide which to get, I don't do a lot of wheeling right now because I can't afford to fix broken parts. For mainly on road driving, what shocks do you guys prefer??

Where can you get some monroe reflecx's for $40 a shot? I can only find them for 50.

Thanks!

 

[ChuckW]

I just had Monroe Reflex shocks installed and I can tell you they ride fantastic, compared the the stocks, I just got rid of(56k miles). I am very impressed with the way the Reflex's feel. I don't do any offroading so the Ranchos seemed a bit much for just everyday driving. I got the Reflex's at Sears for $57 a shock, installed. Not the greatest deal, but by far, better than any local shop could do(believe it ot not).