DsrtJeeper
09-10-2006, 02:11 PM
This lift has exceeded my expectations thus far. The ride and control is top notch on the highway as well as off road. Combined with the Rancho 9000X shocks; it's a match made in heaven.
Past lifts have all had too soft of coils thus producing some unruley handling characteristics. Keep in mind that I now have a longer wheelbase as well, but wheeled with a new Rubi with the same suspension yesterday. We both have wheeled for years and have had various combinations. Upon stopping for a trail break yesterday; the topic of ride quality came up. My buddy and I both agreed that we could have wheeled these rough dirt roads without airing down. Softer coils have never offered me this pleasure. It may not make sense to many, but the spring frequency seemed to be in tune with the weight of the Jeep. The suspension just soaked up those graded road ripples with ease and no backend swapping was to be had.
Another pleasure is not listening to noisey joints! This lift is quiet without any clunking or unseating of the coils. Long term testing should provide a better comparison. Joints are adjustable and rebuildable.
No settling of the coils thus far! It seemed every trip out with my Skycrappers or Teras; I had settling issues and had to adjust the drag link. Again; further usage will give better comparisons.
I'm tickled to death with this lift along with my buddy. Both were installed by 4 Wheelers Supply after Simon's recommendation. We both substituted the 4.5" coils with the 3.5" coils for a lower COG. Shocks are run on the #3 position F&R.
The GEN ll disconnects are great as well. RE has listened to it's customers and improved the design. The best thing is knowing that I have a solid business like 4 Wheelers there to back me up in the event of any problems.
Thanks RE for a great product!!! :)
Past lifts have all had too soft of coils thus producing some unruley handling characteristics. Keep in mind that I now have a longer wheelbase as well, but wheeled with a new Rubi with the same suspension yesterday. We both have wheeled for years and have had various combinations. Upon stopping for a trail break yesterday; the topic of ride quality came up. My buddy and I both agreed that we could have wheeled these rough dirt roads without airing down. Softer coils have never offered me this pleasure. It may not make sense to many, but the spring frequency seemed to be in tune with the weight of the Jeep. The suspension just soaked up those graded road ripples with ease and no backend swapping was to be had.
Another pleasure is not listening to noisey joints! This lift is quiet without any clunking or unseating of the coils. Long term testing should provide a better comparison. Joints are adjustable and rebuildable.
No settling of the coils thus far! It seemed every trip out with my Skycrappers or Teras; I had settling issues and had to adjust the drag link. Again; further usage will give better comparisons.
I'm tickled to death with this lift along with my buddy. Both were installed by 4 Wheelers Supply after Simon's recommendation. We both substituted the 4.5" coils with the 3.5" coils for a lower COG. Shocks are run on the #3 position F&R.
The GEN ll disconnects are great as well. RE has listened to it's customers and improved the design. The best thing is knowing that I have a solid business like 4 Wheelers there to back me up in the event of any problems.
Thanks RE for a great product!!! :)