4 inch Rancho lift, 34 inch tires and steel bumpers front and rear.

[Tozan]

Nice execution on that carpeted storage compartment. Really complements the cargo area given your overlanding missions and all the off-the-grid equipment needed. Like the ingenuity.

Thank you. I like it because it allows me to store items like tie down straps, oil, fan belt and other repair parts I don't need easy access to. It allows a lot of storage space for easy access stuff like jackets, pillows, hats or things I want access to when sleeping in the back. I have a velcro backed pouch I put a silenced 9 mm in when camping. When driving it is attached to the consul beside my right knee.

Love all the mods you have done , great job. Do you happen to use a power inverter ? I want to install one for camping purposes.

Thank you. At the moment I have a small 400 watt inverter I used it in the past. My refrigerator is 12 volt so I really do not have any need for AC power in the wilderness.

I have dual batteries and my refrigerator will go into a limp mode if the battery voltage goes too low. They are good for about 2 days. If needed I will run the motor for 20 to 30 minutes each day to recharge them. On most of my trips I drive everyday so there is no issue.

I may mount a solar charger for battery charging in the future for hot weather and in case I stay longer in one place. (like hunting)

 

[Shumif1]

thanks

 

[DesertRat]

How have the fender flares held up? Are you still not a fan?

 

[Tozan]

How have the fender flares held up? Are you still not a fan?

I am not a big fan I had one fly off while off road and they are not very sturdy. But They look better than having nothing..

 

[DesertRat]

I am not a big fan I had one fly off while off road and they are not very sturdy. But They look better than having nothing..

Dang, sucks to hear. I was hoping they'd at least handle some abuse. My truck currently has Z71 fender flares and I was hoping to be rid of them.

 

[Bill 1960]

Did you need to do any trimming or body mods to clear 35x12 on the 4" lift?

BDS is only claiming 32" on 4" and 33" on 6". Pretty sure I've seen a bunch of GMT900's with 35's on 6" lifts. Of course most of those are mall cruisers.

 

[Tozan]

Did you need to do any trimming or body mods to clear 35x12 on the 4" lift?

BDS is only claiming 32" on 4" and 33" on 6". Pretty sure I've seen a bunch of GMT900's with 35's on 6" lifts. Of course most of those are mall cruisers.

The only cutting I had to do was on the inner fenders and other plastic parts. Maybe they are using stock wheels with a stock off set..

I am not sure what stock off set is and off the top of my head I am not sure what mine is now...

 

[Jason in DLH]

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This is great info here! I have been wondering how the lower control arm will be relocated and what will happen with the CV axle. Does all of that come with the Rancho kit?

 

[Jason in DLH]

I have the un-painted bushwhackers. They fit rather sloppy and loose I am not a big fan of them..

I have a similar Bushwacker flare and the rear had to be trimmed a lot. Not too happy with the fitment as well.

 

[Jason in DLH]

Latest upgrade... Custom 2.5 King Shocks for my 4 inch lift... Replacing the Rancho RS 7000 coil over struts that came with the lift kit.

First step in installing front struts lift both sides and put it up on jack stands. Remove wheels, loosen the sway bar bolts (but leave them connected)

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Remove upper and lower shock mounts and slide shock out the bottom.

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Slide the new shock in and tighten upper bolts to 37 Ft lbs and lower bolts to 40 ft lbs.
Remember to tighten the sway bar bolts when done with both sides. It will be easier to get the shock reservoir bracket on if you install the other two top bolts first. If needed you can use a heat gun to soften the plastic in the wheel well to make things easier too.

Note the rag over the lug nuts... The reason for this is to keep your shirt clean because you are one of those people who regularly puts never seize on your studs so it is much easier when you have to change a tire on a trail... Be sure to torque those lug nuts to 140 Ft lbs.


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I set ride height to allow for 3 inches of droop this leaves at least 6 inches for compression until bottoming out. Yes I have over 9 inches of travel now.View attachment 239605

How does it feel..... Well amazingly better... It feels just as smooth if not better on the highway and I had to drive across the field with little boulders in it next door and also hit several speed bumps as well... Hit them a lot faster than normal people would too... lol The suspension kind of shrugged it off and felt very smooth. It was much smoother and softer than it was with the Rancho RS7000's and it didn't make any noise... I give these shocks 3 thumbs up...

I also added a 12 gauge shotgun scabbard and small ammo pouch under my front platform today. The molle mounting perfectly attaches to the rack.

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Hmmmmm... OK What's next

Any reason you kept your stabilizer bar connected? On my old leaf spring Wrangler I took it off with impressive articulation results. I just took it off my current Yukon as a first step towards improving off road capabilities. Just curious your thoughts.