Rancho RS99901 Quick Lift

GMC-AT · February 10, 2015

What do you guys know about the set up. How much front lift does it provide... looking to replace my 2in spacer and bilstein shocks? And hopefully get a little softer ride?

Let know your thoughts...

southern_sierra · February 11, 2015

What do you guys know about the set up. How much front lift does it provide... looking to replace my 2in spacer and bilstein shocks? And hopefully get a little softer ride?

Let know your thoughts...

GMC did adding the 2in spacers make your truck ride and rougher. I'am thinking about adding 1.5in spacers to the front of mine and just stay with the stock ranchos

Thanks

TheTunaHunter · February 11, 2015

Discussed at length:

Rancho vs. Bilstein <---- Clicky

Dropsix · February 11, 2015

Are you saying a 2" spacer PLUS Bilstein shocks have made your ride too rough when others say that a 2.5" level keeps the truck feeling like stock?

GMC-AT · February 11, 2015

Yes, I got the Rancho quick lift installed today ( pre loaded struts and springs) Plus new rancho adjustable in the back... Night and day difference...

FormerFordGuy · February 11, 2015

Yes, I got the Rancho quick lift installed today ( pre loaded struts and springs) Plus new rancho adjustable in the back... Night and day difference...

Is it about the same height with the ranchos as it was with the spacer? I'm really thinking of ditching my RC spacers and going this route.

GMC-AT · February 11, 2015

exact same - sits perfect... still have about 1in or rake ( which i like and want)

dcarl · February 12, 2015

Yes, I got the Rancho quick lift installed today ( pre loaded struts and springs) Plus new rancho adjustable in the back... Night and day difference...

So what didn't you like about the Bilsteins? Were they set at the stock setting with a spacer on the front? Or did you go max lift with the spring lift on the Bilstein? The reason I ask is when I did my installation, I did a 2" level kit in the front and left the Bilstein at the stock setting and was very pleased with the ride quality over the Rancho that came on my Z71.

It would be nice to know the comparisons between all three versions since you've been down that road (so to speak...) It's too bad you've had to invest so much money into a trial and error to get the ride you're looking for.

GMC-AT · February 12, 2015

I had the 2in spacer on top of the spring... and the Bilsteins were set at "stock factory" height. I didn't need to extend the shocks because I already had a spacer. It basically sucked... in my opinion it was worse than the 2in spacer with the factory z71 Rancho shocks.

I learned the problem is having a spacer on the TOP of the springs.. doesn't matter what shock you use.. it will suck.

So they ripped it all out and installed the Rancho quick lift... new springs and sturts pre loaded ( no spacer disc) ..... all better now.

Dropsix · February 12, 2015

Yeah I was pretty sold on the RC 2.5 level but with all these complaints of clicking when turning the steering wheel plus there seems to lack consistency in peoples opinions of the ride quality, I am thinking no.

nadrojcote · March 5, 2015

Did you have a spacer on top of the coilover with three bolt holes through them or a spacer at the top of the coil between the coil and the top plate??

obrien19 · March 5, 2015

I just ordered the rancho's from amazon.com. For anyone else interested, looks like Rancho is currently doing a promotion, where if you order 2 quicklift struts and 2 rs9000xl shocks, you can get a prepaid visa from them worth $126 bucks. here's a link

http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/automotive/rebates/2015RanchoSpringRebate._V327583127_.pdf

austinkillough · March 5, 2015

I just ordered the rancho's from amazon.com. For anyone else interested, looks like Rancho is currently doing a promotion, where if you order 2 quicklift struts and 2 rs9000xl shocks, you can get a prepaid visa from them worth $126 bucks. here's a link

http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/automotive/rebates/2015RanchoSpringRebate._V327583127_.pdf

How much did you pay off amazon?

obrien19 · March 5, 2015

They unfortunately charged me tax on the order, so for all 4 it would of been $560, but I had a few amazon gift cards laying around so my out of pocket was $418. I dont think its only for amazon orders though. Looks like any rancho order qualifies, so if they are cheaper somewhere else, that would probably be your best bet.