Rancho RS5000 RS5413 Steering Damper

With only 83,000 miles on the clock, I figured my 2005 F250 (Old Blue) should stay in his own lane and not stray too far when not on a straight road. br>While replacing the shocks with Rancho RS5000s (to prevent my teeth from breaking on a bumpy road), I decided to replace the steering dampener as well. "Oh great, wasted money again!" I thought as I removed the OEM, which still had a lot of resistance in every direction. "br>Then I noticed that in any resting position, the OEM had a flat spot - For about 3/4 of an inch after starting to move the piston in or out, there was no resistance in either direction. So I proceeded to rap two knuckles and scream two bad words (okay, three bad words, but it hurt!) while removing the old one and installing the new one with far less effort (which I was very pleased about).
WoW! A NEW TRUCK WAS GIVEN TO ME! I'm not kidding when I say that this one inexpensive part has completely changed the tracking and handling of the vehicle! Buy it!.

Violet Vargas

| Dec 15, 2021

So far, everything has gone well. br>On my 2006 Ford F-150, I was getting the death wobble again, and the damper/stabilizer was leaking again. At 120,000 miles, it's time to replace my damper for the second time. Mud caked and dried on the inside of the wheel rims contributed to the problem, causing the wheel balance to be off. Make sure your tires are up to the recommended pressure; on my Firestone Transforce AT tires, I use 70 psi all around, with 10 psi under the maximum. Because of the many dirt roads in Montana, I value the boot over the shaft to protect the shaft seal.

Ellen Hoffman

| Aug 09, 2021

This steering stabilizer was purchased from an Amazon warehouse. It arrived in its original packaging, but without the hardware bag. The problem was solved with a phone call to Rancho, and the parts arrived three days later. Rancho provided excellent technical support. The issue arose when I removed the old stabilizer and compared it to the new one, and yes, I realize I should have checked before removing the original. The one on the truck had two eyelets with bushings rather than the threaded end shown on the RS 5413. Because the truck, a 2005 F350, was built in August of 2004, it's possible that a design change happened later in the model year, as Rancho confirmed the RS 5413 fits the 2005 model. br>br>Because the Rancho is a much more rugged damper than the OEM, I'm hoping to find a replacement for it.

Dillon Leonard

| Oct 31, 2021

I own a Ford F-150 pickup truck from 2006. 350ci, 4WD, and SRW. The item was relatively simple to set up. I made sure to lubricate all of the nuts with spray lubricant several days ahead of time. With some effort, the stock stabilizer came off, but the end with the bushings was much easier to remove. A baby sledge was needed to pound the opposite end. It will come off if you keep working at it. You'll notice that there are no official installation instructions included with the product. The only thing it comes with are some torque specs for the nuts, which I couldn't find on their website. When I called Rancho, I was told that they didn't have any instructions other than the ones that came with the package. They advised that you stick to the manufacturer's instructions. The only instruction they gave me was to tighten the nut on the bushings until the bushings were as wide as the retaining washers that surrounded them. In the same vein, I use a locking nut instead of the standard nut. Just in case, I snapped a couple of photos of the stock one with my phone before removing it. However, once I got started removing it and succeeded, I realized I didn't need the photos. Everything was clear. It took me around 45 minutes to an hour to complete the installation. I haven't driven it very far yet, so I can't comment on how well it performs. I'm crossing my fingers for a successful outcome.

Kashton Turner

| Feb 26, 2021

What a difference installing a full set of RS9000XL shocks and a RS5000 steering stabilizer on my 2005 F250 SD made! The ride is incredible; no more clenching my teeth over potholes, and the steering is firm, with no wandering or steering give. Installation was simple, requiring only a few wrenches and sockets. The two of us completed it in about 3 hours; the instructions are a little lacking, but there are a plethora of videos available on the internet. I like how the shocks have an adjustment factor that allows you to customize your ride or adjust the stiffness based on your load conditions. They're also quite appealing.

Ricky Barber

| Aug 30, 2021

When my shock arrived, it was missing the necessary installation hardware. Because the quality was only adequate, I returned it and exchanged it for something more expensive, which was far superior.

Lilith Maloney

| Aug 10, 2021

It performs admirably. The death wobble I was experiencing was due to a faulty factory stabilizer. It performs admirably and is also appealing to the eye. The installation was simple, and it will keep your truck straight on the highway if you let go. My truck is lifted on 35-inch mudders and runs like a champ.

Kathryn Hogan

| Oct 29, 2021

The package was well-packaged and double-boxed when it arrived. As far as nuts and washers go, they were all included. Because they didn't include any instructions, it's a simple install even if you have no idea what you're doing. As a result, I feel compelled to award it a four-star rating. It's made in the United States as well. In case you're curious, On a 2005 F-150, I also installed it. 250 6. It helped my steering from wandering on the road when I had a 0 powerstroke 4x4.

Taylor HEWITT

| Oct 24, 2021