Rancho RS5000X Shock vs Bilstein 4600

**ywgbandit** · 06-01-2017

I'm looking for new shocks and have it narrowed down to these two. No real off road, logging roads is as close as I get and about 90% on road with 10% of that towing an RV trailer. I don't have a lift kit, just larger LT285/75R17 E tires. I know a lot of guys on here are fans of the Bilstein and I know they make a good shock. This newer Rancho seems a big improvement over the basic 5000 series and very well priced. Please note this is not the standard RS5000 shock, but the newer design RS5000X
I was looking for comments and observations on both if possible.

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**IGOTACUMMINS** · 06-01-2017

Let's ask @CJC Off Road?

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**Polaraco** · 06-01-2017

I just went with a set of KYB Gas-a-just. They have another lever above that

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**bloombloom88** · 06-03-2017

I'll buy bilstein all day long over rancho. On my 2nd set, 1st set was the 4600 series. The ride was great

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**ywgbandit** · 06-08-2017

Originally Posted by Polaraco

I just went with a set of KYB Gas-a-just. They have another lever above that

I hadn't considered KYB until I started reading about them. They appear to be a very good shock for reasonable money. What made you pick the Gas-a-Just over the MonoMax?

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**Polaraco** · 06-08-2017

Originally Posted by ywgbandit

I hadn't considered KYB until I started reading about them. They appear to be a very good shock for reasonable money. What made you pick the Gas-a-Just over the MonoMax?

I don't remember which model the MonoMax is. Is that the top? I chose the gas a just because I was afraid the top one may be too aggressive for my needs. I don't off road, I have a 2WD truck, I'm old. But I enjoy my truck when I go on trips. I just felt it needed a bit more that the Monroe Magnums are delivering. They've been in there going on 5 years now, but they seem to be starting to fail. The clue is the tires are cupping on the left front too.

The Gas A Just arrived here yesterday, Maybe tomorrow i'll put them in.

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**ywgbandit** · 06-09-2017

MonoMax is the top and Gas-A-Just is one down. I think the biggest difference is the MonoMax is made from galvanized tubing and valved slightly stiffer. You should be good with the Gas-A-Just on a 2wd. From what I've been reading KYB's are at least the equal of the Bilsteins for quality, but are valved differently. They sure are priced well.

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