Product Review
Rancho RS9000 XL Shocks
Information:
The RS9000XL are a massive new shock series
that meet all the demands of recreational enthusiast and are perfect for
hauling or towing heavy trailers, boats, UTV's or campers. Rancho’s
RS9000XL shock absorbers feature 9 position adjustable damping with a
2.75-in. diameter body, delivering greater oil
capacity (up
to 48-percent more). A massive shock body allows the RS9000XL to run more consistent &
cooler even under the most demanding towing conditions, enhancing
performance and durability, and is constructed with a larger than typical
18-mm diameter chromed piston rod.
Finished in new
Liquid Metallic Silver, Rancho RS9000XL shock absorbers are fully compatible
with the new SEMA-award winning MyRIDE™ Wireless Tuning System. The MyRide
Tuning System includes the first-ever MyRide Wireless Controller that allows
for wireless, remote tuning of RS9000XL
series shock absorbers. The Wireless Controller includes a variety of
one-touch presets, including Highway, Sport, Tow/Haul, Off-Road, and a
driver-determined MyRide, which allows the owner to set his own preferred
ride setting and save it for future use.
Ideal for
larger wheel and tire combinations, the new Rancho RS9000XL shock absorbers
are available for lifted, lowered, stock and custom off-road applications.
The new RS9000XL
shock absorbers are backed by the Rancho® “Ride Guarantee,” a
90-day free-ride offer that lets enthusiasts try RS9000XL shock absorbers
for 90 days. Consumers can return their shocks within 90 days for a full
refund of the product’s purchase price. The new RS9000XL shock absorbers are
also backed by Rancho’s limited lifetime warranty.
You can see the difference in size between the factory Rancho 5000 shock and
the Rancho RS9000 XL shock.
The RS9000XL is a damping shock absorber which features a 9-position dial
that allows you to customize your ride.
Installation:
Our test vehicle was a 2005 Ford F250 Superduty 4x4 Crew Cab
Diesel. The truck has 60,000 miles on it and has done its' fair share
of towing - flat bed trailer, 24' enclosed trailer and a 22' Weekend
Warrior. The shocks I ordered were part # RS999254 and RS999042.
We drive our 2005 Ford F250 in all different configurations.
Here it is at Sand Mountain with an empty flat-bed trailer.
The factory rubber front shock bushings where pretty worn out and malformed.
It was definitely time to swap them out.
One of the new rear RS9000 XL shocks all mounted up
One of the new front RS9000 XL shocks all mounted up
The installation took about an hour and was real straight
forward. Basic tools were needed (all metric on my Ford Superduty).
Conclusion:
Very happy with the Rancho RS9000 XL shocks. The ride
is smoother when empty, but can be adjusted to firmer settings when towing
or loaded.
One thing I really liked is how it handles curves when there
are bumps. Before the whole truck would skip and it could be a bit
dangerous. Now the trucks tires stick to the ground.
Contact Info:
Rancho Suspension
Website: www.gorancho.com
To learn more about the new Rancho suspension systems, shock absorbers or
any other Rancho products, please contact your Rancho retailer, visit
www.GoRancho.com or write to: Rancho Suspension, 6925 Atlantic Ave.,
Long Beach, CA 90805. To locate your nearest Rancho authorized dealer,
please use the “Dealer Locator” at
www.GoRancho.com to generate a list of online and local retailer stores
in your selected region.
Tenneco is a $6.2 billion manufacturing company with headquarters in Lake
Forest, Illinois and approximately 21,000 employees worldwide. Tenneco is
one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of
emission control and ride control products and systems for the automotive
original equipment market and the aftermarket. Tenneco markets its products
principally under the Monroe®, Walker®, Gillet™ and Clevite® Elastomer brand
names.
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