Ultimate 2022 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I have an opportunity to get a take off set of Ranchos for pretty cheap. I know Billstein 5100s are the gold standard here, but how are the Ranchos compared to the standard black shocks? Any better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheReel Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 In my opinion, the Z71 truck I drove for a week rode far worse than the base suspension. Very bouncy and uncontrolled. I wouldn’t waste the time on the Ranchos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlancoSilverado Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 i have the original "black" shocks on the front and upgraded the rear to 5100. Made a huge difference with the rear. i will only switch out the front to 5100 but money is a little tight. probably at 90kmiles i will swap both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilveradoRST Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Does it matter if they are the Z71 Ranchos vs the Trail Boss/AT4 Ranchos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate 2022 Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 Can’t imagine the Ranchos are worse than the standard black ones. I have a dealership offering new take offs installed for $150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheReel Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Bilsteins cost me less than $100 each on Summit. Not that huge of a difference in price assuming you can turn a few screws. Don’t even need a jack to do it. 30 minute job. 33 minutes ago, SilveradoRST said: Does it matter if they are the Z71 Ranchos vs the Trail Boss/AT4 Ranchos? The Trail Boss ones are longer and also monotube. Far better than the normal Z71 shocks. Edited April 5, 2021 by OnTheReel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejet07 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I have an rst and my stepfather has a Sierra with the black shocks. His drive much better. I changed my rears to bilsteins. Eventually, I’ll do the fronts as well. I hate my ranchos, they are wayyy to bouncySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunn Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 ive had both and much prefer base black ac delcos over the twin tube ranchos i have currently in x31.....would be a waste imo to throw them on intentionally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate 2022 Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, Dunn said: ive had both and much prefer base black ac delcos over the twin tube ranchos i have currently in x31.....would be a waste imo to throw them on intentionally Thanks! Good to know! One of these days I’ll throw some money at some billsteins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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