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Old 09-22-2015, 05:01 PM
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Question Rancho RS5000 on a non-lifted 2WD?

Apologies for cross-posting, but the 2WD forums don't seem to get much traffic. My post from there:

Hey All,

So I've got an unlifted 1994 2WD Pickup with RS5609 in front and RS5601 in back, and according to Rancho they're a correct fit. So why the heck does my suspension feel like old jello? I've been driving on them for a little while and honestly the ride is barely better than the original 21 year old shocks that I replaced. Are these better for trails not regular street driving?

And a followup: anyone have a favorite decent-grade general use shock for these trucks?

Thanks

And yes, I am totally willing to sell these if they're wrong and you want them. Only have about 1,000 miles of regular, unexciting driving on them.

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In my experience, the 5000's are fairly soft until you hit something hard. this makes for a nice dirt road and trail experience as it seems to just absorb everything without hop and shutter, meanwhile not beating you up either. probably not ideal for a street truck though.
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