I have the monro's. Huge upgrade from the stock junk. I have since put a 2" leveling kit and 265/75/16 tires. The extra weight of the tires over the puney stock tires is really maxing out my new shocks. Same potholes I hit going to work, now with the larger tires, I'm back to bottoming out again on the front. Going over bad road sections, the unpredictable, bounce all over the road feeling is happening again. Anyway, has anyone had the monro sensa tracks and switched to Ranchos? Or does anyone have the Rancho's and think they ride too stiff? I"m just wondering if it would be worth the money to get the rancho's. If they're the same as the sensa tracks, I wont bother switching and just live with the crap ride. Thanks for responding.

 

I cannot speak for the monroes, but the ranchos i have i am very impressed with. The ride is stiffer than stock for sure, but it is much more secure. If you hit a bump, you hit it and its done, no extra bouncing. I have hit some pretty descent things in mine and have not bottomed them out yet.

 

I'll definitely agree, the Rancho's are not too stiff. I have 20's on and feel so secure going over bumps and dips. Not even close to bottoming out, I highly recommend them.

 

Big Rancho fan here, been using them since I was in high school (and old Ronny was the President). Of course I like Monroes to, seeing as they are one and the same... Can you say "Tenneco"? LOL...

 

If your running the stock steel wheels with heavier 265/75s, you have a pretty heavy tire/wheel combo. I would imagine it would eat up the ranchos just as fast as the monroes.

 

Right, it was encouraging to hear dakotaff say the ride is decent even with the heavy 20" rims and tires. The extra weight of the of these tires has brought me back to square 1 with this front end. BTW, when putting on the leveling kit both front tie rods were shot! This is with 35k miles. Ball joints were still good at least. I love the truck and I'm happy with it, just got to get this thing riding better. Thanks everyone for responding. I Think I will get the Rancho's and sell the monro's. Now to get the wife to free up some cash! I can hear her already, "didn't you just buy shocks for that thing like 6 months ago?"

 

yeah dad just got my truck inspected and said a tie rod had to be replaced...does anyone know if this is a common thing with our trucks?

 

i have a leveling kit with monroe with eavyer wheels and you are not bottoming out its the upper arm that hit the spring when fully extended!

 

I have to get my shocks done this month. I am going to get the Rancho 5Ks because of the reviews everyone has given for them.

 

Good choice, I don't hear anyone who has them say anything negative about them.