Rancho - rhoRS55165 - RS5000X Front Shock Absorber for 1997 Ford F-250 HD

Featuring a unique, exclusive valving system and advanced compression functionality, Rancho® RS5000™X shocks deliver improved overall on- and off-road handling and performance. Rancho RS5000X RS55165 Suspension Shock Absorber for Ford F-250 HD

• BUILT TO LAST -- Low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression while the application-specific piston delivers heightened control of shock motion due to the expanded piston area
• STRONG AND DURABLE -- Features a 16mm nitro-carburized piston rod to resist scuffs & corrosion, double-welded loops at stress areas, 35mm sintered iron piston for enhanced structural integrity and polyvinyl protective boot
• HANDLES EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANGES -- Large twin-tube body filled with all-weather fluid allows for cooler operation, increased vehicle control and ability to withstand internal temperatures of -40 to 248°F
• SMOOTH PERFORMANCE -- Polyurethane rebound bumper and rubber bushings help absorb ride harshness while the fluon-banded piston enhances responsiveness to changing road conditions for an overall smoother ride
• MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL -- Compression Control Valve is custom-tuned for each vehicle to regulate fluid transfer to absorb impacts without disc flutter and help maintain shock motion control
• IMPROVED HANDLING AND PERFORMANCE -- Cross Tuned technology featuring exclusive rebound valving system and advanced compression phase improves overall handling and performance on and off road
• MINIMIZES ROUGH RIDE -- Exclusive Progressive Engagement Valving is custom-tuned for each vehicle to help reduce initial impacts at low speeds and minimizes a rough ride
• REDUCES FADE -- Nitrogen gas pressurized to 150 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture to reduce damping performance fade and foaming
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE -- Comes with Rancho’s Limited Lifetime Warranty

Brief Description: The Rancho RS5000X RS55165 suspension shock absorber features an exclusive valving system and advanced compression functionality designed to improve on-road and off-road handling and performance for the 1997 Ford F-250 HD.

Key Features & Performance Benefits:

• Durable Construction: A 16mm nitro-carburized piston rod resists scuffs and corrosion, while double-welded loops reinforce stress areas.
• Controlled Ride Performance: The application-specific piston, fluon-banded piston and polyurethane rebound bumper support responsive shock motion control and smoother operation.
• Temperature Resistance: The large twin-tube body uses all-weather fluid for operation across internal temperatures from -40 to 248°F.
• Fade Reduction: Nitrogen gas pressurized to 150 PSI helps minimize air-to-oil mixing, foaming and damping performance fade.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data:

• Brand: Rancho
• Part Number: rhoRS55165
• Series: RS5000X
• Application: Front suspension shock absorber
• Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-250 HD
• Piston rod: 16mm nitro-carburized steel
• Piston: 35mm sintered iron
• Gas pressure: 150 PSI nitrogen

What's Included in the Box: One Rancho RS5000X suspension shock absorber.

Fitment: Listed for the 1997 Ford F-250 HD. The supplied fitment data also lists 1993–1996 Ford F-350 applications.

Fitments:
1985 Ford F-350 Base
1985 Ford F-350 XL
1985 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1986 Ford F-350 Base
1986 Ford F-350 XL
1986 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1987 Ford F-250 Custom
1987 Ford F-250 XL
1987 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
1987 Ford F-350 Custom
1987 Ford F-350 XL
1987 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1988 Ford F-250 Custom
1988 Ford F-250 XL
1988 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
1988 Ford F-350 Custom
1988 Ford F-350 XL
1988 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1989 Ford F-250 Custom
1989 Ford F-250 XL
1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
1989 Ford F-350 Custom
1989 Ford F-350 XL
1989 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1990 Ford F-250 Custom
1990 Ford F-250 XL
1990 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
1990 Ford F-350 Custom
1990 Ford F-350 XL
1990 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1991 Ford F-250 Custom
1991 Ford F-250 XL
1991 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
1991 Ford F-350 Custom
1991 Ford F-350 XL
1991 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1992 Ford F-250 Custom
1992 Ford F-250 XL
1992 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
1992 Ford F-350 Custom
1992 Ford F-350 XL
1992 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1993 Ford F-250 XL
1993 Ford F-250 XLT
1993 Ford F-350 XL
1993 Ford F-350 XLT
1994 Ford F-250 XL
1994 Ford F-250 XLT
1994 Ford F-350 XL
1994 Ford F-350 XLT
1995 Ford F-250 Eddie Bauer
1995 Ford F-250 Special
1995 Ford F-250 XL
1995 Ford F-250 XLT
1995 Ford F-350 Eddie Bauer
1995 Ford F-350 Special
1995 Ford F-350 XL
1995 Ford F-350 XLT
1996 Ford F-250 Eddie Bauer
1996 Ford F-250 Special
1996 Ford F-250 XL
1996 Ford F-250 XLT
1996 Ford F-350 Special
1996 Ford F-350 XL
1996 Ford F-350 XLT
1997 Ford F-250 HD XL
1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT
1997 Ford F-350 Base
1997 Ford F-350 XL
1997 Ford F-350 XLT

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Unknown
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1