Tungsten Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 these are what i'm buying.. RS99036.. Yes, those are the "cell" style twin-tubes. My favorite website says: Foam Cell Shocks: Foam cell shocks are nearly identical in design to twin-tubes. The key difference is that the gas is trapped inside of tiny little capsules rather than free-floating. By separating the gas charge from the oil, the risk of foaming is nearly eliminated while still providing the comfortable ride quality of a twin-tube shock. However, foam cell shocks are vulnerable to overheating. If the oil in these shocks gets too hot, the foam cells can erupt. After that, no matter how long they cool down, they'll never regain the same level of performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 what do you mean by compressor based? the my ride system uses a compressor too. curious.... as i have a compressor on board. I did not know that, I thought it had a little wireless device installed on each shock. Ok the old analog guage type, cost less than the wireless MyRide system. I want the old analong type. Foam Cell Shocks: FOAM cells are awesome but I have not seen any that fit pathy's in the USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 where do you find this information on how the new shocks are constructed? I can't find anything that says they are a cell type.. i don't care, cause like i said.. If your not desert racing.. they will be fine. just want to know where you get your information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westslope Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Any thoughts on the Australian Old Man Emu shocks? Some people like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 They are made by Monroe, and their quality is questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) where do you find this information on how the new shocks are constructed? I can't find anything that says they are a cell type.. i don't care, cause like i said.. If your not desert racing.. they will be fine. just want to know where you get your information? http://jogjaautomotive.blogspot.com/2008/07/rancho-ran-rs99036-shock-rs9000x-9.html Rancho RAN-RS99036: Shock, RS9000X, 9-Position Adjustable Knob, Cellular Gas Design, Red Boot Edited September 16, 2010 by Tungsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) I got the Rancho 9000's for the cool sticker. Are you talking about Rancho's in-cab adjustable system? It uses a small air compressor and hoses to each shock. You can adjust fronts and rears together but not each individually. The air hose mounts where the adjusting knob would be and the air pressure pushes on the ball valve(?) to change the shock settings instead of the knob and spring. Plus the guages will fit (with a little massaging) right where the ashtray goes. Edited September 16, 2010 by jj big shoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Now that should have been the factory adjustable system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 yes, that's what I want. the new ones have 9 settings, and I want to put a panel just below the inter lock swich guages lined up vertical to show front and rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 http://jogjaautomotive.blogspot.com/2008/07/rancho-ran-rs99036-shock-rs9000x-9.html this shows the old rancho 9000's. it says nothing about the new 9000 xl's. I know they changed some stuff on them but don't know exactly what. I cannot find any information on the 9000xl's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I got the Rancho 9000's for the cool sticker. Are you talking about Rancho's in-cab adjustable system? It uses a small air compressor and hoses to each shock. You can adjust fronts and rears together but not each individually. The air hose mounts where the adjusting knob would be and the air pressure pushes on the ball valve(?) to change the shock settings instead of the knob and spring. Plus the guages will fit (with a little massaging) right where the ashtray goes. here is what i found on the in cab control for the 9000's -- STOP! -- DO NOT PUT THIS PRODUCT IN YOUR SHOPPING CART! IT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 What?! Just a heads up, I just got the Kayaba shocks in the mail. They are sweet! They look really tough too, it is going to take some serious pounding to bend those suckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 yes, that's what I want. the new ones have 9 settings, and I want to put a panel just below the inter lock swich guages lined up vertical to show front and rear. I actually have the 5-way adjustables up front and the 9-ways in back. In that pic the rears are set around 5 (right hand guage). I pieced my whole system together over some time using Ebay. All together I think it ended up being under $150 including the shocks plus I still have most of a second remote system left over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) I actually have the 5-way adjustables up front and the 9-ways in back. In that pic the rears are set around 5 (right hand guage). I pieced my whole system together over some time using Ebay. All together I think it ended up being under $150 including the shocks plus I still have most of a second remote system left over. Parts? what would you need to complete the second system? Since it is discontinued and I don't like the remote... Edited September 17, 2010 by MY1PATH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I'll take a look... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Actually its pretty complete. IIRC the first system I bought didn't have enough air line or the air line looked kinda kinked up and while I was searching for new air line I saw the second system pop up real cheap so I bought it. Looks like you would need some air line and o-rings, maybe have to rebuild an air valve, find/fab a bracket or two and glue the trim on one guage but I think a handy resourceful person such as yourself could cobble it together. Its not nice enough for me to try to offer up for sale in good conscience but if you really need one I'll snap a few pics and we could come up with something. There's a few on ebay right now w/ no bids, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 I would just like to say that the truck rides damn nice with the Gas-A-Justs. I wish it was a little stiffer though so Monomax may have been a better choice. I would not mind trying the Rancho 9000XLs either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slashjt Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 just bought rancho 9000xl, as soon as I get them, I'll post a review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 Anything on the Rancho 9000 XLs yet? Anyway I have been driving with the Gas-A-Justs for a while now and they have been pretty good. They weren't that expensive and if I do end up mangling one I will just get a replacement. It's not like a broken shock won't get you home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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