UCA's and shock for 06 1500

[jacobsjl88]

Does anybody have any reviews or opinions on the Rancho 9000 shocks and the Zone Off Road heavy duty upper control arm? All the shocks are orginals and I have an RCX 2.5" level. Ball joints need replaced too. Just looking around for some ideas and suggestions. Thanks

 

[Bully's Performance]

Rancho makes great aftermarket shocks, you certainly would not be disappointed with the ride quality. The Zone UCA's are a really good product. They were designed with lift and leveling kits in mind and are very well made.

 

[jacobsjl88]

I pulled the trigger last night. Bought the Zone UCA's, should be here by this weekend. Then bought 4 Rancho 9000's. 4 Wheel Parts had a deal for 4 shocks, 10% discount on installation, and free shipping if I pick up in store. Just waiting for shipping confirmations.

 

[Bully's Performance]

Awesome! Let us know how it turns out!

 

[jacobsjl88]

Shocks are going to be in tomorrow, and UCA was shipped out today. I don't trust myself yet to install struts. So they are installing the fronts and doing an alignment. It's an expensive trip to the store lol.

 

[Knotts89]

Let me know what you think of the zone uca iv been wondering about them myself

 

[Bully's Performance]

If anyone else is interested in these items, we offer the lowest pricing in the industry on Zone Offroad!

Eric

 

[jacobsjl88]

Everything came in today.
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The control arms are pretty heavy duty, can't wait to put them on. Got off early today so decided to tackle the rear shocks. Top bolts were a little difficult to get off but I got them. I'm pretty sure the originals were still on.


I plan on doing the control arms on Sunday. How difficult is it to replace struts? I'm thinking of doing it to save me 200 bucks.

 

[usaf2006]

Shan't be to hard. If you look up a strut spacer install instructions from rancho for instance.. should be the same thing just put the new strut in place.... compressing the springs is hard I heard if you.dont have a good set of spring compressors and air tools. Just what ive heard... no experiences myself.

Good luck

 

[jacobsjl88]

I'm going to rent the compressors from autozone. I just had to buy a impact for the rears. Might as well get everything done at once. I do notice a difference, a lot better ride.

 

[jacobsjl88]

Replaced the UCA's today. Decided against the struts, it use to be a northern truck so I'm sure the nuts are rusted. So didn't want to mess with it.

The install was pretty easy and straight forward. The only difficult problem was taking the nut off the old ball joints. They were bad and just spun in place.
The ride and steering feel better, much more responsive. Next is struts and alignment.

 

[jacobsjl88]

Well got some bad news today. Mechanic can't align the front because everything is seized. Lower control bushings, tie rods. It's a northern truck so it's seen a lot of salt.

 

[usaf2006]

Sucks to hear man. Im from the salt belt so I know your pains.

 

[jacobsjl88]

Yeah. My plan is just to repair everything, buy the parts and hopefully use my gf's parents barn. Use a grinder wheel or torch and just cut the bolts.
Since I'm down there I'm just going to replace everything that I haven't already. Should be a fun project.
Usaf2006-what did you end up doing?