RanchoRS5000X Gas Shocks Set 2007-2018 for Jeep Wrangler 4WD JK

They're Rancho RS5000X Gas Shocks - what more can I say ;-) Anyways, they fit like they should, work great for my Wrangler JK, and look good to boot!

My 2018 JK (yes it’s one of the last JKs built before Jeep switched to the JL) needed new shocks. The rear shocks were both leaking and the front end would shudder when hitting bumps at highway speed. I checked with all the main auto part stores in my area and even though they were 30% more I figured get them today and support the local businesses. The problem was none of them had both front and rear in stock and quoted 3-5 business days to get them shipped to the store. Well, Amazon was 30% less and could ship them to my house in 48 hours.The shocks arrived in 2 days as promised by the seller. They were shipped FedX Vs the normal Amazon truck.The boxes they arrived in were a bit beat up (see picture) but everything in side was in perfect condition. See picture of unpacked contents.They say they fit up to 2” lift. My 2018 Rubicon Recon is stock and the new shocks fully extended length (front and back) was identical to the OEM shocks that I removed. When I purchased this vehicle at the Jeep dealer I remember him telling me the model Rubicon I have came from the factory with a lift so perhaps this is why they say fits up to a 2” lift. I only add this because these may not be long enough if you have a post factory lifted a Rubicon.The installation was pretty easy especially if you have done shocks before. Yes, the front passenger side top bolt is a pain but doable. Hint, I removed the battery and loosed all the bolts that hold the plastic battery shelf and was able to lift it enough to get an open end wrench onto the top bolt.As other users noted these shocks are beefier than the OEM shocks. They appear to be 1/2 inch larger in diameter. Others noted a stiffer ride than OEM. For my situation I noticed a much improved ride with the new shocks elimination the high speed shudder from the front end. The back end no longer skips around when hitting bumps while cornering.These were a good buy and give them 5 stars.

Larger than bilstiens i replaced! Solid so far. Installed with minimal lifting of jeep!

Purchased and was missing hardware. Both the manufacturer and distributor responded quickly.

I put them on a 2018 Wrangler JkE-z installation, the jeep rides smooth

Great!

Save your money. Just add a little more and buy a better product. These made the ride on my 2014 Rubicon with 3 1/2 " lift worse than it was with the factory shocks. They look ok but that's the only positive I can take away from my purchase. I should have went with the Bilsteins or Fox. Rancho used to make a good product 30 years ago when I was lifting trucks. Maybe because the market back then was so slim. Too many choices out there now to ever buy these.

Shocks came with everything needed and were fairly easy to install on jeep. Look very nice installed.