ranger boat rod locker gas shock help

GEORGE D. · Post by **GEORGE D.** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 1:18 am

just needed some advice on replacing a old gas shock on my rod locker lid is it easy to do and where can i buy one thank you george

eagle123777 · Post by **eagle123777** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 3:32 am

GEORGE D. wrote:just needed some advice on replacing a old gas shock on my rod locker lid is it easy to do and where can i buy one thank you george

on bbc most have found replacement shocks at auto stores.

Andy Giannini · Post by **Andy Giannini** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 4:00 am

Be sure to take the old one with you, if you go to NAPA or another auto parts place.

Not just for length, but the rating for lift.

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dwise · Post by **dwise** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 9:37 am

Installing the shock is very easy.

bircher · Post by **bircher** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:43 am

It is stupid easy to replace and can be done in the parking lot. I got mine from the local Napa Auto store.

Wolfeman · Post by **Wolfeman** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 2:16 pm

I couldn't find the one for my boat at Napa so I called Ranger. They sent it out that day.
Scratched my head for a minute trying to figure out how to install it, then the light went on and it was a breeze.
- Wolfeman

davet. · Post by **davet.** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:55 pm

Yeah, I just bought 2 from C & C for $20 each for my Viper. They're pretty universal. Don't over think the install, they just pop on and off with pressure.

fish_food · Post by **fish_food** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:37 pm

davet. wrote:Yeah, I just bought 2 from C & C for $20 each for my Viper. They're pretty universal. Don't over think the install, they just pop on and off with pressure.

Do they attach with a ball and socket type arrangement?

duaneg4 · Post by **duaneg4** » Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:07 pm

I have a bunch of new bulk shocks that are Master-Lift model ML15-60. They are 13 7/8 in overall (extended length) and 8 3/4 in closed. My team partner replaced all his lifts on his Skeeter with these.

I'll sell these for $10.00 each shipped.

davet. · Post by **davet.** » Fri Nov 23, 2012 9:51 am

fish_food wrote:
davet. wrote:Yeah, I just bought 2 from C & C for $20 each for my Viper. They're pretty universal. Don't over think the install, they just pop on and off with pressure.
Do they attach with a ball and socket type arrangement?

Yeah, they're ball and socket with a spring metal keeper. I used to use a screwdriver to pop the spring keeper off, blah blah etc., only to find that you can just pop em off and on with pressure. Only took 15 years to figure that one out.