Rancho shock settings?
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I have the 9 way adjustables. #99116
Nothing on their site, and the only thing in the box, other than the shocks, were decals.
What do the settings, 1 thru 9, represent? Is setting #1 the easiest to compress, or extend?
I understand 70/30, 60/40, etc., but not these.
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Re: Rancho shock settings?
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I have the 9 way adjustables. #99116
Nothing on their site, and the only thing in the box, other than the shocks, were decals.
What do the settings, 1 thru 9, represent? Is setting #1 the easiest to compress, or extend?
I understand 70/30, 60/40, etc., but not these.
thanks codfish
On most shocks you will be adjusting the extension BUT it might be tightening the compression some also, the higher the number the harder it is to pull apart. Maybe someone that runs those will verify this
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Re: Rancho shock settings?
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Most of the guys that I know that run the Ranchos have them set about 8... with some even at 9, to me they arent that good because your AT or just short of max and that doesnt leave any more to play with BUT I guess they are alright for a cheaper shock... JMO
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Re: Rancho shock settings?
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They work a LOT better than the Mopar long drag shocks,which I replaced with the RS 9000's. I get best results with the #9 setting. 3200# SS springs,and 16# in the Goodyear radial slicks. RandyB
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Re: Rancho shock settings?
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I have mine at 4 3200lb with driver (but fairly light in the rear) 10.5 lb in the hoosier bias ply 29.5x10.5. As I understand it, they are always 50/50, but the valving changes the force applied.
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Re: Rancho shock settings?
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Yeah, which setting gives the least resistance? BTW, good luck in Seattle. codfish
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Re: Rancho shock settings?
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They work a LOT better than the Mopar long drag shocks,which I replaced with the RS 9000's. I get best results with the #9 setting. 3200# SS springs,and 16# in the Goodyear radial slicks. RandyB
Is that the part number for the shocks??
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Re: Rancho shock settings?
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They work a LOT better than the Mopar long drag shocks,which I replaced with the RS 9000's. I get best results with the #9 setting. 3200# SS springs,and 16# in the Goodyear radial slicks. RandyB
Is that the part number for the shocks??
That's the "series". RS 9114 (old 5-way) and RS 99114 (new 9-way) are a direct bolt-in for A-bodies. It has the correct sized bushings top & bottom. It's best to confirm if the compressed and expanded lengths will be compatible with the ride height on your specific vehicle.
Not sure on the E & B body applications but they have different top bushings. Rancho has, or had, a detailed listing of their shock part #'s and specs to refer to. But I lost the direct link earler this year when my computer crashed.
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Re: Rancho shock settings?
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i, too, have the 9 ways. they completely changed the way my car launches- much better! the ss shocks alowed WAY too much extension. as far as i can tell, the settings change compression and rebound damping. 9 on the street is uncomfortably hard, but just right on the track. i've experimented with lower settings at the track, but mine likes nine.
for what is the good life if not doing things thoughtfully?
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Re: Rancho shock settings?
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Mine are set at 9 too. I probably need a better shock, but they work for now. CHIP
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