Rancho Performance Suspension & Shocks FAQ

How is height adjustment made on the Quicklifts? I have a 2007 Silverado and only want one inch of lift.

The Quicklifts unfortunately are not going to be ride height adjustable, when we say that the quick lifts are adjustable what we're referring to is the valving. The Quicklifts have adjustable valving, but not adjustable ride height. What they're meant for is to get your truck level with the rear at a fixed height depending on whatever whatever truck you have that lift height is going to be a little bit different.

How long is the Rancho Warranty?

The good thing about Rancho is that they have a lifetime warranty. If the shocks fail, they crack, or they leak, let us know we'll get Rancho to get that taken care of for you guys.

Should I get additional lift for the rear suspension when carrying additional load or if I'm towing?

The Rancho Quicklifts are designed to level your truck with the rear now if you're going to be constantly carrying a load in the back of your truck that weight is going to bring the bed down or if you're towing that way it's going to bring the rear down and you'll be sitting higher in front so if you're always loading up the bed or you're always towing you'll either want to look into lifting the rear end so that you're a little bit higher or investing in a set of air bags so when you do have that load back there you could bring that back end up so that it's level with the front of the truck again.

What setting should I have the adjustment knobs at for daily driving or for towing or other purposes?

That is going to vary on what you like and what your preferences are as far as ride quality. There are nine different adjustment levels: one through three is going to be closer to your oem ride quality, four through six is going to be closer to the RS5000 line of, shocks and your seven through nine settings is going to be your firmer settings giving you more stability and control, especially when towing or hauling loads.

What size tire can I run with the Rancho Quicklift?

That is also going to vary depending on what application we're going with though you'll be able to go up to a 35-inch tire. Generally speaking, if you're in a half-ton truck like a GM 1500, Ram 1500 or F-150 you will be able to fit up to a 35-inch and if you're in a smaller truck like a Tacoma you're going to be good for 33-inch tires.

My truck came with ranchos from the factory. If I get RS5000’s, will they be the same?

We just recently took off the factory Rancho twin-tube shocks that came on my own 2021 Silverado 1500 Z71. They look like Rancho RS5000’s on paper, but they are slightly different. The factory Rancho shocks are built and valved specifically to the vehicle manufacturer's specification. The Rancho’s that came on my Silverado are a little softer than I like. We have not tested the Rancho RS5000’s on my truck just yet, but we will be putting the RS9000’s on the truck soon and will be able to give you feedback on how they compare to the factory equipped Ranchos.

What is the range of adjustment on the RS9000’s?

There are nine different adjustment levels: one through three is going to be closer to your oem ride quality, four through six is going to be closer to the RS5000 line of, shocks and your seven through nine settings is going to be your firmer settings giving you more stability and control, especially when towing or hauling loads.

There are new Rancho RS7MT’s, what's new about those?

Rancho saw the success of their Rancho RS7000 monotube line of shocks and decided to give them an update. Production of these shocks were moved to a new facility in Europe. The RS7MT’s use a 46mm piston and they come in either digressive, linear, or progressive valving depending on your application. They are also black and red now, which in my opinion look pretty good.

What are the differences between the RS5000’s, RS7MT’s and the RS9000’s?

RS5000’s are a twin tube shock that has a 2 ¼” twin-tube body with a 1 ⅜” piston along with a 16mm nitro-carburized shock shaft. The RS7MT line is their monotube line of shocks, using a 46mm piston housed in a 2” diameter shock body and a more durable 14mm hardened chrome shock shaft. The RS9000’s are going to be Ranchos top dog using a large 2.75” tri-tube body with a 1 ¼” piston and 18mm shock shaft. Most importantly, the RS9000's also have adjustable ride control.

Will I need to get an alignment after installing the Rancho Quicklift?

Any time you are making changes to your ride height, you will want to get an alignment. You have the ride looking great and to make sure that its driving is just as good as it looks, you will need to get that aligned. Anytime you lift the truck, the alignment changes. You will want to drive the truck around for a few hundred miles before getting the alignment though to allow the springs to settle and let the truck settle to its true ride height.