Rancho or Bilstein

5RWill · January 7, 2015

I would probably remove the spacer and use the shock to lift the front end. As that's what it's designed for. I did read that putting these shocks at their max ride height makes them ride a little rough but I've only read that once.

I don't know that I would use the spacer with that shock. Sort of defeats the purpose of getting the shock in the first place. Less your just looking for more lift.

SMiller · January 7, 2015

Bilstein all day over Rancho!

Crooks · January 8, 2015

If the max height makes it ride as rough or more as stock why not just leave the spacer and use bilsteins? I replaced my rear shocks with the old bilsteins and like the difference

fuse36 · January 16, 2015

Rancho quicklift loaded all day. Best shock ever.

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bubaloo1983 · January 16, 2015

Crooks, on 07 Jan 2015 - 4:24 PM, said:
If the max height makes it ride as rough or more as stock why not just leave the spacer and use bilsteins? I replaced my rear shocks with the old bilsteins and like the difference

anyone have any thoughts on this? I have a 2 inch level, and the front rides like crap. I wanted the rancho but it doesn't apparently lift the z71. so thinking of leaving the spacer and rocking the bilstein shock with it to keep the level. would this work?

never_rested_24-7 · January 16, 2015

I'm pretty positive the rancho will lift a z71

bubaloo1983 · January 16, 2015

I'm pretty positive the rancho will lift a z71

im really thinking it will too, just a bit worried to spend the dough and then it not. ive found a couple reviews online of people doing it with old gen pre 2013 trucks but I dunno how much the front ends are the same.

never_rested_24-7 · January 16, 2015

im really thinking it will too, just a bit worried to spend the dough and then it not. ive found a couple reviews online of people doing it with old gen pre 2013 trucks but I dunno how much the front ends are the same.

Rancho offers a 90 free ride offer

http://www.gorancho.com/warranty-guarantee/

Try qualifying Rancho products* for 90 days. We guarantee you’ll experience the Rancho performance difference! If, for any reason, the qualifying products* don’t live up to your expectations within the first 90 days, return the products and we will refund your original product’s purchase price (which shall not exceed the manufacturer’s suggested retail price), plus labor (not to exceed $50 per pair)

bubaloo1983 · January 16, 2015

never_rested_24-7, on 16 Jan 2015 - 1:27 PM, said:

Rancho offers a 90 free ride offer

http://www.gorancho.com/warranty-guarantee/

Try qualifying Rancho products* for 90 days. We guarantee you’ll experience the Rancho performance difference! If, for any reason, the qualifying products* don’t live up to your expectations within the first 90 days, return the products and we will refund your original product’s purchase price (which shall not exceed the manufacturer’s suggested retail price), plus labor (not to exceed $50 per pair)

perfect thanks. well ill probably take the plunge then and give it a go. Im surprised no one else has tried this on the 14 z71 ( at least that I know of )

5RWill · January 17, 2015

Which ranchos? The quick lifts loaded will work on the z71 as will the 7000mt. I know it says other wise but other than shocks I've yet to see an apparent difference in suspension of the z71 than the SLE stock.

Fuse has quicklift loaded on his.

go3go3go · January 18, 2015

I have a 2014 sierra slt z71 crew cab with a standard box. If I installed the bilsteins with 0" lift in the front what kind of ride difference should i expect? A little smoother than stock?

Spurshot · January 18, 2015

I have a 2014 sierra slt z71 crew cab with a standard box. If I installed the bilsteins with 0" lift in the front what kind of ride difference should i expect? A little smoother than stock?

There are a number of OEM shocks. If you have the factory Rancho shocks, I'd say you'll see a pretty significant improvement in the ride quality. It'll be softer. I don't know about the Z71 46mm gas shock.

big8840 · January 18, 2015

So as far as height on lift is concerned, I have the sle all terrain and want to put a 33 on the stock 20s. Bilstein only raising the truck 1.8 isn't enough IMO. A quick lift loaded strut by ran oh claims no lift to the z71 trucks however that makes little to no sense to me. Either way which would be the best option in getting a level and keeping the uca within reason to fit the rubbers?

seansharley · January 18, 2015

Local shop that did my wheels/tires put a rc 3.5 lift/level kit on my truck, rides pretty harsh over speed bumps, will these shocks solve that issue, or are they not compatible with the 3½ kit?

pt1911 · January 19, 2015

So as far as height on lift is concerned, I have the sle all terrain and want to put a 33 on the stock 20s. Bilstein only raising the truck 1.8 isn't enough IMO. A quick lift loaded strut by ran oh claims no lift to the z71 trucks however that makes little to no sense to me. Either way which would be the best option in getting a level and keeping the uca within reason to fit the rubbers?

Where did you read the Rancho claims NO lift on a Z71? All I can see is that it says on their web site it levels and lifts late model vehicles. I installed them and it lifted it a lot. The front and rear wheelwells are exactly the same now.