Rancho 4" lift

berteras · June 25, 2015

I'm considering ordering and installing this lift with the 9000 series shocks. Can anyone offer any input on pros, cons or whatever you are willing to share. I'm curious as to how much track with increase will I have compared to stock? Ride quality? Change in turning radius? Ease of installation? Thanks for any input

LaserBlueZ71 · July 8, 2015

I have this kit sitting out in the garage, not installed yet. However, I spent hours, and hours, and hours researching the best lifts for the NNBS trucks, just look at my history.

The Rancho will increase track width 1.25'' or 1.50'' per side, I cannot remember which it is. Ride quality with the RS9000XL's is either equal, or better than factory. Because they do not have a huge spacer like most other lifts, that is one less area to add rigidity to. Set the RS9000XL's right for your weight, and it will ride like a dream. Turning radius change, expect to lose roughly 20% of your current radius. Drive a HD and you will know exactly what to expect as they turn about 25% less than a 1500 does. The Rancho kit is very easy to install from what I have read. Fit and finish is top notch. Also, Rancho is one of the only kits on the market that includes new, longer front brake lines. Once you see the system with the lift on, you will wonder how the heck people re-use the factory lines.

Overall, I really do think the Rancho kit is the best, look at the huge beefy one piece subframe. They take the time to do things like the brake lines, and to me, that matters. Also, for a 4'' lift, it gives 5.5'' of lift on average when it is installed, with nearly perfect angles.