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storch 10-25-2010 02:08 PM

Bilstein 5100 or Rancho RS9000XL for rear replacements 3.5 lift unlimited
 
I have a 3.5 lift and one rear shock has a trashed bushing, the rear end feel a little loose also.

Mostly street driving some time pull a small boat or dirt bike trailer.
Bilstein is a mono tube shock if that matters? $156 pair
Ranch is an adjustable shock at $176.00

Are Mono tube shocks always better?

What way should I go, they are both on sale at 4 wheel parts

flip2spin23 10-25-2010 02:10 PM

5100's are amazing :thumbsup:

WEALLR1 10-25-2010 02:28 PM

Bilsteins over Rancho's for sure.

JKBobAZ 10-25-2010 02:41 PM

AEV boasts using the 5100s in their lifts for a reason.......

storch 10-25-2010 04:30 PM

i think i will order the 5100,s they are not that expensive, are some of the other mono tube shocks like rubicon express just re labeled bilsteins?

MoabBrink801 10-25-2010 04:35 PM

I would do the 5100 s but don't go cheap buy all 4 or it will not handle correct it will drive like crap

nukeman 10-25-2010 05:45 PM

Can I ask why you haven't considered OME? That's my pick, but if it's between Bilstein and Rancho, don't even consider the Rancho's.

storch 10-26-2010 03:07 AM

What are the OME shocks selling for and where should I go for them, are they the same type of shock as the Bilstein?

I can get all 4 Bilsteins for 299. shipped if having all 4 is the way to go.

storch 10-29-2010 06:22 PM

Ordered the OME shocks from Northridge, told they are a nice ride all around

AZJTR 10-29-2010 09:30 PM

I have the Rancho 9000's on mine and love them. I was choosing between both Bilstein and Rancho, got to say its nice to be able to change the feel of the shocks when you go off roading. Everybody has their favorits, I happen to choose the Rancho...


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