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just shocking...
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:43 am
by almac
just shocking...
looks like rancho is having a promo... $100 off for 4 shocks?
looks like a deal to me.
http://www.gorancho.com/down/RAN_Extrem ... e_CA_E.pdf
looks like my impatience paid off.
Rancho RS9000XL's, here i come!
all i need now are the part numbers. i have a 2" lift(i think) on my beast.
any suggestions?
peace brothers and sisters,
al
Re: just shocking...
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:56 am
by FalcoColumbarius
It's not a big deal but you are going to need to do a little minor surgery. The 9000s for the size (to the best of my knowledge) only come in loop adaptors. The rear axle adaptors on the L300 Delica are for pin adaptors. You have to cut the pin receivers off and weld on loop receivers in their place.
Here's a link to a related topic: http://www.delica.ca/forum/pro-comp-900 ... ght=shocks
I went and got it done at North Shore Off Road ~ really good guys. I might have a box kicking around somewhere, I'll see if I can find the part number.
Falco.
Re: just shocking...
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:54 pm
by almac
FalcoColumbarius wrote: I might have a box kicking around somewhere, I'll see if I can find the part number.
Falco.
if i can get the part numbers for the shocks for the 2" lift i can pre order them.
thanks falco. i really appreciate it.
Re: just shocking...
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:54 am
by jessef
Don't bother with cutting and welding.
http://www.delica.ca/forum/expedition-d ... 95-15.html
All you need is a pin to eye conversion by procomp. It's $25 for the pair including hardware.
This will allow you to use all eye to eye (most common) shock types including the Rancho's.
Re: just shocking...
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:47 am
by fexlboi
jfarsang wrote:Don't bother with cutting and welding.
http://www.delica.ca/forum/expedition-d ... 95-15.html
All you need is a pin to eye conversion by procomp. It's $25 for the pair including hardware.
This will allow you to use all eye to eye (most common) shock types including the Rancho's.
Do you need to buy shorter shocks if you use the converter hardware?
Re: just shocking...
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:57 am
by jessef
The pin to eye Procomp adaptor is 2" in height.
If you have a 2" lift installed, then the rear shocks will be stock length.
Re: just shocking...
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:06 am
by almac
so would i shop for the models for the 92 montero?
i can't seem to find the right model #'s for the deli.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/Bran ... Rank%7cAsc
Re: just shocking...
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:43 am
by almac
i talked to NSOR, they said about $130 per shock. does that sound about right?
considering that the dollar is a par with the USA, im surprised...
http://www.my4by.com/rancho-rs9000xl-rs ... 0_763.html
Re: just shocking...
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:44 pm
by FalcoColumbarius
I use Rancho 9000s on the Miss Lil' Bitchi. I really like them. Not only do I have the shocks but I have a blue-tooth system so I can adjust them from the cockpit. The welding will cost more money up front ($80 if memory serves me well) but it will be one less thing to have to tighten up after miles of FSR. The blue-tooth system cost me more money, too, but having been caught in a nasty downpour whilst laying under the van in a sudden mud bath adjusting them or nearly becoming an hood ornament on a forty tonne ore truck whilst looking for a suitable place to pull over to crawl under the van to readjust the shocks.... I got to thinking. If I am on an FSR or off road then I will set my shocks very soft. If I am cruising down some highway I will set my shocks at a relative setting. If that highway becomes windy or windy... that is; twisty or blowing a gale cross wind then I will tighten them up. I like the control and I like the comfort. The great thing is I don't have to even stop my wagon to do it. I just adjust on the fly as the whim takes me .
I also have a gel seat cushion that I purchased at London Drugs for thirty-eight bucks as an additional shock absorber. It's amazing what you can hear when you don't have the road (or no road) vibrating up your spine. Plus ~ after eight hours of driving highways ~ when you get out of the wagon you don't have to walk like John Wayne.
Falco.
P.S.: I haven't found the box yet but I know I have it ~ just a matter of time.
P.P.S.: I believe I paid $130.00 a piece for them. They are worth it in my opinion.
Re: just shocking...
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 3:14 pm
by jessef
$130. per shock is average.
You can find the package deals online with the wireless system for about $250 less than buying from NSOR.
That's because online stores don't pay employees/rent/overhead.
If you want to save a few hundred on the same product, buy online.
If you want to support your local 4x4 shop, buy locally but you pay more.
I support small local shops as much as I can, but when the cost difference start hitting the three figure mark, then I usually go online.
Warranty is another issue. Depending on the local shop, they may deal with warranties well.