Ranchos aren't what they used to be, according to those who used them up to a couple years ago.
Gabriels are what I used, and I'm quite happy with them. I stumbled on some really good deals a while back, otherwise I would have kept saving up for OMEs.
Don't use one of the "hook and thread-bar" spring compressors. In their assembled form, the front springs are wrapped far too closely to get the hooks in and out.
Take them to a shop with the right equipment, something wall or pole mounted, and is willing to assemble components that you didn't buy from them.
Not trying to be bossy, just trying to keep a fellow Jeeper intact.