4 inch lift front spring differences?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Livrat · 01-26-2007, 12:52 PM

I have a set of 4 inch lift Rancho front springs in my 68 3/4 4X4 and to put it bluntly the ride sucks..
I also have a set of Rough Country 4 inch springs..
Does anyone have personal experince between the two as far as the ride goes??
I figured I would ask before I spent the time to switch them just to see if the ride will improve a bit...

**Zoomad75** · 01-26-2007, 05:47 PM

Generally, The Rough country springs have more spring rate than the Ranchos. Not by much but, both are still stiff compared to something like a tuff country or BDS spring.

Blazer1970 · 01-26-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomad75

Generally, The Rough country springs have more spring rate than the Ranchos. Not by much but, both are still stiff compared to something like a tuff country or BDS spring.

agreed

Livrat · 01-27-2007, 01:29 PM

Cool, Thanks for the replys... Just saved me the time of swapping just to see..

Americanrider · 01-27-2007, 04:03 PM

What shocks are you running? I put on a set of Rancho RSX 9-way adjustables. Run them all the way down to setting number 1 and they are real soft/flexy.

ND_guy · 01-27-2007, 06:08 PM

I have the Rancho 4inch springs also and the ride is poor. I could've just saved money and installed add a leafs. The ride couldnt be much worse.

Livrat · 01-27-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Americanrider

What shocks are you running? I put on a set of Rancho RSX 9-way adjustables. Run them all the way down to setting number 1 and they are real soft/flexy.

I am running Rancho RS5000's.. Hmmmmm.. maybe a different set of shocks is in order??

**special-K** · 01-29-2007, 09:05 AM

Ive used Heckothorne`s(Superlift)hydraulic shocks for a much better ride.Nitrogen shocks are intended to fight airation in off road raceing with alot of friction build-up from constant coil/recoil.I don`t drive like that,so the "oil" shocks worked fine.I have the 9000RSXs on my`91 diesel`Burb set in the middle with EZ-Rides(TuffCountry)because it`s a heavy truck(tools in back).When empty,the softest setting is good,but I see more roll.Set on hardest setting is a tight ride.It rode pretty good with two sets of 1t axles in the cargo area,though.

01-26-2007, 12:52 PM	#1
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	4 inch lift front spring differences?? I have a set of 4 inch lift Rancho front springs in my 68 3/4 4X4 and to put it bluntly the ride sucks.. I also have a set of Rough Country 4 inch springs.. Does anyone have personal experince between the two as far as the ride goes?? I figured I would ask before I spent the time to switch them just to see if the ride will improve a bit...

01-26-2007, 05:47 PM	#2
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: 4 inch lift front spring differences?? Generally, The Rough country springs have more spring rate than the Ranchos. Not by much but, both are still stiff compared to something like a tuff country or BDS spring. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

01-27-2007, 01:29 PM	#4
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: 4 inch lift front spring differences?? Cool, Thanks for the replys... Just saved me the time of swapping just to see..

01-27-2007, 04:03 PM	#5
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: 4 inch lift front spring differences?? What shocks are you running? I put on a set of Rancho RSX 9-way adjustables. Run them all the way down to setting number 1 and they are real soft/flexy.

01-27-2007, 06:08 PM	#6
ND_guy Tool Addiction=Money Shortage Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 233	Re: 4 inch lift front spring differences?? I have the Rancho 4inch springs also and the ride is poor. I could've just saved money and installed add a leafs. The ride couldnt be much worse.

01-29-2007, 09:05 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 4 inch lift front spring differences?? Ive used Heckothorne`s(Superlift)hydraulic shocks for a much better ride.Nitrogen shocks are intended to fight airation in off road raceing with alot of friction build-up from constant coil/recoil.I don`t drive like that,so the "oil" shocks worked fine.I have the 9000RSXs on my`91 diesel`Burb set in the middle with EZ-Rides(TuffCountry)because it`s a heavy truck(tools in back).When empty,the softest setting is good,but I see more roll.Set on hardest setting is a tight ride.It rode pretty good with two sets of 1t axles in the cargo area,though. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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