Rancho Sale

[IndianaVX]

so which of these are people using on their vx's??? my stockers are stiff, but i thought thats the way they were supposed to be. ive gotten used to it, and appreciate the stiffness in s curves, and cornering........advise please, while they are on sale!!!!!

[PHO2GR4]

Rancho RS9000X (part# 99214-front; 99215-rear)

Note that these part numbers are valid for the STOCK height as well as for any lift 3" and below.

Any higher than 3" lift, you're on your own!

PS: I paid $290 a couple of months ago. Bastards.

(Kidding; they are SO worth $290...it's just that a 25% discount would have been cool too.)

[WormGod]

I have had a set of these Ranchos on my VX for a few years now. I will probably get flamed for this, but learned to hate them. Granted, I don't do ANY offroad driving, so they may simply just not be the best for ONroad use. I am seriously thinking of going back to OEM this shock or looking for another aftermarket brand.

Snippet on my Ranchos after about 3-4 years of use.... they are rusted all to hell. The powder coating on them is clearly fingernail polish, heh. We are the winter-salt-on-the-steets-capital-of-the-world though, so just soemthing to keep in mind if your area is teh same.

[I_Wanna_Retire]

So now ya tell me...

Well, maybe I can paint them with an antirust paint before I install them.

[Navigator]

I got my Ranchos in 2002 or 2003 and I've had no problems with them. I run mine on max level 9 and get 90% stock perfomance in swift turns. IMO better than stock if you like some comfort. At level 9 full on stifness, the ride is way more comfortable than stock. I like Rancho better than stock. Cheaper &better than stock IMO with more options than "Max Bone Jarring"

As for the rust, never had a problem with that, but then I have been known to wash and wax my shocks Why? because I live in MD where the salt level sometimes exceeds the snowfall so I know to wash the under carriage to keep things from rusting.

[Zorak]

So, that's two votes for and one vote against the Ranchos.

Would be helpful to know why specifically wormgod has learned to hate them(besides the rust issue). I have a set of Ranchos that I have not yet installed due to my own indolence, but now wondering whether I should be considering something else.

Still have the OEM's on but that whole "concrete pillars" ride is starting to get tiresome on daily commute...

[WormGod]

I am a fan of tighter rides. Thus why I put stiffer/lower springs, heavier sway bars, and strut tower braces on my Rex (wish these were valid options for the VX). I was never a non fan of the OEMs, but I came across a good deal years ago on the Ranchos and took the bait. I was originally gonna go with the kit that changes settings from in-cab too, but after reading many reviews on it, I voted against. In all, even on the stiffest setting, I find the VX to be a little too sway-worthy for my taste.

Then there is the issue of rust. Unlike Nav, I have not had any luck with keeping them weather friendly.... even though she is garage kept. Maybe I got some bum shocks, I dunno.