Re: Shocks -- 2000 4x4; 5.2 L

From: andy levy (andy-dml@levyclan.us)
Date: Fri Aug 18 2006 - 19:25:59 EDT


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On 8/18/2006 17:07, jldenning@earthlink.net wrote:
> I'm looking for a shock recommendation for my 2000 4x4 w/ a 5.2. ALthouh I
> hate to admit it most of my driving is urban, and I like the soft ride my
> worhtless shocks are giving. But, I do get in the woods and I carry at my
> limits .... Do adjusatable work well and are they a hassle to adjust? Air,
> right?

An '00 w/ a 5.2? That's a rare one! I thought the 5.2 was dropped
entirely for '00, replaced w/ the 4.7.

But, your question. I had Rancho RS5000s on my '99, and they were firm,
almost rough - but they're offroad shocks. I liked them a lot though.
I put Edelbrock IAS shocks on my '03 QC and they were nice - more
comfortable than the Ranchos, but good control as well. For twice the
price, they'd better be :). The IAS is a self-adjusting/sensing type shock.

A few folks 'round here have the Rancho RS9000s, which are the
adjustable ones. You can go "manual" on the adjustment, which means
reaching under each corner to twist a knob on each, or you can get the
extra kit to have an in-cab adjustment (air lines).

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