Planning on ordering these for my '06 supercrew

http://www.gorancho.com/assets/appli...IFT_Loaded.pdf

FRONT: #RS999909 1.75" Rancho Quicklift Loaded
REAR: #RS999285 Rear RS9000XL

Does anyone have a pic of an 06 supercrew with this exact lift? It's time for new shocks, I've got some new tires on the stock rims that are just a little fatter than stock- so I don't want to reach the sky with the truck- just want a nice 'short' lift for my 2wd.

I can install and tune these myself, right? No special tools needed? I've NEVER done suspension work in my life. Is there ANYTHING else I need other than just ordering these 2 part #s?


*do I need to replace the spring, or should I just reuse the existing and go with the 'unloaded' version? (84k on the truck)

 

Take a look at this thread from yesterday where I was talking about the Rancho QuickLift. It looks like the price difference between the regular QuickLift and the Loaded is only $20. For me, that is worth having the new springs and upper mounts, and it also saves the hassle of having to get a spring compression tool and switching them out.

Just for reference for anyone reading this thread later, the part number for the 4WD listed below:

Front QuickLIFT RS999792
Front (Loaded) QuickStrut RS999910
Rear RS9000XL RS999286

 

Do you know the fundamental differences between the 4wd and 2wd part #'s? (other than they increment by 1)

I found a pair of 4x4 xl's that are $60 lightly used; but I have a 2wd- I'm curious if it would be safe to use them on a 2wd.

Also, I currently have 265/70/R17 (32") on the stock rims, is this lift going to look silly with these 'small' tires?

 

Thats a good question. It would probably be best to call Rancho and see if they will fit. From looking at the stats, the biggest difference looks like the height adjustment for the 4WD is 2.5" and it's only 1.75" for the 2WD.

 

IM looking for a good lift for my 2007 F-150 FX4

 

I've just been presented with another option, I was talking to a friend who owns a 2004 F-150 and he offered me his old kit.

It's a 'tuff country' kit, 1.5" rear end leafs and 3" front spacers.

I still need new shocks, but this kit would be free- I'm wondering if 3" lift is too much stress, and probably too tall for my smaller tires- the advantage would be that it's free; I would just need to replace the shocks with standard shocks - saving me around $300- but if it costs me in dmg to the truck later on- perhaps not. I'm torn.

The suspension kit would definately be less stressful for the ball joints, correct?

On a side note, I've read a lot of good things about Bilstein shocks; if they have a comparable 'lift' suspension for the truck; I would be interested. All I can find are kits for the 4wd models, though. (with 4x bilstein 5100's work on the 2wd trucks? Will they need a new set of coils in front?)




EDIT:

After a little research; I found this deal- $487.95 w/ free shipping.
http://www.offroadwarehouse.com/prod...roductID/37799

Looks promising! (*Utilizes the vehicle's stock front coil springs)

So, I will probably need to buy new springs, if my existing springs look horrid... :o

 

I just installed the Bilstein 5100's about a month ago, reusing the stock springs. The difference in ride is night and day over stock, a little stiffer than stuck but a lot better feel. The salesman at 4 wheelparts told me he does triple the warranty returns on Rancho as compared to Bilstein. I got exactly 2" of lift out of them. However mine are about to come off as I'm going with a full 6" Fabtech Coilover lift.

 

Interested in selling them?

 

Thanks for this, you just sold me on the Bilsteins, this and the stereo upgrade, along with an exhaust will be quite the xmas present from the wife. LOL Now, how do I tell her this... rofl

 

You simply buy them for her as a Christmas present. Then allow her to keep her stuff on your truck.