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XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Hi all:
I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin eliminators and a different model? The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). Thanks Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Sorry for the multiple posts, but I had some problems with my newsreader
configuration. "thebigreddog!" <cyanoshewski@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:59ae500e.0410270636.261625e1@posting.google.c om... > Hi all: > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > eliminators and a different model? > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > Thanks > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Sorry for the multiple posts, but I had some problems with my newsreader
configuration. "thebigreddog!" <cyanoshewski@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:59ae500e.0410270636.261625e1@posting.google.c om... > Hi all: > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > eliminators and a different model? > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > Thanks > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Sorry for the multiple posts, but I had some problems with my newsreader
configuration. "thebigreddog!" <cyanoshewski@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:59ae500e.0410270636.261625e1@posting.google.c om... > Hi all: > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > eliminators and a different model? > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > Thanks > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Hi Cliff,
The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your lift. Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. Steve http://xjeep.dyndns.org thebigreddog! wrote: > Hi all: > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > eliminators and a different model? > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > Thanks > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Hi Cliff,
The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your lift. Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. Steve http://xjeep.dyndns.org thebigreddog! wrote: > Hi all: > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > eliminators and a different model? > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > Thanks > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Hi Cliff,
The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your lift. Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. Steve http://xjeep.dyndns.org thebigreddog! wrote: > Hi all: > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > eliminators and a different model? > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > Thanks > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Thanks for the info Steve.
I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 pair including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there a cheaper source for RE springs? Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, but I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the RS9000Xs. With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try them. :) Cliff "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > Hi Cliff, > > The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an > XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. > > OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension > system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of > all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less > expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your > lift. > > Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better > with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An > oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. > > Steve > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > thebigreddog! wrote: > > Hi all: > > > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > > eliminators and a different model? > > > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > > > Thanks > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Thanks for the info Steve.
I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 pair including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there a cheaper source for RE springs? Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, but I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the RS9000Xs. With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try them. :) Cliff "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > Hi Cliff, > > The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an > XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. > > OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension > system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of > all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less > expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your > lift. > > Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better > with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An > oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. > > Steve > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > thebigreddog! wrote: > > Hi all: > > > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > > eliminators and a different model? > > > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > > > Thanks > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Thanks for the info Steve.
I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 pair including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there a cheaper source for RE springs? Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, but I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the RS9000Xs. With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try them. :) Cliff "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > Hi Cliff, > > The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an > XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. > > OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension > system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of > all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less > expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your > lift. > > Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better > with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An > oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. > > Steve > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > thebigreddog! wrote: > > Hi all: > > > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > > eliminators and a different model? > > > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > > > Thanks > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
I have only heard good things about the rancho 9000 shocks. The 5000's
will knock out fillings. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's thebigreddog wrote: > > Thanks for the info Steve. > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 pair > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there a > cheaper source for RE springs? > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, but > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > RS9000Xs. > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try > them. :) > > Cliff > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > > Hi Cliff, > > > > The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an > > XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. > > > > OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension > > system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of > > all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less > > expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your > > lift. > > > > Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better > > with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An > > oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. > > > > Steve > > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > > > > thebigreddog! wrote: > > > Hi all: > > > > > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > > > > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > > > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > > > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > > > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > > > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > > > > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > > > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > > > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > > > eliminators and a different model? > > > > > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > > > > > Thanks > > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
I have only heard good things about the rancho 9000 shocks. The 5000's
will knock out fillings. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's thebigreddog wrote: > > Thanks for the info Steve. > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 pair > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there a > cheaper source for RE springs? > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, but > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > RS9000Xs. > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try > them. :) > > Cliff > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > > Hi Cliff, > > > > The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an > > XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. > > > > OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension > > system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of > > all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less > > expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your > > lift. > > > > Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better > > with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An > > oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. > > > > Steve > > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > > > > thebigreddog! wrote: > > > Hi all: > > > > > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > > > > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > > > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > > > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > > > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > > > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > > > > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > > > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > > > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > > > eliminators and a different model? > > > > > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > > > > > Thanks > > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
I have only heard good things about the rancho 9000 shocks. The 5000's
will knock out fillings. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's thebigreddog wrote: > > Thanks for the info Steve. > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 pair > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there a > cheaper source for RE springs? > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, but > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > RS9000Xs. > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try > them. :) > > Cliff > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > > Hi Cliff, > > > > The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an > > XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. > > > > OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension > > system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of > > all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less > > expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your > > lift. > > > > Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better > > with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An > > oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. > > > > Steve > > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > > > > thebigreddog! wrote: > > > Hi all: > > > > > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > > > > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > > > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > > > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > > > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > > > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > > > > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > > > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > > > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > > > eliminators and a different model? > > > > > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > > > > > Thanks > > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Thanks Mike.
Are there any other issues with Rancho shocks besides their excessive stiffness? I assume that with the RS9000X's nine settings, at least the softest one or two settings should be useable. :) Cliff "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:417FF637.C57AADFF@sympatico.ca... > I have only heard good things about the rancho 9000 shocks. The 5000's > will knock out fillings. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > thebigreddog wrote: > > > > Thanks for the info Steve. > > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 pair > > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there a > > cheaper source for RE springs? > > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, but > > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > > RS9000Xs. > > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try > > them. :) > > > > Cliff > > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > > > Hi Cliff, > > > > > > The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an > > > XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. > > > > > > OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension > > > system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of > > > all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less > > > expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your > > > lift. > > > > > > Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better > > > with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An > > > oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. > > > > > > Steve > > > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > > > > > > > thebigreddog! wrote: > > > > Hi all: > > > > > > > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > > > > > > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > > > > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > > > > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > > > > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > > > > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > > > > > > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > > > > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > > > > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > > > > eliminators and a different model? > > > > > > > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Thanks Mike.
Are there any other issues with Rancho shocks besides their excessive stiffness? I assume that with the RS9000X's nine settings, at least the softest one or two settings should be useable. :) Cliff "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:417FF637.C57AADFF@sympatico.ca... > I have only heard good things about the rancho 9000 shocks. The 5000's > will knock out fillings. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > thebigreddog wrote: > > > > Thanks for the info Steve. > > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 pair > > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there a > > cheaper source for RE springs? > > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, but > > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > > RS9000Xs. > > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try > > them. :) > > > > Cliff > > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > > > Hi Cliff, > > > > > > The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an > > > XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. > > > > > > OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension > > > system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of > > > all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less > > > expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your > > > lift. > > > > > > Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better > > > with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An > > > oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. > > > > > > Steve > > > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > > > > > > > thebigreddog! wrote: > > > > Hi all: > > > > > > > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > > > > > > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > > > > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > > > > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > > > > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > > > > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > > > > > > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > > > > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > > > > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > > > > eliminators and a different model? > > > > > > > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Thanks Mike.
Are there any other issues with Rancho shocks besides their excessive stiffness? I assume that with the RS9000X's nine settings, at least the softest one or two settings should be useable. :) Cliff "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:417FF637.C57AADFF@sympatico.ca... > I have only heard good things about the rancho 9000 shocks. The 5000's > will knock out fillings. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > thebigreddog wrote: > > > > Thanks for the info Steve. > > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 pair > > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there a > > cheaper source for RE springs? > > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, but > > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > > RS9000Xs. > > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try > > them. :) > > > > Cliff > > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > > > Hi Cliff, > > > > > > The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an > > > XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. > > > > > > OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension > > > system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of > > > all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less > > > expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your > > > lift. > > > > > > Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better > > > with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An > > > oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. > > > > > > Steve > > > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > > > > > > > thebigreddog! wrote: > > > > Hi all: > > > > > > > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > > > > > > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > > > > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > > > > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > > > > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly > > > > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > > > > > > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists > > > > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > > > > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > > > > eliminators and a different model? > > > > > > > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Hi Cliff,
Sounds like you want the cushy TJ setting, that break axles with their bouncing. You might want a little tire control, like Real Jeeps. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ thebigreddog wrote: > > Thanks Mike. > Are there any other issues with Rancho shocks besides their excessive > stiffness? > I assume that with the RS9000X's nine settings, at least the softest one or > two settings should be useable. :) > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Hi Cliff,
Sounds like you want the cushy TJ setting, that break axles with their bouncing. You might want a little tire control, like Real Jeeps. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ thebigreddog wrote: > > Thanks Mike. > Are there any other issues with Rancho shocks besides their excessive > stiffness? > I assume that with the RS9000X's nine settings, at least the softest one or > two settings should be useable. :) > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Hi Cliff,
Sounds like you want the cushy TJ setting, that break axles with their bouncing. You might want a little tire control, like Real Jeeps. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ thebigreddog wrote: > > Thanks Mike. > Are there any other issues with Rancho shocks besides their excessive > stiffness? > I assume that with the RS9000X's nine settings, at least the softest one or > two settings should be useable. :) > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Example of cushy TJ setting:
http://----------.com/dana35c/d35snap.mov "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > > Hi Cliff, > Sounds like you want the cushy TJ setting, that break axles with > their bouncing. You might want a little tire control, like Real Jeeps. > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Example of cushy TJ setting:
http://----------.com/dana35c/d35snap.mov "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > > Hi Cliff, > Sounds like you want the cushy TJ setting, that break axles with > their bouncing. You might want a little tire control, like Real Jeeps. > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Example of cushy TJ setting:
http://----------.com/dana35c/d35snap.mov "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > > Hi Cliff, > Sounds like you want the cushy TJ setting, that break axles with > their bouncing. You might want a little tire control, like Real Jeeps. > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
The 9's can be adjusted so play away. I imagine with a load on you
might want them up hard. Cherokee rear leafs are pretty stiff still, don't know about the lift ones. Mike thebigreddog wrote: > > Thanks Mike. > Are there any other issues with Rancho shocks besides their excessive > stiffness? > I assume that with the RS9000X's nine settings, at least the softest one or > two settings should be useable. :) > > Cliff > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:417FF637.C57AADFF@sympatico.ca... > > I have only heard good things about the rancho 9000 shocks. The 5000's > > will knock out fillings. > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > > thebigreddog wrote: > > > > > > Thanks for the info Steve. > > > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 > pair > > > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is > there a > > > cheaper source for RE springs? > > > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > > > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, > but > > > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > > > RS9000Xs. > > > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to > try > > > them. :) > > > > > > Cliff > > > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > > > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > > > > Hi Cliff, > > > > > > > > The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on > an > > > > XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. > > > > > > > > OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension > > > > system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of > > > > all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less > > > > expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together > your > > > > lift. > > > > > > > > Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better > > > > with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An > > > > oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech > DT3000. > > > > > > > > Steve > > > > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > > > > > > > > > > thebigreddog! wrote: > > > > > Hi all: > > > > > > > > > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > > > > > > > > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > > > > > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > > > > > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > > > > > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a > slightly > > > > > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > > > > > > > > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho > lists > > > > > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > > > > > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > > > > > eliminators and a different model? > > > > > > > > > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
The 9's can be adjusted so play away. I imagine with a load on you
might want them up hard. Cherokee rear leafs are pretty stiff still, don't know about the lift ones. Mike thebigreddog wrote: > > Thanks Mike. > Are there any other issues with Rancho shocks besides their excessive > stiffness? > I assume that with the RS9000X's nine settings, at least the softest one or > two settings should be useable. :) > > Cliff > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:417FF637.C57AADFF@sympatico.ca... > > I have only heard good things about the rancho 9000 shocks. The 5000's > > will knock out fillings. > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > > thebigreddog wrote: > > > > > > Thanks for the info Steve. > > > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 > pair > > > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is > there a > > > cheaper source for RE springs? > > > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > > > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, > but > > > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > > > RS9000Xs. > > > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to > try > > > them. :) > > > > > > Cliff > > > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > > > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > > > > Hi Cliff, > > > > > > > > The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on > an > > > > XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. > > > > > > > > OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension > > > > system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of > > > > all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less > > > > expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together > your > > > > lift. > > > > > > > > Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better > > > > with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An > > > > oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech > DT3000. > > > > > > > > Steve > > > > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > > > > > > > > > > thebigreddog! wrote: > > > > > Hi all: > > > > > > > > > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > > > > > > > > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > > > > > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > > > > > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > > > > > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a > slightly > > > > > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > > > > > > > > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho > lists > > > > > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > > > > > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > > > > > eliminators and a different model? > > > > > > > > > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
The 9's can be adjusted so play away. I imagine with a load on you
might want them up hard. Cherokee rear leafs are pretty stiff still, don't know about the lift ones. Mike thebigreddog wrote: > > Thanks Mike. > Are there any other issues with Rancho shocks besides their excessive > stiffness? > I assume that with the RS9000X's nine settings, at least the softest one or > two settings should be useable. :) > > Cliff > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:417FF637.C57AADFF@sympatico.ca... > > I have only heard good things about the rancho 9000 shocks. The 5000's > > will knock out fillings. > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > > thebigreddog wrote: > > > > > > Thanks for the info Steve. > > > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 > pair > > > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is > there a > > > cheaper source for RE springs? > > > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > > > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, > but > > > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > > > RS9000Xs. > > > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to > try > > > them. :) > > > > > > Cliff > > > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > > > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > > > > Hi Cliff, > > > > > > > > The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on > an > > > > XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. > > > > > > > > OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension > > > > system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of > > > > all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less > > > > expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together > your > > > > lift. > > > > > > > > Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better > > > > with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An > > > > oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech > DT3000. > > > > > > > > Steve > > > > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > > > > > > > > > > thebigreddog! wrote: > > > > > Hi all: > > > > > > > > > > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: > > > > > > > > > > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty > > > > > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch > > > > > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ > > > > > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a > slightly > > > > > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? > > > > > > > > > > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho > lists > > > > > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both > > > > > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin > > > > > eliminators and a different model? > > > > > > > > > > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). > > > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Yes, I am looking for a relatively comfortable ride in the XJ.
This is to be my daily driver, as I am getting too old to drive my 92 Renegade on 35" Boggers everyday. :) "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:417FFEC9.8B00537C@cox.net... > Hi Cliff, > Sounds like you want the cushy TJ setting, that break axles with > their bouncing. You might want a little tire control, like Real Jeeps. > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > thebigreddog wrote: > > > > Thanks Mike. > > Are there any other issues with Rancho shocks besides their excessive > > stiffness? > > I assume that with the RS9000X's nine settings, at least the softest one or > > two settings should be useable. :) > > > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Yes, I am looking for a relatively comfortable ride in the XJ.
This is to be my daily driver, as I am getting too old to drive my 92 Renegade on 35" Boggers everyday. :) "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:417FFEC9.8B00537C@cox.net... > Hi Cliff, > Sounds like you want the cushy TJ setting, that break axles with > their bouncing. You might want a little tire control, like Real Jeeps. > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > thebigreddog wrote: > > > > Thanks Mike. > > Are there any other issues with Rancho shocks besides their excessive > > stiffness? > > I assume that with the RS9000X's nine settings, at least the softest one or > > two settings should be useable. :) > > > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Yes, I am looking for a relatively comfortable ride in the XJ.
This is to be my daily driver, as I am getting too old to drive my 92 Renegade on 35" Boggers everyday. :) "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:417FFEC9.8B00537C@cox.net... > Hi Cliff, > Sounds like you want the cushy TJ setting, that break axles with > their bouncing. You might want a little tire control, like Real Jeeps. > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > thebigreddog wrote: > > > > Thanks Mike. > > Are there any other issues with Rancho shocks besides their excessive > > stiffness? > > I assume that with the RS9000X's nine settings, at least the softest one or > > two settings should be useable. :) > > > > Cliff |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Aren't there some 'adjustable' Rancho shocks out there?
Can't they be 'tuned' down for a softer ride? "thebigreddog" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:1098902043.997447@nws01ykf.rim.net... > Thanks for the info Steve. > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 > pair > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there > a > cheaper source for RE springs? > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, > but > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > RS9000Xs. > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try > them. :) > > Cliff > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... >> Hi Cliff, >> >> The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an >> XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. >> >> OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension >> system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of >> all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less >> expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your >> lift. >> >> Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better >> with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An >> oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. >> >> Steve >> http://xjeep.dyndns.org >> >> >> thebigreddog! wrote: >> > Hi all: >> > >> > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: >> > >> > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty >> > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch >> > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ >> > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly >> > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? >> > >> > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists >> > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both >> > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin >> > eliminators and a different model? >> > >> > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). >> > >> > Thanks >> > Cliff > > |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Aren't there some 'adjustable' Rancho shocks out there?
Can't they be 'tuned' down for a softer ride? "thebigreddog" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:1098902043.997447@nws01ykf.rim.net... > Thanks for the info Steve. > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 > pair > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there > a > cheaper source for RE springs? > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, > but > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > RS9000Xs. > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try > them. :) > > Cliff > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... >> Hi Cliff, >> >> The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an >> XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. >> >> OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension >> system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of >> all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less >> expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your >> lift. >> >> Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better >> with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An >> oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. >> >> Steve >> http://xjeep.dyndns.org >> >> >> thebigreddog! wrote: >> > Hi all: >> > >> > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: >> > >> > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty >> > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch >> > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ >> > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly >> > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? >> > >> > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists >> > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both >> > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin >> > eliminators and a different model? >> > >> > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). >> > >> > Thanks >> > Cliff > > |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
Aren't there some 'adjustable' Rancho shocks out there?
Can't they be 'tuned' down for a softer ride? "thebigreddog" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:1098902043.997447@nws01ykf.rim.net... > Thanks for the info Steve. > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 > pair > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there > a > cheaper source for RE springs? > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, > but > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > RS9000Xs. > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try > them. :) > > Cliff > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... >> Hi Cliff, >> >> The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an >> XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. >> >> OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension >> system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of >> all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less >> expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your >> lift. >> >> Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better >> with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An >> oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. >> >> Steve >> http://xjeep.dyndns.org >> >> >> thebigreddog! wrote: >> > Hi all: >> > >> > I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: >> > >> > Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty >> > 3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch >> > soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ >> > coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly >> > heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? >> > >> > Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists >> > a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both >> > lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin >> > eliminators and a different model? >> > >> > The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). >> > >> > Thanks >> > Cliff > > |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
I have the RS9000X shocks, but they are on a ZJ that has far softer suspension, plus I grew up on British sports cars [where springs were an extra cost option] so their firmer ride suits me just fine. I strongly suspect that on anything but the fairly soft ZJ, they might be a tad harsh... and I do run them softer off road than on the street, mostly due to the cost of dental services these days. thebigreddog proclaimed: > Thanks for the info Steve. > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 pair > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there a > cheaper source for RE springs? > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, but > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > RS9000Xs. > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try > them. :) > > Cliff > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > >>Hi Cliff, >> >>The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an >>XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. >> >>OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension >>system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of >>all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less >>expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your >>lift. >> >>Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better >>with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An >>oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. >> >>Steve >>http://xjeep.dyndns.org >> >> >>thebigreddog! wrote: >> >>>Hi all: >>> >>>I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: >>> >>>Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty >>>3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch >>>soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ >>>coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly >>>heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? >>> >>>Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists >>>a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both >>>lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin >>>eliminators and a different model? >>> >>>The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). >>> >>>Thanks >>>Cliff > > > |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
I have the RS9000X shocks, but they are on a ZJ that has far softer suspension, plus I grew up on British sports cars [where springs were an extra cost option] so their firmer ride suits me just fine. I strongly suspect that on anything but the fairly soft ZJ, they might be a tad harsh... and I do run them softer off road than on the street, mostly due to the cost of dental services these days. thebigreddog proclaimed: > Thanks for the info Steve. > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 pair > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there a > cheaper source for RE springs? > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, but > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > RS9000Xs. > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try > them. :) > > Cliff > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > >>Hi Cliff, >> >>The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an >>XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. >> >>OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension >>system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of >>all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less >>expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your >>lift. >> >>Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better >>with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An >>oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. >> >>Steve >>http://xjeep.dyndns.org >> >> >>thebigreddog! wrote: >> >>>Hi all: >>> >>>I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: >>> >>>Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty >>>3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch >>>soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ >>>coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly >>>heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? >>> >>>Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists >>>a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both >>>lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin >>>eliminators and a different model? >>> >>>The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). >>> >>>Thanks >>>Cliff > > > |
Re: XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
I have the RS9000X shocks, but they are on a ZJ that has far softer suspension, plus I grew up on British sports cars [where springs were an extra cost option] so their firmer ride suits me just fine. I strongly suspect that on anything but the fairly soft ZJ, they might be a tad harsh... and I do run them softer off road than on the street, mostly due to the cost of dental services these days. thebigreddog proclaimed: > Thanks for the info Steve. > I did not find much of a price difference between the OME springs ($130 pair > including shipping) and the RE ones ($100 pair plus shipping). Is there a > cheaper source for RE springs? > Have you tried the RS9000Xs? Many people have recommended that I avoid > Rancho shocks with the primary complaint being that they are too stiff, but > I am having difficulty in finding people who actually have used the > RS9000Xs. > With their current promo for a free in-cab controller, I am tempted to try > them. :) > > Cliff > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:2ua25lF27l3mdU1@uni-berlin.de... > >>Hi Cliff, >> >>The OME 934 coil for ZJ V8 will give 3+ inches of lift over stock on an >>XJ. It probably has a better spring rate for your bumper & winch. >> >>OME springs work best when they're part of a complete OME suspension >>system. Using them out of their intended context defeats the point of >>all the engineering you're paying for. Maybe consider some less >>expensive options such as RE 3.5" coils if you're piecing together your >>lift. >> >>Avoid the RS9000 shocks. For that kind of money you'd do much better >>with OME Nitros and their more responsive compression valving. An >>oft-recommended reasonably priced hydro shock is the Doetsch Tech DT3000. >> >>Steve >>http://xjeep.dyndns.org >> >> >>thebigreddog! wrote: >> >>>Hi all: >>> >>>I am about to lift my 91 XJ 4.0 and I am looking for some opinions: >>> >>>Old Man Emu front coils: I was planning on using OME XJ heavy duty >>>3" coils. I will be adding a heavy front winch bumper and winch >>>soon, so I was told that it might be a better idea to use the OME ZJ >>>coils instead as they would provide a little extra lift and a slightly >>>heavier spring rate. Anyone try this? >>> >>>Rancho RS9000X shocks: Anyone have these on their XJ? Rancho lists >>>a longer front shock, but only a single shock for the rear for both >>>lifted and stock Cherokees. What does everyone use? Bar pin >>>eliminators and a different model? >>> >>>The rear will be 4" springs (not AALs). >>> >>>Thanks >>>Cliff > > > |
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