25K on my set of RSX's.... still no problems, plus the bushings are still
like new (newer style maybe?)
Sam '00 RT & '99 4x4
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Kyle Kozubal
> Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2000 1:44 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Installed RANCHO RSX SHOCKS !!!!!
>
>
> > I just purchased and installed Ranchos new equivalent of Edelbrocks IAS
> > shocks, they are the Rancho RSX edition. Man 'o' Man do they make a
> > difference. They actually raised the front of my truck 1/2
> inch. The fluid
> > inside the shock expands and makes the shock tighter under moderate to
> heavy
> > use and let me tell you all this, these shocks work
> wonderfully. They keep
> > the truck completely level and the front end doesnt bottom out while
> > off-roading anymore. Incidentally they cost roughly $59.99 each
> and can be
> > installed on the front in about 30 minutes total. (Using hand tools). I
> > highly reccommend them for three reasons....
> > 1. My dad had Edelbrock Performer IAS shocks all around his 95 4x2
> GMC
> > Sierra and one of the rear ones exploded for no reason.
> > 2. Rancho has a very good warranty.
> > 3. Roughly $20 - $30 cheaper per shock
> > than "Ittlbreak"
>
> Good to hear you like them. I wont ever buy another Rancho product for my
> truck, especially shocks. I bought and installed 4 of the RS5000s
> and within
> a year, all the bushings were completely shot. I spend $50 for all new
> bushings, just to have to replace all 4 shocks 6 months later cause they
> were shot. As far as warranty.......well just wait, I am sure you will be
> needing the warranty! Their customer service department was worse
> than going
> to the customer service desk at Kmart on a Sunday........like I
> said though,
> glad to hear you like them.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6.........Bilsteins on all 4 corners........
>
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