mickmutante Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I have been reading about struts rear shocks... Rancho, ProComp, KYB, Bilstein... I have 1.5" spring lift in the front and 1.5" spring + 1" spacer in the rear.... I am not sure which struts I have.. But they are standard size, i thing... At the rear I have KYB Gas-A-Just (the grey ones) and they are standard size... So I need to change them, so they fit the spring lift... I like the ride of these shocks because they feel stif... Some of you have been using or used Rancho 9000XLs, KYB ExelG, ProComp, etc... And I read some topics about it.. But they are like 3, 5 or more years old... To the date pros and cons of these shocks and struts? Part numbers? Is it worth it to expend on the Rancho 9000XLs (9 levels), or something more simple? BTW mu Pahty is a 2000-R50-3.3L, MT. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman63 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I run Old Man Emu medium duty springs and their nitrocharger shocks and struts. I do have a Fleury's spacer on top of the struts for a level look. I have plenty of lift with it, at least for me, and I still get plenty of travel and flex. The ride is superb. ARB makes some nice stuff. I removed the rear sway bar but have not removed the front as of yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbazz Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I have the KYB's on a 2in spacer lift..... 98 QX4 absolutely love the (ride it is my daily driver). and it soaks up bumps and such very well. About to complete the 4x4, so i'll be thrashing pretty heavily every weekend haha i'll keep you posted. here are the part numbers for the KYBs Front: 335015 and 335016 Rear: 343388 x2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmutante Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 I have the KYB's on a 2in spacer lift..... 98 QX4 absolutely love the (ride it is my daily driver). and it soaks up bumps and such very well. About to complete the 4x4, so i'll be thrashing pretty heavily every weekend haha i'll keep you posted. here are the part numbers for the KYBs Front: 335015 and 335016 Rear: 343388 x2 Does KYB has extended struts? Or Rancho, OME or Bilstein? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmutante Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 I thing I would go for rear shocks with Rancho, maybe the 9000XLs... But I have two number parts... RS999010 or RS999112... Wich one should I go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 For struts, I do not believe anybody makes extended ones; if you are running longer than stock coils the best you can do is get struts that are more heavy duty. I do not know their part number, but are these the Rancho shocks you're looking for? http://www.4x4parts.com/i-18981655-rancho-rs9000xl-rear-shock.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmutante Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 For struts, I do not believe anybody makes extended ones; if you are running longer than stock coils the best you can do is get struts that are more heavy duty. I do not know their part number, but are these the Rancho shocks you're looking for? http://www.4x4parts.com/i-18981655-rancho-rs9000xl-rear-shock.html If they are the same as these.... Yes.... http://www.gorancho.com/products/shock-absorbers/rs9000xl-shock-absorber/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmutante Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 I keep searching... And I am no shure about which rear shocks to buy... Should I go with Rancho 9000XL (part number RS999112) or Bilstein 5100 (part number 33-185552) Any thoughts? BWT are these the correct part numbers? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuong Nguyen Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I keep searching... And I am no shure about which rear shocks to buy... Should I go with Rancho 9000XL (part number RS999112) or Bilstein 5100 (part number 33-185552) Any thoughts? BWT are these the correct part numbers? Thanks. I liked the 9000s when I ran them. The ability to adjust the firmness is a big plus in my books. Warranty is decent too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 If you're planning to get Rancho shocks for the rear, get 999010. The 999112 are not valved firmly enough for the R50. (No Rancho 9000XL shocks are recommended for 96-99 R50 models due to the fact that the wider shock body can be dented by the panhard rod bracket when stuffing the left wheel and dropping the right. The modified shock mounts on 99.5-04 models do not have this issue.) Here are some previous posts discussing various rear shocks: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/41653-help-with-rear-shocks-for-lift/?hl=bilstein&do=findComment&comment=774105 http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/40487-ac-2-lift-shock-options/?hl=bilstein http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/32456-suggestions-for-new-rear-shocks-looking-at-rancho-rs9000xl/?hl=5165&do=findComment&comment=612059 http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/33480-2k-qx4-lift/?hl=5165&do=findComment&comment=629210 http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/39966-ac-coilsshocks/?hl=5165&do=findComment&comment=751118 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmutante Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 If you're planning to get Rancho shocks for the rear, get 999010. The 999112 are not valved firmly enough for the R50. (No Rancho 9000XL shocks are recommended for 96-99 R50 models due to the fact that the wider shock body can be dented by the panhard rod bracket when stuffing the left wheel and dropping the right. The modified shock mounts on 99.5-04 models do not have this issue.) Here are some previous posts discussing various rear shocks: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/41653-help-with-rear-shocks-for-lift/?hl=bilstein&do=findComment&comment=774105 http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/40487-ac-2-lift-shock-options/?hl=bilstein http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/32456-suggestions-for-new-rear-shocks-looking-at-rancho-rs9000xl/?hl=5165&do=findComment&comment=612059 http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/33480-2k-qx4-lift/?hl=5165&do=findComment&comment=629210 http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/39966-ac-coilsshocks/?hl=5165&do=findComment&comment=751118 My Pathy is a 2000 3.3L... So i think i would not have problem with the panhard rod braket BTW, which one do you like better Rancho 9000XL or Bilstein 5100... Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 If it weren't for the fact that the Rancho 9000XL shocks don't fit on my '97, I would have used them instead of the Bilsteins, simply because of the adjustability. That being said, the Bilstein 5150's I have now are pretty good. I have an '05 Sequoia, on which I installed Rancho 9000XL's, where they are working quite well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmutante Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 If it weren't for the fact that the Rancho 9000XL shocks don't fit on my '97, I would have used them instead of the Bilsteins, simply because of the adjustability. That being said, the Bilstein 5150's I have now are pretty good. I have an '05 Sequoia, on which I installed Rancho 9000XL's, where they are working quite well. Thanks for the advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydenmidd12 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 mountain man what all kind of lift do you have done to your truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmutante Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 mountain man what all kind of lift do you have done to your truck Me? I have 1,5" front and rear springs, planning to add 1" spacers on the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 mountain man what all kind of lift do you have done to your truck I believe he has a Old Man Emu kit combined with 1" spacers from sfcreation.com if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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