installed Rancho 9000xls and a 1 1/2 lift. What a difference!!!

[Front_rangeVX]

After searching the forums and reading the feedback on different shock options I decided to go with the 9000xls. At the same time I put some 1 1/2 Daystar springs spacers on the back and leveled the front using the T bars.

All I can say is HOLY CRAP! its 10 times better than it was. I have the rears at 4 and the fronts set to 5. It makes it a pleasure to drive now.

If anyone is on the fence on this upgrade and your main reason for doing it is improving ride quality then I think you will feel your money is well spent.






With the lift!


A before picture for compare...

[Mile High VX]

If you set them on 8 it will feel just like the OEM's...I need to turn mine down a bit, but I love the handling with the stiffer setting.

[Front_rangeVX]

My wife is calling it "the Cadillac upgrade lol"

I'll trying different settings at ping you back. do you know if anyone has turned it all the way down to 1?

[jp3]

I have tried them at the softest setting and it sways and rolls all over the place. Like being in a boat.

[Front_rangeVX]

I have tried them at the softest setting and it sways and rolls all over the place. Like being in a boat.

[jp3]

[mrtew]

Would they still have the same effect without the lift... my truck is too choppy and I suspect that at 125,000 miles the stock shocks are wearing out... or do they last forever? How much did they cost and how much was install? Where do you get them? Are any of the Rancho 9000xls on eBay the same or do you need to get a certain one to fit the VX?

[Mark B]

Put the Rancho 9000 on a few years ago when they were on sale at Sears.
I like the softer ride with the Rancho.

[Mile High VX]

$100 pre-paid Visa rebate in effect when you buy 4 9000XLs...

http://www.gorancho.com/promotions/r...pad_us_web.pdf

[Front_rangeVX]

Would they still have the same effect without the lift... my truck is too choppy and I suspect that at 125,000 miles the stock shocks are wearing out... or do they last forever? How much did they cost and how much was install? Where do you get them? Are any of the Rancho 9000xls on eBay the same or do you need to get a certain one to fit the VX?

I don't think the lift had to much to do with the ride quality. the shocks made all the difference. There are specific models that fit the vx.

Rancho 9000XL specs FRONT=
RS999214
Rancho 9000XL specs REAR =
RS999215

They can be found for around $100 each with some places giving deals for buying all 4.

[disasterlady]

Thanks Front rangeVX for giving the EXACT part numbers for these Ranchos!!

[disasterlady]

New shocks way too soft? Something wrong? Ok, just had my mechanic install the Rancho shocks named above and we turned each adjustment all the way clockwise but these just bounce up and down about 3 times at every brake like bad shocks would... any suggestions?

I got them off "Amazon /Just Suspension" for good price and got the rebate... they came very fast.

[disasterlady]

I'm repeating this for effect... hahaha.

New shocks way too soft? Something wrong? Ok, just had my mechanic install the Rancho shocks named above and we turned each adjustment all the way clockwise but these just bounce up and down about 3 times at every brake like bad shocks would... any suggestions?

I got them off "Amazon /Just Suspension" for good price and got the rebate... they came very fast.

[Y33TREKker]

I'm repeating this for effect... hahaha.

New shocks way too soft? Something wrong? Ok, just had my mechanic install the Rancho shocks named above and we turned each adjustment all the way clockwise but these just bounce up and down about 3 times at every brake like bad shocks would... any suggestions?

Try the setting FrontRange mentioned in the first post. Rears at 4 and Fronts at 5. That will get you back to the feel of the stock suspension. After that, it's all personal preference.

[disasterlady]

Thanks for the info Y33TREKker...
I think I found the problem.

FYI to anyone else:

The little adjustment knobs on mine seemed to slip and so when the guys turned them all the way to the 9 where I asked, they really didn't turn them. I took pliers as my girlie wrists are weak and turned them to max and they are much better now.