[QUOTE=Copenhagen848]Well, I guess it depends on what kind of driving you do. I opted for the RS9000X adjustable shocks. I don't go off road that much so I can adjust them for a softer ride around town, etc. When I go hunting, I adjust them to a stiffer setting for going through the woods, etc. And it does not come with replacement coilovers, you install a longer shock in the OEM ones.


thanks. how often do u adjust them? is it difficult or do these come with a remote? i hardly ever would go offroad as well. are the 9000x the basic ones that come with the kit. much appreciated

Adjusting them is as simple as turning the red knob on the bottom of the shock (pictured in the link below) or you can buy an in-cab remote shock adjuster. I usually have them at setting 5. When I go off road I put them anywhere from 7-9.

http://www.gorancho.com/html/product...x/rs9000x.html

The basic shock is the RS5000:

http://www.gorancho.com/html/product...ks/rs5000.html

The Rancho kit does not come with shocks, you need to buy them separately, however most places you can order the kit from sell the kit and shocks as a package. Most packages I've seen have the RS9000X shocks included.

alrite, the cheapest i found (in red) is from performance lifts and its 1979 shipped with the 9000xl shocks included. sound like a fair price? anything cheaper, (ebay doesnt have anything presently). thanks

mSaLL150 ... Copenhagen848

Thanks for the info guys.. Now I need to figure out what I am doing.

Do the factory shocks have enough travel to work with the 4" Rancho?

From the places I checked, that seems to be about the best price I could find too including shipping.

No, you need new shocks for a 4" lift.

If your not dead set on a Rancho Lift, you might want to look at the 4.5" Superlift. That is what I have and I've had no problems. It uses a coil over spacer though. I've done a little offroading and I didn't have any problems.
If cost is a concern, I paid $2200.00 installed w/ Bilsteins. I have factory shocks in the front. I believe you can get Bilsteins for the front for another $200. I'm not sure how much that will add to the install price.
https://www.f150online.com/galleries...225-204204.jpg

theres this one on ebay right now http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Rancho-Lift-Kit-04-07-Ford-Pick-Up-F-150-4x4_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33585QQihZ014QQitem Z330167192906QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V
1399 or make offer and 150 bucks shipping. but ya still need shocks. i'd try to make a package deal with him.

That is a good deal, good find...here's the link so you can just click on it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Ran...spagenameZWD1V