Rancho 4" Sport Lift Rebate
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Anyone running the MT7000 shocks? If so how is the ride & handling. The reason I ask is that I ordered the 4" sport lift, disconnect kit, and MT7000 shocks. I ran into an issue where the front drive shaft will not connect to the differential. With the frame up on jack stands and suspension at full travel I lack about 1.5" to 2.0" of drive shaft travel (hits the trans. skid) to bolt up. Many fellow members suggested I purchase a new drive shaft with smaller diameter to get enough movement to bolt up. I have that on order but Rancho tech support contacted me telling me that I have the wrong shocks and that I should change them to the 9000 series since they are about 1" shorter travel. He further commented the 7000s were designed to work with the long arm kits. I pointed out that their website shows that you could choose 5000s, 7000s, or 9000s. He said the ride will be firm. I pointed out that Ribicons come with high pressure gas shocks from Jeep and that is why I decided to keep with the HP gas shocks. In the end they want me to purchase an additional $200 worth of shocks that to me might actually affect the off road performance. I am waiting for the shaft to ship which I guess take about 2-weeks for build and then ship from Coast. Any opinions?
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Anyone running the MT7000 shocks? If so how is the ride & handling. The reason I ask is that I ordered the 4" sport lift, disconnect kit, and MT7000 shocks. I ran into an issue where the front drive shaft will not connect to the differential. With the frame up on jack stands and suspension at full travel I lack about 1.5" to 2.0" of drive shaft travel (hits the trans. skid) to bolt up. Many fellow members suggested I purchase a new drive shaft with smaller diameter to get enough movement to bolt up. I have that on order but Rancho tech support contacted me telling me that I have the wrong shocks and that I should change them to the 9000 series since they are about 1" shorter travel. He further commented the 7000s were designed to work with the long arm kits. I pointed out that their website shows that you could choose 5000s, 7000s, or 9000s. He said the ride will be firm. I pointed out that Ribicons come with high pressure gas shocks from Jeep and that is why I decided to keep with the HP gas shocks. In the end they want me to purchase an additional $200 worth of shocks that to me might actually affect the off road performance. I am waiting for the shaft to ship which I guess take about 2-weeks for build and then ship from Coast. Any opinions?
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I got some more info for you. I talked to our engineers about this, on the SPORT system we suggest the shorter RS9000XL's or the RS5000, even though the RS7000MT will work but will require a DS to get the most out of the shocks. We also suggest using a couple of washers on the front brace (1/4") to get that extra flex. Since the RS7000Mt's are a high pressure shock they are great for lifted/large tire vehicles.
Anyone running the MT7000 shocks? If so how is the ride & handling. The reason I ask is that I ordered the 4" sport lift, disconnect kit, and MT7000 shocks. I ran into an issue where the front drive shaft will not connect to the differential. With the frame up on jack stands and suspension at full travel I lack about 1.5" to 2.0" of drive shaft travel (hits the trans. skid) to bolt up. Many fellow members suggested I purchase a new drive shaft with smaller diameter to get enough movement to bolt up. I have that on order but Rancho tech support contacted me telling me that I have the wrong shocks and that I should change them to the 9000 series since they are about 1" shorter travel. He further commented the 7000s were designed to work with the long arm kits. I pointed out that their website shows that you could choose 5000s, 7000s, or 9000s. He said the ride will be firm. I pointed out that Ribicons come with high pressure gas shocks from Jeep and that is why I decided to keep with the HP gas shocks. In the end they want me to purchase an additional $200 worth of shocks that to me might actually affect the off road performance. I am waiting for the shaft to ship which I guess take about 2-weeks for build and then ship from Coast. Any opinions?
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Originally Posted by Rancho
I got some more info for you. I talked to our engineers about this, on the SPORT system we suggest the shorter RS9000XL's or the RS5000, even though the RS7000MT will work but will require a DS to get the most out of the shocks. We also suggest using a couple of washers on the front brace (1/4") to get that extra flex. Since the RS7000Mt's are a high pressure shock they are great for lifted/large tire vehicles.
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I have a 2010 Rubicon Unlimited and I'm looking at the Sport Lift. Is there anything I need to know? How does this system work with the Rubi and is there anything else that I might need to buy as well? Also, looking at the 9000's
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Originally Posted by FirewalkerSahara
Congrats! I was told about 8 weeks.. 6 to go. Was there a way to check the status of your rebate or no?
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From my experience, you will need a front drives shaft on the Rubi plus the sway bar kit.
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Originally Posted by Dono2020
Not that I know of...but it didn't take as long as I expected.