can I use another brand shocks to achieve the 6 inch lift and still use the RC upper and lower control arms.or do I have to use the bds kit and arms
734741
You cannot achieve 6 inches of lift With just the shocks. you must use a 6 inch complete kit
1817503
Shocks alone will not give you additional height. You will need the additional hardware that comes in the 6" kit.
545885
That was for the pair . They are the best shocks I've ever used . The extra weight capacity they give is great ! Just what my truck needed .
1728206
I agree with redknight that ride quality will be reduced though shock extension is not an issue as the upper bump stop will limit travel. Each spacer will lift "lift" the suspension by a 2:1 ratio since the spring perch and tire contact patch are in that ratio but only by the amount that the spring coil spacing is increased. When I installed the spring spacers the coil spacing was approximately 3/4". With the spacer the turn to turn spacing increased to the expected 1" but the net change is only 1/4" so a 1" spacer yields only a 1/2" ride height change. In my case I removed the rubber spacers and installed a steel spacer between the spring and its upper seat in the frame. This provides a predictable change. If the spacer increases the springs effective length by 1", you will get 2" change in ride height. Remember you will need to adjust camber and toe in with any change.
1414725
They shouldn't cause any problems with the shorter lift. The RE arms are only about .25 inch longer than the stock ones, and are included in both the 3.5 and 4.5 inch XJ kits.
1226423
Yes. 6 Rnd. SpeedLoader. Loader Model H.K.S 32-J. Do Not modify grips as this may not make this loader work.
946501
Negative, this kit is strictly for the rear suspension, it does comeFully with spring and shock, just like factory, however shorter
1083563
I,m sure they will not work. You will need a shock with longer travel. Look at different lift kit to see which rancho shock they offer with their 3'' lift kit. And then you will get the right length shock.
79149
Your shock mount should have no trouble mounting the arm. You will need the reduction adapter that comes with most shock mounts, so I hope yours came with one.
2255602
Zach, as I recall these shocks are rated up to 2 inch lift. Skyjacker website should be able to identify the correct fit for your vehicle. Hope this helps.
1482830
Like the others mentioned, the ride is just slightly stiffer which is good IMO. Handling is really unchanged and if you decide to use this or any kit that changes the center of gravity on you rig, just make sure you get the front end aligned.
2088049
No you dont. Because its not a dramatic drop. Now if you went with a 4 or a 6 inch drop I would recommend buying new shocks for the amount of drop you did. Like Bilstein or Eibach.
1661066
Yes, this is the correct kit for your truck. If your current front shocks are in good working condition there is no need to replace them. Adding 2.5" is still within the working range of most stock length shocks. However, if your shocks are worn or if you do much off-road driving, you may want to consider upgrading to a longer shock. Most shock manufacturer's offer a shock that is 2-3" longer to accommodate leveling kits. Since the installation of the leveling kit is the same as the installation of new shocks, it may be a good time to do it. We recommend the Bilstein 5100 series shocks. They are a good high-quality shock that works well with the leveling kit. Installing this leveling kit to the front of your truck will have no affect on the rear suspension. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Toll-free 1-877-731-7911.
870615
Should not be a problem as the sensatrac shocks install just like original shocks. You should be pleased with the ride quality as well as the load leveling capabiliity. One thing though, have the rear suspension extended as much as you can as the sensatrac shock is pretty stiff and the coil over doesn't compress manually. I used a separate jack under the shock lower housing to lower the suspension to line up the bolt holes. Hope this helps.
1582869
This is the front shock. As Chris below indicated, you'll need to make sure the shock is sized for any lift you may have. I believe Rancho indicates this particular shock will work from 0"-2" of lift. Over 2" and you will need to get a longer shock.
498391
After doing some digging, there are two other bilsteins that would work better. They are supposed to work with a 2-3 inch lift which is where the upcountry is supposed to be. Here they are: Bilstein 24185622 Shock AbsorberBilstein 24-185639 Bilstein 5100 Series Shock Absorber
2112514
No, the only part you need are the struts (unless other parts are warn out). Alot of times you will see other parts purchased as they are easy to replace while everything is apart. In this example, you need to remove the shock/strut to replace the control arms, so it makes sense to do them together. Hope this helps.
1414724
there is no need for control arms with a 2" lift. If you where to get a three inch lift you could use the lower control arms.