Shocks..... Who's Running What??
Shocks..... Who's Running What??
Time to buy some shocks for the '68 W200 I've been
re-building. This truck probably will probably see
more pavement & gravel road time than bouncing up
& down trails. I know a lot of folks like the Rancho
5000's.... anyone running these or the NAPA Gas-Grande
shock?.... I'm not looking to spend a mint. Also, it
looks like I have to remove the inner fender to slide
the shock on the upper tower.... what the f*ck??
John
re-building. This truck probably will probably see
more pavement & gravel road time than bouncing up
& down trails. I know a lot of folks like the Rancho
5000's.... anyone running these or the NAPA Gas-Grande
shock?.... I'm not looking to spend a mint. Also, it
looks like I have to remove the inner fender to slide
the shock on the upper tower.... what the f*ck??
John
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John,
Can't help you on shocks as I just got some decent ones from a cousin who was working auto paarts at the time. I don't recall what they were. I do think I was able to install them without taking off the inner fender but it was not much fun.
Can't help you on shocks as I just got some decent ones from a cousin who was working auto paarts at the time. I don't recall what they were. I do think I was able to install them without taking off the inner fender but it was not much fun.
RR
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'67 W200/450 CID
AA OD/SM465/205
PTO winch
4.10 powerlock
8R19.5 tires
Vancouver, WA
'67 W200/450 CID
AA OD/SM465/205
PTO winch
4.10 powerlock
8R19.5 tires
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I put Gabriels on the back to stop my wheel hop problems (don't tell my folks) but they didn't do much for anything. I have Ranchos on the front. They stiffened up the ride a bit, but still seem to handle well. I didn't have to pull the inner fenders, just the cardboard mud boot at the bottom of the shocks (yes, these were factory original shocks). Pretty simple swap. If moneys a big issue, find an inexpensive pair. If not, I'd go with the rancho... I think they are worth the money. I did run into the problem that the parts house had the wrong number for the shocks on the front. Summit racing had the right one, but I took my old ones in to match the travel. I remember the number posted above, but it strikes me as the wrong number (they will probably fit, but limit your travel about 2 inches over what I had). I can get you part numbers when I get home...
Thanks, Clint
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1971 D-100, 318 3-spd
1970 Dude, 383 / A727
1974 Challenger, 383/A727 (451 5-speed, someday)
1971 Plymouth Satellite,
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quadcab
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Shocks
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you probably know I have the Rancho 5000 on mine, to me they are well worth the money, I have been told the 9000 adjustable's are better for the 4x4's, I didn't take off the inner fender when I put mine on.
you probably know I have the Rancho 5000 on mine, to me they are well worth the money, I have been told the 9000 adjustable's are better for the 4x4's, I didn't take off the inner fender when I put mine on.
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John, I installed the 5000s on the rear of Howard, and have put them all around on my Ramcharger. Great shocks, and your looking at around $40. ea.
I bought my RC Ranchos through Checker Auto here in the west, their national website is:
http://www.partsamerica.com
They had the best price on the Ranchos. the I.D. situation is easily resolved with asssembly lube.
If your going to keep the truck primarily for daily driving and not intending to tow, offroad or load it down much. The less expensive Gabriels and Monroes, and I saw Mark D.(I can vision some of the newbies saying, who is that?} mention Heclkethorn, may be the way to go. Jim
I bought my RC Ranchos through Checker Auto here in the west, their national website is:
http://www.partsamerica.com
They had the best price on the Ranchos. the I.D. situation is easily resolved with asssembly lube.
If your going to keep the truck primarily for daily driving and not intending to tow, offroad or load it down much. The less expensive Gabriels and Monroes, and I saw Mark D.(I can vision some of the newbies saying, who is that?} mention Heclkethorn, may be the way to go. Jim
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I run RS5000s on my 67, and RS9000s (adjustable) on my 77 and 2001 Wrangler. Don't buy Edlebrock IAS they're crap! Put a set on the Jeep when I lifted it thinking I'd try them and a year later they're shot. I run hydro shocks on trucks, I think gas shocks are only good for cars maybe. Rancho twice a year has a buy 3 get 1 free sale. Thats what I did on the Jeep.
Don
Don