Anybody run Rancho 9 way adj. shocks

[mf360]

I'm going to be doing my ball joints this weekend(if the parts arrive) and I figured I would install my DJM 2" drop coils springs on the front as well. I would like to replace my shocks at that time too.

Anybody run the Rancho 9 way adjustables on a lowered R/T?

If you know part numbers for the fronts specifically, that would be very much appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

[G-Man]

I'm going to be doing my ball joints this weekend(if the parts arrive) and I figured I would install my DJM 2" drop coils springs on the front as well. I would like to replace my shocks at that time too.

Anybody run the Rancho 9 way adjustables on a lowered R/T?

If you know part numbers for the fronts specifically, that would be very much appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

Hey Mike, Are your ball joints still "riveted in" ? if so they are a Bitch, Gwyn

[mf360]

Yeppers.....still the factory ones with 172K on 'em. I'm prepared for war...LOL

To answer my own post, I contacted Rancho and they DO NOT sell adjustable front shocks for a lowered Dakota. I do a remeber a post where SLVRT03 (I know it's something like this) has or had installed some for the rears. I'd be interested in hearing from him.

[mf360]

Well...here I go answering my own post again.

His name on here is SLVR03DAKRT and this was stolen from one of his posts.


"I would also reccomend a good drag shock such as qa-1's or rancho rs 9000 adj. I picked up my ranchos from calevert racing and they work great "

[slvr03dakrt]

I really like my rancho 9-way adj on the rear. It made a night and day difference on the strip compared to regular belltech nitro drop shocks. The rear end would bottom out on hard launches and cause it to break traction about 5 ft of the line from the suspension loading and unloading. With just the shocks it cured most of the problem then later down the road I added a set of caltrac bars and it made for a more consistant hook on drag radials. On the front I'm running belltech lowering springs and belltech nitro drop shocks and 2in lowering block in the rear. I drive the truck everyday and it still has a good feel out on the normal roads.

[Bos-R/T]

Hey Mike, Are your ball joints still "riveted in" ? if so they are a Bitch, Gwyn

All you need is an air chisel with a good sharp chisel on it and it will get them off with ease

[got_torque]

I really like my rancho 9-way adj on the rear. It made a night and day difference on the strip compared to regular belltech nitro drop shocks. The rear end would bottom out on hard launches and cause it to break traction about 5 ft of the line from the suspension loading and unloading. With just the shocks it cured most of the problem then later down the road I added a set of caltrac bars and it made for a more consistant hook on drag radials. On the front I'm running belltech lowering springs and belltech nitro drop shocks and 2in lowering block in the rear. I drive the truck everyday and it still has a good feel out on the normal roads.

You happen to know the part number on the rear shocks? I looked at thier site and they dont have them listed for the rear of our trucks. Thanks.

[got_torque]

Anyone know which part numbers to run in the rear?

[ghostrt03]

no one knew the part number for the rancho shocks?