What length shocks for terraflex level

[Blizzy3751]

Hello all. I have a 1.5 terraflex level installed and I’m looking at the rs7mt rancho front shocks. From what I can find for info on Ranchos site they only list a part number for a 0 lift or a 2-3. Which one is the better option for me? I’m thinking the 0 since I’m able to run stock shocks but don’t wanna waste time of sending them back. I’ve emailed rancho but unfortunately it’s Sunday so I don’t expect to hear back.
Edit totally forgot to mention I have a Sport S with stock shocks

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[Gizmo]

Usuaslly Ranchos run a little long going by their recommendations . The simplest way is to do your own measuring and then look at what the manufacture of choice lists as far as collapsed and extended lengths . Start out by measuring your existing ride height shock length and figure out what will work with your set up including how much travel to bump stop and so on . Its better to measure your self and be confident when you order . Most aftermarket shocks say 0-2" for their short shocks then 2-?

 

[Blizzy3751]

Usuaslly Ranchos run a little long going by their recommendations . The simplest way is to do your own measuring and then look at what the manufacture of choice lists as far as collapsed and extended lengths . Start out by measuring your existing ride height shock length and figure out what will work with your set up including how much travel to bump stop and so on . Its better to measure your self and be confident when you order . Most aftermarket shocks say 0-2" for their short shocks then 2-?

Yeah every other shock I’ve considered is like 0-1.5 or 0-2 like you said but even on their site it’s just 0. I’ll have to look up the stock shock length and compare

 

[Gizmo]

Thats your best bet check their recommendations by you own investigation

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

Measure your installed shock mount to mount and match it up with the shock that will best fit.

If you have 26" installed and you're adding 1.5" then you'll have 27.5". If your new shock has an 8" length of travel then you'll want a shock with a total length of around 31.5" or Installed length plus new lift amount plus half the travel length of the new shock.
This is for the front. It's roughly the same formula for the rear.

 

[NERokToy]

Stock rubicon shocks are a hair under 16" collapsed and many of the aftermarket stock length shocks match that length (including the Ranchos). Considering your lift included 1" bumpstop extensions you can run a shock up to 17" collapsed length, ideally you would extend your bumpstops to match your lift height and then you could run Rancho's next longer shock.

 

[Blizzy3751]

Stock rubicon shocks are a hair under 16" collapsed and many of the aftermarket stock length shocks match that length (including the Ranchos). Considering your lift included 1" bumpstop extensions you can run a shock up to 17" collapsed length, ideally you would extend your bumpstops to match your lift height and then you could run Rancho's next longer shock.

I totally forgot to mention it’s a Sport S. But I think they’re the same length as the fox shocks?

 

[High Alextude]

I’m running stock shocks. Teraflex said stock shocks are fine, do not even need extensions. I may upgrade when they wear out, but they are totally fine.

 

[High Alextude]

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/no-shocks.71516/#post-1168086

 

[Blizzy3751]

I’m running stock shocks. Teraflex said stock shocks are fine, do not even need extensions. I may upgrade when they wear out, but they are totally fine.

I’m not worried about the stock ones. I’m looking for an upgrade. Was set on Bilstein 5100s but don’t want them that stiff. From what I’ve read the rs7mt is similar just a little softer. It’s those or the Eibachs

 

[High Alextude]

I’m not worried about the stock ones. I’m looking for an upgrade. Was set on Bilstein 5100s but don’t want them that stiff. From what I’ve read the rs7mt is similar just a little softer. It’s those or the Eibachs

Gotcha. Not sure what your budget looks like, but have you checked out the fox 2.5 adjustable reservoirs?

Edit: By that, I mean Mojave take offs.

 

[Blizzy3751]

Gotcha. Not sure what your budget looks like, but have you checked out the fox 2.5 adjustable reservoirs?

Edit: By that, I mean Mojave take offs.

My budget isn’t that much lol. I’m not running this in the desert more so road and then trails to camp. Also not a fan of fox. I narrowed it down to the Rancho RS7MT, Bilstein 5100s or Eibach Pro truck. I was dead set on the Bilstein but I’ve read a lot of people saying they’re too stiff. But I also don’t want too soft lol

 

[High Alextude]

I ran bilstein on my wranglers (AEV Llift so they were tuned) and they were wonderful. I did also have them on my TJ which I just bought off the shelf and was happy with them. I think stiff might be very opinionated. With the right psi on tires, enough caster, good alignment, you can’t go wrong with fox, bilstein or rancho. Just swerve them potholes!

 

[NERokToy]

I totally forgot to mention it’s a Sport S. But I think they’re the same length as the fox shocks?

As far as I know the bumpstops are the same on sport or rubicon, only Mojave are different

 

[Gizmo]

If you like 5100's except for the stiff part then Eibach Pro-truck are a good choice then

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