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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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Default Rancho Shocks For better Ride

Since I haven't heard from anyone about my Thread (Shocks for better Ride) I'm thinking about getting these shocks for the Hummer H3
Rancho RS9000XL Pro Shock

Have anyone herd of them?
They have 9 adjustmants

I'm curenty running with lower air pressure in the tires for a smother ride. I'm thinking that these shocks might be the best thing!

http://www.strutmasters.com/H3-Ranch...2008+hummer+h3
 

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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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I have not used nor do I know if anyone using these on the H3. I have used Rancho on 2 prev vehicles (chevy truck and jeep). The ride was not good, but these had been lifted vehicles with larger mud tires. Like most, I run the Bilsteins and 40psi on the tires. The ride is fine for me, but everyone likes something different. The Bilsteins did stop the chatter and nose dive on the front end. Good luck
 
Old Jul 11, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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I got a buddy at work that has these on his jeep and is nuts about them. He said it made a world of difference to him. I am also looking at them for my H3 but saving funds up for it. Just bought a adventure roof rack and looking for brush gaurd, winch, sliders, shocks etc... These are the ones I am leaning to also. Sorry couldn't help anymore than that...
 
Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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I have them on my h3. On the road eh they're okay. Not bad but not as good as factory probably. Off the road is where these things really shine. I just had them on some trails and they did great. Even hit speeds of 35mph on a washboard road and they did great. If you never go offroad I'm guessing there are better options though.
 
Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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I have the Rancho 9000xl shocks on my H2 and love them. I put them in the rear and liked them so much, I bought them for the front. The Rancho 5000s are junk, but the 9000xl shocks are great. I got mine from Tim at ***********************.
 
Old Jul 12, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Hummeron37s
I have the Rancho 9000xl shocks on my H2 and love them. I put them in the rear and liked them so much, I bought them for the front. The Rancho 5000s are junk, but the 9000xl shocks are great. I got mine from Tim at ***********************.
I had an H2 for three years till the lease expired and I turned it in because gas was $4+ a gallon. Replaced it with my H3. The H2 had allot better ride than the 3. Probably because the H2 had coil springs all around and the H3 has leafs in the back. I wish the H3 rode like the H2. If anyone else sees this post and put these shocks on I would appreciate feedback. But for now thanks for all the comments..Bondo
 
Old Jul 12, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bondo John
I had an H2 for three years till the lease expired and I turned it in because gas was $4+ a gallon. Replaced it with my H3. The H2 had allot better ride than the 3. Probably because the H2 had coil springs all around and the H3 has leafs in the back. I wish the H3 rode like the H2. If anyone else sees this post and put these shocks on I would appreciate feedback. But for now thanks for all the comments..Bondo
I have a H3 also. I leveled it by cranking the tbars and put 315/75/15 Mickey Thompson MTZ tires on it. When I leveled it I put Bilsteins shocks in the front, which are alittle stiffer and longer then stock but I also put a BA winch bumper and a Gobi rack on so I have added weight. The Bilsteins ride ok, I cant really complain, but I am in talks with a company about getting extended RS9000XL shocks for a leveled H3. I love the adjustability of the shocks. I will let you know what happens.
 
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Hummeron37s
I have a H3 also. I leveled it by cranking the tbars and put 315/75/15 Mickey Thompson MTZ tires on it. When I leveled it I put Bilsteins shocks in the front, which are alittle stiffer and longer then stock but I also put a BA winch bumper and a Gobi rack on so I have added weight. The Bilsteins ride ok, I cant really complain, but I am in talks with a company about getting extended RS9000XL shocks for a leveled H3. I love the adjustability of the shocks. I will let you know what happens.
Thanks..Keep me in mind...Bondo John
 
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