Adjustable shocks

[Lostnwalmart]

So I need new shocks on the truck and was wanting some adjustable shocks to better tune in my suspension. Ordered a set of Ranchero 9000 but found out they only are recommended them for stock or lifted trucks and mine is lowered 3 inches in the rear. I got them for the fronts but who makes a good adjustable shock for lowered trucks? If I cant find adjustable ones what is the best valving to go with. I have been told 50/50 is the best point to start at. Would like every advantage to get this thing to hook and it seems like shocks are over looked by most. op:

 

[rockjeep73]

you should be able to order the ranchos based on length and mounting style. meaning something universal should work or something from another application.

 

[Btp 2332]

Just go to rancho and look up the number. Have them on dads drag truck its 5in lower then stock and has 9000s

 

[12vcummins96]

thats what i thought

 

[Lostnwalmart]

Your dads truck 4wd or 2wd?

 

[khaoskustoms]

I ordered these for my dakota. They should also fit your truck.

Drag Shocks

 

[Btp 2332]

4wd

 

[Redneck6.0L]

I got the rancho 9000rs adjustables. They work awesome

 

[SHughes]

I ordered these for my dakota. They should also fit your truck.

Drag Shocks

I ran those on my Chevelle when it was a drag only car. They are great for the track but suck on the street, don't last very long. Also if you have them set for the track they are not set for the street. And you have to remove them to adjust them.

 

[khaoskustoms]

I ran those on my Chevelle when it was a drag only car. They are great for the track but suck on the street, don't last very long. Also if you have them set for the track they are not set for the street. And you have to remove them to adjust them.

Good to know. My Dakota won't be seeing much street use this year. For the price I'm going to try em and see how I like them.

 

[B.M.F Racing.]

my truck is lowerd 4 inchs in rear and my r9000's work great

 

[Btp 2332]

rs999197 front 999262 rear

 

[Lostnwalmart]

4wd trucks lowered is usually less than a stock 2wd though...

 

[shortbusdriver]

I just picked up some strange coil overs. They are pretty nice pieces.

 

[matty169]

rs9000x

4wd trucks lowered is usually less than a stock 2wd though...

I have those shocks on a lowered 2002 2500 2wd with a straight front axle. It handles bumps like ****. Kinda pogo's around. I need to find something better.

 

[lextalionis]

I dont like the pro comp shocks i put on mine, and i didnt think to order for length to compensate for the amount i lowered the back of the truck. Ive been shopping for shocks for the same reason, the truck is very challenged in the traction department. I would imagine our trucks sit about the same so I am very interested to see your results.

 

[Red Sleeper]

What about some QA1 adjustable coil overs? Isn't the truck going to be more of a street strip truck anyways?

 

[Lostnwalmart]

Coil overs seem kinda silly to do with leafs, I want to keep it legal for ss so if I did coil overs I would have to do a ladder bar suspension, which is more work than i feel like doing right now LOL.

Lex I ended up getting some Belltech Sport Trucks 2212FF - Belltech Sport Trucks Street Performance Shocks - Overview - SummitRacing.com
for the rear, we will see how they do.

 

[Red Sleeper]

Understandable.
Some reason I thought you were doing 4-linked rear.

 

[Lostnwalmart]

nope that twas not I, troy is talking about it though.