Time to change shocks,bilstein or rancho [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]2wd stock hight any help on ride with each would be a very big help.
Heya Norm,
I'll chime in with the Rancho 9000X shocks,they're the manual 9 position shocks.
We've had em on the Excursion for going on 2 years now without any issues in tow or cruising unloaded on the freeway.
I think we got the set of four at 4 Wheel parts for like $260 out the door.
Samsoffroad.com has em for close the same price.
-Bill
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Thank you, Bill & Jeff for the help i'll look in to both pair. I see you both have the rear sway bar also (hellwig) it makes a big diference. I ordered it the next day after i brought the X home. Once again thank you to both of you for the help.
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Thank you, Bill & Jeff for the help i'll look in to both pair. I see you both have the rear sway bar also (hellwig) it makes a big diference. I ordered it the next day after i brought the X home. Once again thank you to both of you for the help.
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They're both very good shocks but it's to the owners taste in the end run.
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-BILL
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If you don't go with the Ranchos 9000's, I'd suggest KYB shocks. I have them on my 4x2 and love them. Plus, you can get them dirt cheap at Summit Racing. I think the fronts were something like $30 apiece, and the rears were $40 apiece...or vice versa.
Total shock change for $140 plus shipping...with a lifetime warranty. Can't beat that!
I went a different route than some of the other guys. I had Rancho's on my '79 Bronco for years and they were great for off-roading and I know some people who swear by Bilstiens as the ultimate affordable off-road type shock. For my X, I bought Edelbrock AIS shocks. (red with black boots) These seem to work great for me and what I do. In the street, when towing, they ride real smooth; off-roading they behave very well, not too stiff. When the time comes, I will buy them again. By the way my X is not lifted either. I guess like any other upgrade or change, it just depends on what you are going to do with your truck.
Good luck!
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[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Thanks to all for your help, going to try to put an order in for some ranchos. Man you gotta love this site for all the help and kind people [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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Heya Norm,
I'll chime in with the Rancho 9000X shocks,they're the manual 9 position shocks.
We've had em on the Excursion for going on 2 years now without any issues in tow or cruising unloaded on the freeway.
I think we got the set of four at 4 Wheel parts for like $260 out the door.
Samsoffroad.com has em for close the same price.
-Bill
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Ditto: Rancho 9000's at Sams off road
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