[rangerman]

Hi,
Just a casual questions, any 4x4 out there with experience using IRONMAN or PEDDERs shocks? Front and rear. Well, the front is ok, just perhaps the rear needs better comfort (esp when not loaded).

I need real world drivers using the FORD Ranger TDCI as the truck characteristic will be different with other trucks in the market.
Who has changed those shocks? Normally they will change the front and the rear, but I think I want to try the rear changed before the front.

thanks in advance.

[ameniey]

Hi,
Just a casual questions, any 4x4 out there with experience using IRONMAN or PEDDERs shocks? Front and rear. Well, the front is ok, just perhaps the rear needs better comfort (esp when not loaded).

I need real world drivers using the FORD Ranger TDCI as the truck characteristic will be different with other trucks in the market.
Who has changed those shocks? Normally they will change the front and the rear, but I think I want to try the rear changed before the front.

thanks in advance.

I'm using Bilstein (BE5-D563) for front and Rancho adjustable (9000X) for the rear, I think this combination works best for handling as well as rear comfort but I'm driving Vigo btw. It's the same anyway...just to improve handling and improve rear comfort.

[rangerman]

I'm using Bilstein (BE5-D563) for front and Rancho adjustable (9000X) for the rear, I think this combination works best for handling as well as rear comfort but I'm driving Vigo btw. It's the same anyway...just to improve handling and improve rear comfort.

Thanks for the reply. I'm sure there are others who appreciate this as much as I do.

I think the cornering ability must be great for your Vigo. How much speed do u take the corners?

How much was the package you purchased -both bilstein and rancho. (these are upmarket make, yes?)

[rangerman]

Just to keep the thread complete and updated.
I got some ideas on the subject here: http://pinoyfortuner...s_post2134.html

My story: I got tempted to change my original absorbers after 58,000 km (I think it's pretty reasonable number). I never been off-road, so my shocks/damper are in good shape. I do carry loads and that made it nicer to drive the truck loaded (at least 200kgs). My original shocks were soft, I grew to like them soft, but a firmer ride helps my cornering ability, I value that and over time ( 3 weeks later) I enjoyed my shocks better. ( Trucks feels like loaded even when it is not) It was very firm initially but gradually got better and even my wife appreciates the ride quality, yes, I caved and I got "pedders" in the end. (pedders trak ryder, 9100 ) You can see it online.
Extra 10 points for "Hey, my wife enjoys the truck ride, that's $$$ well spent to me! "