Rancho RS994197 RS9000XL Front Shock Absorber for 1997-2000 Dodge Ram 1500

With nine levels of adjustment, Rancho® RS9000®XL shocks provide premium control and performance. An easy-to-adjust knob enables customized damping and firmness for both on-road and off-road versatility. Now in its fourth generation, this cutting-edge shock boasts integrated bottom mounts for enhanced strength and a dual component 2K paint finish for superior chip resistance. Tougher and better-looking than ever, the RS9000XL sets a new standard in durability and design. Rancho RS9000XL RS994197 Suspension Shock Absorber

• HANDLES EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANGES -- Up to 2.38-in. tri-tube body (application specific) filled with all-weather fluid allows for cooler operation, increased vehicle control and ability to withstand internal temperatures of -40 to 248°F
• BUILT TO LAST -- Low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression while the long-lasting premium liquid metallic finish and polyvinyl protective boot ensures longer life
• SMOOTH PERFORMANCE -- Polyurethane rebound bumper and bushings and graphite-filled fluon-banded piston help absorb ride harshness and enhance responsiveness to changing road conditions for an overall smoother ride
• NINE LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE -- Nine-position easy-to-adjust knob allows customized damping control and firmness for on-road and off-road flexibility
• REDUCES FADE -- Nitrogen gas pressurized to 45 or 60 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture and reduce damping performance fade and foaming
• DESIGNED FOR HARDWORKING VEHICLES -- Ideal for stock or lifted trucks, SUVs and Jeeps that tow, haul or go off road
• BOLD NEW LOOK -- Sleek dual component 2K paint finish not only looks good but delivers superior chip resistance
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE -- Comes with Rancho’s Limited Lifetime Warranty

Brief Description: The Rancho RS9000XL RS994197 front shock absorber delivers adjustable damping control for improved handling, ride comfort, and off-road performance. Designed for hardworking trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps, this shock features nine adjustment levels for tuning firmness to match changing road, towing, hauling, and trail conditions.

Performance Benefits: An easy-to-use adjustment knob lets drivers select the desired damping level without replacing the shock. Nitrogen pressurization helps reduce foaming and performance fade, while all-weather fluid supports consistent operation across temperatures from -40 to 248°F. A tri-tube design, self-lubricating seal, polyurethane components, and graphite-filled piston band work together to improve responsiveness and absorb ride harshness.

• Adjustable Damping: Nine-position control provides customized firmness for on-road and off-road driving.
• Temperature Resistance: All-weather fluid supports dependable control through extreme temperature changes.
• Fade Reduction: Nitrogen gas pressure helps limit air-to-oil mixing, foaming, and damping fade.
• Durable Construction: Integrated bottom mounts, protective boot, and dual-component 2K finish improve strength and chip resistance.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data:

• Brand: Rancho
• Part Number: RS994197
• Product Line: RS9000XL
• Position: Front
• Shock Type: Adjustable nitrogen gas-charged shock absorber
• Adjustment Range: Nine damping levels
• Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 248°F
• Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

What's Included in the Box: One Rancho RS9000XL RS994197 front suspension shock absorber with applicable mounting components.

Fitment: Listed for 1997-2000 Dodge Ram 1500 applications. Verify vehicle year, model, suspension configuration, and front-shock requirements before installation. This Rancho shock is suited for stock or lifted trucks that tow, haul, or travel off road.

Features:

• Adjustable damping with nine settings for customized ride control and firmness
• All-weather fluid supports operation from -40 to 248°F
• Nitrogen pressurization helps reduce foaming and performance fade
• Integrated bottom mount and durable 2K finish improve strength and chip resistance

Fitments:
1994 Dodge Ram 1500 Base
1994 Dodge Ram 2500 Base
1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Base
1995 Dodge Ram 2500 Base
1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Base
1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Base
1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie
1997 Dodge Ram 1500 LT
1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport
1997 Dodge Ram 1500 ST
1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie
1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport
1998 Dodge Ram 1500 ST
1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie
1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport
1999 Dodge Ram 1500 ST
2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie
2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport
2000 Dodge Ram 1500 ST
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 ST
2013 Ram 3500 Big Horn
2013 Ram 3500 Laramie
2013 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn
2013 Ram 3500 Lone Star
2013 Ram 3500 SLT
2013 Ram 3500 ST
2013 Ram 3500 Tradesman
2014 Ram 2500 Big Horn
2014 Ram 2500 Laramie
2014 Ram 2500 Laramie Limited
2014 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn
2014 Ram 2500 Lone Star
2014 Ram 2500 Outdoorsman
2014 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
2014 Ram 2500 SLT
2014 Ram 2500 Tradesman
2014 Ram 3500 Big Horn
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie Limited
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn
2014 Ram 3500 Lone Star
2014 Ram 3500 SLT
2014 Ram 3500 Tradesman
2015 Ram 2500 Big Horn
2015 Ram 2500 Laramie
2015 Ram 2500 Laramie Limited
2015 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn
2015 Ram 2500 Lone Star
2015 Ram 2500 Outdoorsman
2015 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
2015 Ram 2500 SLT
2015 Ram 2500 Tradesman
2015 Ram 3500 Big Horn
2015 Ram 3500 Laramie
2015 Ram 3500 Laramie Limited
2015 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn
2015 Ram 3500 Lone Star
2015 Ram 3500 SLT
2015 Ram 3500 Tradesman
2016 Ram 2500 Big Horn
2016 Ram 2500 Laramie
2016 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn
2016 Ram 2500 Limited
2016 Ram 2500 Outdoorsman
2016 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
2016 Ram 2500 SLT
2016 Ram 2500 Tradesman
2016 Ram 3500 Big Horn
2016 Ram 3500 Laramie
2016 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn
2016 Ram 3500 Limited
2016 Ram 3500 SLT
2016 Ram 3500 Tradesman
2017 Ram 2500 Big Horn
2017 Ram 2500 Laramie
2017 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn
2017 Ram 2500 Limited
2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
2017 Ram 2500 SLT
2017 Ram 2500 Tradesman
2017 Ram 3500 Big Horn
2017 Ram 3500 Laramie
2017 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn
2017 Ram 3500 Limited
2017 Ram 3500 Lone Star
2017 Ram 3500 SLT
2017 Ram 3500 Tradesman
2018 Ram 2500 Big Horn
2018 Ram 2500 Laramie
2018 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn
2018 Ram 2500 Limited
2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
2018 Ram 2500 SLT
2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman
2018 Ram 3500 Big Horn
2018 Ram 3500 Laramie
2018 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn
2018 Ram 3500 Limited
2018 Ram 3500 SLT
2018 Ram 3500 Tradesman
2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn
2019 Ram 2500 Laramie
2019 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn
2019 Ram 2500 Limited
2019 Ram 2500 Lone Star
2019 Ram 2500 Tradesman
2019 Ram 3500 Big Horn
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn
2019 Ram 3500 Limited
2019 Ram 3500 Lone Star
2019 Ram 3500 Tradesman
2020 Ram 2500 Big Horn
2020 Ram 2500 Laramie
2020 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn
2020 Ram 2500 Limited
2020 Ram 2500 Lone Star
2020 Ram 2500 Tradesman
2020 Ram 3500 Big Horn
2020 Ram 3500 Laramie
2020 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn
2020 Ram 3500 Limited
2020 Ram 3500 Lone Star
2020 Ram 3500 Tradesman
2021 Ram 2500 Big Horn
2021 Ram 2500 Laramie
2021 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn
2021 Ram 2500 Limited
2021 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn
2021 Ram 2500 Lone Star
2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman
2021 Ram 3500 Big Horn
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie
2021 Ram 3500 Limited
2021 Ram 3500 Limited Longhorn
2021 Ram 3500 Lone Star
2021 Ram 3500 Tradesman
2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn
2022 Ram 2500 Laramie
2022 Ram 2500 Limited
2022 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn
2022 Ram 2500 Lone Star
2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman
2022 Ram 3500 Big Horn
2022 Ram 3500 Laramie
2022 Ram 3500 Limited
2022 Ram 3500 Limited Longhorn
2022 Ram 3500 Lone Star
2022 Ram 3500 Tradesman
2023 Ram 2500 Big Horn
2023 Ram 2500 Laramie
2023 Ram 2500 Limited
2023 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn
2023 Ram 2500 Lone Star
2023 Ram 2500 Tradesman
2023 Ram 3500 Big Horn
2023 Ram 3500 Laramie
2023 Ram 3500 Limited
2023 Ram 3500 Limited Longhorn
2023 Ram 3500 Tradesman
2024 Ram 2500 Big Horn
2024 Ram 2500 Laramie
2024 Ram 2500 Limited
2024 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn
2024 Ram 2500 Lone Star
2024 Ram 2500 Special Service
2024 Ram 2500 Tradesman
2024 Ram 3500 Big Horn
2024 Ram 3500 Laramie
2024 Ram 3500 Limited
2024 Ram 3500 Limited Longhorn
2024 Ram 3500 Special Service
2024 Ram 3500 Tradesman
2025 Ram 2500 Big Horn
2025 Ram 2500 Laramie
2025 Ram 2500 Limited
2025 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn
2025 Ram 2500 Lone Star
2025 Ram 2500 Special Service
2025 Ram 2500 Tradesman
2026 Ram 2500 Big Horn
2026 Ram 2500 Black Express
2026 Ram 2500 Laramie
2026 Ram 2500 Limited
2026 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn
2026 Ram 2500 Lone Star
2026 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
2026 Ram 2500 Rebel
2026 Ram 2500 Special Service
2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman
2026 Ram 2500 Warlock
2026 Ram 3500 Big Horn
2026 Ram 3500 Laramie
2026 Ram 3500 Limited
2026 Ram 3500 Limited Longhorn
2026 Ram 3500 Special Service
2026 Ram 3500 Tradesman

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