Yes I seen that too, -dont know if good only for Rancho, That would suck, or just a credit card good anywhere, I might have mentioned in other thread but didnt see response from those whove already done the rebate
I can't speak for "Ranchos" or Bilstein", but I am very satisfied with the KYB MonoMax shocks I had installed 4 years ago. Washboard roads are washboard roads. Whatever shock you choose will not likely give you a smooth ride on washboard roads. You simply just slow down on washboard roads. After all, they become "washboard" from vehicles (mostly farm) driving too fast with heavy loads. Check my sig...you will see I carry a pretty heavy TC on a 1500 series PU. I live in the Rockies, go wherever I want, travel down the Interstate at posted speed, drive mountain backroads up and down, and do not regret choosing the KYB's. They have performed as advertised.
Cap'n Bob
1996 Chevy K1500 4X4 Short Box, 5.7L Vortec, E rated tires, Lance Model 820 with Cabover Struts, Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags, KYB MonoMax Shocks, Torklift Stable Loads, Happijac Truck Camper Tiedowns and Turnbuckles, Honda Eu2000i Inverter/Generator.
Well...I've decided to go with the KYB MM.The shocks should be on my doorstep 3/17/12 according to the Fedex tracking site.I will do the install after we return from our South Carolina 5th wheel camping trip the first of April.
I'm then going to load the Lance up and take the truck for a ride,return home and install the new KYB's and then off for another ride for a real time before and after test.Can hardly wait to feel the difference.The only suspension mods I've done are 2x2 blocks to engage the overload springs sooner.
KYB Monomax update...Loaded the Lance 1130 last Sunday and did a before KYB shock ride.Finished the shock installation Thursday evening and took the truck for a 6 mile ride this morning.
WOW!!! What a difference...the rocking and rolling feel with the factory shocks is barely noticeable with The KYB's.I drove back in our driveway a little faster than normal to purposedly lean the truck and it handled very well.The recovery from bumps/dips and leaning is instant.I'm satisfied so far with the new level of handling.
Total installation time was about 3.5 hours,the half inch CP impact made things easier being the top rear shock bolts are a little hard to access with the inner fender liner and Super Slide 5ver hitch brackets bolted to the frame.
Once again...Thanks for the replies and experiences from everyone.
Don't the little adjusting knobs on the Rancho shocks eventually freeze up so you can't adjust them? I've heard that so I went with KYB MM.I think they are right when they say, 'they are stiff but not aggressive'. Mine are holding well, still feel new after about 30 k miles so far.
covered wagon wrote: Don't the little adjusting knobs on the Rancho shocks eventually freeze up so you can't adjust them? I've heard that so I went with KYB MM.I think they are right when they say, 'they are stiff but not aggressive'. Mine are holding well, still feel new after about 30 k miles so far.
That's a pretty well worn story.
Yes, in some environments, the underlying metal parts below the plastic adjustment knobs can get frozen up over time. The trick (documented on RV.net many times before), is to pre-lube the adjustment assembly when the shocks are new and you will then have no issues. Beyond that, the Rancho's have a lifetime warranty and Rancho will replace them for no charge if the adjusters stop working.
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