Rancho 1.5" LEVEL IT system for the JT

[mgw750]

Installed the Rancho kit today I also used a 1/2 inch spacer thinking that would help with the weight of the steel bumper and winch. Also used the geometry corection brackets. Didn't add the spacer for the rear, just the shocks. sits good I think.

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[G1shadow]

Mgw750
Are you running 35's with factory altitude 17inch wheels ? Just bought a altitude and wanting bigger tires .. thanks

 

[mgw750]

No, I have 33's on the factory Altitude wheels. I felt it was going to be to much of a loss of performance and mpg going to 35's with 3.73 gears.

 

[G1shadow]

Looks so much better than the street tires mine came with.

 

[mgw750]

I agree, looks ridiculous with the all season tires.

 

[PsyRN]

So... folks are running our HD rear springs (and longer shock) but that is suggested with a constant(ISH) load.

Do you need longer springs with the HD rear springs if you have a constant load on the bed? Right now I have stock suspension on my JTR, OEM steel front bumper and winch so it had a fair amount of rake pre camper. I recently added an Ovrlnd pop-up camper on the bed, so it's a constant 300lbs. Right now it's actually fairly level looking now. However, once I add the rest of my gear for a trip, I get sag. I don't want to add lifts, etc. I like having the lower COG. Would be nice to find a solution for HD springs to handle the heavier load but still use the OEM fox shocks and not need to start lifting it.

 

[RanchoShocks]

So this is a longer coil/heavier duty tuned for added weight. So if used with a constant load perfect.
But you need a LONGER travel shock. OE is too short (maybe an adapter will work)

( I think you meant to say "longer shock" in your first sentence )

Do you need longer springs with the HD rear springs if you have a constant load on the bed? Right now I have stock suspension on my JTR, OEM steel front bumper and winch so it had a fair amount of rake pre camper. I recently added an Ovrlnd pop-up camper on the bed, so it's a constant 300lbs. Right now it's actually fairly level looking now. However, once I add the rest of my gear for a trip, I get sag. I don't want to add lifts, etc. I like having the lower COG. Would be nice to find a solution for HD springs to handle the heavier load but still use the OEM fox shocks and not need to start lifting it.

 

[StingyJT]

So this is a longer coil/heavier duty tuned for added weight. So if used with a constant load perfect.
But you need a LONGER travel shock. OE is too short (maybe an adapter will work)

( I think you meant to say "longer shock" in your first sentence )

I’d recommend shocks for ~3.5” lift. I have the HD coils in rear paired with Rancho from 3” coils plus 3/4 spacer.

 

[RanchoShocks]

PICS

I’d recommend shocks for ~3.5” lift. I have the HD coils in rear paired with Rancho from 3” coils plus 3/4 spacer.

 

[StingyJT]

PICS

Rancho 3” coils plus 3/4 spacer on front
Rancho HD 3.5” coils rear (very supportive on a recent road trip with lots of gear)

 

[Mojave20]

Rancho 3” coils plus 3/4 spacer on front
Rancho HD 3.5” coils rear (very supportive on a recent road trip with lots of gear)

I’ve been eyeing those rear coils. You have any pics loaded with gear? I have the 3.5 RC kit for a Mojave and it sags in the rear when loaded with gear.

 

[StingyJT]

I’ve been eyeing those rear coils. You have any pics loaded with gear? I have the 3.5 RC kit for a Mojave and it sags in the rear when loaded with gear.

I don’t but taking a trip with my tent and rack in September. I also own a Mojave that I’ll be installing in July the front Rancho 3” coils (no spacer) and the 2.5” rear coils from the 3” lift kit system (not HD). Basically using the 3” kit with with shock extensions. Happy to share photos on both.

 

[Mojave20]

I don’t but taking a trip with my tent and rack in September. I also own a Mojave that I’ll be installing in July the front Rancho 3” coils (no spacer) and the 2.5” rear coils from the 3” lift kit system (not HD). Basically using the 3” kit with with shock extensions. Happy to share photos on both.

Thanks. It’s good to hear feedback on the rear coils. Not much out there on them.

 

[Zsis]

So for the rear, did you just add shocks? I am going to install the front Level it kit with a 1/2' spacer as well and want to bring my rear up as well. Thought about the Icon 1 3/8" in spacer, but if I can leave my stock Sport S rear springs and just add new shocks, I would rather do that.

Installed the Rancho kit today I also used a 1/2 inch spacer thinking that would help with the weight of the steel bumper and winch. Also used the geometry corection brackets. Didn't add the spacer for the rear, just the shocks. sits good I think.

 

[mgw750]

I eventually added a daystar 3/4 rear spacer. It sits with an ever so slight rake. Can't see it well on picture. I really like the whole setup.

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