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Old 10-13-2010, 11:22 PM
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So i'm going with a 4.5" lift, problem is i don't know which company to go with, RC, RE, Zone, what? i plan on just using an aal kit because me real leafs are brand new as of a few months ago and shoulnt sag for a while. Just looking on what people have and would suggest and/or say no to. Whatcha think? keep in mind im on a college student budget and money is hard to come by even working 2 jobs.
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i have a RC lift and hate it....next month i'm buying a RE kit and selling my RC stuff...it rides like junk and never been happy with the product as i was putting it on i never felt the stuff was strong enough or built very well
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i have a RC lift and hate it....next month i'm buying a RE kit and selling my RC stuff...it rides like junk and never been happy with the product as i was putting it on i never felt the stuff was strong enough or built very well
good to know i was considering a RC just due to price
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what kit are you getting from them
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i was considering the RC 4.5 AAL, with the adjustable trackbar and control arm drops. comes to roughly 800 with the shipping
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got a link
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is it something like this?http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4.html
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which kit number are you getting
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I am looking at the same for my 87.I will not be driving mine everyday,it will be more trail than road.
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thats the link, the track bar and Ca drops off there as well the AAL package not the full pack.

mine on the other hand is a daily driver as well as used for offroading
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i would go with something like thishttp://rubiconexpress.com/Products/Default.aspx?part=RE6010. better brand, better quality. i heard they settle in right around 4in"
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mines all rustys aint no setteling going on on mine just more money
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seen this?
http://jeepforum.com/forum/f11/alrig...5/#post5577998
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I am running the 4.5" full spring pack lift from Rusty's and love it. Besides a little creaking from the rear spring every once in a while. I have not had any issues at all
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I have RC. It sits at about 5 inch after about 6 months. It rides just like stock. And i love it off road so far.


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