Ive got the rancho and had both 35s and 34s, and would say the smaller lift is a good choice if you ever want to go with slightly smaller tires for whatever reason. 35s actually look a little small on our trucks no matter what size lift it has, but the 34s arent as goofy looking with the 4' rancho.
then again, i sometimes pull up next to a stock fx4 or an f250 and catch myself wishing it were just a little taller.

 

Are you saying you are almost level with a stock FX4 and/or F250? I just really need to find a 4" rancho equipped truck next to a 6" equipped to make a better decision. I thought the 4" looks pretty damn near close to the 6". Doesn't the 4" measure closer to 5" anyway? That's what a guy at 4wheel parts told me...

 

I don't think the 6in is too tall, its just a tad taller than a stock super duty. Here's a pic of mine, same color as yours with 6.5ft bed, and it has 35's. I still think it has plenty of getty up and I haven't re-geared from my stock 3.73 gears, and I don't have a tuner. Not saying it won't help, because it would. But go with what you think looks best and suits you, 2 inches can't be that big of a difference to really matter other than for tire size and having to trim.

 

[QUOTE=ruffn-it;4479609]I don't think the 6in is too tall, its just a tad taller than a stock super duty. Here's a pic of mine, same color as yours with 6.5ft bed, and it has 35's. I still think it has plenty of getty up and I haven't re-geared from my stock 3.73 gears, and I don't have a tuner. Not saying it won't help, because it would. But go with what you think looks best and suits you, 2 inches can't be that big of a difference to really matter other than for tire size and having to trim.

Ruffn-it,

You're truck is badass. Even more so next to that chevy. I think I already told you that though... I had no idea it was just a little taller than a stock F250. This may change things for me. Also I have the 3.55 LSD. Does this mean I'll need to re-gear or will a tuner suffice?
Thanks!

 

I haven't had any problems cornering at all. To me it handles just as well as the factory truck. Highly recommend the BDS 6in lift with nitto trail grappler all terrains.

 

FX4life
Do you know who's truck this is? Same color as mine and we have the same rims.


Moosenuckle
I'm not a gear guro, but many people will say you should especially since you only have the 3.55's, to get the truck more back to "stock". But you can make that decision after you install the lift and tires and see how it rides. You should also consider if and how much you tow. Right now I only tow a jet ski and small trailer, but we might be getting a larger boat, and depending on its weight I might regear. Not sure how it affect my locker though. And i agree with Mwcarter, i havent noticed any excessive body roll.

 

 

4 inch.

 

Knowing your a jeeper, I see where your coming from now..

still its not a fair apples to apples comparison. What I gather you prefer is off road performance and street performance (HP and such) for your new truck. In your case and wanting to maintain performance(s) it's an awesome deal, but jeep suspension and truck suspension are two different animals. More-so in the reasons and ways they are built up. Most trucks are lifted for ascetics and regain power through regearing and tuners (assuming the customer cares about that, most just want looks!), most avid jeepers (such as yourself) build off road beasts that have ability and grunt.

My preferences are to have a good looking everyday driver with at or near factory performance and then have off road toys like rock crawlers or baja trucks. I just can't get into jeeps (I tried at one time) and have never been a HP phenom, sorry


Its some skyjacker off road sema truck. A motocross team uses it as a chase vehicle. You can sift through the sema pictures and see it or just go to the K&N website and see it and its spec's.



It seems to that a rancho 4" would be off the table, for the time being, they list the OP's configuration LB/Screw as an non-applicable truck for a 4" lift. Why, I am not sure yet..

All you lifted guys should at least consider a gear swap within a year or so of lifting, if not at the time you lift. It's good to do for a number of reasons, and I think you all would really be surprised how it would make the truck feel! In my case I had 3.73's and it was fine, no issues really for daily driving and power was adequate; but when I made the switch to 4.88's it was like a whole new truck. Just some food for thought

 

What type of gas mileage difference did you get running the 4.88 gears vs. the 3.73 gears? My truck has the 3.73 and told as long as I go 35's and under, no need to regear. Whats the pros and cons between the two and if you don't mind me asking, how much was it to change the gears? thanks

 

Your running larger 37in tires and a 8in lift right? Did you have the 4.88's with 35's too? 35's with my stock 3.73's is as far as im willing to go without regearing, and regearing is still on the table. My main reason to regear would be for towing, getting back some of the ability to tow heavier loads without issues, and obviously more power is always nice. My only conerns are the warranty, if I will loose my locker, and obviously the price. But for now towings not an issue and i drive my truck only like 3000 miles a year. I am worried however about tuners, heard horror stories with lifted trucks/larger tires breaking stuff, and again warranty.

 

if the ranchos off the table, then i guess it doesnt matter but yes, my truck sits right about level with a stock f-250. theres a photo of mine next to a leveled f-150 fx4 and its really not that much higher. shame about the rancho not being availiable for lwb since running 34s with your gears would probably be ideal.

 

oh, and its 5.25' in the front.

 

I also want to know the answer to this...and with my limited knowledge, I don't think it'd be neccessary to go with 4.88s but maybe 4.10s at the most?
pappa smurf, thanks for the info. Your truck still looks sweet and it is a little disappointing that the Rancho won't fit on my lwb but that makes it easier for me!

 

thanks man. i gotta get a few updated pics since i just put on some bushwackers but shes even better now!