Best value shocks??

Glenn J · Post by **Glenn J** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:01 pm

I'm after some shocks for my Mazda B2600. I do about 90% road driving and some light to medium offroading for hunting trips every so often but I need new shocks because the ones I've got now are too short because some clown wanted to lower it before I owned it. I don't want to spend a tonne of money. Ive got ranchos at the moment an I like how they ride so I'd like to stick to Rancho but if there's anything better or the same for less money I'd Be Keen.
I can get some Monroe Gas Magnums for over $300 for the pair and the Ranchos are a bit more and not sure about KYB's or anything

SamLogan · Post by **SamLogan** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:40 am

raw shocks are pretty good as well. non adjustable but when i had ranchos i could never be bothered adjusting them anyways.

Sam

DEATH_INC · Post by **DEATH_INC** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:29 am

Stick with the Rancho's. I've had the one's in Mine for 13+ years and they're still sweet as. What are you paying for them?

tweake · Post by **tweake** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 2:42 pm

also concider EFS elites, Ironman, Tough Dog etc. they are all going to be cheaper than adjustable Rancho's

Glenn J · Post by **Glenn J** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:51 pm

DEATH_INC wrote:Stick with the Rancho's. I've had the one's in Mine for 13+ years and they're still sweet as. What are you paying for them?

I got quoted about $250 each for ranchos from 4wdbits and autolign never really gave me a figure.

tweake wrote:also concider EFS elites, Ironman, Tough Dog etc. they are all going to be cheaper than adjustable Rancho's

Man there's heaps of brands I never even knew about. I'm still quite new to owning a 4x4 but ill make a few phone calls and see what I can come up with

tweake · Post by **tweake** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:41 pm

$250 sounds like the basic rancho. have a yarn with 4wdbits they can get a lot of different brands.

theres hundreds of brands out there. just have a look at the USA sites, its mind boggling. if $$ is tight have a look if any USA or UK outfit has any for your wagon. when you see USA sites selling shocks for $24us (yes 24 not 240) it may be worth the shipping cost.

UBZ · Post by **UBZ** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:51 pm

http://www.afwe.co.nz

do rancho 5000's for approx $100 each.
medium duty foam filled , great for lighter trucks

tallsam66 · Post by **tallsam66** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:50 pm

Dont go RAW shocks ...they will be too hard ...buy something adjustable ...that way to can get them just right .

SamLogan · Post by **SamLogan** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:53 pm

i have never had any issue with my raws. i don't find them too hard. They work well when the swaybars aren't connected. 250 for a rancho is a rip off. you can usually get them non trade from autolign in chch for 190.

Sam

DEATH_INC · Post by **DEATH_INC** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:48 pm

jammysammy wrote: 250 for a rancho is a rip off. you can usually get them non trade from autolign in chch for 190.

$250 is about right.
If autolign in chch is doing them for 190, they're being naughty

Glenn J · Post by **Glenn J** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:02 pm

Did a bit more ringing around and BNT does Raws for about $160 and Autolign Henderson does the Rancho 9000's for $220 and they dont get the 5000 series in anymore. I see mixed reviews in the Raws so I'm not too sure which will be the best option considering the $60 price difference. I'm leaning towards Rancho because I can't find much info on the Raw and I like the ones I currently got despite them being too short

juz · Post by **juz** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:36 pm

Didnt like Raws in my Safari, found them to harsh/hard. Really like my Ironman Shocks now great riding, were $151 each from Terraquip in Chch.

tomsoffroad · Post by **tomsoffroad** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:53 pm

DEATH_INC Post subject: Re: Best value shocks??Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:48 pm

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Posts: 41 jammysammy wrote:
250 for a rancho is a rip off. you can usually get them non trade from autolign in chch for 190.

$250 is about right.
If autolign in chch is doing them for 190, they're being naughty

$196 + GST is Autoligns retail price for the RS9000 15" Ranchos

KotangKort · Post by **KotangKort** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:04 pm

I'm also in the market for new shocks (and everything else required for a 2" suspension lift), thru my forum trolling etc the ranchos seem to be pick of the bunch. Has any1 sourced truck parts from the states before? they are cheap cheap ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/RANCHO-RS5136-R ... _659wt_952 ) even shipping is cheap to n.z.
Opinions?

WRNGLR · Post by **WRNGLR** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:38 am

jammysammy wrote:i have never had any issue with my raws. i don't find them too hard. They work well when the swaybars aren't connected. 250 for a rancho is a rip off. you can usually get them non trade from autolign in chch for 190.

Sam

x2 I just put some Raws in my TJ and they seem fine, corners like it's on rails, flexes well offroad, usually let tires down a bit for offroad so haven't really noticed them being a harsh ride in the rough stuff $155 each from Autolign in Palmy North. Ask for Jaron, mention Greg with the Jeep.

my 2 cents

Glenn J · Post by **Glenn J** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:54 pm

Got Raws and got told $166 each I think plus Gst and went to pay and the invoice said $306 including Gst don't know how accurate there adding was but they weren't bad shocks either a little firm but not harsh