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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