This is on my 1999 4X4 all the shocks are shot on it and need replacing. Because it is a 4x4 i will off road it once in awhile so I want something a little bit firm but still smooth and comfortable on the highways. There are a lot of different brands and models out there and cost is a issue so before I waste my money trying out a set I thought I would see what you guys have tried.

I'm currently running the Rancho9000XLs all around. I initially hated them but after messing around with the settings I love them! Before I had the Monroe sensatracs which weren't bad but they were way too soft for the roads I travel on.

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2000 Ford Ranger XLT Ext. Cab - 4.0L - 4WD - 3" BL - AAL - Maxed T-Bars - 16" Mickey Thompson Classic Locks - 265/75/16 Cooper AT3s - 12" Power Acoustik Sub @ 1200 watts

I looked at the Rancho`s they are nice but if I recall they were a lot of $$$. Do you think it was worth the extra cash for them?.

Considering I plan on keeping my truck for quite some time (only 51,500 miles on it) yes I think it's worth the $350...granted the cheaper rear shocks were a Christmas gift

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2000 Ford Ranger XLT Ext. Cab - 4.0L - 4WD - 3" BL - AAL - Maxed T-Bars - 16" Mickey Thompson Classic Locks - 265/75/16 Cooper AT3s - 12" Power Acoustik Sub @ 1200 watts

I have ranchos. the 50 dollar ones, I really like them

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The RS5000s. they are perfect amount of stiffness for me

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

fuzz bunny how much where the ranchos you said where a lot of money? I can get rancho 5000s for 48.99 a piece with free shipping, and we have coupon codes, also 9000s are only 92$ a piece and you get 30 off 300.

The ones I seen were like $250.00 for the whole set. I only want to spend a hundred or so on them because the truck has 186k on it and not sure how long it will be around so I was thinking of some cheaper brands.

5000s or 9000s?

I got all 4 of my 9000s for $310.

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2000 Ford Ranger XLT Ext. Cab - 4.0L - 4WD - 3" BL - AAL - Maxed T-Bars - 16" Mickey Thompson Classic Locks - 265/75/16 Cooper AT3s - 12" Power Acoustik Sub @ 1200 watts

Whered you get them?

I price matched mine on summit with my4by4. The prices may have changed since.

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2000 Ford Ranger XLT Ext. Cab - 4.0L - 4WD - 3" BL - AAL - Maxed T-Bars - 16" Mickey Thompson Classic Locks - 265/75/16 Cooper AT3s - 12" Power Acoustik Sub @ 1200 watts

Bilstein 4600's are good shocks, so are the 5100's

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2002 ford ranger 4.0 SOHC steppie auto|airbox mod|throttle cable mod|flowmaster super 44 side exhaust|4X4 off road
coming soon:|halo lights| and interior work!

I recommend getting something with a lifetime warranty. I have the sensatracs and have used the warranty once already. It's nice because I never have to worry about buying shocks again. As for off roading, they're fine at crawling speeds. Pot holes hurt once you get into second gear and above.

PS Monro RIPS YOU OFF if you try to buy the shocks from one of their shops. They cost over 40% more at their shop than a half mile down the road at Advance.

Hope this helps,
Hank

I bought all mine on rockauto.com all Monro life time warranty. Paid $250. For front and rear. Just replaced upper and lower control arms with ball joints and new bushings. Door seals license plate light and a tail gate cable with shipping for $287.00. Oh and sway bar links for $40. At the auto zone.. I like this web sight way cheaper then any local place and prices are great..

I just put on Monroe sense trac shocks last weekend. They seem to ride good and are reasonably priced. Put them on an 03 r.c. 4x4.

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rnber

2011 ranger sport e.c. 4 dr, 4.0, auto, fog lights , bedliner, tonnau cover, chrome wheels from a 2002 ranger. 2wd 22000 miles . Black.