RANCHO RS9000X SHOCKS

1) why are you going for more rear? Just go for the correct springs if its for weight. Otherwise you spend the year lookin like a 1977 Sandman van....

I had 9x's on my GQ.. they blew 3 times and not just 1 shock... They were replaced under warranty each time, but I DIDNT WANT SHOCKS THAT DIED!
I threw them in the bin, not worth the effort.

there are WAY better shocks out there for fullsized trucks (80/100, GQ/GU etc).. the Adjustable is good, but now there are other shocks out there with adjustability.

Take a good look around at other shocks on the market.

So far Ive tried Koni, OME, XGS from TJM, and Ranchos... and thats the order I'd buy them in again.

Good luck

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Hi There,
I have to ask same question as Truckster, what is the purpose of the lift? If weight related just buy the correct springs in modified height to suit.

As far as Rancho shocks go, I would not waste my money, they are way too soft for that size truck, I had them on my GQ after 2 weeks, I ditched them, and went for adjustable Koni's, you will not be disappointed in Koni, just spend the money once and get it right.

cheers,
Wayne

Bilstein shocks would be my pick. The handling improves straight away.

Two things. IMHO

Firstly, take out your spare tyre and get a split rim. Three people I know with 80 or 100 series have done this. The only downer is, if you need the spare, it should only be used on the rear axle if being used at highway speeds.

Secondly, I fitted heaver springs to the rear only of my GU patrol so it doesn't sag when the camper is hooked up, or we are loaded up for camping. It does sit a bit higher at the back when empty but I don't care, and it does ride better, empty or laoded.

2 springs, fitted....$210.00

Cheers,

Muzz

DON'T buy Ranchos i have a mate with a 100s cruiser with a 4" lift and 33s and he doesn't like them at all, way to soft and as the others have said do it right springs and shocks that match for your lift.

Baz.

What is the cost of all the spacers?
A set of rear coils will set you pack $200 and its just a case of unbolting an end of the old shock, jack up the car and bung in the new spring.

With a set of replacement springs, the pitching and rolling around corners will not be as noticeable, and load carrying will be improved.

Ranchos- I found they were not strong enough on the back. I never broke any or had any ill effects, but i changed the back over for heavier duty shocks. Save your cash upfront and get a more reputable brand.
Monroe? Not if you are doing offroad work and need to rely on the things for bush travel. I imagine after fitting those you'd be in the same boat as if you kept the stock shockers on.