Bilsteins vs. Ranchos
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Bilsteins vs. Ranchos
Anyone have opinions on Bilsteins vs. Rancho 5000's? I know, everyone has an opinion, but if there are other threads on this a nudge in the right direction would be appreciated.
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I didn't like the RS-5k's I had on a lifted Tacoma a few years back because they were way too stiff. I haven't used Bilsteins yet, but plan to soon on my '94 'Runner.
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OME firms and comforts are real popular on 3rd gen 4runners. They are also the longest shocks you can get for 3rd gens without causing any damage to anything.
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I really like my 5 way adjustable Rancho 9000s that I have on my T-100, they are worth the extra money. I didn't like the 5000s that I had on my old Pathfinder, Bilsteins might be better but I've never tried them.
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My Bilsteins are a great improvement for on and off road. They self adjust and give superior performance in both areas.
But that is just my opinion...
My Bilsteins are a great improvement for on and off road. They self adjust and give superior performance in both areas.
But that is just my opinion...
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my brother has the ranchos on his 91 pickup and i have the bilsteins on my 89 4runner. the ride on both are a little stiffer but i have alot better ride onroad and mine also responds better when off road. i would go with the bilsteins anyday over the ranchos.
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Are your Bil's stiffer than stock but not in a rattle your kidneys kinda way?
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They are stiffer off road, but on road they ride like a Lexus. They are a very impressive shock.
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Are your Bil's stiffer than stock but not in a rattle your kidneys kinda way?
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They are stiffer off road, but on road they ride like a Lexus. They are a very impressive shock.
:xmas3: <Sorry I just figured Santa should be in this thread somewhere>
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Posted by TRunner
They are stiffer off road, but on road they ride like a Lexus. They are a very impressive shock
They are stiffer off road, but on road they ride like a Lexus. They are a very impressive shock
Hey rwmorrisonjr, shipmate, I like your avatar. Anyway, I go for the Bilsteins, I love mine and just what Trunner said, they ride like Lexus on freeways and self-adjust when off-road. This is just my opinion.
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Thanks for the advice, looks like my decision is made. Hopefully they'll ride better than the stock shocks I currently have.
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Looks like your decision is already made but I thought I'd add in another confidence builder for the Bilsteins. They ride great. Since I put mine on, I find myself driving through instead of around potholes. They do seem to self-adjust, because the ride on road is much smoother than my previous Gabriels, and once they "detect" harsh terrain, they stiffen up. Very nice.
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I must agree they are alot better than stock. At least they were better than the stock ones I had on my truck, heck they wouldn't even move back when I compressed them. I will note though, they are pretty stiff shocks in my opinion. The don't ride that much worse than my dad's truck (1996 Dodge Ram 2500 ext cab long bed) but I will say my sisters 1997 ford contour rides alot smoother, it is a car though. I like the stiffness some days and others it gets annoying. Just figured I would add another opinion.
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