Thanks, that leaves the question on what Rancho shocks are installed. The RS5000 is notoriously stiff and so is the RS9000xl unless it's adjusted to one of its softest settings.He says he has 33x12.5r15 Cooper STT Pros @ 26psi in the OP.
Thanks, that leaves the question on what Rancho shocks are installed. The RS5000 is notoriously stiff and so is the RS9000xl unless it's adjusted to one of its softest settings.He says he has 33x12.5r15 Cooper STT Pros @ 26psi in the OP.
1) Exactly what model of Rancho shock are you running? 2) Exactly what size tires, what Load Range (C, D, or E) are they, and 3) exactly what air pressure is in them right now?
It's a good idea to drive someone else's Jeep. Of course, Rough Country is about as rough a ride as it gets, so if it's worse than his something is wrong, if it's better, some people just aren't made for Jeeps
1) RS55239 and RS55241
2) 33x12.5r15 Cooper STT Pro load range C
3) 26 psi
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I’ve tested almost every shock out there in terms of bolt-on shocks, and the Ranchos do indeed ride the smoothest.
It would still be useful to post those pics of the shock shafts and the bump stops. I agree that something doesn't seem right.It just doesn’t seem right that I have to brace myself before I hit an unavoidable bump. Maybe the streets here are just straight garbage. I just want to figure it out if there is something wrong or not. I didn’t get my Jeep aligned after the lift, so you think that could be part of it?
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You're running the RS5000x shocks which have a widespread reputation for a superb ride. I had them myself and loved them and the ride. I don't know what could be causing your stiff ride then. Load Range C, 26 psi in a 33x12.50 size tire, and RS5000x shocks is a recipe for a great ride.1) RS55239 and RS55241
2) 33x12.5r15 Cooper STT Pro load range C
3) 26 psi
It just doesn’t seem right that I have to brace myself before I hit an unavoidable bump. Maybe the streets here [in PA] are just straight garbage. . . .
Photos would be very helpful.Post pictures of the front and rear bump stops and the exposed shock shafts
This is the thought. Pics would show this really quickly.Photos as would be very helpful.
Could it be that the bump stops have been extended too far and therefore each rough spot in the road causes premature contact with the bump stop? I had this issue on a previous TJ when the springs had sagged, leaving a smaller gap for the bump stop to travel. The ride was very rough. Once I replaced the springs, I regained the lost travel and it was smooth sailing.
I realize you just replaced your springs, so it would be helpful to see photos of the bump stops and shock shafts as explained above.
How about the rear?
If your white mark it accurate, then your shocks are acting as bump stops. And there doesn't appear to be at least 4" of shaft showing.
That's my immediate thought. Or more lift and absolutely more bump stop extension. Pulling that boot away would allow for a clean measurement of the shaft.I don’t know about the rear, so do you think I need shorter shocks?
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That's my immediate thought. Or more lift and absolutely more bump stop extension. Pulling that boot away would allow for a clean measurement of the shaft.
Here's mine. View attachment 73791
You could do some 3/4" coil spacers and a 1" motor mount block for $100 total. That would eliminate the need for a TCase drop or SYE. Just a suggestion. But those shocks are too long for your setup. YOu're bottoming them out.I reached out to Rancho again to see if they would cover it under warranty since it said these fit 2-3” lift, I really don’t want to go up to 3”s using coil spacers and I don’t want to have to go with a sye or skid drop.
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A 3/4" spacer will improve the up travel problem by 3/4". The bump stops will still need to be addressed. Like I said, those shocks need about 1.5" extension to protect them from over compression. However, this does not account for anything that might need more extension than the shocks do.So am I good in the rear and just go with a 3/4 spacer. Will that fix my problem?
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A 3/4" spacer will improve the up travel problem by 3/4". The bump stops will still need to be addressed. Like I said, those shocks need about 1.5" extension to protect them from over compression. However, this does not account for anything that might need more extension than the shocks do.