Rancho 9000's

[HummBebe]

I bought my Rancho 9000 shocks today:D Having them put on Wednesday!!!

But I have to tell you, getting thru the discussion at 4wheelparts was incredibly laborious:mad:

First I was told my 35's would not fit...I said..."go take a look".

Then I was told and argued with, that my truck was actually a Trailblazer:rolleyes:

I was asked when looking up the part # for the Rancho's, if my truck had "air ride" in the back??? WTF?? I said "no, I'm sorry, it's an H3, you must be confusing it with an H2??". He said, "we've had a couple of H3's in here with air ride suspensions in the back":rolleyes:

He also said, that how I could have gone 36k on OEM shocks was impossible. "OEM shocks are all crap, I don't care how much you spent on that Hummer."

WHATEVER!!!

Next question, do I trust them to install my shocks?? It's a simple enough job, but sheesh. Hopefully the monkeys in the back know what they are doing.

Worried:eek:

[HummBebe]

Oh, and until I finally got him to go outside and look, he was convinced in was spring over in the rear:rolleyes:

[dеiтайожни]

do I trust them to install my shocks?? It's a simple enough job, but sheesh. Hopefully the monkeys in the back know what they are doing.

Worried:eek:

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[Idaho-Hummer]

Worried:eek:

Yep. I would be. Lets us know how you like the ride.

Did you get the regular Rancho 9000 or did you get the 9000 pro's that you can adjust from inside the cab?

[HummBebe]

Yep. I would be. Lets us know how you like the ride.

Did you get the regular Rancho 9000 or did you get the 9000 pro's that you can adjust from inside the cab?

the RS9000X

They sell a separate device that you can wire to adjust from inside. I'm sure I'd rather reach in and adjust them by hand. But if it becomes a PITA, I'll get the remote control.

[Idaho-Hummer]

the RS9000X

They sell a separate device that you can wire to adjust from inside. I'm sure I'd rather reach in and adjust them by hand. But if it becomes a PITA, I'll get the remote control.


Sorry been awhile since I looked at them.

I really want to know how like those ride. I have been thinking about getting those same ones for my H3, with the controller. I would just need to figure out to put it.

[timgco]

I'll send your message to my "higher up freind" at 4 WHeel Parts. Sounds like the guy that was helping you is a total Fing Tard. :mad:

You'll love the Rancho's. I went wheeling today for the second time with them. SWEEEEEEEEEEET! I can't post pics anymore with my laptop. IT BS won't let me download the software. :mad: RARRRRRR!!111:mad:
I'm sure the others will post some.

I left the Rancho's at 7 front/ 6 rear. That's what they are set at for the road with my 35's and work great. Less body roll and doesn't jar you on the washboard bumps.

The one thing I forgot to mention is the rust that appears by the switch where you adjust the numbers. I have gotten this on all my Rancho shocks. I think it's due to not thoroughly cleaning them though.:rolleyes: Other than that they get a +1 from me!

[lance-n]

You'll love the Rancho's. I went wheeling today for the second time with them. SWEEEEEEEEEEET! I can't post pics anymore with my laptop. IT BS won't let me download the software. :mad: RARRRRRR!!111:mad:
I'm sure the others will post some.

Hey Timgco,
I think all you have to do is allow pop ups from this site in order to upload pics. Hope this helps.

[HummBebe]

I'll send your message to my "higher up freind" at 4 WHeel Parts. Sounds like the guy that was helping you is a total Fing Tard. :mad:

You'll love the Rancho's. I went wheeling today for the second time with them. SWEEEEEEEEEEET! I can't post pics anymore with my laptop. IT BS won't let me download the software. RARRRRRR!!111:mad:
I'm sure the others will post some.

I left the Rancho's at 7 front/ 6 rear. That's what they are set at for the road with my 35's and work great. Less body roll and doesn't jar you on the washboard bumps.

The one thing I forgot to mention is the rust that appears by the switch where you adjust the numbers. I have gotten this on all my Rancho shocks. I think it's due to not thoroughly cleaning them though. Other than that they get a +1 from me!


Thanks Tim:D

I asked him for a breakdown on the settings, he said 1 was for rock crawling and 9 was for hiway.

Care to tell a girl whats what?

Sorry to say, but in observing this Sales guy prior to actually getting help. he seemed to be the guy everyone was going to w/questions:eek: I thought I was in good hands till he started talking Hummers:rolleyes:

is there anything I can spray on them prior to getting them dirty?

[timgco]

I'm not sure on what to spray on them to keep that area from rusting.

Mud hides it well though.:D

You'll have to see what works best for you. I'd start with the on road settings first. Try what I have mine listed at and see if you like it. Loosen them up all the way, tighten them down all the way, and you'll find that happy medium. I leave mine at the same setting all the time.

[Steve - SanJose]

I think you should be worried.

S.

[PackerFever]

Bebe, I would hesitate if it seemd like your H3 Was one of the first they get to teach themselves on. Ask, how many itmes have you done this to an H3? May I call a previous customer? If they hesitiate then just walk out and drive on.

[Sewie]

With all the 4wd shops in and around Sac I would take it somewhere else.

BTW, I'm jealous. :mad: :p

[HummBebe]

BTW, I'm jealous. :mad: :p

I know:D:p

[StarsnBars]

Hey BeBe,,, I know this sounds simple but just a piece of duct tape wrapped around the dial will keep most junk from wearing on it. We use alot of tape on our late model dirt stock car on shock set-up dial, Just unwrap and make adjustment and retape. You dont need much, just enough to cover, Hope this helps, Oh thanks for the kudos on my daughters wedding comming up:)

[Ipedog]

Congrats Bebe - Sounds like a very cool mod, although the folks at the store don't really sound like rocket engineers! :eek: :rolleyes: ;)

Be sure to post up pics! :D

[bjc]

I would not let retards like that touch my truck. Go elsewhere.

[HummBebe]

Thanks eveyone.

I already paid for parts and labor. Lets see if I can get the labor part back?:eek:

[HummBebe]

K, Called them and asked if I could get the installation charges back.

He hesitated, then said "uhhhh yeah sure sure , let me see, that will be $34.99 credit"

"Nope, Try $120.00" I said.

After some more himming and hawing, he finally said "uh yeah OK, $120.00, just make sure you bring you receipt, we'll figure it out when you get here".

If he tries to rip me off....when I get there, how should I handle it. How high can I go up the food chain while I'm standing in the store?

Anxiety!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sewie]

Oh please. :rolleyes: You'll tear him a new one if tries any sh1t. :D

[Michael1]

He also said, that how I could have gone 36k on OEM shocks was impossible. "OEM shocks are all crap, I don't care how much you spent on that Hummer."

[B]WHATEVER!!!


Did you ask this guy what rock he has been living under FOR THE LAST 35 YEARS!!!

Sheesh!

Michael

[HummBebe]

I got $86.00 back. I can't stand those double talking pig fukkers.

I'll never shop at 4 wheel parts again:mad:

You mean like that???:D :D :D :D

[Sewie]

4wp = shady :mad: :mad:

I hope you said some nasty things! ;) :D

[HummBebe]

New test, Should it take 1.2 hours to replace 1 shock?????:eek:

[HummBebe]

No, not if you do it yourself:D

[H2 BULLY]

So who's truck is going to get done first?

[HummBebe]

mine:D:D:D:D:D

[H2 BULLY]

Did you get to see ours at all?

[HummBebe]

Mine was alnost done when you left...I'll see it in the morning when they are replacing my CD player, I'll snoop around:D

[HummBebe]

OK THEY'RE ON!!!

Not so much a difference in the ride, that I can tell. I have them set at 5 all the way around.

The BIG difference is in the body roll, turns corners like it's on rails:D:D:D

I'll set them to 7 in the front and 5 in the back, like Timgco reccommended and see how they are in the morning.


I had the shop that works on my Land Cruiser put them. Saved $160.00 on installation from the stealer:D

I's happy:D

[Sewie]

Schweeet!! :cool: Hey, we should go wheeling this weekend. ;) :D

[HummBebe]

You wanna???? OK,lets go!:D