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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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Default "Best" spring manufacturer?

I just bought my second 2 door xj and am starting the modification process again. Last time I got a 4.5" RE superflex kit and loved it. I hear that they now make their springs in Inda and they suck... please let me know if RE has recently improved their quality (doubtful)

Since that's the case I'm curious who makes the best coil and leaf springs for a 3-4" lift (Different vendors front and rear is ok). It will be a daily driver with moderate offroad use. I know that Deaver makes great springs, but $700 is not justifiable for the leafs.

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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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rusts are made in the us by american but all steel comes from japan or china for most places that make kits
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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I run re springs and I love them. I dont really care who makes them as long as they arnt crap.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
rusts are made in the us by american but all steel comes from japan or china for most places that make kits
Pretty sure a lot comes from the great white north too
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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The "Standens Co." in Oilberta, Canada is making springs, great springs, got part#97-545 under my jeep for over 200000 km, still arched and supporting. Great assembly, fit, and hardware, I really like em. Got thru Delta Spring in Breslau. North American Made!
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by peep
The "Standens Co." in Oilberta, Canada is making springs, great springs, got part#97-545 under my jeep for over 200000 km, still arched and supporting. Great assembly, fit, and hardware, I really like em. Got thru Delta Spring in Breslau. North American Made!
got a link im looking for 8 inch leafs
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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My Rustys leafs are made in Canada, They do some squeaking ever now and then. I believe a lot of the name brand leafs come from Canada. I have heard Ole Man Emu is Great

Not sure about coils. I love my Coils from Rustys
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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im running rusys also with no provbs what so ever well worth the money im sitting on 10.5 lift i love it
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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So it sounds like a vote for Rustys, Standens Co. and a vote for RE

still looking for more info

Does anyone know who makes springs for Clayton?
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by peep
The "Standens Co." in Oilberta, Canada is making springs, great springs, got part#97-545 under my jeep for over 200000 km, still arched and supporting. Great assembly, fit, and hardware, I really like em. Got thru Delta Spring in Breslau. North American Made!
Alberta for those who don't know the entire province is a giant oil refinery.
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