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
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> 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
>
>

 

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
>
>
>

 

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
>
>
>

 

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
>
>
>