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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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Is there any problem with anything binding from using the spacers? And an extra leaf in th rear will give a 2 inch lift as well.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rengnath
Rancho was a clear choice for me just because its the only strut that everyone reports is firmer than their oems. With Monroe, most compare it to an OEM feel. Ive never liked KYB. I have Rancho struts and Monroe Reflex shocks for the rear of my truck. Rides good for me!
Why not Rancho's all around? I see a lot of people don't do Rancho's all around....why is that?
 
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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I like ranchos. I need new struts in the front and am looking at them right now. Plus, I would be adding Rancho shocks in the rear after I add the extra leaf in and 1 maybe 2 inch block. That depends on what I can fab up for the front.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 08XDakota
Why not Rancho's all around? I see a lot of people don't do Rancho's all around....why is that?
I swapped the shocks out first, and I didnt even think about the front struts at the time. Monroes were much cheaper, and my shocks were terrible. I figured Monroes would serve me well since I dont really haul anything. If I replaced them, I would go rancho, but the rear is pretty firm right now. I can get the front end bouncing more than I can get the rear end bouncing.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rengnath
I can get the front end bouncing more than I can get the rear end bouncing.
maybe you should try to put on some weight to even yourself out.....
 
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Ok, so i tried searching for an answer but couldn't find one. As of right now i have a 2.5" leveling kit in the front, 2" blocks in the rear and im planning on replacing the struts all around. I found to go with the Rancho's up front (Part # RS5757) but I'm undecided in the rear, will having the rear blocks affect my choices? thanks ahead of time for any answers
 
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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The stock Rear Rancho #RS5315 fit fine with the 2" rear block. I have 2" blocks and no issues.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Not to hijack this, but didn't want to start ANOTHER shock thread. Here's my question/dilemna. I have an 08 TRX4, which allegedly has stiffer shocks from the factory and 1" taller ride height than other 4x4 models (which I have NO idea how they achieve...except for, maybe taller coils/leafs). But I digress.

Being that the TRX shocks are stiffer, does anyone know where I could finds specs on them? Like compression/damping/rebound? Then I can make a more educated selection of which aftermarket would work best for me, and not end up with too stiff of a ride, based on each of their respective specs. Also, I can find specs on KYB, Rancho & Monroe, but if anyone has them readily available it would save me time searching.

Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
or you could go OEM as well..
Who the HELL would want to do that??? :/ Haha
 
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Eimer123
The stock Rear Rancho #RS5315 fit fine with the 2" rear block. I have 2" blocks and no issues.
Thanks man
 
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