Sacrilege?

[Marlin]

Daly, don't feel as if you are removing a vital component of the VX, even though it was a heavily published component of the VX. Remember, this vehicle was built to win the Paris to Dakar race, and shock cooling is important in such a grueling race. Even those of us who do off-road, do not need the cooling function the stock shocks provide for an endurance rally. Your VX is a true rally vehicle, with very little changed from the concept that was initially produced, so it only makes sense to modify it for your situation.

The cool thing about the 9000's is that they have the ability to provide the stiff suspension that emulates stock, but with a twist of a dial (that can be operated remotely) you get a much more compliant ride that the city demands. The only thing you lose is the cooling feature, which only endurance racers need, not the average off-roader. You can set them softer for your everyday ride, but still have the option of a stiffer suspension set-up if you ever decide to vacation where you may take the VX out for a little off-roading.

And if you still can't see yourself ridding the VX of the stock shocks, just keep the stock shocks in your garage, so you always have the option of switching back, however I think you will be much happier with the Rancho's. I wheel as much as I drive pavement, but even for me the 9000's make much more sense. And if you get the remote switching, it'll give you some extra dials to play with. Even if you don't ever wheel, it still would be nice to crank them a little tighter when driving on twisty roads away from the city.

Wait, I am confused, I keep the shocks stiff for street driving, and dial em down soft for offroad to absorb the bumps and whatnot.

[VX KAT]

Wait, I am confused, I keep the shocks stiff for street driving, and dial em down soft for offroad to absorb the bumps and whatnot.

Got my Rancho booklet right here....gives Front/Rear recommendation:

Highway 6/3
Sport 8/6
Work/tow/haul 6/8
Off-road 4/4

[Marlin]

Got my Rancho booklet right here....gives Front/Rear recommendation:

Highway 6/3
Sport 8/6
Work/tow/haul 6/8
Off-road 4/4

Well looky there, the queen of organized info saves the day!!! I have no idea where my book is, but I keep mine at 9 in the front, and 6 or 7 in the rear. With the OME 919s, the rear is already pretty stiff.

[Y33TREKker]

I've always been curious. Does the remote, in-cabin Rancho controller somehow connect to each individual shock with a mechanical line, or it is electro-mechanically servo based?

[Marlin]

I've always been curious. Does the remote, in-cabin Rancho controller somehow connect to each individual shock with a mechanical line, or it is electro-mechanically servo based?

Here is the link to the install instructions. Pretty neat. Comes with all you need to make it work. Actually uses air! Comes with its own compressor...me want.

http://www.gorancho.com/assets/appli...ion_96399d.pdf

[rowhard]

Actually uses air! Comes with its own compressor...me want.

There you go Daly, you have a customer for the adjuster. Anyway, the 9000's work well and the settings Sue mentioned are about right. To eliminate nose dive, you do need them set pretty high for the front. Easy to adjust. Have been more then pleased with mine over the hard riding OEM's