Tizi
Oct 07, 2014Explorer
Need New Shocks
My '08 Dodge is due for some shocks. I see Rancho has their 4 for 3 deal going on (RS9000XL). I like the adjustable shocks for more options. However, I have read that Bilsteins might be better for ...
twodownzero wrote:BradW wrote:twodownzero wrote:
From reading on here, it seems that the shock manufacturers have a marketing problem. Rancho's RS9000 is a popular shock for many applications and its dial isn't a solution for properly sized and valved shocks for the application.
The problem is, there is no magical "properly sized and valved shocks for the application". That is because there is not one application, there are two very different applications because the weight on the rear axle changes 4,000 to 5,000 lbs depending on whether the camper is loaded on the truck or not. That's why there is a knob to adjust the shock valving based on the weight it is dampening.
Brad
I am far from an expert.