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Old May 25, 2015 | 05:02 PM
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Few more hours left to get 10% off!

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Old May 27, 2015 | 07:19 AM
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Thanks for all the support CF!

These kits have become increasingly popular.

100% bolt on for anywhere from 3" of lift all the way up to 8"+

The kit includes all 3 adjustable links, the HD cross-member, as well as the Currie Joint to replace your factory D30 driver side upper axle bushing.

We have kits for both the Aw4 and Ax15 equipped XJs.
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Old May 31, 2015 | 02:58 PM
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Wheeling season is here! Get your rig going in the right direction with this 3 link kit!
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 09:26 AM
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Thanks for making these a big hit!
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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Do these kits come painted/powder coated ? Or bare metal ?
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MY.92.2DR.PROJECT
Do these kits come painted/powder coated ? Or bare metal ?
painted
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MY.92.2DR.PROJECT
Do these kits come painted/powder coated ? Or bare metal ?

Cleenrob nailed it..they come painted.

Originally Posted by cleenrob
painted

Bingo!
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 05:19 PM
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http://bleeoffroad.com/index.php/sus...ng-arm-upgrade

Just a few clicks away from a sweet suspension under your XJ!

Thanks for the orders!

- Brian
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 07:45 PM
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I guess I should post up how I feel about the kit.

As far as 3 link kits go, for the price,there is no comparison. 3 links for the xj are pretty sparce especially a purely bolt on, Claytons is nice but more $$ and requires welding. The RK kit is nice but doesn't use a full cross member and also "requires" welding.

With this kit, it's Completely 100% bolt on but does require drilling and tapping you existing x-member mounts to 1/2-13. it rides fantastic even with out the sway bar.

Cons:
the paint job is kind of sub par. My kit had some splotchy area (not a big deal dice it's just a rattle can job that is easily touched up,which I'm sure was the point)
-there's no notch for the down pipe In the crossmember. Maybe this isn't an issue for most but my down pipevery makes contact with the crossmember and makes a lot of noise
-did not come with install instructions or any torque spects. This was very annoying during the install. Luckily I'm competent enough to know more or less what needs to be done.

All that aside I would buy and install this kit again. I have been very impressed with my ride quality even tho I was very sceptical of the hems and poly bushings (most because I prefer rebuildable JJ's)

I hope this helps every one out
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by cleenrob
I guess I should post up how I feel about the kit.

As far as 3 link kits go, for the price,there is no comparison. 3 links for the xj are pretty sparce especially a purely bolt on, Claytons is nice but more $$ and requires welding. The RK kit is nice but doesn't use a full cross member and also "requires" welding.

With this kit, it's Completely 100% bolt on but does require drilling and tapping you existing x-member mounts to 1/2-13. it rides fantastic even with out the sway bar.

Cons:
the paint job is kind of sub par. My kit had some splotchy area (not a big deal dice it's just a rattle can job that is easily touched up,which I'm sure was the point)
-there's no notch for the down pipe In the crossmember. Maybe this isn't an issue for most but my down pipevery makes contact with the crossmember and makes a lot of noise
-did not come with install instructions or any torque spects. This was very annoying during the install. Luckily I'm competent enough to know more or less what needs to be done.

All that aside I would buy and install this kit again. I have been very impressed with my ride quality even tho I was very sceptical of the hems and poly bushings (most because I prefer rebuildable JJ's)

I hope this helps every one out
Actually it does. I've been debating getting this or the BDS long arm and only using 3 of the 4 links.

The pipe hitting the xmember is def a turn off, I'm trying to eliminate unnecessary noise not add haha, do you think there is a way one could fix it with a different mount? Or is cutting the xmember to clear it really the only way?

Also does the kit come with the drill/tap for the holes? I was under the impression it was truly a bolt on kit, while I don't mind at all drilling and tapping, if the kit doesn't come with it it's added expense..they should also mention this somewhere.

Thank you for the review, with all the kits they're supposedly selling I'm waiting for more reviews before possibly buying.

Thank you!
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 11:42 AM
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Actually it does. I've been debating getting this or the BDS long arm and only using 3 of the 4 links.

The pipe hitting the xmember is def a turn off, I'm trying to eliminate unnecessary noise not add haha, do you think there is a way one could fix it with a different mount? Or is cutting the xmember to clear it really the only way?

Also does the kit come with the drill/tap for the holes? I was under the impression it was truly a bolt on kit, while I don't mind at all drilling and tapping, if the kit doesn't come with it it's added expense..they should also mention this somewhere.

Thank you for the review, with all the kits they're supposedly selling I'm waiting for more reviews before possibly buying.


Thank you!
im also running a walker down pipe so a stock pipe may work just fine(even tho the walker pipe is a direct replace ment with out the crush just past the collector) bending the hanger for the DP down would push the exhaust up tho if it were an issue. i have a screw driver jambed in the mount right now to push it up enough to clear but still. lol

it did not come with a bit and tap, i wouldnt have known id needed it unless id looked through the hard ware a week before i went to install it but its only 6 holes total took less than an hour to do it

the fitment of the x-member bolts are a bit off too, at least in my case. i got them to fit with some creative tightening but im not looking forward to dropping that cross member again

all in all like i said i would buy this kit again and recomend it to any one looking for a 3-link that wont break the bank
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000CHERO
Actually it does. I've been debating getting this or the BDS long arm and only using 3 of the 4 links.

The pipe hitting the xmember is def a turn off, I'm trying to eliminate unnecessary noise not add haha, do you think there is a way one could fix it with a different mount? Or is cutting the xmember to clear it really the only way?

Also does the kit come with the drill/tap for the holes? I was under the impression it was truly a bolt on kit, while I don't mind at all drilling and tapping, if the kit doesn't come with it it's added expense..they should also mention this somewhere.

Thank you for the review, with all the kits they're supposedly selling I'm waiting for more reviews before possibly buying.

Thank you!

To answer your questions.

This is the first that I have heard of the exhaust making contact with the x-member. Ive ran the exact kit on my jeep, Brian runs it on his, several people on here run the kit, and several locals run the kit.

We do not include the bit/tap but could for an additional few bucks im sure...this is something we will look into.
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave @ B. Lee's Offroad
To answer your questions.

This is the first that I have heard of the exhaust making contact with the x-member. Ive ran the exact kit on my jeep, Brian runs it on his, several people on here run the kit, and several locals run the kit.

We do not include the bit/tap but could for an additional few bucks im sure...this is something we will look into.
I do like the simplicity of the kit I really do. I wish some more of the people with this kit would provide feedback. I'm torn between yours and BDS.

I can get a tap easy, but there should be mention of this somewhere, the guy above said he didn't get any directions. Installing CA/LA is pretty straight forward so it won't be a prob for me either, but I was assuming the kit used the stock x-member bolts until he posted his review..
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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 04:23 PM
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We will actually be making an install document when the next rig comes into the shop for an install.

The install is extremely easy considering many 3 link kits require welding, etc.

If you guys have any questions at all free to ask, I'm glad to help. We are here to make you guys happy and to ensure that the products you buy from us exceed your expectations. I hope we get the opportunity to work with you 2000CHERO
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Originally Posted by Dave @ B. Lee's Offroad
We will actually be making an install document when the next rig comes into the shop for an install.

The install is extremely easy considering many 3 link kits require welding, etc.

If you guys have any questions at all free to ask, I'm glad to help. We are here to make you guys happy and to ensure that the products you buy from us exceed your expectations. I hope we get the opportunity to work with you 2000CHERO
I'll prob end up ordering your kit, and if you run a 4 of July sale my decision will def be made. I called BDS and asked about using only 3 arms instead of 4, the man said something about not enough triangulation with only 3 arms on their kit or something, IDK, I'm sure it would be fine anyway.
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