Edelbrock Shocks

[Riyoku Delvey]

I've pretty much decided on the Edelbrocks instead of the Ranchos, so does anyone know the model/parts number for the front and back Edelbrocks for an '02, 2x4 ST??

 

[Tom Schindler]

Forget about the Edelbrocks. Take it to heart. They wore out too fast. I had them on my Trac and after a year, they rode like hell. Pulled them off and put Monroe Reflex shocks on.



I sent the Edelbrocks back to the manufacturer and get them replaced free of charge. I oply had to pay shipping to Edelbrock. I got them back and put them on my brother 1999 Explorer. 1 year and they are junk. This time, we are sending thewm in to get replaced then putting them on eBay.



I do not recomend those shocks and if you decide to get them, do not let me find out they only lasted you a year because I told you so.



You have been warned, spend your money on something that will lst.





Tom

 

[Bill Ellis]

I've got over 50,000 miles on my Rancho RSX shocks and they are still like they were when I installed them. Monroe Reflex is same shock inside; has a metal rod cover while the Rancho uses a plastic accordian boot rod cover.

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

Tom, I recommend the Rancho RSX (even though I was told that the RSX are going to be discontinued) or Tokico TrekMaster R/T's because I had one of the Monroe Reflex on the rear go south on me in less than a year. I'm on Tokico TrekMaster R/T's all around and like them. Now if I can just find a way of stiffening the torsion bars w/o changing the height.

 

[EddieS'04]

Ditto on the Rancho rsx or monroe reflex..both are excellent for the ST..

 

[Tom Schindler]

Essentially what I am saying...Forget about the Edelbrock shocks. They are garbage.





Tom

 

[Todd Cloutier]

I'll echo what Caymen said. I had the Edelbrocks on my 95 Explorer, and they lasted only about 1 year.

 

[Alex Gonzalez]

I've had the Rancho RSX shocks for almost 30k now. Got the ride "feel" to where I wanted, and it's been the same ever since. If you don't already have the EE X-Spec swaybar, doing that project in conjuction with the shocks is the way to go, since it's way easier to remove/install the swaybar without the shocks in the way.



Rancho RSX Shocks (Front: RSX17021, Rear: RSX17018)



Best time to buy Ranchos is when they have their "Buy 3 Get 1 Free" promotion which used to be around March/April. I got mine during that time from Sam's Off Road with free shipping.

 

[Matthew W]

Mega-ditto on chucking the idea of getting the Edelbrocks ... had them on my 2001 Trac and hated them. I have Bilsteins on my '04 Trac and absolutely love them (had Bilsteins on my '95 Z-28 & they were great on that car too !) ... got the set on e-bay for $250 shipped ...

 

[Dre L]

Edelbrocks ran like crap every winter, but sucked all around after a year. Not worth it for the price.



Went to Bilsteins and those things are always smooth.

 

[Riyoku Delvey]

Thanks for the advice. I'll go with the Ranchos then. I have the Monroe's on another one of my vehicles, and they ride rough.

 

[Tom Schindler]

Riyoku,



Don't forget to consider the Billsteins. They are one of the finest shocks out there.





Tom