RSXs have the eurathane bushings... Any shock will eventually fail. 3
years of use for me would be 80-90k miles...which would be the limit for my
shocks :P
Sam '00 RT & '99 4x4RT(if dodge would make a US model, this would be it!)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Kyle Kozubal
> Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 10:35 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Which Rancho's????
>
>
> > With the talk about lifts and the different Rancho shocks, have some
> people
> > had bad experiences with one series of Rancho's and good
> experiences with
> > others?
> > I'm pretty sure a while ago someone said the 5000's didn't work well, or
> > last or something.
> > I just want to hear good/bad stories for my future plans--which will
> remain
> > secret for the time being, aka sneaky Jon. :)
>
>
> I replaced my factory shocks with Rancho RS5000's on my Dakota. I had them
> on for about a year, and ALL the rubber bushings were completely shot. I
> bought a urethane upgrade kit for $40, took out the old rubber
> bushings, and
> installed these. I recently replaced the RS5000s with Bilsteins, and was
> amazed how easily the Rancho shocks compressed after being on my truck for
> only 3 years. I mean I could compress the piston with a little
> effort. In my
> opinion, dont waste yourtime or money on Rancho shocks. For the
> money, you
> can get alot of better shock.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
>
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