Thanks Cbris, I am leaning toward the 9000 but will keep researching till I decide. Cal, thank you too. Keep me informed on how the 5000's go! Good luck with them.

 

I have used Ranchos RS5000, RS9000 and Bilstein HDs and Bilstein is by far the best. The Ranchos don't retain a good, solid feel for more than 15-20k miles. I just took a set off a company F150 that didn't hold up for 20k and they were also rusted really bad (no road salt here in SC either). I have Bilsteins on my 04 F150 4x4 and they are awesome.

 

Money is tight. I might go with the 9000's.

 

Bilstines are not cheap at all.

 

Thanks guys I'll keep that in mind. I haven't looked at the Bilsteins, but maybe I should. I'll start looking at them. Thanks again.