Does anyone know anything about the lift kits from Rustys Offroad. Thought about buying a 4.5" lift through them. Any info. will help thanks cody

 

it's a fair kit.

the trackbar is a joke (known to snap on speedbumps)
no upper control arms
shocks leave something to be desired

im sure you heard "you get what you pay for" well this is the case, it's a decent kit, but there are better options out there.

 

Ok what is a good kit for on and off road use? Who makes a good trac bar or can i possibly make my own?

 

The best lift would be one pieced together, but since that costs a bit more (on average) people go with kits. The most complete 4.5" kit with the highest (overall) quality parts IMO is the RE kit. Look into it.

 

what would be a good pieced together one? That was my plan at first. thanks cody

 

For a 4.5" kit I would go as follows

RE 4.5" coils/leafs
TnT LA upgrade
RE brakelines all around
TnT HD Tracbar
PORC SYE
Stock XJ Front DS

Thats actually what im currently working towards

 

thanks for the info. you are a big help. what is tnt, and porc? sry

 

TnT and PORC are both online XJ manufactures.

 

ok thanks

 

kyle, is it tnt's y link upgrade?

 

Yes that is what I am talking about, there are many mixed thoughts on this kit but it is the kit for me.

 

ok thanks for all the help you have gave me.

 

thats funny


mine has held up to 40mph through whoop sections at the dunes

 

lucky, he uses a weenie little tie rod end made out of cheap metal, ive seen them snap on 2 occasions under light wheeling.


as for my dream 4.5" kit

-4.5 coils of any reputable manufacturer
-re 3.5" leafs with a 1.5" shackle (better ride and more flex than just running 4.5" leafs)
re heavy duty trackbar with bracket and 1/2" bolt upgrade
rockkrawler 3 link longarms
edelbrock ias shocks

 

Yes that is what im going to be running aswell (3.5" leafs 1.5" shackles)