Rancho?

"Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey" (dingersghost)
08/18/2014 at 18:09 • Filed to: None

Does anyone here who drives/has driven a truck have any experience with Rancho shocks? I ordered a pair of 5000 series for the front of my Ranger, after I noticed one of the shocks was leaking. I have inspection in a month, and I want to take care of it. I'm just disappointed because the shocks I have only lasted me about a year. They were cheaper, but still.

I'm just wondering if it was worth it to pay a little extra for the Rancho.

DISCUSSION (9)

crowmolly > Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey
08/18/2014 at 18:13

I do. Set of Rancho adjustables on the back of a 2500HD. They were (probably are, sold the truck) very beefy and did a better job than the Edelbrocks that were on there previously.

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > crowmolly
08/18/2014 at 18:14

Cool. Sounds like they shouldn't be too bad then.

crowmolly > Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey
08/18/2014 at 18:15

I was very pleased with them. Held up to a fair amount of towing and hauling with ease.

Garrett Davis > Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey
08/18/2014 at 18:33

I had a set of Rancho adjustable shocks on my Wrangler and they lasted years. Worked great.

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > Garrett Davis
08/18/2014 at 18:33

Mine aren't adjustable. I didn't have a need for them. Hopefully the standard ones work just as well.

HammerheadFistpunch > Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey
08/18/2014 at 18:37

Rancho has a solid rep. Should be solid, that being said, they tend to the harsher end of the spectrum unless you get the adjustable ones.

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > HammerheadFistpunch
08/18/2014 at 18:39

Well the truck seems to ride pretty stiff as it is. It's really light and gets thrown around more it seems. I decided to spring for the Ranchos (didn't intend that pun) hoping for more quality/longevity

HammerheadFistpunch > Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey
08/18/2014 at 18:43

A set of dampers can do wonders for a still ride, FYI. I have adjustable dampers on my cruiser and even with the stiffer springs, unloaded it rides better than stock with the dampers dialed down.

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > HammerheadFistpunch
08/18/2014 at 18:48

Oh I know. I also didn't get adjustable ones because I just started a new part time job and they were way too expensive.