Rancho RS5000 + 2in. lift?

[Gonzo]

I have a '98 sport that I am going to do a TT and add warrior shackles. I also need new shocks (the originals are worn out). I was planning on putting on the Rancho 5000's, but I was wondering if anyone knows will they work with 2"of lift, or do I need longer shocks? Also, do I have to replace the shocks at the same time I do the lift? Would it be okay to keep the stock shocks on for a few weeks with the lift?

 

[Yomie]

i have the RS5000's with the shackles and TT, no problems with them here. i did the TT/shackles with my blown stock shocks for a while, then i got the rancho's a month later, everything went smooth, you will notice a big difference when you go with the rancho's

 

[Gonzo]

Yomie, Thanks for your feedback. I think that's what I will do. I am still having second thoughts about the Rancho 5000's though. I am thinking about maybe getting the 9000's instead? I just haven't made my mind up yet. How does your Ex. handle and ride with the 5000's?

 

[Yomie]

the back end is decnet, it is a lil rough on bumps (like harsh bumps, not rolling bumps) at higher speeds, like on the interstate, it would be nice to have them a lil softer in the rear, so if you did get the 9000's for the rear you could dial them up however you wanted whether it be soft of harsh, i might end up getting the 9000's, since i plan on going 33's on 4" of lift!

 

[Gonzo]

Would the 9000's (stock length) also work with the 2" lift? Since they are stock length, wouldn't they limit down travel?

 

[rockymntnhi]

Same here

I am also running the X-act same set up . No probs w/ down travel or anything else . goodluck , Rand

 

[Gonzo]

Thanks for the info.