Thinking of going with Rancho XL9000's Shocks
06-22-2014, 01:16 PM
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Not just bc of length. You have a top stud on the front shocks and bar pins on the rear. As far as length goes, the mounting locations allow for a longer shock up front.
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Someone posted this as a good quick reference
You live in Socal. You won't need to worry about them rusting.
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Someone posted this as a good quick reference
You live in Socal. You won't need to worry about them rusting.
06-22-2014, 01:27 PM
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Rancho RS9000XL Series High Performance Shock Set (JK Wrangler 2007-2014) - Offroad Elements
4 wheel parts seems tempting because I might be able to pick them up after work on monday or tues.
06-22-2014, 04:18 PM
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Hey that's my chart 
26/28 work for stock up to 2"
29/30 are good for 2-3"
31/32 are good for 3-4"
Obviously you can run a longer shock with the right size bump stop.
2007 Rubicon /2 door/6 speed
26/28 work for stock up to 2"
29/30 are good for 2-3"
31/32 are good for 3-4"
Obviously you can run a longer shock with the right size bump stop.
2007 Rubicon /2 door/6 speed
06-22-2014, 10:13 PM
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They are right at 399 for the set of 4. Am I missing something here?
Rancho RS9000XL Series High Performance Shock Set (JK Wrangler 2007-2014) - Offroad Elements
4 wheel parts seems tempting because I might be able to pick them up after work on monday or tues.
Rancho RS9000XL Series High Performance Shock Set (JK Wrangler 2007-2014) - Offroad Elements
4 wheel parts seems tempting because I might be able to pick them up after work on monday or tues.
06-23-2014, 12:24 AM
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I am so glad I'm not the only one who got Rubicon shocks and absolutely hated the ride. I got some off of a 2014 with about 300 miles on them. Rode like crap.
Luckily, Rancho (and Amazon) warrantied my shocks when all 4 adjustment knobs froze up (rusted up) and could not be repaired with new ones. I did clear coat the new shocks and turned the rears inward. So far so good, but they haven't seen winter yet.
I love the 9000XL's, and I think I was just so used to their ride that the Rubi shocks just couldn't compete with them. I have a heavy-ish 2 door and run 3 or 4 on the street and 7 when wheeling. Seems good for mine. Also run 26 psi in my 35's because that's what the chalk test said to run.
Get them, you'll love them. The fact that Rancho stands behind their warranty is also a major plus.
Luckily, Rancho (and Amazon) warrantied my shocks when all 4 adjustment knobs froze up (rusted up) and could not be repaired with new ones. I did clear coat the new shocks and turned the rears inward. So far so good, but they haven't seen winter yet.
I love the 9000XL's, and I think I was just so used to their ride that the Rubi shocks just couldn't compete with them. I have a heavy-ish 2 door and run 3 or 4 on the street and 7 when wheeling. Seems good for mine. Also run 26 psi in my 35's because that's what the chalk test said to run.
Get them, you'll love them. The fact that Rancho stands behind their warranty is also a major plus.
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06-23-2014, 04:49 PM
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I was running bilstein 5100s on my JK Unlimited with AEV coils. When a shock started to leak went I bought the Rancho XL9100s..
Its hard to figure out if I like them better or not.. The Ranchos feel better out of the driveway and love being able to adjust them but on back roads or logging roads they just aren't up to the job.. The bilsteins kept solid all day but the Ranchos after a few bumps kind of loose their damping. I've tried a few of the setting but nothing appears to be able to keep up to the Bilsteins.
I'm still keeping the Ranchos because I do like them better for my daily commute and the Jeep isn't really a high speed off-road machine anyway.
Its hard to figure out if I like them better or not.. The Ranchos feel better out of the driveway and love being able to adjust them but on back roads or logging roads they just aren't up to the job.. The bilsteins kept solid all day but the Ranchos after a few bumps kind of loose their damping. I've tried a few of the setting but nothing appears to be able to keep up to the Bilsteins.
I'm still keeping the Ranchos because I do like them better for my daily commute and the Jeep isn't really a high speed off-road machine anyway.
06-23-2014, 06:55 PM
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but
I was running bilstein 5100s on my JK Unlimited with AEV coils. When a shock started to leak went I bought the Rancho XL9100s..
Its hard to figure out if I like them better or not.. The Ranchos feel better out of the driveway and love being able to adjust them but on back roads or logging roads they just aren't up to the job.. The bilsteins kept solid all day but the Ranchos after a few bumps kind of loose their damping. I've tried a few of the setting but nothing appears to be able to keep up to the Bilsteins.
I'm still keeping the Ranchos because I do like them better for my daily commute and the Jeep isn't really a high speed off-road machine anyway.
Its hard to figure out if I like them better or not.. The Ranchos feel better out of the driveway and love being able to adjust them but on back roads or logging roads they just aren't up to the job.. The bilsteins kept solid all day but the Ranchos after a few bumps kind of loose their damping. I've tried a few of the setting but nothing appears to be able to keep up to the Bilsteins.
I'm still keeping the Ranchos because I do like them better for my daily commute and the Jeep isn't really a high speed off-road machine anyway.
That's the whole reason I purchased them I hear 99% good reviews on them
06-24-2014, 07:06 AM
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I think you made the correct decision for your riding. I just wouldn't suggest them to someone to does a lot of dirt overland riding.
