off road shocks
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off road shocks
I found a set of Rancho rs5000s and a set of edelbrock performer ias shocks at the junkyard. i took 1 shock off each vehicle and they both work fairly well. The ranchos have a bit of surface rust on the body and will be much harder to get off the vehicle. The edelbrocks look pretty new and the truck is sitting on concrete road barriers with the suspension unloaded, so they will be much easier to get off.
I measured the shocks and they both will fit. The guy at the yard said he would sell me either set for $20.
Which shock is better off road? I don't care how they perform on road. If the rs5000s are better, are they worth an hour of work vs the 10 minutes it would take to get all 4 edelbrocks off?
I measured the shocks and they both will fit. The guy at the yard said he would sell me either set for $20.
Which shock is better off road? I don't care how they perform on road. If the rs5000s are better, are they worth an hour of work vs the 10 minutes it would take to get all 4 edelbrocks off?
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I have no experience with either but based on description from www.summitracing.com I would go with the Ranchos. Price is much higher on the Edelbrocks though.
RS5000 shocks from Rancho are the world's best-selling high performance light-truck shocks for a good reason--they provide exceptional performance and comfort on stock or raised vehicles. Their twin-tube design and 10-stage valving deliver a comfortable highway ride and superb off-road performance, and their expanded-tube design provides more fluid capacity for lower operating temperatures. They also have an internal rebound bumper and come standard with an all-weather, red convoluted boot to protect the piston rod.
Edelbrock Performer IAS monotube shocks use a patented inertia-activated valve that instantly adjusts to driving conditions. It's simple enough: On smooth terrain, the valve closes to give you a firm ride, excellent cornering, and reduced body sway. Under rough conditions, the valve opens to make the shocks softer and more responsive. So, your wheels follow the contour of the driving surface for a smoother off-road ride. These shocks use polyurethane bushings for added responsiveness and their high-pressure, monotube design eliminates oil foaming and dissipates heat more effectively. Other features include nitro-steel piston rods, heavy-duty welds, and an attractive red powdercoated finish.
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price may be due to the edelbrocks being discontinued. Would anything bad happen if i got both and ran dual shocks? Not sure how the ranchos are set up, but it looks like the edelbrocks are built for a softer ride.