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RC 3" Lift

Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...15000710930040

Any input? JCW doesn't really tell what the kit comes with... Anyone know? Anything else required?

If I can get an all included lift for this price, I'll definitely go for it.

3" could cause some vibes I think. Anything required not with the lift that'll remedy that? DD

Thanks as always
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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i just installed mine and have no vibes, no alignment problems, and rides nice
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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I just installed a 3" (not RC, but same height) and had some serious vibes from what I believe was the driveline binding. Made my own 1" T-case drop which seemed to have solved the problem.

Everything else seemed to be okay.

Good luck
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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The 97 and newer XJs are more suseptable to vibes with lower lift then the earlier models. The 97 and newer XJs have a shorter tail housing on the TC.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Am I missing something here? what can this kit possibly include for 120 bucks?
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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front coils, AAL, and shocks is my bet.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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I talked to the guys from JCWhitney... it includes front coils, AAL and a block...

weird combo IMO

I asked them if I could ditch the block and maybe get a discount and the dude I talked to said that they didnt advise mix and matching lift kits lol...
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by XJersey
I talked to the guys from JCWhitney... it includes front coils, AAL and a block...

weird combo IMO

I asked them if I could ditch the block and maybe get a discount and the dude I talked to said that they didnt advise mix and matching lift kits lol...
no shocks? then it's not worth the $$.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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^^^^

X2 if it doesnt come with shocks then dont buy it.....
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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I'd be a bit wary of getting something that they don't even list the parts it comes with on the site. It's like buying blind. From other research I have found that JC Whitney is the only retailer to sell the RC kit with blocks for the rear and no shocks included. You would be much better off to just buy from RC directly, they have great customer service and back their products up. Plus you are only looking at $255 for a complete kit with AALs for the entire 3" of lift (no blocks), 3" lift springs and 4 new shocks. Here's a link to their kit:

http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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Do not and I stress do not buy you suspenion at JC Whitney...They suck on so many levels. Their RC kits are not complete and you are better off contacting RC themselves and talk to grimus to get the best price you can.
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 06:18 AM
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i just got a lift from rough country off their website i bought the 3 inch series 2 with new lower control arms shipped to my door was $400 bucks that came with coils control arms shocks and aal im happy with it so far but as they said dont buy it from jc whitney
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