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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Does anyone here think this is a good deal

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-2001-Je...63283919835801
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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I just put that kit in my xj minus the sye. (1/15/12) So far not that impressed. The over all fit was poo. It took a lot of coaxing to get the rear springs to fit and the control arms seem weak. After a drive or two it rides rough. Stiff up front. The back is also stiff but feels really tight. I have yet to test the total flex. But If I had it to do over I would spend the dough on a little nicer kit. 4.5 does not really need a Sye if you do the T-Case drop. Save the money and get a nicer 4.5 kit. But time will tell once I get it off road. I will say that it is more like 5.5. It sits way taller than my last XJ did on a 6.5 OME kit.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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no and the main reason I wouldnt buy is because its rough country. they have gotten somewhat better through the years but they are the number 1 lift kit issues we deal with at the shop
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Lift Kit $829.95
SYE $175.00
Drive Shaft UNK

It looks decent.

If you look up Ballisticjeep's website you will see that they have the same fax# as adams driveshaft leading me to believe they are the same company.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by xjbeadlocks
no and the main reason I wouldnt buy is because its rough country. they have gotten somewhat better through the years but they are the number 1 lift kit issues we deal with at the shop
From the bushings?
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mr white
From the bushings?
bushings, coils and leaf sag, bent control arms and trackbars.
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