Anybody want Rancho 3" springs for dirt cheap?
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Exactly my thinking, $111 in Jeep parts - that is what I call a light Wednesday.
I think I'm gonna pull the trigger. For 111 dollars, I can either sell them secondhand for about the same price or cut a coil out of the rear if its an issue. Since I bought a tub, my winter plans of outboarding some good shocks is gonna get delayed, but I would like to get longer springs and at least some 10" shocks under the ol girl. I'm tired of the short travel, jittery bilsteins. Probably get the springs, measure my mounts and order up some 5000x shocks to get me by.
@Impact LJ did get nearly 4" of lift in the rear of his LJ. I wonder if I have an extra 220 pounds on him to compress it that extra inch?
@Impact LJ did get nearly 4" of lift in the rear of his LJ. I wonder if I have an extra 220 pounds on him to compress it that extra inch?
Do it! Are your's sagging currently?
Is that the spring rate on these? How do you find that?
220'ish pounds is a pretty common value for a rear springs for our TJ's, from all the reading I've done on this and other forums. These might be a bit stiffer, based on your lift height achieved.
FWIW, (@JMT ) I did some digging on other Rancho springs and their 2.5" set of front coils is going for 153 dollars on summit...so I imagine the price for the 4 of these is incorrect. You should jump on this while you can!
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I might buy these too. I was already looking at getting rs5000x's so they'd match perfectly. Found out I have some cheap replacement shocks recently, I just assumed they were the stock ones so I've probably been missing out on ride quality. With the shocks here and the springs, that's $228.
I just got a 60 lbs. front bumper and will probably add a winch soon (likely this, 67 lbs). I have a hard and soft top as well as my rear seat, so would the 239 and 241 with these springs be good for me? My jeep came with coil spring spacers and a body lift (not sure how much, probably about an inch for body lift) and am currently running 31's but will upgrade to 33's when these get worn, as well as adding a new rear bumper w/ tire carrier.
Haven't lifted a vehicle before so not entirely sure what I need
I just got a 60 lbs. front bumper and will probably add a winch soon (likely this, 67 lbs). I have a hard and soft top as well as my rear seat, so would the 239 and 241 with these springs be good for me? My jeep came with coil spring spacers and a body lift (not sure how much, probably about an inch for body lift) and am currently running 31's but will upgrade to 33's when these get worn, as well as adding a new rear bumper w/ tire carrier.
Haven't lifted a vehicle before so not entirely sure what I need
I would, but my wife got upset with me today for buying the AntiRock and Savvy GTS. I cannot figure this one out bc we’re in the best financial position we’ve ever been, own all three cars, owe only 60k on our house, have a half year of savings and good retirement. I’m like, what? Very frustrating when you been responsible. I’m venting...
Yeah, I get it. Mine gives me the "LOOK" occasionally too for jeep parts. She doesn't understand why I keep changing things or modifying things. We've had an expensive month so far (new snowblower, had a 1100 dollar service visit with her car, I bought a new computer), but they were a good enough deal I just kinda bought them. For less than 120 dollars, she better be ok with it...Her damn hair appointments cost more! Honestly though, shes good. She gives me a hard time, but we're in the same boat as you...I only owe on my house, have a well funded retirement, and we have a pretty good nest egg saved up as liquid cash in the bank. she knows we aren't hurting, she's just cognizant of the money coming in and going out. Its honestly a good balance...she had quelled my spending habits from my younger days.
I identify with you chief!
We love projects. We love to be busy with our hands. It does our soul good after a long day or week of work. I guess it's like Legos for men.
Tracking says Tuesday, the 12th. Not sure when I'll get to the install. I'm sure they'll sit for a while.
Got these springs last week and got around to installing them today. I had 2" Pro Comp springs on the Jeep originally and was thinking of doing a small body lift with those springs. Seen this thread and figured for $120, might as well give the Rancho's a try, as I'm a sucker for a deal, and always looking for a reason to work on the Jeep. I didn't take before and after measurements, but the Jeep feels and looks like I got more than the additional inch. Went on a quick test drive and had a pretty bad vibration under acceleration above 20 mph or so. I do like the stance with these compared to the 2" Pro Comp springs and would prefer to keep the Rancho Springs on. With that being said, what's the right way to cure the vibrations and what would be an economical option? This is an 06 Rubi and currently on stock control arms. Thanks
Okay, that's what I was thinking on both options, but wanted to make sure. I have already been thinking of dropping the money on the control arms. Not sure if I can swing control arms and a new drive shaft at the moment. Any transfer case drops better than others or recommended? Wasn't really expecting to get the height out of these springs as I did. Really wish I would have measured before and after.
I would be interested in the after measurements. I’ve been contemplating getting a set.
If the TCase drop is permanent, I’d get a kit that has a long piece that fits between the skid and frame. If it’s temporary I’d just use stacks of grade 8 washers and longer bolts. Make sure and get the right ones. Earlier TJ’s used a SAE thread, and later used Metric.
I'm kicking myself for not taking the measurements. Best I can do are these two pics. The top pic is with the 2" Pro Comp coils and the Rancho's on the bottom. Same wheels and tires in both pics, which are 285-70-17. You can definitely see the difference and you notice it right away getting in and out of the Jeep.
The transfer case drop would be temporary. Would it be best to do the driveshaft and control arms at the same time, or would doing the driveshaft first take care if the vibrations? Like I mentioned before, I've been kicking around the idea of doing the control arms anyways, but the driveshaft wasn't on the priority list until now. Just trying to budget accordingly.
Definitely a difference. Looks awesome!
Can you measure them on the Jeep front springs are 12” stock without including the coil spring isolator at the top. The rear is 8” stock measured the same way. Any amount over that is your true amount of lift. I’d love to know if you get a chance to put a tape measure in them. Looks way better IMHO.
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