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Rancho RS55371 Shock Absorber - Front
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RS5000X, Front
Fitment: Chevrolet and GMC, Silverado 1500 Classic, Sierra 1500 Classic, Avalanche 1500, Silverado 1500, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL 1500
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Overview of Rancho RS5000X Suspension Shock Absorber
The Rancho RS5000X Suspension Shock Absorber (Part Number RS55371) is engineered for Chevrolet and GMC full-size trucks and SUVs. Designed to provide reliable damping performance, this shock absorber is compatible with models such as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Chevrolet Tahoe.
- Compatible with Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, Silverado 1500, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 1500 Classic, Yukon, Yukon XL 1500
- Compressed length: 11.28 inches
- Extended length: 16.31 inches
- Travel length: 5.03 inches
- Includes dust shield for enhanced durability
- Lower mounting: Clevis bracket mount (Code: Clev)
- Upper mounting: Stem mount with 2.3/8" stem length and 3/8"-16 thread pitch
- Does not include compressed or extended bumper stops or hydraulic lockout
RS5000X Product Line Details
The RS5000X line from Rancho focuses on delivering consistent suspension performance for light trucks and SUVs. This product line emphasizes durability and reliable damping characteristics suitable for both on-road and moderate off-road use. The RS55371 shock absorber is part of this line, offering a balance of travel length and mounting options tailored for Chevrolet and GMC 1500 series vehicles.
Technical Description and Features
The RS55371 shock absorber features a compressed length of 11.28 inches and an extended length of 16.31 inches, providing a travel length of 5.03 inches. It includes a dust shield to protect internal components from debris and extend service life. The lower mounting uses a clevis bracket mount, ensuring secure attachment, while the upper mounting is a stem mount with a 2.3/8 inch stem length and 3/8"-16 thread pitch for compatibility with specified vehicle models. This shock absorber does not include compressed or extended bumper stops or hydraulic lockout, focusing on standard suspension damping performance.
Applications and Problem Solving
- Restores proper suspension damping for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks
- Reduces excessive bouncing and improves ride stability on Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon
- Addresses worn or leaking shocks in Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 and Suburban 1500
- Improves handling and control for GMC Yukon XL 1500 during highway and off-road driving
- Replaces damaged or corroded shocks to maintain suspension integrity
Installation Notes and Tips
- Verify vehicle compatibility with Chevrolet and GMC 1500 series models before installation
- Ensure mounting points match clevis bracket lower mount and stem mount upper specifications
- Use the included parts pack (P01135) for proper hardware during installation
- Inspect suspension components for wear or damage during replacement
- Follow manufacturer torque specifications for mounting hardware
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Rancho RS5000X shock absorbers are manufactured to meet OEM standards for fit and function. The RS55371 part undergoes quality control to ensure durability and consistent performance. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Rancho typically offers limited warranties covering defects in materials and workmanship. Consult Rancho or authorized distributors for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Rancho |
|---|---|
| Part Number | RS55371 |
| Position | RS5000X, Front |
| S4 | |
| Compressed Bumper Stop | No |
| Compressed Length | 11.28 |
| Dust Shield Included | Yes |
| Extended Bumper Stop | No |
| Extended Hydraulic Lockout | No |
| Extended Length | 16.31 |
| Lower Mounting Code | CLEV |
| Lower Mounting Description | Clevis Bracket Mount |
| Parts Pack | P01135 |
| Travel Length | 5.03 |
| Upper Mounting Description | Stem Mount - 2.3/8" Stem Length X 3/8"-16 Thread Pitch |
This part fits 53 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 Classic | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2007 | GMC | Sierra 1500 Classic | Front | This shock absorber is compatible without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3), with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in), and cannot be used with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Avalanche 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | Front | This shock absorber is compatible without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3), with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in), and cannot be used with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2006 | GMC | Sierra 1500 | Front | This shock absorber is compatible without Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3), with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in), and cannot be used with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2006 | GMC | Yukon | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2006 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); RS5000X | ||
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Avalanche 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2005 | GMC | Sierra 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2005 | GMC | Yukon | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2005 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); RS5000X | ||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Avalanche 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2004 | GMC | Sierra 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2004 | GMC | Yukon | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2004 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); RS5000X | ||
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Avalanche 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2003 | GMC | Sierra 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2003 | GMC | Yukon | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2003 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); RS5000X | ||
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Avalanche 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2002 | GMC | Sierra 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2002 | GMC | Yukon | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2002 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); RS5000X | ||
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2001 | GMC | Sierra 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2001 | GMC | Yukon | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2001 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); RS5000X | ||
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | 4.8L | V8 | Front | New Body Style; without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | 5.3L | V8 | Front | New Body Style; without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X |
| 2000 | GMC | Sierra 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 2000 | GMC | Yukon | 4.8L | V8 | Front | New Body Style; without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X |
| 2000 | GMC | Yukon | 5.3L | V8 | Front | New Body Style; without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); Not for use with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X |
| 2000 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Front | without Electronic Adjustable Suspension; with Front Raised Height 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); RS5000X | ||
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X | ||
| 1999 | GMC | Sierra 1500 | Front | Fitment: Not suitable for vehicles with 4 Wheel Steering or Electronic Ride Control Package (ZX3); designed for front raised heights of 1.0 (in) to 2.5 (in); incompatible with aftermarket shock spacers or relocation brackets.; RS5000X |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
RS5371
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