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Old Jun 6, 2022 | 10:25 AM
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2007 King Ranch Screw 4x4, 183,000 miles....

A couple of years ago, one of my front coil springs broke. I replaced the factory front struts and spacers with a set of used Rancho Quicklifts that I got off of Facebook Marketplace. Now, I feel like these are at a point where they need to be replaced. I know a lot of people like the Quicklifts and their adjustability, but I have only adjusted them once since I had them and didn't notice much of a difference in the way my truck rides. Adjustability isn't necessarily high on my list, and I don't want to break the bank replacing what I have.

I am considering the Rancho Quicklifts, Rough Country Leveling Struts, and KYB Truck-Plus Strut/Leveling Kit. They are all three essentially in the same price range.

Does anyone have experience with these that could offer recommendations or warnings? Any other suggestions?

Thanks!!
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Old Jun 7, 2022 | 06:14 AM
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I have the quick lifts and set to max .. gets me 2.25" on lift and levels my truck. ride quality is mediocre, they are not Fox or king coils for sure.
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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Newbomb Turk
2007 King Ranch Screw 4x4, 183,000 miles....

A couple of years ago, one of my front coil springs broke. I replaced the factory front struts and spacers with a set of used Rancho Quicklifts that I got off of Facebook Marketplace. Now, I feel like these are at a point where they need to be replaced. I know a lot of people like the Quicklifts and their adjustability, but I have only adjusted them once since I had them and didn't notice much of a difference in the way my truck rides. Adjustability isn't necessarily high on my list, and I don't want to break the bank replacing what I have.

I am considering the Rancho Quicklifts, Rough Country Leveling Struts, and KYB Truck-Plus Strut/Leveling Kit. They are all three essentially in the same price range.

Does anyone have experience with these that could offer recommendations or warnings? Any other suggestions?

Thanks!!
Same here.. went with Rancho quick lift setup and I got a tad more than 2.25" out of mine. I personally don't think the ride is all that bad either. But like what was said it ain't King could either but neither was the money. As long as you're not playing dukes of hazard or planning on jumping curbs at speed, you'll be fine.
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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 09:44 PM
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I got the Rancho 9000 quicklifts new about 12 years ago. Replaced the original 04 factory set. I got right at 2 1/2” lift in front which leveled the truck. Set at near max stiffness and like the firm ride. Got the back shocks also at about the same time. One rear leaked at about 1 year old, and was replaced free per the lifetime warrantee. They are still doing well with about 120k miles on them.
I did increase the rear lift 1 1/2” with new axle blocks to return some rake.
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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 08:18 PM
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I have KYB loaded struts with a 2" puck which leveled out my truck.
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