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05-04-2012, 10:34 AM
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Re: 2006 SMB 4x4 Shock Replacement
Had OEM Quigley... Ujoint springs and Bilsteins WAAAAY helped my saggy ride! 
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05-04-2012, 12:52 PM
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Location: PNW WA
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Re: 2006 SMB 4x4 Shock Replacement
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I heard back from Sportsmobile. They are currently using the Rancho 9000 (RS 999001 XL front and RS 999179 XL rear) which is an adjustable shock and will bolt on without any modifications. This is a shock that 4Wheel Parts stocks and currently has a $100 rebate if you buy four. Also got some updated part numbers for Ball Joints if needed. I should have the work done in the next couple of weeks and will let you know how it goes. I have my fingers crossed.
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Are they putting those on their 4x4 conversions? My SMB conversion came with Old Man Emu and I think everyone responding above (except Dave) have quigley or something other than SMB conversion. If I remember correctly you have an SMB conversion correct? Just curious to know if that is what they are calling out now instead of the Old Man Emu shocks I have currently.
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05-04-2012, 02:01 PM
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Location: Denver, CO
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Re: 2006 SMB 4x4 Shock Replacement
Yes you are correct, I have a Sportsmobile 4x4 and they are currently using the Rancho 9000 noted above on current conversions.
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05-04-2012, 02:11 PM
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Location: Parker, CO
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Re: 2006 SMB 4x4 Shock Replacement
Man-o-man, I thought the Rancho 9000's were junk on the vans. I can't comment on the Old Man Emu as they were blown by the time I got my Deavers. I still have Rancho 9000's on the front and will change them as soon as I can make new mounts (e.g. not ever, but not because I like them).
By junk specifically I mean even turned up to 9 I did not like how they felt when trailering or flat towing my Jeep. By not liking how they felt I mean I thought I was going to die more than once when they weren't at 9, and 9 only made things tolerable.
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05-04-2012, 03:25 PM
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Location: Denver, CO
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Re: 2006 SMB 4x4 Shock Replacement
Boy, now I feel really good about my future purchase.
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05-04-2012, 06:53 PM
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Re: 2006 SMB 4x4 Shock Replacement
Ha, don't get me started on the springs!
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05-04-2012, 09:44 PM
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Location: Western Colorado
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Re: 2006 SMB 4x4 Shock Replacement
I have the Rancho 9000's. Even turned up to 9 the shocks are too soft, especially in the rear. It's kinda like a pregnant roller-skate on side to side rebound.
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2003 7.3L EB 4x4
Timberline 4x4 conversion
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05-04-2012, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: San Diego
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Re: 2006 SMB 4x4 Shock Replacement
The early SMB conversions had Rancho 9000's and my 2004 still has the originals on it at 60K miles. I don't have any opinions on them really as I keep the setting in the middle because I can never remember which way to turn it for highway or offroad. I knew at some point they switched to OME but did not know they switched back. Good to know and good luck in your decision.
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2004 SMB 4x4 RB 6.0 PSD; ARP Head Studs, Gen 3 Cylinder Heads, BPD Oil Cooler connected to AMSOil Bypass, a whistling Wicked Wheel Turbo, Coolant Filter, Upgraded alternator, ScanGauge, SCT custom and SMB Fox shocks.
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05-04-2012, 11:29 PM
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Location: Up In The Mountains
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Re: 2006 SMB 4x4 Shock Replacement
I also keep mine set on 9. Once I decided what setting I liked, I turned the lower rear shocks around so the dial faces the axle (So the dial is protected from rocks)
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2003 Ford E-350SD 4x4
V10 / 4R100 / NV271
Front Axle - 1 Ton Spec Dana 60/King Pin/Open Knuckle/High Steer
Rear Axle - 1 Ton Spec Dana 60/Full Floating
Eaton E-Lockers Front And Rear/4:10 Gears
ARB Differential Covers - Nodular Iron With Dipstick And Drain Plug
Leaf Spring Suspension Front And Rear
46 Gal Transfer-Flow Fuel Tank
ExtremeAire Magnum Air Compressor
Reunel Rear Bumper
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05-05-2012, 12:12 AM
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Location: Seattle, WA
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Re: 2006 SMB 4x4 Shock Replacement
My 2004 had Rancho 9000 shocks when new, and when it was time to replace them I got the custom-valved Old Man Emu shocks from Sportsmobile.
-- Geoff in Seattle
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