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WhoaDammit · 03-22-2004, 11:00 AM

ok, I got a question for all of you. What is the best shock for what application?

Mine is going to be a sand beast, and I heard KYB isn't too bad for sand.

I'm getting Rancho's up front, but I am having a hard time rationalizing 90 bucks a pop for rear Rancho Shocks.

What would you all recomend for rear shocks?

~Critter

metalsmith · 03-22-2004, 07:25 PM

bilstein, bilstein, or if you don't like the first 2 choices, bilstien.

SuperDave · 03-22-2004, 11:24 PM

Didn't someone post about Monroe shocks a while ago? Something about them making Ranco. Anyone else remember this?

***jackhart*** · 03-23-2004, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metalsmith

bilstein, bilstein, or if you don't like the first 2 choices, bilstien.

i gots bilstiens...

***Damager*** · 03-23-2004, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metalsmith

bilstein, bilstein, or if you don't like the first 2 choices, bilstien.

yep, and I agree. But if ya don't got that kinda coin, I have been very impressed with my BDS shocks. They are very stout..thick tubes,much beefier than I expected

... who makes those?

84brownbronco · 03-23-2004, 10:46 PM

dont buy rancho rs5000's. they are stiffer than crap.

WhoaDammit · 03-24-2004, 11:41 AM

Umm..... Kinda late on that RS5000 recomendation, but I'll give em a try anyway. Anybody try KYB? and what stores offer bilsteins and BDS?

~Critter

Max · 03-24-2004, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDave

Didn't someone post about Monroe shocks a while ago? Something about them making Ranco. Anyone else remember this?

That's Tenneco Automotive, the company owns Rancho, Monroe, Dynomax, Walker muffler and more. They also aren't just in the automotive business, I think they also make styrofoam plates or plastic packaging for supermarket products. So they're big to say the least...

SuperDave · 03-24-2004, 12:57 PM

Cool, I have been looking but have not found an applications guide for monroe shocks. Guess I should just call

SuperDave · 03-24-2004, 01:17 PM

I just called them and they said that they only cover up to 4" lifts. :(

BroncoHound · 03-24-2004, 02:25 PM

what about Rancho 9000X Series? Are they anygood ?

**BlueBronco** · 04-09-2004, 08:28 PM

Its my understanding that there are only 3 or 4 actual companies that make the shocks for the various companies. Thats why some of the hydro and nitro shocks from some of the suspension companies look a lot alike. Supposedly they are made to the specific "Brand's" specs.

**Broncobob** · 04-09-2004, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84brownbronco

dont buy rancho rs5000's. they are stiffer than crap.

miesk5 · 04-10-2004, 10:39 AM

I switched to KYB's for sand use as well as NJ so-called "highway" use.

When new, the OEM shocks would give a roller coaster ride over undulating highway and sand rippled surfaces. The KYB Gas-A-Just (no, despite their name, they are Not adjustable) shocks dampened the rebound and eliminated the up & down & up & down coaster ride; same compression as original and Monroe gas shocks.
Check prices locally for better than www quotes.

DWNHLLR · 04-11-2004, 02:35 AM

I don't know if any the shocks mentioned are adjustable other than the Rancho 9000's -- Which I've had for over 150,000 miles and have been worth every penny!

Adjustability rules! On road trips, I set them to the softest setting and my bronco rides like a land yacht - Caddy smooth over high speed rollers!

Around town, I've found the middle setting is best or one stiffer for aggressive driving.

Out wheeling at slow speeds, the stiffest setting gives control that would be completely uncomfortable anywhere else.

Lifetime warranty - Free replacement if broken or blown out (which hasn't happened to me - yet.).

No matter your preferred ride or driving style, RANCHO 9000's accommodate. -- THEY ARE THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS!! Case closed.

**BlueBronco** · 04-21-2004, 02:41 AM

ProComp actually has an adjustable shock.

03-22-2004, 07:25 PM	#2
metalsmith Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 536 iTrader: (4) Bronco Info: 1996 Border Patrol Bronco It only seems happy drive'n down the river... metalsmiths Garage	bilstein, bilstein, or if you don't like the first 2 choices, bilstien. __________________ "Those who do not do battle for their country do not know with what ease they accept their citizenship in America" -Dean Brelis,The Face of South Vietnam "...we live on a minor planet, attached to a minor star, at the far edge of a minor galaxy....The only morality that makes sense is to do something useful with the brief time we are allotted..." Professor Anderssen, in James Michener's Space Kevin Taylor, U.S. Army (Ret) '96 XLT Last edited by metalsmith; 03-22-2004 at 07:26 PM.. Reason: can't spell

03-22-2004, 11:24 PM	#3
SuperDave I am Super! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: S.W. Pa Posts: 632 iTrader: (1) SuperDaves Garage	Didn't someone post about Monroe shocks a while ago? Something about them making Ranco. Anyone else remember this? __________________ 89 302 efi. AOD. Locked 8 lug ttb,locked 10.25 shackle flip 2" Add-A-Leaf. Warn 8000lb winch, Custom bumpers and skidplate. My SuperFord Page #2 R.I.P. 86My SuperFord Page

03-23-2004, 10:46 PM	#6
84brownbronco Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houghton michigan Posts: 1,155 iTrader: (0) 84brownbroncos Garage	dont buy rancho rs5000's. they are stiffer than crap. __________________ 1984 Bronco Sold 87 Bronco wheelin rig.

04-10-2004, 10:39 AM	#14
miesk5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: USE FORD PARTS, let da ZONE handle ice scrapers Posts: 2,902 iTrader: (1) Bronco Info: 96 XL 5.0 E4OD, Man Xfer/Hubs miesk5s Garage	I switched to KYB's for sand use as well as NJ so-called "highway" use. When new, the OEM shocks would give a roller coaster ride over undulating highway and sand rippled surfaces. The KYB Gas-A-Just (no, despite their name, they are Not adjustable) shocks dampened the rebound and eliminated the up & down & up & down coaster ride; same compression as original and Monroe gas shocks. Check prices locally for better than www quotes. __________________ See our Big Bronco Technical, Parts Sources & Technical Service Bulletins Links site 96 XL 5.0 E4OD, Man Xfer/Hubs Our SF Site THANKS to ALL WHO SERVE!

04-11-2004, 02:35 AM	#15
DWNHLLR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH Posts: 374 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: 1995 White Bronco Sport DWNHLLRs Garage	Rancho 9000's all the way!!!! I don't know if any the shocks mentioned are adjustable other than the Rancho 9000's -- Which I've had for over 150,000 miles and have been worth every penny! Adjustability rules! On road trips, I set them to the softest setting and my bronco rides like a land yacht - Caddy smooth over high speed rollers! Around town, I've found the middle setting is best or one stiffer for aggressive driving. Out wheeling at slow speeds, the stiffest setting gives control that would be completely uncomfortable anywhere else. Lifetime warranty - Free replacement if broken or blown out (which hasn't happened to me - yet.). No matter your preferred ride or driving style, RANCHO 9000's accommodate. -- THEY ARE THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS!! Case closed. __________________ Original Owner - '95 XLT Sport, 351, Progressive springs, Rancho 9000's, Posi, Warn Hubs, 32" BFG's, K&N, Skyler softop, keyless entry and start, bitch'n stereo and a fearless driver!

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03-24-2004, 11:41 AM	#7
WhoaDammit All this mud, no trucks?! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: K-16, ROK Posts: 1,023 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: No Bko anymore, 99 Cougar WhoaDammits Garage	Umm..... Kinda late on that RS5000 recomendation, but I'll give em a try anyway. Anybody try KYB? and what stores offer bilsteins and BDS? ~Critter

03-24-2004, 12:57 PM	#9
SuperDave I am Super! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: S.W. Pa Posts: 632 iTrader: (1) SuperDaves Garage	Cool, I have been looking but have not found an applications guide for monroe shocks. Guess I should just call

03-24-2004, 01:17 PM	#10
SuperDave I am Super! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: S.W. Pa Posts: 632 iTrader: (1) SuperDaves Garage	I just called them and they said that they only cover up to 4" lifts. :(

03-24-2004, 02:25 PM	#11
BroncoHound She's ah runn'n! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Odenville Al. Posts: 712 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1986 Full size Bronco W/ 31 10.50 15 Mud Country Mudders BroncoHounds Garage	what about Rancho 9000X Series? Are they anygood ?

04-09-2004, 08:28 PM	#12
BlueBronco Fullsize Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 7,208 iTrader: (4) Bronco Info: 1990 Bronco XLT 302/AOD ELocker Rear/ custom 8.8. 1986 Bronco XLT. 1981 Bronco Custom BlueBroncos Garage	Its my understanding that there are only 3 or 4 actual companies that make the shocks for the various companies. Thats why some of the hydro and nitro shocks from some of the suspension companies look a lot alike. Supposedly they are made to the specific "Brand's" specs.

04-21-2004, 02:41 AM	#16
BlueBronco Fullsize Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 7,208 iTrader: (4) Bronco Info: 1990 Bronco XLT 302/AOD ELocker Rear/ custom 8.8. 1986 Bronco XLT. 1981 Bronco Custom BlueBroncos Garage	ProComp actually has an adjustable shock.

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