Rancho 9000XL shock setting help please.

[JW2]

I recently had Rancho 9000XL shocks installed. I have searched this forum, and read many of the threads on the above topic. Many folks have stated what number they have their shocks set on when empty and when their camper is loaded. Unfortunately, many of the folks who have stated their settings did not list any information as to what camper they were carrying, or what type of truck, i.e. 250, 350, SRW, DRW etc. As a place to start in reference to my shock settings, I am looking for input from folks who have a set up similar to ours and what they use for shock setting, both empty and loaded. We have an 2015 F350 crew cab 4X4, SRW, gas, 8' box, camper package, Torklift upper StableLoads, 2008 Northern Lite Classic SE, 9'-6”. If replying with setting input, please list what truck and camper set up you have. Thanks in advance for your help.

[JW2]

Thanks everyone for your help and support with this. I appreciate it.

[joeshmoe]

JW2 wrote:
Joeshmoe:

Your set up sounds close to what we have. To clarify, is that 3 on both the front and rear when unloaded, and 9 on both the front and rear with camper? Thanks.

Yes. I tried 5 on the fronts, but didn't notice a lot of difference. 6 and 7 felt stiff, so I settled on 3 all the way around, unloaded, just to keep it simple. Nothing scientific, just feels about right with my truck. 1 on the rears was WAY too squishy of a ride.

Seems like there's little difference from one number to the next. 2 click increments is when I feel a difference.

I suspect that suspension/spring wear and tear plays a role in what number you decide on.

[Boatycall]

sky_free wrote:
2012 F350 DRW 8' 6.2 Gas
2013 AF 990
Leave the fronts at 6 all the time, backs are 1 unloaded, 9 loaded.

Truck camper in sig, same settings as sky

[Super_Dave]

Backs only.

Empty = 1
Loaded = 9

[JW2]

Joeshmoe:

Your set up sounds close to what we have. To clarify, is that 3 on both the front and rear when unloaded, and 9 on both the front and rear with camper? Thanks.

[joeshmoe]

3 unloaded
9 w/camper

[2BLAZERS]

On my 2011 Ram 3500 dually hauling our 2011 Arctic Fox 1150

Empty 7/1
Loaded 9/9

[scottz]

Unloaded / Loaded
6:6 / 9:9

[whizbang]

2003 F350 Crew Cab, Long Bed, 6.8L, 4x4 SRW with 9-1/2 ft Alpenlite:

Unloaded: 3 Front, 2 rear

Loaded: 6 Front, 7 rear

Off-road loaded, 2 Front, 2 rear (better articulation and less vibration).

[sky_free]

2012 F350 DRW 8' 6.2 Gas
2013 AF 990
Leave the fronts at 6 all the time, backs are 1 unloaded, 9 loaded.

[Oregun]

99 F350 SRW with 11.5 ft camper with about 6800 lbs on rear.
Run the front with a 6 setting and the rear with 9 setting.
I have the in-cab control which is great for adjusting rancho's on the fly.
Unloaded I run about 3 on the fronts and rear.

[BigBlockFord]

Using the truck & camper noted in my sig line.

5/3 unloaded
9/9 loaded

BBF

[Artum_Snowbird]

3/1; 9/9

[bigfootgrey]

2011 F-350 diesel super cab,4x4,camper package DRW,upper stable loads
2008 Bigfoot 25c 10.4 e
Unloaded F-3. R -1
Loaded 9 all around