Shock question
#11
10-01-2008, 10:43 PM
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My apologies then. I heard a couple people's personal testimonies, ran across a few reviews of the Edelbrocks, and made my conclusion. Looks like I have some more reading to do.
I wasn't doing any off-roading or any heavy duty stuff, didn't feel the need to spend that much on shocks.
And as far as comparing a Geo to a Cadillac, thats a little extreme. I highly doubt there is THAT much difference between them.
Are they better? Maybe, not saying they aren't (they'd better be nice for as much as they cost), but from what I heard, they aren't worth it. Of course, thats from the some of the same people who told me Edelbrock didn't make their own, so maybe I shouldn't be believing them.
I wasn't doing any off-roading or any heavy duty stuff, didn't feel the need to spend that much on shocks.
And as far as comparing a Geo to a Cadillac, thats a little extreme. I highly doubt there is THAT much difference between them.
Are they better? Maybe, not saying they aren't (they'd better be nice for as much as they cost), but from what I heard, they aren't worth it. Of course, thats from the some of the same people who told me Edelbrock didn't make their own, so maybe I shouldn't be believing them.
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Digging up an old post..... its come down to the rancho rs5000 or the rancho rsx17000... whatya guys think? anybody tried the rsx17000? are they any better than the 5000 series? im getting them as an xmas gift so i have a lil extra money to spend on the 17000 are they worth the extra? or bilstein 5100 series?
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summit has the rs5000 for 47.95 each, or the 17000 for 61.99 figure for the few extra bucks it maybe a better shock cause the Rancho's affordable RSX17000 shocks automatically adjust themselves to the terrain, providing a better ride--on or off-road. These shocks have a valve system that instantaneously reacts to shock compression. During more aggressive compression caused by rough surfaces, the valve automatically opens to reduce ride harshness. During lighter compression, the valve closes to give you tighter handling and a smoother ride. Other features include nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction, bright red urethane mounting bushings, and a red convoluted boot to protect the shaft. Anybody running these shocks?
#19
12-13-2008, 05:45 AM
i donnt have ranchos on my truck now but i put 5000's on my old furd 98 and didnt really like them that much. thay made my truck ride rougher. felt alot more of the little bumps in the road and things. i would say try the other ones. just my opinion.
i got my 5000's at NTB. buy one get one free, and free install. i mean it was a sale, but maybe they are on sale again.they always have sales. worth a call.
i got my 5000's at NTB. buy one get one free, and free install. i mean it was a sale, but maybe they are on sale again.they always have sales. worth a call.
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**UPDATE** well got 200 summit racing gift card for xmas, was gonna go with the 17000 but they are on backorder till like mid jan so i said screw that and just ordered the rs5000 they should be here next week... cant wait lol im so used to being bounced around like a ping pong ball in my truck it should be nice to have a bit of a better ride