Rancho
RS5000X

Rancho RS55265 Shock Absorber - Front

Brand Rancho RS55265
Position Front
S4
Compressed Bumper Stop No
Compressed Length 11.02
Dust Shield Included Yes
Extended Bumper Stop Yes
Extended Hydraulic Lockout No
Extended Length 15.31
Lower Mounting Code CLEV
Lower Mounting Description Clevis Bracket Mount
Parts Pack P01135
Travel Length 4.29
Upper Mounting Description Stem Mount - 2.3/8" Stem Length X 3/8"-16 Thread Pitch
Product line RS5000X
Fits Chevrolet and GMC · 97 vehicles

Exclusive valving system. Advanced compression control improves handling and performance.

Dust shield included. Helps protect the shock absorber from debris.

Clevis bracket mount. A suspension shock absorber with a stem upper mount.

Cross-references Focus Auto Parts 341531, KYB 344381 and Monroe Shocks & Struts 34501 for the same application. See all 15.

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Rancho RS5000X Front Shock Absorber

The Rancho RS5000X shock absorber is built for front suspension service on select Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs. Part number RS55265 uses Rancho’s RS5000X valving and compression control to improve handling on pavement and stability on rough roads.

Fits 1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, front; 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, front; 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, front; 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, front; 1999-2006 GMC Sierra 1500 and Sierra 1500 Classic, front; 2000-2006 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL 1500, front; and 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic, front. This part number is RS55265.

Key Features

  • Rancho RS5000X series shock absorber for front suspension applications
  • Exclusive valving system for more controlled ride response
  • Advanced compression functionality for improved on-road and off-road handling
  • Compressed length: 11.02 in; extended length: 15.31 in
  • Travel length: 4.29 in
  • Dust shield included
  • Extended bumper stop included
  • Lower mount: clevis bracket mount
  • Upper mount: stem mount with 2-3/8 in stem length and 3/8 in-16 thread pitch

Product Details

Rancho RS5000X shocks are part of the RS5000X product line, which focuses on controlled damping for trucks and SUVs that see mixed driving conditions. On applications such as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Chevrolet Tahoe, RS55265 supports front suspension performance with a mount style and dimensions matched to the listed fitments. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 34501, 34677) for the same application.

Common Issues This Shock Can Address

  • Excessive front-end bounce over bumps and expansion joints
  • Loose or unsettled steering feel on rough roads
  • Reduced control during braking and weight transfer
  • Worn shock performance from age, mileage, or fluid loss
  • Front suspension instability on daily-driven trucks and SUVs

Installation Notes

Verify front suspension configuration before ordering. This shock fits vehicles without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3) and without electronic adjustable suspension where noted, and some Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 applications exclude 4-wheel steering. Confirm raised height and body style details against the fitment notes for your specific Chevrolet or GMC model. Compare compressed and extended lengths to the original shock before installation.

Quality Assurance

Rancho RS5000X shocks are engineered with a valving strategy and compression control focused on consistent damping response for street and trail use. Part number RS55265 is built for the listed front applications and mount configuration.

This part fits 97 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2007ChevroletSilverado 1500 ClassicFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2007GMCSierra 1500 ClassicSLFrontwithout Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2007GMCSierra 1500 ClassicSLTFrontwithout Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2007GMCSierra 1500 ClassicWTFrontwithout Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2007GMCSierra 1500 ClassicSLEFrontwithout Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2007GMCSierra 1500 ClassicHybridFrontwithout Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2006ChevroletAvalanche 1500FrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2006ChevroletSilverado 1500Frontwithout Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2006ChevroletSuburban 1500FrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2006ChevroletTahoeFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2006GMCSierra 1500SLFrontwithout Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2006GMCSierra 1500SLTFrontwithout Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2006GMCSierra 1500WTFrontwithout Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2006GMCSierra 1500SLEFrontwithout Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2006GMCSierra 1500HybridFrontwithout Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2006GMCYukonSLFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2006GMCYukonSLTFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2006GMCYukonSLEFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2006GMCYukon XL 1500SLFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2006GMCYukon XL 1500SLTFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2006GMCYukon XL 1500SLEFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2005ChevroletAvalanche 1500FrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2005ChevroletSilverado 1500FrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2005ChevroletSuburban 1500FrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2005ChevroletTahoeFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2005GMCSierra 1500BaseFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2005GMCSierra 1500SLTFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2005GMCSierra 1500WTFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2005GMCSierra 1500SLEFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2005GMCSierra 1500HybridFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2005GMCYukonSLTFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2005GMCYukonSLEFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2005GMCYukon XL 1500SLTFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2005GMCYukon XL 1500SLEFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2004ChevroletAvalanche 1500FrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2004ChevroletSilverado 1500FrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2004ChevroletSuburban 1500FrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2004ChevroletTahoeFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2004GMCSierra 1500BaseFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2004GMCSierra 1500SLTFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2004GMCSierra 1500WTFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2004GMCSierra 1500SLEFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2004GMCYukonSLTFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2004GMCYukonSLEFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2004GMCYukon XL 1500SLTFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2004GMCYukon XL 1500SLEFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2003ChevroletAvalanche 1500FrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2003ChevroletSilverado 1500FrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2003ChevroletSuburban 1500FrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2003ChevroletTahoeFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2003GMCSierra 1500BaseFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2003GMCSierra 1500SLFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2003GMCSierra 1500SLTFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2003GMCSierra 1500WTFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2003GMCSierra 1500SLEFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2003GMCYukonSLTFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2003GMCYukonSLEFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2003GMCYukon XL 1500SLTFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2003GMCYukon XL 1500SLEFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2002ChevroletAvalanche 1500FrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2002ChevroletSilverado 1500FrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2002ChevroletSuburban 1500FrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2002ChevroletTahoeFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2002GMCSierra 1500BaseFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2002GMCSierra 1500SLFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2002GMCSierra 1500SLTFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2002GMCSierra 1500WTFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2002GMCSierra 1500SLEFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2002GMCYukonSLTFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2002GMCYukonSLEFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2002GMCYukon XL 1500SLTFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2002GMCYukon XL 1500SLEFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2001ChevroletSilverado 1500FrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2001ChevroletSuburban 1500FrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2001ChevroletTahoeFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2001GMCSierra 1500SLFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2001GMCSierra 1500SLTFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2001GMCSierra 1500SLEFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2001GMCYukonSLTFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2001GMCYukonSLEFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2001GMCYukon XL 1500SLTFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2001GMCYukon XL 1500SLEFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2000ChevroletSilverado 1500FrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2000ChevroletSuburban 1500FrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2000ChevroletTahoe4.8LV8FrontNew Body Style; without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2000ChevroletTahoe5.3LV8FrontNew Body Style; without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2000GMCSierra 1500SLFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2000GMCSierra 1500SLTFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2000GMCSierra 1500SLEFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2000GMCYukon4.8LV8FrontNew Body Style; without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2000GMCYukon5.3LV8FrontNew Body Style; without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
2000GMCYukon XL 1500SLTFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
2000GMCYukon XL 1500SLEFrontWithout electronic adjustable suspension; front raised height of 0 inches.; RS5000X
1999ChevroletSilverado 1500FrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
1999GMCSierra 1500SLFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
1999GMCSierra 1500SLTFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
1999GMCSierra 1500SLEFrontExcept 4 Wheel Steering; without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); with Front Raised Height 0 (in); RS5000X
Directly replaces or cross-references 15 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Focus Auto Parts — 341531KYB — 344381Monroe Shocks & Struts — 34501Monroe Shocks & Struts — 34677Monroe Shocks & Struts — 37151Monroe Shocks & Struts — 37178Monroe Shocks & Struts — 911151Monroe Shocks & Struts — 9111785880324065009G63803HD12140877MS3431351BRS5265TS3431351B