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wct_ny
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• Rochester, NY, USA |
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 Posted:4/30/2004 21:40 |
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I know ride quality is obviously a personal preference.. I was looking for some of the gang's observations on shock ettings.. My ranchos go on next week and while adjusting isnt a problem, I thought I try and save myself too much trial and error by asking your opinions..
for a comfortable ride about town..not fully loaded, what # setting do you all use?
Do you set rear firmer in relation to the front as a routine?
I will be towing travel trailer that weighs 6400 - 6700 fully loaded with gear and food. The X will have 5 pasengers of adult weight.. and other gear. Any thoughts for good settings when towing?
thanks alot
Bill
Bill T
Rochester NY
2002 "X" V10- 4x4
3 teens, 1 wife, 1 great dane, 2 cats |
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Posted:5/4/2004 14:55 |
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I dunno, cant help. but, do recommend the bilstein 5100s i used on my X. I have rs9000s on my bronco, to keep it stable on the freeways without swaybars, and loose when i am 4 wheelin. I go from 1 to 9, never stopped in the middle |
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E. Long
 
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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Posted:5/5/2004 17:39 |
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Bill,
Setting #2 in front, setting #3 in the rear on my X. Haven't adjusted them since installing, however I don't tow anything...it's just my daily driver. Works well for city driving and has the best feel on the highway with these settings, IMHO.
Enjoy the new shocks!!
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:5/5/2004 20:18 |
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I've had my rancho 9000's on for about 2 weeks now and had them on 9 the first few days (the installer must have be a REAL hard AS_  )
but I quickly reset them to 3 all around...
but have not settled on my final adjustment yet...
just may get the in truck adjusters - just for the want of it 
not that I NEED it 
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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rab986
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• Broken Arrow, OK, USA |
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• Registered on 11/7/2003 |
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 Posted:5/8/2004 07:56 |
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Now keep in mind I have dual RS9000 on my front with 37" SSR's and 9" worth of suspension lift. I seem to have to keep the front around 5 because anything less temds to make my tires wear crappy. The ride definately seemed better around 2 or 3 though in the front and 2 in the rear unloaded. With my 24ft box trailer with car in it.... I would run 6 in the rear and 5 in the front. I have had mine on for almost 8 months now and have tried just about every setting combination. Like you said though user preference so good luck. 
My UAV
2002 Ford Excursion Limited Ultra, Powerstroke Diesel, Garrett Max Power Ball Bearing Turbo Kit, K&N FIPK, Banks Power Elbow, Banks Monster Exhaust with 4" Downpipe, 8" Skyjacker Z-LInk Suspension, American Racing Teflon Mojave 18" Wheels, Nitto Mud Grappler 38x15.50x18, Banks Trans Command, Garmon Custom 4 position chip 150hp 36lbs of boost. Alpine DVD IDV900, JL audio 12w7, Boston mids and highs, JL 1000/1 and 450/4 amp, Warn 16.5Ti Winch, Warn Semi Hidden Winch kit, Con Fer Rack w/Highlift, shovel, axe and spare mounts, Hella 4000 serias lights, ProComp light bar, and I can't think of much more off the top of my head..... |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:5/10/2004 10:34 |
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went on a all interstate trip last week...
and since not towing, set them on 1 for the cadillac ride...
REALLY made it a smooth run 
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo)
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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