This summer I'm looking to put new shocks on the ol' pickup, but I'm curious as to which I should use. The price difference is going to be around $200 between them, and with money a little tight I am wondering if it's worth getting the 9000's or if it's ok to just stick with the 5000's. Right now my little truck has just stock suspension an I'm looking for a more smooth ride above anything, it's a daily driver not a hauler.

-- Brian

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1997 B2300, Expo buckets and center console, a bit of blue paint, and the dual ignition mod. Just over 100k Miles.

I installed 5000's on one of my trucks,
They were great!
I never really needed to be able to adjust up to 9 settings like on the 9000 series.
It's a truck! It is never gunna ride like a Caddy!
The price hike was too steep for me anyway

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1999 Ford Ranger XL
Vulcan V6, K&N 33-2106 Filter, 3:73 Gears,
FRONT 3'' Susp Lift/REAR 3'' susp.+ 3" blocks,06 Mirrors
31"/10.5"-15" BFG on AR-172 Polished Rims,Smitybilt Console
95 Mustang Saleen Seats,Alternating Blinker MOD
Pioneer CD/iPod/GPS,6.5 Polk Audio/6.5 Sub-Woofers,
Stainless Bed Extender,Throttle and Dome Light MOD,
12" Tool Box,Billet Grille,NightShade Tint,Projector Headlamps
6000K H.I.D. so i can see at night! LOL

JESUS is LORD!

I've got the 5000 on my ranger. Paid under 200 for them. Much better ride on and off road.

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its a Ranger

Oh I know it's not going to be a Caddy, I am just looking to make it less bumpy when on the freeway or driving around town. I guess I'll go with the 5000's then, if both you guys have liked them and they are half the price, it sounds like a plan! Thanks!

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1997 B2300, Expo buckets and center console, a bit of blue paint, and the dual ignition mod. Just over 100k Miles.

I just replaced my 5000s with 9000s. It was too good a deal to pass-up. 4wheelonline (IIRC) has a set of 4 RS9000XLs for like $320, free shipping, AND $100 mail-in rebate.
Torsion crank, 265's, and crappy-ass roads--seems to ride much better now. 5000s were far from worn-out; I'll put them back on in the winter and hopefully keep the 9000s looking good for show season.
MikeR

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SOLD---'04 Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x4--4.0 SOHC-Auto--Loaded--Black w/Grey Leather Sport Buckets--Expo OHC--AHI Carbon Fiber-look Trim--Pioneer 290W Sound System--4.10 L/S--Cranked "1" Codes--1" Body Lift--265/75R16 REVO2s--16"x8" Mickey Thompson Classic Lock Wheels with Blue Trim Rings--Bassani Lightning-style CatBack--aFe Intake--Herculiner--Extang FullTilt Tonneau--Black Headlights & Corners--Billet Grille Insert in FX4 Grille Surround--Tinted '06 Tails
New Ride: 2014 Focus ST

exactly, you ll be happy you spent alittle extra money and got the 9000's.

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2006 Ford Ranger Supercab 4x4 XL. 4.0 5spd. To much to list-SOLD!

Ill be back

Dang it now I have a conflict!!! I guess I'll look at my income and see down the road, but I'm glad to hear they are both alright shocks.

-- Brian

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1997 B2300, Expo buckets and center console, a bit of blue paint, and the dual ignition mod. Just over 100k Miles.