I bought some rancho rs5000x shocks and really like them on my 99 TJ. Stock height.
My local BMW shop suggested the OEM replacement Sachs and I agreed. Im very happy with them. Made the bumps much more manageable while still retaining that BMW stiffness we love about these cars.
I went with Sachs dampers which are OEM but sportier than my stock zhp dampers. I don’t regret it one bit
Sachs are great! Came stock on the SR 2016 Altima and they ride great, stiff and sporty.
The difference is night and day, car is 30mm lower front and 15mm in the back. Feels more planted, feedback is more responsive and absorbs bumps a bit firmer but still feels nicer than the floatier stock setup. Previously would float into a corner whereas it feels predictable and how a Bimmer should.
If you are content with stock and just want to refresh, there are many options, but Sachs is a reliable stock brand for shocks.
Rancho has some adjustable shocks I’ve had on my CJ work great
I recently replaced them with the Sachs oe equivalent to save money. They’re a softer ride than the B4 and in hindsight, while not a bad purchase, I would have preferred the B4.
Those factory Ranchos are terrible. They are stiff as heck.
I haven't really been impressed with the RS500x. Better than Rough Country but not by much.
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