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Shocks... Ranch 7000 vs. Bilstien 5100

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Well, just like the title says... which shock would you consider to be the better all around shock? I am hoping to get a better than stock ride if possible.
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Neither, Rancho RS9000XL adjustable...
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Neither, Rancho RS9000XL adjustable...
Why would I want to adjust them? Just curious... When would I want to adjust them? What situations? What's the benefit?
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Why would I want to adjust them? Just curious... When would I want to adjust them? What situations? What's the benefit?
I have had them on many trucks and so on...

1)set them for every day street driving or for a long freeway caddie ride

2) set them for sporty / stiff street driving

3) set them for off roading
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I have had them on many trucks and so on...

1)set them for every day street driving or for a long freeway caddie ride

2) set them for sporty / stiff street driving

3) set them for off roading
That sounds great. Very versatile. Is there any maintenance?
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Originally Posted by aaronstephen
Well, just like the title says... which shock would you consider to be the better all around shock? I am hoping to get a better than stock ride if possible.
Can't say much for the other shock but I've been riding on the Blistien 5100 for a few weeks now and it's great. Can't go wrong IMO . Bilstien 5100 has my vote. I'm sure there is many threads on this topic too.
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That sounds great. Very versatile. Is there any maintenance?

Yup.....stray them with windex and wipe them down once a month
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Put 5100's in about 6 months ago, although i have no experience with the Ranchos I would suggest the Bilstiens
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Try ours for 90 days if you aren't happy return them for a refund....

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Take advantage of the rebate as well ans save some money for other mods.

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Try ours for 90 days if you aren't happy return them for a refund....

Rancho Suspension: Warranty & Ride Guarantee

Take advantage of the rebate as well ans save some money for other mods.

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