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Bilstein 5100 or Rancho RS9000XL for rear replacements 3.5 lift unlimited

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Old 10-25-2010, 02:08 PM
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Default 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
Old 10-25-2010, 02:10 PM
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5100's are amazing
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Bilsteins over Rancho's for sure.
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AEV boasts using the 5100s in their lifts for a reason.......
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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?
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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
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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.
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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.
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Ordered the OME shocks from Northridge, told they are a nice ride all around
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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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