I am considering putting the Rancho 9000 series shocks with the adjustable collar for the springs on the front of my 05 F150 4 x 4. My main intent for using these is to level the truck.

Anyone have any experience with these that can offer some feedback?

 

I put them on and they are worth the money. It rides better and I is sets just about level now.

 

I also run them. 100 times better then the factory shocks, and I sit 1.75 inches higher in the nose, ride quality is also improved. I run setting 5 in the back and front now. There are also a few threads if you search for Rancho Adjustable other something along those lines for more reviews incase you do not get enough in your thread.

 

Anyone pay to have them installed. What did it cost?

 

I did mine myself with HEAVY HEAVY duty spring compressors. About 2.5 hours I think by myself for all four shocks (back only take 10 minutes). Since they are just shocks, I would call a shop up and ask what rate they charge to put on new shocks for our vehicles. I would not pay more then $150 or so.

 

Thanks for the info MoJoe!!!

 

Now that its level what happens when you put a load in the back? Does the rear end squat.?? With the front end slightly lower at least it should be level with a reasonable load in the box.