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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 10:10 AM
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Rancho 5000

Any body running Rancho 5000's How do you like them, how do they ride..? any input will be appreciated. thanks
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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I have'em on my k5 and to tell the truth,They ride alittle sloppy.They'rok but I heard the Pro comp 9000's are better
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 10:20 AM
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I'm running them on my rig and I have run them in the past on other trucks. they tend to fade fast and ride spongy. but for 37.00 each I can't complain! (summit racing). they work as far as shocks go, but if you want stellar performance, get out of the budget mindset and buy billsteins.... my .02
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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I run them on my truck at first I thought they were a little stiff, but as shift said that didn't last to long. Going along with shift again and prob. everyone else here, spend the extra $100 and get the bilsteins. lol another .02 for ya....you'll be rich soon
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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I ran them too but now I have Skyjacker nitros and they give a much better ride than the Ranchos.
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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Im just gona get billsteins, great deal over here at cabe toyota. 189.99 for all 4, + a buddy of mines works there so he's gona give me a discount.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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i just found out the truck i bought has the rancho 5000's.....to tell you the truth they are a little spongy and i will be definitely changing them out as soon as i can
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 2wheelBLACKOUT
Im just gona get billsteins, great deal over here at cabe toyota. 189.99 for all 4, + a buddy of mines works there so he's gona give me a discount.
That's a sweet deal. I think I got mine for about $300 for all four. I have a 3rd gen BTW.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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Same experience for me. R5000s were too stiff new. Loosened up and were awesome for maybe 35,000 miles, then began to decline fast. Blew seals before 60k.

A buddy swears by the Skyjacker nitros. But you can't go wrong with 'steins. LIfetime warranties are nice too.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 04:15 PM
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i used to have the 5000s too; they were crap. i am super-happy now that i've switched to edelbrock ias performers and wonder why i'd put up with the raunchos for so long...
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 2wheelBLACKOUT
Im just gona get billsteins, great deal over here at cabe toyota. 189.99 for all 4, + a buddy of mines works there so he's gona give me a discount.
oh, and that's a really good deal... you're set!
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 06:08 AM
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they are stiff on the back of an 89 4runner.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 07:56 AM
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I found the 5000s were on the stiff side on my '85 4Runner and have been running 9000s (and 9000Xs) for the last 6-7 years and like them better. Run them in the 1-2 range around town and 4-5 on the highway and off-road in the rocks up as high as they go and anywhere between 1 and 5 for other conditions via the in-cab adjuster.
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