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Re: Rancho shocks

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:58 pm
by Sugarphreak
Consider Monroe Max Air shocks for the rear... they are excellent for trailoring heavy loads, easily adjustable, can lift or lower, and insanely durable. I ran them in my Jeep Cherokee simply because they were so durable and affordable, plus then I could lift it 2" by just increasing the air pressue. It also was very useful when I was helping a friend move 1000kms and we packed it to the roof. I also ran them in my Honda Fit for autocross, I could adjust them to max pressure and get rediculously rigid shocks, then adjust them back when I went off the track.
 
<a href="http://www.monroe.com/en-US/products/Ma ... Max-Air</a>

Re: Rancho shocks

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 8:20 pm
by AllenAventador
loving all the feedback thanks guys!!! 

Re: Rancho shocks

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 8:23 pm
by AllenAventador
so i got these! hope nothing goes wrong with them,<a href="http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits-Su ... S9000XL</a> thanks for the recommendation polar!! 

Re: Rancho shocks

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:25 pm
by whitehumh2
Plus you get a $100 mail in rebate!!!
 
Sweet! :smil9:

Re: Rancho shocks

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:42 pm
by whitehumh2
You know I was just looking at the specs for the 9000s, I think they will be my next rear shocks!!! 2.75 tubes with 18mm rods, That's Huge!!!
 
Up front I run air shocks so unless Rancho starts making those I will need to keep my current set-up!

Re: Rancho shocks

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 5:03 pm
by AllenAventador
Guys i was just reading about front end nose dive and that i will need bump stomps. (apparently the shocks wont be enough). any opinion on this polar? 

Re: Rancho shocks

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:40 pm
by Waldo
Even with my ARB bumper I don't run lengthened bumpstops, hardly any nose dive in my '09 Alpha T, once I add a winch it might be a possibilty but hopefully long term I can upgrade to air bump stops over the poly/foam ones stock.

Re: Rancho shocks

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:05 pm
by whitehumh2
On my H2, I left the factory front bumpstops as is. In the rear I welded in a piece of 2x4 1/4" wall rectangular tubing to compensate for the difference. In the Rear it helps me to be way more stable than it was without and in the front it allows a little more flex which is good!
 
I would simply suggest one to two turns up on the torsion bars and you should be good!
 
If you are tapping the bumps stops every time you brake I think you need to replace your torsion bars!
 
Hope this helps!
 
Kev

Re: Rancho shocks

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:52 am
by thejudge
I have the same hummer as you. Last October I cranked my torsion bar, added the Rancho shocks and 35 inch mud tires. nothing more and no problems yet. However, still waiting to test it on the trail.

Re: Rancho shocks

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:09 pm
by AllenAventador
thanks guys i will go ahead with the Truxada front lifts and rancho shocks :)