XJ lift opinions? OME coils with Rancho RS9000X shocks?
10-27-2004, 04:08 PM
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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/
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/
10-27-2004, 04:08 PM
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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/
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/
10-27-2004, 04:47 PM
#23
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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
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
10-27-2004, 04:47 PM
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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
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
10-27-2004, 04:47 PM
#25
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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
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
10-27-2004, 07:05 PM
#26
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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" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:417FFEC9.8B00537C@***.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
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" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:417FFEC9.8B00537C@***.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
10-27-2004, 07:05 PM
#27
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Posts: n/a
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" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:417FFEC9.8B00537C@***.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
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" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> 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
10-27-2004, 07:05 PM
#28
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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" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:417FFEC9.8B00537C@***.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
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" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:417FFEC9.8B00537C@***.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
10-27-2004, 09:06 PM
#29
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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
>
>
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
>
>
10-27-2004, 09:06 PM
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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
>
>
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
>
>