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For: 2007 Jeep WRANGLER (07JK) RUBICON
Part Number: RS9000XSSD
Complete set of 4; RS9000X Shock Absorber; Tri-tube, mono-flow design ensures exceptional performance under a full range of load and teperature conditions; Cellular gas design; 9-position adjustment for desired performance; Designed for off-road, street or anything in between; Graphite-impregnated Teflon band for smooth reliable performance; Double-welded loops with red urethane bushings; 5/8 inch Hardened Rod double-chromed for long wear;

I'm confused about these shocks. I read to select a montube shock like the Rubicon Expresses monotubes, Bilstein monotubes, or Edelbrock...etc...to help with damoening and heat dispersion v.s. a twin tube shock. Whats the deal with these shocks: It says tri-tube yet mono flow...WTF does that mean? I know they are adjustable. How would they compare to say MX6's or RE montubes?

thank you for the feedback.

 

I got nothing on your question, but speaking from 3 vehicles of experience (1 mine, 2 buddies) those shocks SUCK!!! All of ours are stuck at thier current setting and have faded a ton over the last 3 years we have had them. Rancho had a big sale and we all bought them. Stick with Bilsteins.

 

I believe the 9000xl are a new design and have just hit the market....

 

Any other info on these?

 

No one has used the new Ranch XL shocks? Apparently they are a larger diameter and have like 40% more oil or something like that.

Any Feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

Also be careful of the advertised shock you are looking at.
The Rancho XL is huge and does have 40% more oil, etc, however, it is "per application". I spoke with a rancho rep and looked at an XL, hands on....
He said, "That shock is for a larger truck, like a Ford F350. A XL shock for a Jeep is much smaller. Even the rod diameter and piston are smaller than the one you are holding." I think the rod for a Jeep was 5/8'th and the full size is 7/8'th, etc.
He didn't know the percentage of increased oil capacity for a jeep application but it souded something more like 10% to 20%, if any.

I have yet to see a XL for a Jeep but the one for the full size truck was enormous!