Another shock thread (after reading over 20)

[tom4bren]

I was running OEM shocks up front & Rancho's out back. That is what the previous owner had on it when I got it.

I recently changed over to Old Man Emu (OME) Nitro Chargers that I got from Independent4X4:

https://www.independent4x.com/mercha...11aaad98a216ee

So far I likes 'em.

I kept the front OEM shocks but one of them has obviously lost pressure (it returns but sloooooowly). I trashed the Rancho's (they were so rusted out that you couldn't even tell they were Rancho's). If you're interested in the front shocks & can find someone to recharge them, I'd be willing to part with them at a 'killer deal'. Make a site donation, PM me your addy, & they'll magically appear on your doorstep a week later. (The ones from Triathlete below are a much better option though).

EDIT:

Don't listen to V. Get OME

Just kidding. The Rancho's are a good option. But, I know me, I'd never use the adjustment feature.

[Vendetta]

Don't listen to V. Get OME

Just kidding. The Rancho's are a good option. But, I know me, I'd never use the adjustment feature.

Heh... Let's see how it ends, my friend.

But even still, perhaps my post was a bit... cavalier? So let me add:
The OEM shocks are great if you can find a recently serviced set in great shape, or a place to have your own rebuilt/recharged as needed.
The OME (Old Man Emu) shocks I can't comment on, but I have their 913 springs and can only say good things about them.
The Rancho 9000XLs are what I selected, precisely because I wanted the option to adjust the firmness through a range until I found one I felt suited my driving style. Full disclosure: I have NOT adjusted my shocks since the day I installed them. 6 front, 7 rear.

And, of course I kept my OEM shocks for that rainy day when I have them completely rebuilt.

-V

[VXD959]

I kept reading other threads...and I'm still trying to decide. The good news is that Rancho has a $100 rebate if you buy 4 RS9000XL shocks. Best price so far is at
http://www.my4by.com/rs9000xl-shocks...63.html?page=4

However, I read that even at level 9 the Rancho 9000s are softer than the stock ones. What settings do you usually have for your 9000s? Vendetta said that his setting is 6-7. Rancho website says that a 4-6 setting is similar to the Rancho RS5000
http://www.gorancho.com/shocks.php?shock=RS9000XL

Member "transio" swears that the Bilsteins are very close to the stock shocks and raves about them...The fact that he mentioned that his VX rides like a BMW is a plus (since I own a X5 and really like the handling).
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...?t=4376&page=3

I would try to OMEs, but the yellow color won't do well with the Ironman.

The clock is ticking and I'm still debating the issue...

[tom4bren]

I would try to OMEs, but the yellow color won't do well with the Ironman... I'm still debating the issue...

Not to add to the consternation of your decision but even lifted the shocks aren't visible on mine so I don't think you'd hate the look.

I'm guessing that you'd be happiest with the Rancho shocks since they are adjustable.