Rancho RS9000XL Rear Shock for Ford F-150

The Rancho RS9000XL rear shock absorber delivers manually adjustable ride control for drivers who split time between pavement, towing, and rougher roads. Part number RS999236 is built for 1997-2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, and 1997-2001 Ford F-100 Ranger rear applications with the listed configuration.

Key Features

• Nine-position manual adjustment for tuning rear ride control
• Rear suspension shock absorber for on-road and off-road use
• Extended length: 23.89 in; compressed length: 14.78 in
• Travel length: 9.11 in for suspension movement management
• Reserve tube diameter: 2.18 in
• Dust shield included
• Upper mount: stem mount with 2.3/8 in stem length and 3/8 in-16 thread pitch
• Lower mount: loop bushing and sleeve mount with 12 mm sleeve ID and 1.1/2 in sleeve OAL

Product Details

Rancho RS9000XL shocks are part of the RS9000XL line, known for manually adjustable ride control that lets you tailor rear suspension response for daily driving, towing, and uneven terrain. The RS999236 rear shock uses a stem upper mount and loop bushing lower mount, with a dust shield included to help protect the shock body in exposed undercarriage conditions. This rear shock absorber is listed for 1997-2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, and 1997-2001 Ford F-100 Ranger rear positions with the specified GVW and ride-height notes.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Uses

• Rear-end bounce or instability on Ford F-150 and Ford F-150 Heritage trucks
• Excessive rear suspension movement when towing or hauling
• Need for adjustable damping on mixed road and off-road driving
• Worn rear shock performance on Ford F-100 Ranger applications
• Reduced control over rear axle motion on uneven pavement

Installation Notes

Verify rear fitment by year, model, GVW, and rear raised height before installation. Confirm the upper stem mount and lower loop bushing and sleeve mount match the vehicles existing shock mounting points. Compare the compressed length, extended length, and travel length to the suspensions available space before final assembly. Fits 1997-2003 Ford F-150, rear; fits 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, rear; fits 1997-2001 Ford F-100 Ranger, rear.

Quality Assurance

Rancho RS9000XL shocks are engineered as adjustable suspension components for truck and off-road use, with application-specific dimensions and mounting details published for fitment verification. RS999236 is part of Ranchos RS9000XL series for controlled rear suspension performance.