Funny, I just replaced my Rancho RS9000X shocks this past week with OEM shocks, and I prefer the OEM ride. I had the Ranchos' set between 6 and 7. They're definitely not as stiff as the OEM, as I had a difficult time compressing the OEM shock to get them installed, but had no problem compressing the Rancho's. None of them were leaking, and all had the same compression damping. They had been on my VX since March 2005, and still look and feel fine. I haven't had a chance to thrash my VX on the curvy stuff, yet (had a load of brake parts bounding around the back), but plan to have a go this weekend to make sure everything, including the new brakes, is up to par.
The 9000X and 9000XL have different construction, and probably have a slightly different ride, so maybe the gas-charged XL would feel more like the OEM, but I think I'll stick with the OEM for now.
Gregg
2001 Proton Yellow #1379
Super VXer
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