what are the best shocks for vx

[VX KAT]

I was typing this post when Mav was, so sorry if there's some duplication....
Here's some more info about having the OEMs rebuilt.

LittleBeast had Bruce do his:
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...ighlight=bruce

and so did VR4-Quest:
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...ighlight=bruce


SlowPro48 has had Bruce rebuild many shocks:
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...s+shocks+bruce


Some discussion about the OEMs and the Rancho 9000XLs:
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...ighlight=bruce

mbeach's impressions of about 4 different shocks, including firmness of each:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...62&postcount=6

[mantis465]

i was thinking about having them rebuilt but for 3 reasons i have decided against it for one i live in Canada and shipping them there and back is going to be costly, also i am guessing i will be waiting a while for them... and thirdly one of the nuts was seized on the top of one of the front struts and it sheered the top of the strut off trying to get it off... in am guessing that unless they replace the shaft of the shock this will make rebuilding impossible

[WormGod]

I drive 90% tarmac/highway, but do the rare "playing in the dirt" whenever a construction site allows. I just swapped out my crusty old Rancho RS500 shocks for Rancho RS900XLs and they are a dream so far. Fully adjustable for your applications. I keep mine FIRM.

http://www.gorancho.com/shocks.php?shock=RS9000XL

[Mile High VX]

I drive 90% tarmac/highway, but do the rare "playing in the dirt" whenever a construction site allows. I just swapped out my crusty old Rancho RS500 shocks for Rancho RS900XLs and they are a dream so far. Fully adjustable for your applications. I keep mine FIRM.

http://www.gorancho.com/shocks.php?shock=RS9000XL

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[mantis465]

thanks for all the advice i am currently leaning to wards the Bilstein for 2 reasons they are supposed to be a little bit stiffer than the rs9000xl, and are supposed to with stand colder temps i have herd the ranchos are proned to blow out in -30 and below.

any opinions?

[VX KAT]

mbeach's impressions of about 4 different shocks, including firmness of each:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...62&postcount=6

thanks for all the advice i am currently leaning to wards the Bilstein for 2 reasons they are supposed to be a little bit stiffer than the rs9000xl, and are supposed to with stand colder temps i have herd the ranchos are proned to blow out in -30 and below.

Yeah that was "mbeach" that had his Ranchos blow out at -40 degrees.

[Scott Harness]

Yeah that was "mbeach" that had his Ranchos blow out at -40 degrees.

You don't need new shocks...you need to move somewhere warm!!

[wintermute]

Hey Sue,
does anyone know the model number for the Bilstein replacement Mbeach is referring to in that post?

mbeach's impressions of about 4 different shocks, including firmness of each:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...62&postcount=6

[VX KAT]

Hey Sue,
does anyone know the model number for the Bilstein replacement Mbeach is referring to in that post?

Not sure, but I think it's in this thread: 5100 maybe?
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ight=Bilsteins