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Knobbyman
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8/06/2002
17:10:25

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Have any of you tried the new Pro Comp MX-6 Shocks?

I need to replace all 4 of mine and I'm wondering if the extra cost of them is worth it.

Or would you recomend something like the Rancho RS9000 or RSX?

Just curious I have to do this this week and the Pro-Comps are onsale.

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8/06/2002
18:17:00

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I hear a place called trickin suspension makes some very good ones , you might want to check them out first.



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8/06/2002
19:59:12

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BAH!! not even funny anymore :-p

Rancho RSX's are going to end up going on there.. Unless someone has something to say.

WHOO HOOO!!!

Update - Shock blew out yesterday and brake line on the same side.. Front Passenger.

'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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8/06/2002
20:17:32

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I've got the rsx's on mine.. so far i like um.. Bernd is the man to talk about with the procomp shocks.. He swore by them when his truck was lifted. And turned a bunch of DML'ers onto them.. i think they were the 4000s series.. not 4 sure on that.. --Hop



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8/06/2002
22:06:06

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I have the Rancho RS9000's, I think they are great.

What shocks do you have on now?

'99 CC 5.2 4x4 8.5" Lift

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8/07/2002
08:21:37

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Stock up front (right front is ABOUT to blow) and Screwed up Suspension in the back.

HOP!!! OMG! where have you been?

I'm measuring the rear shocks and picking up my new ones from the Dallas 4wheel parts today.

'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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----Speed only breaks stuff faster----

99Dak5.2L4x4
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8/07/2002
09:30:02

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I put the RSXs' on a few months ago and I think they are great if you like a stiff ride. There is definitely no body roll going on with these shocks and they work just as well off road on the trails.



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8/07/2002
11:38:36

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Hey Knobby, I like my Rancho 9000s. The adjustable settings are really cool. They can make your truck ride like a car on the road and really stiffen things up off road. Just don't get the in cab adjuster. I've heard bad things about it. Like if the air compressor breaks down you're stuck with setting #1 which is real squishy. Manually adjusting them is real easy.



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8/08/2002
07:59:17

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I picked up 4 Rancho RS9000's Yesterday. Greg's going to help me slap those on & blead my brake system today (as long as it doesn't start raining).

Thanks for all your input guys. I'll have pictures on my website a few hours after I'm finished.

'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
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----Speed only breaks stuff faster----

Knobbyman
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8/08/2002
22:29:49

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Finished .. check out pictures here..

'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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forexfour
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8/08/2002
22:34:44

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Great choice Knobby!!! The photo's look great!

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Texas97
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8/13/2002
14:01:52

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No one has anything good to say about the ProComps?? I am a poor, poor man and I have been wanting a set of them for a while. The ES9000's. My dad has Rancho RS5000 on his Ram 4x4 and the ride sucks ass, on and off the road. Anyone have anything good to say about the ProComps to reasure me before I go drop some cash on them??

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8/13/2002
14:41:52

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yeah id like to know too... if procomps are good or not or if i should just buy rancho... im not sure but i might replace the shocks from fabtech unless i find i really like them... for one of those adjustuble kind... yeah i know why would i wana do that... i cant help it i like toys... buttons and knobs are just kewl...
Wolf



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8/13/2002
14:56:57

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I had Rancho Rs5000's on my 91 F150. Awesome shocks.
Pro Comps are good too, especially the 9000's.



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8/13/2002
16:16:45

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I have the ES9000's on my Dak, no complaints and they are a hell of alot better than the stockers unless you want your truck to ride like a cadillac that is!

Flowmaster cat back, Air Raid w/homemade TB connect, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs
3 inch body and 1.5 Block Lift, 305 70-16 X-Terrains on AR Terons

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8/14/2002
21:58:41

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I had the Nitro Chargers from Rough Country (Heckthorn) on my Toy and they were the best ever! If they still make them then, I will put those on my QC 4x4.

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8/16/2002
18:31:00

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Nope they do not have them for the 2001. :(



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10/22/2002
23:55:45

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I have the pro comp ES 9000s on my 02 4x4 and they are pretty good on and off road but i've noticed that the bushings are shot so i'm gonna try the monroe reflex i think or maybe rancho rs 9000(because they're adjustable).



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10/23/2002
09:43:12

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bushings are shot, how old are they?

Flowmaster cat back w/15 inch chrome tip, Volant Intake, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs, full synthetic fluids
3 inch body/1.5 inch Block Lift, 305 70-16 X-Terrains on AR Terons, Pro Comp ES9000's
Grizzly double/single rollbar with (6) Hella's, Custom Manik Nerfs, Hard Work and $$$$$$$$$$

Knobbyman
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10/23/2002
11:45:48

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Can't be that old.. the ES 9000's haven't been out that long.

'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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forexfour
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10/23/2002
12:07:53

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Go Rancho. I love the RS 9000's adjustability.

FXF

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stealwings
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10/25/2002
16:49:36

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Speaking of shocks. Does anyone have the part#'s for the RS9000's on a 98 4x2 w/3 inch (Fabtech)suspenion lift. Having a few problems with online stores and shops here want to charge for the install if they give up the #. Thanks to anyone who might know. Greg



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10/26/2002
18:28:33

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they're not even a year old yet... maybe the bushings aren't that bad i'm not sure, i just need an excuse to try something new i guess.



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10/28/2002
08:44:55

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stealwings - Call 4wheelparts. The 2 closest stores to you are
Burbank -
Address: 825 North Victory Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
Phone: 818-840-8090
and
Van Nuys
Address: 7640 Sepulveda Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone: 818-988-2754

I'm fairly sure both of those are going to be long distance... but maybe not. They'll know for sure though.

'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks it faster----

stealwings
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10/28/2002
21:56:23

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Thanks Knobby. I'll see what they say. Hey, just to let you know, your trucks looks good. Hopefully soon I'll have my pics up and running. I'm getting a 4.10 gear and limited slip posi on it as we speak. Sure does look good with the 33x12.5 BFG's. Thanks again, Greg



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