Rancho RS5000X RS55279 Suspension Shock Absorber for Dodge Ram 2500
Featuring a unique, exclusive valving system and advanced compression functionality, Rancho RS5000X shocks deliver improved overall on- and off-road handling and performance.
  • IMPROVED HANDLING AND PERFORMANCE -- Cross Tuned technology featuring exclusive rebound valving system and advanced compression phase improves overall handling and performance on and off road
  • MINIMIZES ROUGH RIDE -- Exclusive Progressive Engagement Valving is custom-tuned for each vehicle to help reduce initial impacts at low speeds and minimizes a rough ride
  • STRONG AND DURABLE -- Features a 16mm nitro-carburized piston rod to resist scuffs & corrosion, double-welded loops at stress areas, 35mm sintered iron piston for enhanced structural integrity and polyvinyl protective boot
  • HANDLES EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANGES -- Large twin-tube body filled with all-weather fluid allows for cooler operation, increased vehicle control and ability to withstand internal temperatures of -40 to 248F
  • SMOOTH PERFORMANCE -- Polyurethane rebound bumper and rubber bushings help absorb ride harshness while the fluon-banded piston enhances responsiveness to changing road conditions for an overall smoother ride
  • REDUCES FADE -- Nitrogen gas pressurized to 150 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture to reduce damping performance fade and foaming
  • MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL -- Compression Control Valve is custom-tuned for each vehicle to regulate fluid transfer to absorb impacts without disc flutter and help maintain shock motion control
  • BUILT TO LAST -- Low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression while the application-specific piston delivers heightened control of shock motion due to the expanded piston area
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE -- Comes with Rancho's Limited Lifetime Warranty

Application Summary:

Year Make/Model
2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500
2003-2010 Dodge Ram 2500
2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500
2012 Ram 1500
2011-2013 Ram 2500
2011-2012 Ram 3500
Attributes
Adjustable Damping No
Adjustable Rebound No
Air Adjustable No
Air Ride Suspension No
Bearing Plate Included No
Body Color White
Body Diameter 2.251, 57.2
Body Material Steel
Boot Included Yes
California Proposition 65 No
Coil Over Springs Included No
Collapsed Length 10.660 in.
Collapsed Length (in.) 10.660
Color White
Compressed Bumper Stop No
Compressed Length 10.66
Country of Origin (Primary) US
Cylinder Color White
Cylinder Material Steel
Cylinder Outside Diameter 2.251
Dust Shield Color Red
Dust Shield Included Yes, Yes
Extended Bumper Stop Yes
Extended Hydraulic Lockout No
Extended Length 16.44, 16.44
Extended Length (in.) 16.440 in.
Finish Painted
Gas Charged Yes
Grade Type Performance
Harmonized Tariff Code (Schedule B) 8708801600
Hazardous Material Code N
Internal Construction Type Twin Tube
Life Cycle Status Code Available to Order
Lower Mount Code XP10
Lower Mount Type Cross Pin Mount - Open Ended, 3/8" Hole ID (Both Ends) X 2.5/8" Pin Length (Hole Center to Center)
Lower Mounting Code XP10
Lower Mounting Description Cross Pin Mount - Open Ended, 3/8" Hole ID (Both Ends) X 2.5/8" Pin Length (Hole Center to Center)
Max Year Covered 2013
Min Year Covered 2003
Most Popular Make/Model Dodge Ram 2500
Most Popular Year 2012
Mounting Hardware Included Yes
NAFTA Preference Criterion Code B
New Or Remanufactured New
Part Description Shock Absorber
Parts Pack P01167
Parts Pack(s) P01167, P01167
Product Grade Premium
Reserve Tube Diameter 2.251
Rod Diameter 0.622
SDR Required Flag Y
SDS Sheet Number 01164
Shaft Material Nitrocarburized
Shock Absorber Body End Measuring Point Base of Stem
Shock Absorber Bore Size 1.3779527559055118
Shock Absorber Rod End Measuring Point Center of Cross Pin
Shock Stroke 5.780 in., 5.78
Spring Included No
Spring Isolators Included No
Spring Seat Included No
Total Part VIO 250194
Travel Length 5.78
Type Telescopic
Upper Mount Code S5
Upper Mount Type Stem Mount - 2.5/8" Stem Length X 1/2"-13 Thread Pitch
Upper Mounting Code S5
Upper Mounting Description Stem Mount - 2.5/8" Stem Length X 1/2"-13 Thread Pitch
GTIN 00039703009904