XcherokeeJ

I know I am going with Rubicon Express with Bilstein Shocks, but just really cannot decide between 3.5" or 4.5"... What truly is the difference size wise? I.E. clearance, travel, ride height, etc. What size tires will I be able to fit on both? Will each ride differently? What will I be able to do with each? I am looking for a pretty good breakdown because I am looking to order on Thursday.

Thanks!

mehoff_400

To do the 4.5 the right way will cost you 300-500 more on top of the lift with an sye... if your not going to do an sye might as well stay with the 3.5 lift

NorCalJeep

Go with 4.5 for maximum flex with the tires of your choice. Trust me, everyone always wishes they went higher.

XJ Stryker

Does rubicon make a 4.5? I thought it was 3.5 or 5.5

SeriousOffroad

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=92002

And free shipping too.

Boost Happy

flex is not determined by height what so ever. articulation is determined by what you build up the suspension with (double sheer tracbar, lengthy shocks, shackle angles, ect)

Tires clearance at full tuck is determined by trimming and bumpstopping

fathan16

that's a really good lift! but at 4.5 i'd start to think about long arms, which the RE long arms cost about 1k.

Boost Happy

yes, and for the money SeriousOffroad or IronRockOffroad are great choices. I would look past RC for the other 2 choices.

CheapCherokee

FIFY

yarom

I have the RE 3.5 Super Ride.

That lift put me between 4.5 and 5, any way I measure it. The Jeep clears 32s with stock flares with no rub or issue. It can be easily at 5.5 if I add shackle relocation and better shackles, which I should, since these springs are too short.

The difference between the two kits is mostly a longer coil (you can just add a spacer instead), an adjustable track bar and disconnects (?). The springs are the same, as are most of the other parts.

You will need a drop pitman arm and if it's a newer Jeep, you will need a SYE (and a rear shaft).

The kit quality is OK but I was unhappy with the ride, as the lower arms have a pretty bad angle pointing down, making every bump felt in the frame.

After installing a control arm relocation kit and some adjustable arms, the Jeep rides much better.

Atmos

when comparing both RE kits, the major differences are quick discos, track bar, upper control arms, and shackles

and the price difference is double ($1070). to me, it's worth it to get the tried and true combo of 4.5" on 33's.
then you're all set to tune it with relocation brackets for the shackles, long arm upgrade etc.

unless you're the kind of guy that likes to tweak and modify every component with many different parts, then it's best to just piece together an entire lift from the start. but for the average guy, the RE 4.5" kit will do well