Rancho quickLIFTs installed/review
#14
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I had the quicklifts on my previous truck, a 2005 F150 and were very happy with them. I had a 2.5 AS spacer on the 2005 before the Rancho and while it worked fine after about 30,000 miles just about every ball joint and the CV axles in my front end had to be replaced. I fixed everything and added the Rancho instead of the spacer and drove the truck another 60,000 before I traded it without any issues. In my opinion the Ranchos just seem to be easier on the front end and they are adjustable for ride firmness which is a big plus.
I bought my 2015 back in August and since they were not available yet I went ahead and put on a 1.5 AS spacer with plans to replace once the quicklifts came out. The spacer worked fine (only had it about 5000 miles) and rides pretty much the same as stock. There are many threads and videos out there so I won't go into the installation other than to say it is pretty much same.
After getting everything installed I set the quickLIFTs and the two RS9000XL rear shocks which are also adjustable to the 4 setting which is right in the middle. All are adjustable from 1 to 9 with 9 being the firmest setting.
Right away I could tell a difference. The truck felt more planted to the road and had way less body roll in the turns. At the 4 setting the ride might be slightly firmer than stock but in no way uncomfortable. To me it feels like it should have come this way from the factory. I may play with the settings some as time goes on but right now it is very close to perfect in my opinion.
As far as the amount of lift that I got with the spacer the middle of my front fender well set at 38 and 7/8 inches. After replacing the spacer with the quicklifts the middle of the fender is at 39 and 3/4 inches. Both measurements include the addition of the 275/60/20 BFG KO2's. My experience suggest that the quicklifts will settle some over time so I will probably end up around 39 and 1/2.
A big thanks goes out to Matt over at Rancho for getting a set into my hands right away.
I bought my 2015 back in August and since they were not available yet I went ahead and put on a 1.5 AS spacer with plans to replace once the quicklifts came out. The spacer worked fine (only had it about 5000 miles) and rides pretty much the same as stock. There are many threads and videos out there so I won't go into the installation other than to say it is pretty much same.
After getting everything installed I set the quickLIFTs and the two RS9000XL rear shocks which are also adjustable to the 4 setting which is right in the middle. All are adjustable from 1 to 9 with 9 being the firmest setting.
Right away I could tell a difference. The truck felt more planted to the road and had way less body roll in the turns. At the 4 setting the ride might be slightly firmer than stock but in no way uncomfortable. To me it feels like it should have come this way from the factory. I may play with the settings some as time goes on but right now it is very close to perfect in my opinion.
As far as the amount of lift that I got with the spacer the middle of my front fender well set at 38 and 7/8 inches. After replacing the spacer with the quicklifts the middle of the fender is at 39 and 3/4 inches. Both measurements include the addition of the 275/60/20 BFG KO2's. My experience suggest that the quicklifts will settle some over time so I will probably end up around 39 and 1/2.
A big thanks goes out to Matt over at Rancho for getting a set into my hands right away.
#16
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I just wanted to update my review. It's been right at one month now and the quicklifts are really doing great.
They seem to have broke in some and the best I can tell is that they have settled about 1/8 of an inch so far. They may settle more but I am beginning to suspect that the reduced weight of the truck over previous models will cause it to take longer to settle or not settle as much. My 2005 dropped about 1/2 inch within a month.
The ride is excellent, smooth while still handling much better around corners. The truck is also more planted to the road on bumps, rear does not seem near as jumpy.
They seem to have broke in some and the best I can tell is that they have settled about 1/8 of an inch so far. They may settle more but I am beginning to suspect that the reduced weight of the truck over previous models will cause it to take longer to settle or not settle as much. My 2005 dropped about 1/2 inch within a month.
The ride is excellent, smooth while still handling much better around corners. The truck is also more planted to the road on bumps, rear does not seem near as jumpy.
#18
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I just wanted to update my review. It's been right at one month now and the quicklifts are really doing great.
They seem to have broke in some and the best I can tell is that they have settled about 1/8 of an inch so far. They may settle more but I am beginning to suspect that the reduced weight of the truck over previous models will cause it to take longer to settle or not settle as much. My 2005 dropped about 1/2 inch within a month.
The ride is excellent, smooth while still handling much better around corners. The truck is also more planted to the road on bumps, rear does not seem near as jumpy.
They seem to have broke in some and the best I can tell is that they have settled about 1/8 of an inch so far. They may settle more but I am beginning to suspect that the reduced weight of the truck over previous models will cause it to take longer to settle or not settle as much. My 2005 dropped about 1/2 inch within a month.
The ride is excellent, smooth while still handling much better around corners. The truck is also more planted to the road on bumps, rear does not seem near as jumpy.
#19
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Thread Starter
No problem! Glad to know someone else was able to use the info.
#20
Senior Member
I had the quicklifts on my previous truck, a 2005 F150 and were very happy with them. I had a 2.5 AS spacer on the 2005 before the Rancho and while it worked fine after about 30,000 miles just about every ball joint and the CV axles in my front end had to be replaced. I fixed everything and added the Rancho instead of the spacer and drove the truck another 60,000 before I traded it without any issues. In my opinion the Ranchos just seem to be easier on the front end and they are adjustable for ride firmness which is a big plus.
I bought my 2015 back in August and since they were not available yet I went ahead and put on a 1.5 AS spacer with plans to replace once the quicklifts came out. The spacer worked fine (only had it about 5000 miles) and rides pretty much the same as stock. There are many threads and videos out there so I won't go into the installation other than to say it is pretty much same.
After getting everything installed I set the quickLIFTs and the two RS9000XL rear shocks which are also adjustable to the 4 setting which is right in the middle. All are adjustable from 1 to 9 with 9 being the firmest setting.
Right away I could tell a difference. The truck felt more planted to the road and had way less body roll in the turns. At the 4 setting the ride might be slightly firmer than stock but in no way uncomfortable. To me it feels like it should have come this way from the factory. I may play with the settings some as time goes on but right now it is very close to perfect in my opinion.
As far as the amount of lift that I got with the spacer the middle of my front fender well set at 38 and 7/8 inches. After replacing the spacer with the quicklifts the middle of the fender is at 39 and 3/4 inches. Both measurements include the addition of the 275/60/20 BFG KO2's. My experience suggest that the quicklifts will settle some over time so I will probably end up around 39 and 1/2.
A big thanks goes out to Matt over at Rancho for getting a set into my hands right away.
I bought my 2015 back in August and since they were not available yet I went ahead and put on a 1.5 AS spacer with plans to replace once the quicklifts came out. The spacer worked fine (only had it about 5000 miles) and rides pretty much the same as stock. There are many threads and videos out there so I won't go into the installation other than to say it is pretty much same.
After getting everything installed I set the quickLIFTs and the two RS9000XL rear shocks which are also adjustable to the 4 setting which is right in the middle. All are adjustable from 1 to 9 with 9 being the firmest setting.
Right away I could tell a difference. The truck felt more planted to the road and had way less body roll in the turns. At the 4 setting the ride might be slightly firmer than stock but in no way uncomfortable. To me it feels like it should have come this way from the factory. I may play with the settings some as time goes on but right now it is very close to perfect in my opinion.
As far as the amount of lift that I got with the spacer the middle of my front fender well set at 38 and 7/8 inches. After replacing the spacer with the quicklifts the middle of the fender is at 39 and 3/4 inches. Both measurements include the addition of the 275/60/20 BFG KO2's. My experience suggest that the quicklifts will settle some over time so I will probably end up around 39 and 1/2.
A big thanks goes out to Matt over at Rancho for getting a set into my hands right away.