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E. Long
 
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 Posted:12/5/2005 00:14 |
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Folks,
The cold weather did a number on one of my rear Rancho RS9000 shocks this weekend. I came out in the garage today to find the rear passenger side shock leaking. The shock seems to be seized up now and the ride is very rough (no movement in the shock).
Anyone have a good lead on a site/retailer who's got good pricing on Rancho's? Or someone who'd be interested in providing shocks for an install article? 
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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HBJJAM
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Posted:12/5/2005 06:27 |
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I bought mine from http://www.samsoffroad.com/samsoffroadsto/index.html
best price I found on them.
sorry to hear about yours, makes me wonder if i truly want to install the same in my Ex??
I have them in the garage and the winter snuk up on me |
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E. Long
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CHPMustang
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Posted:12/5/2005 08:42 |
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Anything internal would be covered by the warranty,that's what my guy at Plano 4WP advised me of a few weeks back.
Possible exchange for a new one Eric?
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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E. Long
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Posted:12/5/2005 14:28 |
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I have a lot of miles on these shocks. At least 80K. Prolly time for new ones anyway, but will probably just replace the rears for now. I need to address the leaf springs (front & rear) next spring when it's warmer out. I have about 3/8" clearance between the front leafs and bump-stops now. New shocks up front ain't gonna help that!
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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E. Long
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CHPMustang
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Posted:12/5/2005 16:45 |
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At least you have a new pair coming to replace the high mileage units 
We'll be replacing our front V codes with a new set of W's when spring comes around these parts 
Bill
Bill
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HBJJAM
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Posted:12/5/2005 16:55 |
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Ordered 2 new rears from Sam's Offroad. $80.88/ea. Best price I found. Thanks HBJJAM. |
glad to be of help
not remembering why I found that info and site, I think from here 
But it is the cheapest I have found.
the had a set of 4 for like $280? Could have saved $40 more
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CHPMustang
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Posted:12/5/2005 17:42 |
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Sams has had pretty hard to beat prices on Ranchos for a few years now 
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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rellis
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Posted:12/10/2005 15:11 |
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I appreciate the advice on WHERE to buy (Sam's), but how about WHAT to buy? Just got my wife's 2000 4WD Limited aligned and the guy told her that the shocks were shot. So what is the best brand/model to get?
There are many opinions, I know. But let me state the criteria important to me:
1.) 85-90% of the miles will be around town, unloaded, with w\the wife wanting comfort (to th degree that's possibly from a Super Duty chassis).
2.) The remaining 10-15% will be towing the 8,500lb trailer. And I want control/safety first, comfort second.
3.) Maybe 1% of the above will actually end up being off-road, so off-road performance is NOT terribly important compared to the other criteria.
Keeping my needs in mind, any suggestions?
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