es9000 snapped - help?

[TonyN]

I'm gonna get some toothpaste dispensers and fill them with lime jelly. Cheaper, and last about as long

Did you ever answer the question about TJM shock boots the other week? Can't remember what thread it was now.

[MudSurfer]

I may get some OME ones for my 3.0 - would this be a sound investment?

[MattF]

I may get some OME ones for my 3.0 - would this be a sound investment?

I'm sure Bundubasher had those and didn't overly rate them. Granted, he probably did give them more stick than most would.

[MudSurfer]

I'm sure Bundubasher had those and didn't overly rate them. Granted, he probably did give them more stick than most would.

Oh yeah - I'll look on his site and see what he says - it's just there seems to be a bit of noise about the ProComp ones lately, and I need to order something for the two door - but not sure what I want to do.....TJM, OME, ProComp....

[MattF]

If you're wanting the ones that seem to get the all round best comments, Rancho's would seem to be the avenue to take. They generally tend to garner far more favourable comments than negative ones, from what I've seen. The U.S sites would be the best ones to ask on, though. They give theirs far more punishment than we ever do.

[MudSurfer]

If you're wanting the ones that seem to get the all round best comments, Rancho's would seem to be the avenue to take. They generally tend to garner far more favourable comments than negative ones, from what I've seen. The U.S sites would be the best ones to ask on, though. They give theirs far more punishment than we ever do.

Blimey - never heard of those - that's my quest while I wait for the guy I'm working with tonight to review the proposal I've just sent him....cheers Matt

[Apache]

Rancheros... Mmmmmm....

Were they microwaveable beef burgers or am I missing the point?

Japanese whissky eh?

[MudSurfer]

Rancheros... Mmmmmm....

Were they microwaveable beef burgers or am I missing the point?

Japanese whissky eh?

Point 1 - Apache 0

[RodLeach]

If you're wanting the ones that seem to get the all round best comments, Rancho's would seem to be the avenue to take. They generally tend to garner far more favourable comments than negative ones, from what I've seen. The U.S sites would be the best ones to ask on, though. They give theirs far more punishment than we ever do.

Dirtydog either still does or used to run Ranchos.
True the yanks tend to give them more 'abuse' then we do.

Ive got ES9000's on and whilst the front was a PITA due to the sleeve, They seem like a pretty good shock! For the money its a fairly decent firm ride.

considering how tall the truck is, it sits very very well around bends! better then saggy stock!!

[Apache]

MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... poooooooiiiiiinnnntttt....

[dirtydog]

Dirtydog either still does or used to run Ranchos.
True the yanks tend to give them more 'abuse' then we do.

Ive got ES9000's on and whilst the front was a PITA due to the sleeve, They seem like a pretty good shock! For the money its a fairly decent firm ride.

considering how tall the truck is, it sits very very well around bends! better then saggy stock!!

you are indeed correct! im still running ranchos although I suspect mine are pretty worn. the bushes are replacable which ive done a few times.
10 stage adjustment for which I fitted the electrical kit to find after that the front adapters were rusted solid and the rear ones dont adjust due to old age (probably). ive snapped an electric adjuster offroad it seems too so keeping them manual might be stronger.
adjustement does go from too soft to ROCK HARD! id like to replace them one day but they work out £100 each over here

[Apache]

from too soft to ROCK HARD! id like to replace them one day

I have exactly the same problem mate.

I believe there are drugs available for it these days though. Most of which are sold on this very forum from time to time...

[bensonsnuts]

Nah, but they have resonabely good customer service, and generally replace things, especially if its under a year old, but mostly cos they are used to sending the wrong thing originally.

We got a nice letter the other day saying thanks for support last year, but regrettably prices have to rise this due to suppliers increasing prices , that they've held prices for years... blaaa....blaa.....

Actually, its word for word the same letter we had last year!! except the price hike is bigger.

Lifted straight from the Explorer UK website


Our best known product has to be the US made ProComp range of performance shock absorbers, which probably offers the widest available variety of applications for both standard and modified 4x4 vehicles. Over the last ten years, many of our part numbers have become the ‘industry standard’ product for certain functions, especially lifted Land Rover and Suzuki use. Such is our faith in the product that ProComp shocks come with a limited lifetime warranty, they are guaranteed, in normal use, for as long as you own the vehicle! Uniquely, all part numbers within each range are the same price, irrespective of size etc., and please note that these prices also include V.A.T., unlike many other suppliers!

I've claimed on it and they sent me a new set .

[TonyN]

Lifted straight from the Explorer UK website


Such is our faith in the product that ProComp shocks come with a limited lifetime warranty, they are guaranteed, in normal use, for as long as you own the vehicle!

Cool, I didn't notice that.

[MudSurfer]

Cool, I didn't notice that.

How do they define 'normal' use???