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Rancho RS55602 Shock Absorber - Front
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RS5000X, Front
Fitment: Dodge, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Toyota, Ford, and Plymouth, Dakota, Mighty Max, Ram 50, Power Ram 50, B2000, B2200, Pickup, D50, Courier, Arrow Pickup, and Arrow
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Rancho RS5000X RS55602 Suspension Shock Absorber Overview
The Rancho RS5000X RS55602 suspension shock absorber is engineered for reliable performance on Dodge, Ford, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Toyota trucks including models like the Dakota, Ram 50, and Mighty Max. Designed to provide consistent damping and improved ride control, this shock absorber is a practical upgrade for vehicles requiring durable suspension components.
- Compressed length: 9.15 inches
- Extended length: 13.48 inches
- Travel length: 4.32 inches
- Includes dust shield for added protection
- Extended bumper stop included for enhanced suspension travel
- Lower mount: Cross pin mount with 3/8" hole ID (both ends)
- Upper mount: Stem mount with 2.3/8" stem length and 3/8"-16 thread pitch
- Reserve tube diameter: 1.75 inches
- Parts pack included (P01134)
Details on the Rancho RS5000X Product Line
The RS5000X line from Rancho focuses on delivering dependable shock absorbers designed for a variety of light trucks and SUVs. This product line balances performance and durability, featuring components like extended bumper stops and dust shields to protect against harsh driving conditions. The RS55602 shock absorber is part of this line, offering specifications tailored to fit mid-size trucks such as the Dodge Dakota and Toyota Pickup.
Technical Description of the RS55602 Shock Absorber
The RS55602 shock absorber features a compressed length of 9.15 inches and an extended length of 13.48 inches, providing a travel length of 4.32 inches. It includes an extended bumper stop to prevent damage during full suspension compression and a dust shield to protect internal components from debris and contaminants. The lower mounting uses a cross pin mount with an open-ended 3/8" hole ID, while the upper mounting is a stem mount with a 2.3/8" stem length and 3/8"-16 thread pitch, ensuring secure and precise fitment. The 1.75-inch reserve tube diameter supports consistent hydraulic performance under various driving conditions.
Applications and Problem Solving
- Restores proper damping and ride control on Dodge Dakota and Ford Power Ram 50 trucks
- Replaces worn or leaking shocks on Mazda B2000 and Mitsubishi Mighty Max models
- Improves suspension response for Toyota Pickup and Dodge Ram 50 vehicles
- Addresses excessive bouncing or bottoming out during off-road or heavy load conditions
- Prevents premature suspension wear caused by damaged or missing dust shields
Installation Notes and Tips
- Verify compatibility with your specific make and model before installation
- Use appropriate tools to remove and install cross pin and stem mounts securely
- Inspect mounting hardware and replace if worn or damaged
- Ensure the dust shield is properly positioned to protect the shock absorber
- Check suspension travel clearance to confirm extended bumper stop functionality
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Rancho RS5000X shock absorbers are manufactured to meet OEM standards for durability and performance. The RS55602 part number undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure consistent operation under demanding conditions. While specific warranty details should be confirmed with the supplier, Rancho typically offers coverage against defects in materials and workmanship.
| Brand | Rancho |
|---|---|
| Part Number | RS55602 |
| Position | RS5000X, Front |
| S4 | |
| Compressed Bumper Stop | No |
| Compressed Length | 9.15 |
| Dust Shield Included | Yes |
| Extended Bumper Stop | Yes |
| Extended Hydraulic Lockout | No |
| Extended Length | 13.48 |
| Lower Mounting Code | XP12 |
| Lower Mounting Description | Cross Pin Mount - Open Ended, 3/8" Hole ID (Both Ends) X 3.3/16" Pin Length (Hole Center to Center) |
| Parts Pack | P01134 |
| Reserve Tube Diameter | 1.75 |
| Travel Length | 4.32 |
| Upper Mounting Description | Stem Mount - 2.3/8" Stem Length X 3/8"-16 Thread Pitch |
This part fits 67 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Dodge | Dakota | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1995 | Dodge | Dakota | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1994 | Dodge | Dakota | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1994 | Mitsubishi | Mighty Max | 4WD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1993 | Dodge | Dakota | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1993 | Dodge | Ram 50 | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1993 | Mitsubishi | Mighty Max | 4WD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1992 | Dodge | Dakota | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1992 | Dodge | Ram 50 | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1992 | Mitsubishi | Mighty Max | 4WD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1991 | Dodge | Dakota | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1991 | Dodge | Ram 50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1991 | Mitsubishi | Mighty Max | 4WD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1990 | Dodge | Dakota | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1990 | Dodge | Ram 50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1990 | Mitsubishi | Mighty Max | 4WD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1989 | Dodge | Dakota | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1989 | Dodge | Ram 50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1989 | Mitsubishi | Mighty Max | 4WD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1988 | Dodge | Dakota | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1988 | Dodge | Ram 50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1988 | Mitsubishi | Mighty Max | 4WD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1987 | Dodge | Dakota | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1987 | Dodge | Ram 50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1987 | Mitsubishi | Mighty Max | 4WD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1986 | Dodge | Power Ram 50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1986 | Dodge | Ram 50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1986 | Mitsubishi | Mighty Max | 4WD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1985 | Dodge | Power Ram 50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1985 | Dodge | Ram 50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1985 | Mitsubishi | Mighty Max | 4WD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1984 | Dodge | Power Ram 50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1984 | Dodge | Ram 50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1984 | Mazda | B2000 | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1984 | Mazda | B2200 | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1984 | Mitsubishi | Mighty Max | 4WD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1983 | Dodge | Power Ram 50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1983 | Dodge | Ram 50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1983 | Mazda | B2000 | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1983 | Mazda | B2200 | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1983 | Mitsubishi | Mighty Max | 4WD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1983 | Toyota | Pickup | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1982 | Dodge | D50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1982 | Ford | Courier | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1982 | Mazda | B2000 | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1982 | Mazda | B2200 | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 1.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1982 | Toyota | Pickup | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1981 | Dodge | D50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1981 | Ford | Courier | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1981 | Toyota | Pickup | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1980 | Dodge | D50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1980 | Ford | Courier | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1980 | Toyota | Pickup | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1979 | Dodge | D50 | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1979 | Ford | Courier | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1979 | Toyota | Pickup | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1978 | Ford | Courier | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1978 | Toyota | Pickup | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1977 | Ford | Courier | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1977 | Toyota | Pickup | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1976 | Ford | Courier | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1976 | Toyota | Pickup | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1975 | Ford | Courier | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1975 | Toyota | Pickup | RWD | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X |
| 1974 | Ford | Courier | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1973 | Ford | Courier | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); RS5000X | |
| 1972 | Ford | Courier | Front | Shocks are 1 3/16 (in) Bore; with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in); 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:
34151734312761504RS5602
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.