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Old 06-12-2010, 12:03 PM
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I have been looking at the Rough Country Long arm kit and the Iron Rock kit. What is your experience with either of these kits or both? I plan on getting a kit this summer and want to make sure i get the better kit. they both are the same price so price isn't a decider in this situation

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch..._Code=IR-X_LAK

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_689U.html

Those are the two kits!

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IRO all the way
no debate, way better stuff
if i dont build my own long arms im gettin IRO....
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Go with BDS there made in Michigan!
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IRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hands down Awsome !!!!!!!!!!!!

My IRO install

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/iro...ift-kit-50027/
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IRO but also check out claytonoffroad.com. his stuff is pure beef!
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try my buddy eric, i'm sure he'll ship to the u.s.

http://staangsfab.com/ look under products.


basically the same as clayton's, but in my opinion, a little better. lol. seriously, great chit.
and a really great guy to deal with.
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try my buddy eric, i'm sure he'll ship to the u.s.

http://staangsfab.com/ look under products.


basically the same as clayton's, but in my opinion, a little better. lol. seriously, great chit.
and a really great guy to deal with.
wow he copied claytons kit exactly.............
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well My tune about rc long arms have changed.Had mine for 6 months and the bushings are shot. And my buddy has his rc la for 3 months and his bushings are sloppy already. Don't go with rc their cheap but they wear out pretty freaking fast.
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Originally Posted by Jeepman659
Go with BDS there made in Michigan!

whats there web addy?
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Originally Posted by wildspear
whats there web addy?
seriously? google bds you will find it.................
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Originally Posted by xjoffroad
wow he copied claytons kit exactly.............

shhhh...
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Originally Posted by itzdan420
well My tune about rc long arms have changed.Had mine for 6 months and the bushings are shot. And my buddy has his rc la for 3 months and his bushings are sloppy already. Don't go with rc their cheap but they wear out pretty freaking fast.

same thing i've been sayin.
my friend is fed up with her kit. she's had it just over a year and have replaced her bushings twice already, and her control arm is bent too.
she's only wheeled it about a dozen times.
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sounds like Iron Rock is the way 2 go.
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i wouldn't say it's the "way to go", but it's one way...
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if you dont mind spending the money, i would suggest TNT Customs. ive had their kit on mine for about a year now and it is fantastic. incorporates high-clearance Y-link radius arms, a full belly and transfer case skid, and goes for a little over $900. heres the address:

http://tntcustoms.com/y-linkupgradexj.aspx


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