Rancho Lift vs. Stock suspension

[XYnurse]

Anyone have an opinion on this?

 

[rsc]

The Rancho is taller by about 4" I believe.

if you are asking which is better, I have to ask "better for what"?

 

[4speedfunk]

I don't have to ask....the Rancho is better at everything, (including draining your wallet).

On-road performance, handling, ride-quality, are far better than stock. Obviously off-road prowess is greatly improved as well. Biggest drawback is the price ($2300 or so) plus a new set of wheels. After you get it installed, you can pretty much forget trying to keep your H3 clean...the offset wheels fling goo everywhere, and since nobody makes decent fender flares, you'll be stuck with a constantly dirty truck. If you're cool with all this...its a great kit.

 

[Cajun_Tiger_Hummer]

Its alright, If you want a taller truck go for it. Its really your only option as far as after market lifts go. I mainly went with a lift b/c of all the off-roading I do during hunting season. Weak points on the lift. Shocks have minimal travel. I already pulled one apart going over a dip on the highway. Members have had sagging problems with the springs. I haven't and do a lot of towing with my H3. But you can do a SOA conversion if they do sag or air bags or heavy duty springs.

 

[06 H3]

I would take a rancho kit over stock anyday. Shocks are an easy fix. The added height at the rockers, bumpers and center section of the truck make a big difference. Rear leaves suck, either do a SOA or shackle, add a leaf or air bags.

Ride quality is better...overall a great kit and with some modifications it will be even better.

 

[Cajun_Tiger_Hummer]

I would take a rancho kit over stock anyday. Shocks are an easy fix. The added height at the rockers, bumpers and center section of the truck make a big difference. Rear leaves suck, either do a SOA or shackle, add a leaf or air bags.

Ride quality is better...overall a great kit and with some modifications it will be even better.

Agreed, after putting the 35's and lift The H3 handled so much better.

 

[JonBishop]

Damnit I want a lift kit! Someone buy one for me for Xmas haha

 

[XYnurse]

I'm asking because my H3T Alpha had a Rancho lift on it with Fox shocks when I bought it and I was debating on putting the stock stuff back on (just with better springs and shocks). I hardly offroad, this will be my daily driver, and I ride motocross so it'll have a motorcycle in the back. I just didn't know if it was worth the money to put the stock stuff back on or just keep the Rancho lift on it.

Don't forget to mention the rear fenders get chewed up from rocks and debris getting flung back by the tires that stick out. :sigh:

 

[06 H3]

If you sell it you will make some money easily, I am sure you already have a flood of PMs saying ill take the lift if you sell it! lol

It would have to be a local swap though because you need the stock knuckles back unless that person doesnt care about down time with shipping.

 

[MTUH3]

If you sell it you will make some money easily, I am sure you already have a flood of PMs saying ill take the lift if you sell it! lol

It would have to be a local swap though because you need the stock knuckles back unless that person doesnt care about down time with shipping.

I think I know some one that would be able to do that............. hmmmmmm

 

[spillKill]

just saying wouldnt mind a second hand lift... haha