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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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i just bought another cherokee and it has a 3 inch lift from rustys and i am goin to upgrade to 4.5 what lift is better rustys 4.5 or the rough countrys new lift kit with uper and lower arms and flex joint the rc is only 100 more but what is better thanks
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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i have rusty very pleased with the one on one ordering from the guys who actually make the parts not a guy on a computer pushing buttons and rustys is made in the usa but thats just my opinion
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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I have RC. Pleased also. Either is gonna get the same reviews.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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so true its what pleases the buyer that counts
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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i just didnt know because the rc comes with upper arms to and im gonna run no finder flairs and 33s does eather kit sit higher than 4.5
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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I have heard alot of good about both. I have heard rusty's rides better, but I have no expirence.

P.S. If you wanna sell your 3" lift, let me know.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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my RC 4.5 kit sits at about 5.5 front so far. rear is 5 flat. im stuffing 33's with trimming
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