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Old 03-14-2014, 06:22 PM
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I'm gonna be replacing all my shocks/ struts. I'm looking at the rancho rs5000 or the kyb. That's the only choice of shocks so I really don't want any other recommendations but out of those two which are better? I go a little off road to hunt but don't go mudding. Also is there not struts for these trucks? Are they all shocks?
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Originally Posted by whitecotton03
I'm gonna be replacing all my shocks/ struts. I'm looking at the rancho rs5000 or the kyb. That's the only choice of shocks so I really don't want any other recommendations but out of those two which are better? I go a little off road to hunt but don't go mudding. Also is there not struts for these trucks? Are they all shocks?
Why are those your only choice?
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I'd buy which ever one is cheaper. Never bought in to the Rancho hype. That being said, I just replaced my fronts with the Monroe quick struts and the rear with Monroe Reflex shocks. No complaints and the ride quality is much improved.
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if those were my only two choices ... i would stay with OEM billys
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Fronts are coil over struts, backs are regular shocks. I just replaced all mine with the Rancho 9000 adjustable rate type. I'm interested to see if the rate adjustability can help with load handling. I was looking at the Monroe quick struts too, but got a deal on the Ranchos for about the same price.
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I've got the Monroe quick struts in the front and monroe shocks in the back as well. Ride quality greatly improved, much smoother ride.
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Originally Posted by 60DRB
Fronts are coil over struts, backs are regular shocks. I just replaced all mine with the Rancho 9000 adjustable rate type. I'm interested to see if the rate adjustability can help with load handling. I was looking at the Monroe quick struts too, but got a deal on the Ranchos for about the same price.
I too have the rancho 9000 shocks. I love the adjustability of them. I would recommend them or like the other guy said " just get the least expensive ones "



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