Shocks

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

jus2shy wrote:
Thanks for the input on the Ranchos guys, maybe they are not as consistent in build quality as the bilsteins? I may still try a set out of curiosity. I had bilstein 5100's on my previous f-150 and liked them. The adjustability of the Ranchos caught my attention though.

The Bilstein's are designed to ride as the conditions dictate. Basically they are self adjusting.

I would like to know how they are self adjusting!

They adjust to the conditions, no different than any shock. Easy push not much resistance hard push more resistance. No expert being claimed here. Just know they improved the ride of my Dad's 12 RAM 2WD Dually my 11 Dually and the front of my 15 dually. Rears are not available. Happy with the rear factory shocks.

I have adjustable Rancho's on my 99 Tahoe. Set them to where they make the ride the best. Never tow so they never get changed. Good shocks for sure.

I just installed Rancho 9000s on my F250. I will be towing in a few weeks and will let you know if they make any difference.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

jus2shy wrote:
Thanks for the input on the Ranchos guys, maybe they are not as consistent in build quality as the bilsteins? I may still try a set out of curiosity. I had bilstein 5100's on my previous f-150 and liked them. The adjustability of the Ranchos caught my attention though.

The Bilstein's are designed to ride as the conditions dictate. Basically they are self adjusting.

I would like to know how they are self adjusting!

drcook wrote:
Here is a discussion of Bilstein shocks worth reading (dollars and sense wise)

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/images/bilstein-5100-vs-bilstein-heavy-duty.cfm

Exactly how it was described to me by Geno's Garage when ordering my 4600's.

Here is a discussion of Bilstein shocks worth reading (dollars and sense wise)

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/images/bilstein-5100-vs-bilstein-heavy-duty.cfm

jus2shy wrote:
Thanks for the input on the Ranchos guys, maybe they are not as consistent in build quality as the bilsteins? I may still try a set out of curiosity. I had bilstein 5100's on my previous f-150 and liked them. The adjustability of the Ranchos caught my attention though.

The Bilstein's are designed to ride as the conditions dictate. Basically they are self adjusting.

jus2shy wrote:
Thanks for the input on the Ranchos guys, maybe they are not as consistent in build quality as the bilsteins? I may still try a set out of curiosity. I had bilstein 5100's on my previous f-150 and liked them. The adjustability of the Ranchos caught my attention though.

FYI had the rancho 9000 on my old Chevy 3500 4x4 crewcab dually and it rode worse than a buckboard. On middle setting, lowest it felt the same and on highest you could feel the rocks on a gravel road. Could have been the LR E BFG mud terrains at 70 psi in their defense.

Thanks for the input on the Ranchos guys, maybe they are not as consistent in build quality as the bilsteins? I may still try a set out of curiosity. I had bilstein 5100's on my previous f-150 and liked them. The adjustability of the Ranchos caught my attention though.

Bilstein 5100s went on my new 2013 F350 dually with a couple weeks of new.

Work great and lifetime warranty.

We were going to Alaska in 04 towing a 22 ft TT we bought for the trip. I towed the tt to our garage for the winter and over a concrete bridge. Installed the rancho adjustable shock and what a difference bring the TT back over the bridge and the road joints. On the 05 dually as was the 2001 I installed new bilsteins on it and liked them so I liked both brands. Still have the almost new original shocks for the 05.

chevman