Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hi - I'm looking at pairing some Rancho rear shocks with OME coils and struts on a 5 door grand vitara. Subject to 4WD1 recommending the correct shocks for my application are there any other things I need to consider. Any feedback from existing users of Rancho with other manufacturer coils (apart from Tough Dog). Thks

Hey,

I have just completed a 3.5 inch lift on my 97 LWB V6 - as a result of getting the wrong springs and shocks it's taken almost 2 months to get it right - however now it is spot on and i couldn't be happier.

I have 3.5 lifted allsprings (great rate) with OME front struts and KYB rear shocks. I originally had Ranchos on the back but they turned out to be the wrong ones and had to be returned. In the time that i had them however they were way to heavy duty for the Vit, even on the softest setting with 4 up + luggage everyone was wanting new fillings and the toilet!!!

The RS9000 are only made in 1 bore diameter and for me they were a gross overkill! Now i have some KYB's on which are 590mm fully extended and give a nice compliant ride and only cost me $150 for the pair.

So my advice is save your money and just buy another good brand of shock with the right length that you are looking for.

Phil

As I've said before the RS5000 ranchos label as being for sierras are too stiff and too short

I will be replacing mine

I'm running RS5000 with 50mm allsprings and find them pretty stiif unless your loaded up. Lucky I'm only 10minutes to work as a daily driver so I can live with it .Up front I have the softer GV OME struts and they work OK.
Regards Charlie
97 V6 Vitara