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Unread 08-05-2006, 04:27 PM   #1
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Rancho Suspension
Not much on the site about Rancho lifts any thoughts/opinions on the Wrangler Rubicon & Unlimited 2.5" Lift (Rockcrawler competition system)
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Unread 08-05-2006, 04:29 PM   #2
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Because they use Rancho R5000 shocks, they're very stiff-riding. You don't hear or read much about Rancho suspensions because they're a second-tier player as they're not all that great of a suspension. They make an "ok" kit for a street Jeep (other than its very stiff ride) but for serious offroading, it's nothing to get real excited about.
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Unread 08-05-2006, 07:08 PM   #3
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Not when you use the RS 9000X shocks, this kit is great. I have this kit with the RS 9000X adjustable shocks and it has yet to fail me.
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Unread 08-05-2006, 08:23 PM   #4
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I've seen the Rock Crawler version on a friends Jeep and it flexes like crazy, rides nice (although he is using the cab controlled rs9000 shocks), and has given him no trouble whatsoever.

For a short arm kit, and the price range it is in, I would consider it a good choice FWIW.
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Unread 08-05-2006, 09:18 PM   #5
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I run a Rancho 2.5" kit though it has been on my Jeep for quite some time. It was on it when I bought it and I really do like it. Compared to others ans stock I think it rides quite nice. The bushings are going and I will change the new control arms to RE like my fronts but overall it is a great ride even with 5000s. I have had 9000s too and wouldn't waste the money on them again. Here is mins sitting on the Rancho kit w/31s. I could easily do 32s or even 33s with a BL:
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