Shocks anyone running these

[Fitzz47]

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[yokramer]

They are budget shocks that will be fine for a medium amount of time. Youre better off finding some Bilstein 5100s if youre just looking for a good quality factory replacement that you wont have to worry about that wont break the bank.

 

[Odyssey USA]

Anyone know the extended and collapsed length in regards to flex?

 

[NewbJLUOwner]

Hey
I have a 2022 JLURD with 35,450 miles. My factory passenger front shock has just been determined defective by the dealership. Under warranty by 500 miles. Was leaking bad
They didn't have a factory replacement on hand, nor did any dealership within 500 miles. On order thru FCA system. Said 3-5 days delivery. Anyway, I was researching new shocks, most everyone seems to suggest Bilstein or Fox. Previous poster mentioned the Bilstein 5100, those seemed reasonably priced AND Limited Lifetime Warranty
Very important, especially after my factory defective
Btw, regarding ride quality
It's my 1st Jeep, not sure how it's supposed to ride, didn't even know the front shock was defective until I worked on my Jeep this weekend lol
Luckily I did before my factory warranty expired
Best of luck in your search

 

[m3reno]

I installed the Rancho 9000 XL adjustable shock two years ago. I set the setting on 4 and it drives and handles excellent, way better than the stock shocks or the Bilstein's.

 

[Nokones]

If Koni didn't have shocks available for my Pickup, I may try them but not on my Jeep.

 

[AnnDee4444]

Anyone know the extended and collapsed length in regards to flex?

From https://www.gorancho.com/collections/products-shocks-rs7mt?Lift/0"

Front Compressed 16.02"
Front Extended 23.46"

This will flex slightly worse than a stock Rubicon.

 

[Odyssey USA]

From https://www.gorancho.com/collections/products-shocks-rs7mt?Lift/0"

Front Compressed 16.02"
Front Extended 23.46"

This will flex slightly worse than a stock Rubicon.

I did some digging and came to that conclusion last night. I even looked at their other part numbers to see if anything else might be longer and I fall right in between what they offer. They even have a weird gap in the offering for the rear compared to the next tallest rear.

 

[andy29847]

Rancho makes good shocks. Rumor, is they make the stock shocks for JLURs. I wouldn't hesitate to put a set on my jeep though I've always heard that the cheapest, the 5000x, is the best. I had Billsteins on my Jeep TJ a few years back and it was awful on the small bumps. I swear, if I ran over a quarter, I could tell if it was heads of tails. Disclaimer: if you are running a tire and wheel combination that is heavier than normal, you findings might be different.

 

[AnnDee4444]

5000x, is the best.

The 5000s have worse articulation/flex than the 7000s. They're barely more than a stock Sport.


Front Compressed 15.96"
Front Extended 21.96"

 

[andy29847]

The 5000s have worse articulation/flex than the 7000s. They're barely more than a stock Sport.


Front Compressed 15.96"
Front Extended 21.96"

My impression is that the customer has a stock Jeep.

Compression is normally controlled by bump stops - .06" on the shock is meaningless

Extension/Droop might net you some articulation if you disconnect the sway bar.

 

[Remorseless]

Rumor, is they make the stock shocks for JLURs.

Tenneco builds the stock shocks. Rancho is owned by Tenneco.

 

[andy29847]

Tenneco builds the stock shocks. Rancho is owned by Tenneco.

Tenneco = Monroe

FWIW, I have read post where after market shocks need a rebuild around the 40K mark. Stock shocks seem to last longer.

 

[Remorseless]

Tenneco = Monroe

FWIW, I have read post where after market shocks need a rebuild around the 40K mark. Stock shocks seem to last longer.

Tenneco owns more than just Monroe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenneco#Operations

As for stock shocks lasting longer - they're not rebuildable, so it's kind of an apples to oranges comparison. The fluid will, with use, start to break down by around the same mark (40k-50k mi), but there's nothing you can do about it other than replace the shock. The recommendation from aftermarket shock manufacturers to rebuild is so you can get new seals put in (rubber deteriorates) and get new fluid put in (oil deteriorates). Your stock shocks, were they rebuildable, would appreciate a rebuild around the same kind of mileage/time.

 

[vetygud]

This is why I will not purchase Rancho shocks. They were OEM on my 2018 Silverado. This was after three winters in MN. They leaked around 15K miles before they started to rust up. Gravel and salt were not kind to them. I had similar issues on a 2014 GMC Sierra which leaked at 15K miles. I replaced with Bilstein 5100s on both vehicles. I was very happy with the results. I understand that the vehicle manufacturers use the cheapest components, but they advertise as an upgraded "Rancho" shock on the higher equipped models. I have no experience with Ranchos on Jeep Wranglers.

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