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RE: Shocks - 8/28/2007 8:01:33 AM
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mfish
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So you say the 9000's are still softer than stock? I got my Pro Comp 3000's from 4 wheel parts because they told me the 9000's would be stiffer than stock. I really want the MX 6 adjustable so I could just dial in the ride but they dont make them for the t-bar lift. The Cognito's sound like they may be a good choice, I want to replace my 3000's soon.
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RE: Shocks - 8/28/2007 7:41:22 PM
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tomp
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Avoid Rancho 9000s at all cost. You think you have front end issues with cranked TBs and stock shocks? Wait until you install the 9000s that have less travel. On top of that, they bend and even break on H3s.
They last about 90 days on my H2 and is not worth the trouble of their decent warranty change out program. More headache than it's worth.
The 9000s do provide a nice ride at first, but that does not last long once you heat them up on a few bumps or pot holes in road.
Now this year Rancho claims improvements have been made to the 9000 line. Well, the increased the bosy size on some of the rear shocks, changed the color but on the inside they reverted to a cheaper gas charged over versus the previous 9000s in which were hydraulic.
As you can tell, I have been round and round with these cheap shocks and regret wasting time and money on them. They won't even hold up 90 days in summer just driving to work and back.
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RE: Shocks - 8/29/2007 5:32:28 AM
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ockie
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I am not sure if anyone covered this, but does the cognito's come with the boots? Are the shock boots required? I didn't order any boots with mine so i'm worried I may need to? 
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RE: Shocks - 8/29/2007 7:51:06 AM
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mfish
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Shock boots are not required, I dont have them on my Pro Comp's. I do think they are a good idea though, I'll put some on next time I get a chance.
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RE: Shocks - 8/29/2007 9:34:20 AM
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Doc Olds
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Man those gems are sweet. Expensive, might be an understatement????  Soon as I win the lotto I'll post pics of these on my 3  I'll just tell my kid she don't need college, the old man has got to get some shocks
Ockie, I am almost for certain the Cognitos come with the boots on em.
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RE: Shocks - 8/29/2007 10:30:54 AM
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mfish
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I noticed a guy on ebay selling a set of ProComp MX-6 for the H3 w/no lift
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Pro-Comp-Shocks-2006-Hummer-H3-4WD-with-0-lift_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33590QQihZ013QQitemZ230157421273QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V
What I found interesting is that he claims
Due to the Independent Front Suspension on this vehicle, the front MX6 shocks are NOT adjustable!
They are pre-set on the 3rd setting for a good ride.
The rears are still fully 6-way adjustable.
I was hoping for a set of adjustables for the front end one day but maybe thats not possible? Anybody have an idea why the front shocks cant be adjustable on an IFS?
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