Anyone have any experience with both of these? I know the RS5000X is very popular, but I'm wondering if the RS7000MT is any better and worth the upgrade?
Is the RS7000MT new like the RS5000X was? I'm very pleased with the RS5000X shocks so far. That's coming from previously having OME first gen Nitros.
I've heard of folks that have them on bigger trucks and like them. My fear there is out TJ's might be too light for them to be valved properly.
I have the RS 7000 MT shocks on my TJ. I also had the Bilstein 5100 on my JKU. I loved the 5100's on the JKU. They were perfect.....for the JKU.
When I lifted my TJ, I decided to go with the RS7000MT's based on the comparison from the 5100's. I think the 7000's result in a very stiff ride on the TJ. I have about 8,000 miles on the 7000's.
If I had it to do again, I would not use the 7000's on my TJ. I believe that the TJ is too light for the 7000's.
To further my post above. I dislike them to the point that I am going to replace them. Remember, just because it costs more, doesn't mean its better. Lesson learned on my part.
I’m glad you chimed in before I ended up buying something I too would regret!
I sense a theme here that you might possibly be an impulse buyer, on occasion? Lol!
7000 shocks have been around a very long time and I currently run them on my F-250 and love them.
About 4 months ago I put 5000x shocks on my F-250 and they were the worst shocks I have ever rode on. They we're so soft it would bounce for what seems like a full minute after a bump. I called Rancho and they refunded my money and I then purchased the 7000 shocks. I
In my opinion the 7000's will be way to stiff for a TJ. Now, on my last TJ I ran the adjustable 9000's and they were great. If you're going to upgrade get the 9000's and skip the 7000's, if not, go with the 5000x
The advantage of the 9000s over the 5000s is just the ability to adjust the dampening, right?
How many miles for break in on new shocks?