MONROE,
MI - A new line of fully adjustable gas-charged
remote reservoir shock absorbers engineered for serious
off-road performance has been introduced by Rancho, the
world leader in suspension technologies for light trucks
and sport-utility vehicles.
New
Rancho Pro Series shock absorbers combine the brand’s
world-class RS9000X nine-position adjustable technology
with an advanced remote reservoir configuration ideally
suited to hard-core off-road driving, where heat-related
shock fade often can be an issue.
“The
RS9000X is the perfect platform from which to develop a
new level of technology for particularly demanding driving
situations,” said Bill Johnson, director of engineering
for Rancho. “An added benefit is that by leveraging
our latest, proven off-road shock design, we’re able
to offer vehicle owners the benefits of a fully guaranteed
remote reservoir system at a far more competitive price
than many competitors.”
Available
for several popular applications equipped with Rancho suspension
systems – and in extended-length units offering 13,
14 and 15 inches of travel, respectively – new Rancho
Pro Series shocks are engineered to provide more consistent
performance over a longer period of use, a particularly
important characteristic for serious off-road enthusiasts
who might push conventional shocks to their performance
limits. Each Pro Series shock can be mounted in any position
and is delivered complete with “piggyback” cushions
and clamps.
Like
the standard RS9000X, the new Pro Series shock features
nine-position adjustable valving, enabling the driver to
manually or remotely (from the cab) tune damping performance
to match a vast range of performance situations. Each shock
includes a 16-mm-diameter hardened and double-chromed rod,
32-mm-diameter piston with Teflon band and an all-new rod
guide design that reduces friction and improves flow for
enhanced ride comfort.
Rancho
also offers an optional in-cab remote control kit –
No. RS99700 – that permits adjustment of front and/or
rear shocks while the vehicle is in motion.
Contact
your Rancho dealer for additional information on new Pro
Series remote reservoir adjustable shocks and other Rancho
suspension innovations. To locate the nearest Rancho dealer,
visit www.gorancho.com,
or call 1-734-384-7804.