View Poll Results: Which Shocks?
Rancho RS900XL
33
50.00%
Bilstein 5100
27
40.91%
Other
6
9.09%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll
Need new shocks ASAP -- Rancho RS9000XL or Bilstein 5100
JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 5
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From: Toronto, ON
Again, so far...great riding even on these winter-destroyed roads!
JK Junkie
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,802
Likes: 3
From: Kitchener
I just put them on this past week. So far, 4 for Fronts, 5 for Rears. I'm sure I'll be playing with them over the next few weeks to find my "sweet spot". So far, my current setting suits me fine. Regardless, It takes a whole 15 seconds per shock to adjust so play with it and find out what YOU like. Depending on your rig, you may have extra weight here or there so thats the benefit of adjustability. When (or should I say IF with the weather lately) Water season comes, I'll stiffen up the ass-end with likely an 8 setting so my ass doesn't lag on the ground while towing.
Again, so far...great riding even on these winter-destroyed roads!
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
From: Dallas
I say I should buy these to replace my 5100's every time these shocks go on sale. I really need to try these since they have like a 90 day trial period. I got a decent quote from Offroad Elements and would rather buy from a small business than 4WP or 4WD. Both of those companies don't have the best customer service.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 335
Likes: 0
From: Southeast Michigan
Except for not getting the rebate.
When I submitted mine last year it came back as I didn't qualify with no explanation even though I meticulously went over every single detail of the rebate and the shocks and lift kit (was an entire rancho kit).
When I tried calling in to argue about it i got disconnected a couple times and had someone else tell me they cant change it.
Oh well I guess.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 312
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From: Wrightsville, pa
I say I should buy these to replace my 5100's every time these shocks go on sale. I really need to try these since they have like a 90 day trial period. I got a decent quote from Offroad Elements and would rather buy from a small business than 4WP or 4WD. Both of those companies don't have the best customer service.
JK Junkie
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,440
Likes: 0
From: CT
I say I should buy these to replace my 5100's every time these shocks go on sale. I really need to try these since they have like a 90 day trial period. I got a decent quote from Offroad Elements and would rather buy from a small business than 4WP or 4WD. Both of those companies don't have the best customer service.
JK Junkie
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,440
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From: CT
I wish I could beat or even match $327 delivered. We are much smaller than some of the 'big' dealers out there, but I will do my best to hook you guys up with our best price possible.
As a small business owner, my goal is to make up that value in other areas such as great customer service and fast shipping. Feel free to contact me any time with questions
As a small business owner, my goal is to make up that value in other areas such as great customer service and fast shipping. Feel free to contact me any time with questions
And honesty .. A+ for that.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,023
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From: Montreal
Within the past few weeks, I just picked up a complete set of 4 RS900XL's from 4 Wheel Parts for $370.59 taxes in CDN. 4 Wheel Parts now have (i think) 4 CDN stores. It's a hell of a deal vs. the typical nearly $150/shock.
To add to the thread, everyone will have their opinion based on their experience...As I tow a few Seadoos around, the ability to adjust the stiffness and softness of the RS9000xl's was its best selling point to me. So far, I love them and they make a HUGE difference over Stock. I can't speak for the Billsteins but I've heard they run a little stiff for daily driver usage.
To add to the thread, everyone will have their opinion based on their experience...As I tow a few Seadoos around, the ability to adjust the stiffness and softness of the RS9000xl's was its best selling point to me. So far, I love them and they make a HUGE difference over Stock. I can't speak for the Billsteins but I've heard they run a little stiff for daily driver usage.
JK Jedi
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,364
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From: missoula,mt