What makes the Rancho RS5000X shock absorber handle extreme temperatures?

The shock absorber features a large twin-tube body filled with all-weather fluid. This design allows for cooler operation and enables the shock to withstand internal temperatures ranging from -40 to 248°F.

How does this shock absorber help minimize a rough ride?

It includes an exclusive Progressive Engagement Valving system, custom-tuned for the vehicle. This valving helps reduce initial impacts at low speeds, contributing to a smoother overall ride experience.

What is the purpose of the nitrogen gas pressurization?

The shock is pressurized with nitrogen gas to 150 PSI. This helps minimize the mixture of air and oil, which in turn reduces damping performance fade and foaming during use.

2009-2014 Ford F-150 Shock Absorber | Rancho RS55384

Name: Rancho 09-14 Ford Pickup / F100 RS5000X Shock
Brand: Rancho
SKU: rancho-rancho-09-14-ford-pickup-f100-rs5000x-shock-t14-505910
Price: 70.34 USD
Availability: InStock

Rancho 09-14 Ford Pickup / F100 RS5000X Shock

$70.34

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Fits 2009-2014 Ford F-150. Rancho RS5000X shock absorber with a 16mm nitro-carburized piston rod for improved handling.

Key Features

Fits 2009-2014 Ford F-150.
Features a 16mm nitro-carburized piston rod that resists scuffs and corrosion.
The large twin-tube body is filled with all-weather fluid, allowing for cooler operation and handling extreme temperatures from -40 to 248°F.
A low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression.
The application-specific piston and fluon-banded piston enhance control and responsiveness to changing road conditions.
Double-welded loops at stress areas and a 35mm sintered iron piston add structural integrity.

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Fits this vehicle

Ford F-150 2009-2014

Product Details

The 16mm nitro-carburized piston rod on this Rancho RS5000X shock absorber is built to resist scuffs and corrosion, making it a strong choice for your 2009-2014 Ford F-150. This shock is designed to improve both on- and off-road handling by using a unique valving system that helps control fluid transfer and absorb impacts effectively.

Rancho uses a large twin-tube body filled with all-weather fluid that can handle temperatures from -40 to 248°F, keeping operation cooler and more consistent. The application-specific piston and a fluon-banded piston work together to enhance control and responsiveness to changing road conditions, leading to a smoother ride. You'll also find double-welded loops at stress areas and a 35mm sintered iron piston for added structural integrity, ensuring this shock holds up over time.

This shock absorber is pressurized with nitrogen gas to 150 PSI, which helps reduce foaming and damping performance fade, especially during demanding use. It also includes a polyurethane rebound bumper and rubber bushings to absorb harshness, and a protective polyvinyl boot to keep debris out.