Short of getting some plain old twin tube Monroe's or stock Sahara shocks with extensions I will second KJeeper's 1B recommendation. Just dial the compression damping down to -2.
This seems to be a trend. It seems like a lot of folks want to keep their cake and eat it too. It's like putting on a 4" lift with 37" tires and complaining about MPG.
Try 30 in the duratracs.
My set up is not exactly yours but has many components. I went for factory ca's and the drop bracket, I also have rancho 9000xl's set to 3 now for the road.
I have the Teraflex 2.5 lift with Rancho geometry correction brackets and Rancho RS9000s on my '14 JKU, still running stock tires on stock wheels. Ride is firmer than stock and I have my shocks set on 0. I especially notice it on speed bumps or expansion joints, otherwise it is just firmer and less body roll.
At 2.5 the geo brackets work, but they aren't nearly as big of an improvement as they are at 3.5. And you already have the "better" arms, no need to drop back to the sport arms.
I step at a time my friend. Any aftermarket coil is going to feel firmer than stock. If it continues to be a problem you're probably better off with spacers/budget boost and stock coils
kjeeper10, and gang. thanks. i think you're right. hopefully the shocks will add some modest improvement. i don't want to go "backwards" with spacers so i think i'll throw on the ranchos and live with the outcome.
I will report back with my opinion after they are on.
I think you're right. my only other spring option would lean towards the old man emu that have a softer spring rating, but i agree i'll probably be throwing money away for modest improvement, if that.
I love amazon PRIME but now that they charge tax i have to look around.
ANYONE know if the 29xl and 30xl size ranchos would fit if i did something stupid and swapped the teraflex springs for the 2" OME. i'm thinking they may be a little to large for the slightly smaller spring.
I love amazon PRIME but now that they charge tax i have to look around.
ANYONE know if the 29xl and 30xl size ranchos would fit if i did something stupid and swapped the teraflex springs for the 2" OME. i'm thinking they may be a little to large for the slightly smaller spring.
Pressurized, if i keep the 2.5 teraflex do i need exhaust spacers or am i fine? If i need them either way, can you please point me to what exhaust spacers i need? Are they hard to install? Note this is a 2015 four door. tx Thanks, Michael
just starting out with the wheeling, but we're talking mud, sand, some grassy hills. probably not what you guys would call wheeling with big rocks or anything that will hurt my new baby !
First, ONE POINT OF FRUSTRATION WITH RANCHO. A nut was missing and i called them and i cannot get a nut. it is backordered for weeks. Extremely pathetic. Teraflex service is much better.
Now onto the shocks....
set on 5. A LOT SOFTER than the teraflex shocks. A LOT CLOSER to stock.
if anything, since i was on the teraflex for a month, they feel too soft.
I will ride them at 5 for a while and get used to them.
ANYBODY who thinks the teraflex 2.5 lift with coils is stiff, i highly recommend these adjustable rancho 9000 shocks.
QUESTIONS>
1. Is it OK if i do not use the red rubber boot on the front shocks?
2. Can i FLUID-FILM the entire shock or should i not get the slider covered?
3. WIERD QUESTION -> on the PASSENGER FRONT the top of the shock is extremely tight and hard to get the bolt on/off. is that typical for that side/top shock. very annoying to work with.
First, ONE POINT OF FRUSTRATION WITH RANCHO. A nut was missing and i called them and i cannot get a nut. it is backordered for weeks. Extremely pathetic. Teraflex service is much better. Now onto the shocks.... set on 5. A LOT SOFTER than the teraflex shocks. A LOT CLOSER to stock. if anything, since i was on the teraflex for a month, they feel too soft. I will ride them at 5 for a while and get used to them. ANYBODY who thinks the teraflex 2.5 lift with coils is stiff, i highly recommend these adjustable rancho 9000 shocks. QUESTIONS> 1. Is it OK if i do not use the red rubber boot on the front shocks? 2. Can i FLUID-FILM the entire shock or should i not get the slider covered? 3. WIERD QUESTION -> on the PASSENGER FRONT the top of the shock is extremely tight and hard to get the bolt on/off. is that typical for that side/top shock. very annoying to work with.
You need to Dremel some of the plastic away.
That will make getting to the bolt much easier.
What nut are you missing? Take the shock to a hardware store match it up.
Yes you can Fluid film the whole shock.
Your choice on the boots but I prefer not to use them.
I cut a bit of mine out with a stanley knife that i heated up.
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