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Rancho RS55043 Shock Absorber - Front
| Brand | Rancho RS55043 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front |
| S5 | |
| Compressed Bumper Stop | No |
| Compressed Length | 14.97 |
| Dust Shield Included | Yes |
| Extended Bumper Stop | Yes |
| Extended Hydraulic Lockout | No |
| Extended Length | 23.37 |
| Lower Mounting Code | LS92 |
| Lower Mounting Description | Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 14MM Sleeve ID X 1.11/16" Sleeve OAL |
| Parts Pack | P01167 |
| Travel Length | 8.4 |
| Upper Mounting Description | Stem Mount - 2.5/8" Stem Length X 1/2"-13 Thread Pitch |
| Product line | RS5000X |
| Fits | Ford · 76 vehicles |
Exclusive valving system. Advanced compression for improved handling and performance.
Dust shield included. Helps protect the shock absorber from debris.
Extended bumper stop. Adds extra protection at full compression.
Cross-references RS5043 for the same application. See all 1.
Rancho RS5000X Front Shock for Super Duty
The Rancho RS5000X front shock absorber is built for Ford Super Duty trucks that need controlled ride response on pavement and consistent damping off-road. Part number RS55043 uses Rancho’s RS5000X valving and advanced compression tuning to improve handling without changing the truck’s suspension layout.
Key Features
- Front suspension shock absorber for Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty applications
- Rancho RS5000X valving for balanced on-road and off-road damping
- Extended length: 23.37 in; compressed length: 14.97 in
- Travel length: 8.4 in for suspension movement control
- Dust shield included for added shaft protection
- Extended bumper stop included; compressed bumper stop not included
- Upper stem mount with 1/2 in.-13 thread pitch
- Lower loop bushing and sleeve mount with 14 mm sleeve ID
Product Details
Rancho RS5000X shocks are part of the RS5000X line, which focuses on improved control through a unique valving system and compression management. On Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty front suspension setups, RS55043 is specified for trucks with the listed lift or Rancho suspension system requirements, helping maintain predictable damping response during towing, daily driving, and uneven-road use. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
What This Shock Helps Address
- Excessive front-end bounce after bumps or dips
- Loose or unsettled steering feel on rough roads
- Reduced damping control on lifted Super Duty front suspensions
- Harsh response from worn or mismatched front shocks
- Inconsistent ride quality during load changes or road transitions
Installation Notes
Fits 2022-2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front. Fits 2022-2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty, front. Fits 2011-2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front, with Front Raised Height 2.5 in; use with Rancho RS66553B and RS66555R9 system(s). Fits 2011-2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty, front, with Front Raised Height 2.5 in; use with Rancho RS66553B and RS66555R9 system(s). Fits 2005-2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front, with Rancho Suspension System and Front Raised Height 2.5 in. Fits 2005-2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty, front, with Rancho Suspension System and Front Raised Height 2.5 in. Verify mount style, lift height, and front suspension configuration before installation. Part number RS55043 is a front-position shock absorber and should be matched to the vehicle’s specified application.
Quality Assurance
Rancho RS5000X shocks are engineered as suspension components for truck applications that demand consistent damping and fitment-specific mounting. RS55043 is built with a dust shield and bumper-stop-related features listed in the product data to support front suspension operation in the intended Ford Super Duty applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | RS5000X |
| 2025 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | RS5000X |
| 2024 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | RS5000X |
| 2024 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | RS5000X |
| 2023 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | RS5000X |
| 2023 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | RS5000X |
| 2022 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | RS5000X |
| 2022 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | RS5000X |
| 2021 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2021 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2021 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2021 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2020 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2020 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2020 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2020 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2019 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2019 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2019 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2019 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2018 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2018 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2018 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2018 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2017 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2017 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2017 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2017 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2016 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2016 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2016 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2016 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2015 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2015 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2015 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2015 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2014 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2014 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2014 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2014 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2013 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2013 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2013 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2013 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2012 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2012 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2012 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2012 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2011 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2011 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2011 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2011 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); Use with Rancho RS66553B, RS66555R9 System(s); RS5000X |
| 2010 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2010 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2010 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2010 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2009 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2009 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2009 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2009 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2008 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2008 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2008 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2008 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2007 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2007 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2007 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2007 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2006 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2006 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2006 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2006 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2005 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | — | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2005 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2005 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
| 2005 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | 4WD | Front | with Rancho Suspension System; with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in); RS5000X |
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