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So I picked up the new 4wheel drive today.

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Old 03-14-2010 | 10:01 PM
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Default So I picked up the new 4wheel drive today.

So I went out today and picked up the new 4 wheel drive mag today and was happy I did. They installed two new JK suspension kits. One from Rough Country and one from Rancho. I read both articles but I gotta say that I was really impressed with the new Rancho kit. It looks like a great kit that gives you the option to change the valving using a air compressor. This way you can change it for different terrains both on and offroad.
Question, does anyone already have this kit on their JK or plan on getting one? My next purchase is going to be a lift kit and was already to go with TeraFlex but after seeing this one I may have second thoughts.

Summer is almost here and can't wait to have warmer days in Chicago!!

Pics would be great if you have this kit installed!!
Old 03-15-2010 | 08:30 AM
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Ummmm anyone?
Old 03-15-2010 | 08:32 AM
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From what I've read, Rancho is a really good kit
Old 03-15-2010 | 09:26 AM
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The only things that are adjustable are the shocks. You could run these with other kits...but i havent heard much about this kit other than a couple people stating that its pretty good.
Old 03-15-2010 | 10:22 AM
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Rancho has been around for a long time and they have always offered pretty good products, but IMO their main focus is their "bread and butter" lift kits for pick ups and Jeeps are just a secondary focus.

I think you can get equal or better products from companies that focus on Jeeps.
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I have the 9000XL series shock and i enjoy the ride and the adjustability, there is some where in the range of 11 inches of travel also!
Old 03-15-2010 | 11:47 AM
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Rancho has been around for a long time and they have always offered pretty good products, but IMO their main focus is their "bread and butter" lift kits for pick ups and Jeeps are just a secondary focus.

I think you can get equal or better products from companies that focus on Jeeps.

Well don't you think if they built such a complete kit that gives us different valving adjustments for our JK that they were focusing on building a great kit for the Jeeps?
If you are building suspension components for multiple trucks then I would think that qualifies...
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My Jeep sees almost all of its time on Chicago streets but moving to Arizona at the end of the year and look forward to taking it offroad quite a bit




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