Rancho Quicklift woes (PICS)
I put the Quick Lift Loaded's on my 05 about a year and a half ago...
My truck is levelish...at least it doesn't look like its always going downhill...
You might want to check, but I think Rancho also offers these in a 1" version. Perhaps you were shipped those...
Overall, I am happy with the Rancho's....
Regards!!
My truck is levelish...at least it doesn't look like its always going downhill...
You might want to check, but I think Rancho also offers these in a 1" version. Perhaps you were shipped those...
Overall, I am happy with the Rancho's....
Regards!!
The thing is the quicklifts fit either 2wd or 4wd (same model for both). So installing it on a 4wd, there is considerably more weight is on top of that spring. Therefore, the lighter spring rate causes it to sit lower.
Ha hey! That looks about level to me! And the freshly painted flares are gorgeous 
Did the new FX4 decals go on nicely? Where did you get them from? Those look great too. You're 09+ mirrors and fender badges away from a fully "updated" truck.
And I just noticed the door handles. You've been busy! Did you remove them and have them professionally painted?
Did the new FX4 decals go on nicely? Where did you get them from? Those look great too. You're 09+ mirrors and fender badges away from a fully "updated" truck.
And I just noticed the door handles. You've been busy! Did you remove them and have them professionally painted?
Last edited by KMAC0694; Oct 28, 2013 at 10:22 PM.
I sanded, primed, and painted them myself! They came out absolutely factory-standard! I have been looking around for badges, but it is beyond me to spend 100+ bucks on 3 badges. So I will keep on looking. I got the stickers off amazon for 20$. They went on easy enough, had a few minor bubbles on the passenger side but not noticeable.
Took new measurements yesterday, and the thing is level to an eighth of an inch. Some guys on another forum found that if you werent satisfied, the stock springs have a heavier rate than rancho's. They swapped the springs and gained almost an inch.
As for my case, either I took bad measurements, or the truck fairy lifted the front for me.
Took new measurements yesterday, and the thing is level to an eighth of an inch. Some guys on another forum found that if you werent satisfied, the stock springs have a heavier rate than rancho's. They swapped the springs and gained almost an inch.
As for my case, either I took bad measurements, or the truck fairy lifted the front for me.
How did you get your quiclifts to level out? Did you swap the OEM coil springs back in? I have about 200 lb of winch and mount up front not normally on these trucks, that is sort of what I attribute my not being level to... I still want it up higher, and I do NOT want to go with a full on lift. I am wondering if a higher spring rate stock type coil would work. I would be afraid of it being too firm of a ride though...
I sanded, primed, and painted them myself! They came out absolutely factory-standard! I have been looking around for badges, but it is beyond me to spend 100+ bucks on 3 badges. So I will keep on looking. I got the stickers off amazon for 20$. They went on easy enough, had a few minor bubbles on the passenger side but not noticeable.
Took new measurements yesterday, and the thing is level to an eighth of an inch. Some guys on another forum found that if you werent satisfied, the stock springs have a heavier rate than rancho's. They swapped the springs and gained almost an inch.
As for my case, either I took bad measurements, or the truck fairy lifted the front for me.
Took new measurements yesterday, and the thing is level to an eighth of an inch. Some guys on another forum found that if you werent satisfied, the stock springs have a heavier rate than rancho's. They swapped the springs and gained almost an inch.
As for my case, either I took bad measurements, or the truck fairy lifted the front for me.
Your truck got one hell of a makeover, it looks great.
Okay, I measured my heights tonight, and it is far worse than I expected. To the top of my flares, which are 1/4" above the top of the wheel opening...
Front 39", rear 41". That is a full 2" difference! No wonder the rake is so noticeable! I double checked my part #s against the Rancho web site...
This is really sad because I absolutely LOVE the way these ride. I have driven a new F150 4x4 recently and the Quicklift rides smoother, even with the mean old knobby tires.
I have sent in a support request to Rancho. I know my front end is a bit heavier than normal, but not 2" worth... At this rate I am SERIOUSLY considering throwing a 2" spacer on top of these to get my level back.
Front 39", rear 41". That is a full 2" difference! No wonder the rake is so noticeable! I double checked my part #s against the Rancho web site...
This is really sad because I absolutely LOVE the way these ride. I have driven a new F150 4x4 recently and the Quicklift rides smoother, even with the mean old knobby tires.
I have sent in a support request to Rancho. I know my front end is a bit heavier than normal, but not 2" worth... At this rate I am SERIOUSLY considering throwing a 2" spacer on top of these to get my level back.
dude!
firstly: we assume you are referring to the rancho quicklifts... but what year/trim f150 are you talking about?
secondly: 315/???/??? with Moto Metal 951 (diameter in inches?)




