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Is the RC 3" stage II a better deal than the regular 3"?

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Old 11-23-2008, 07:49 PM
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Taking into account that the stage Ii has stuff you'd probably want/ need down the road?
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Taking into account that the stage Ii has stuff you'd probably want/ need down the road?
Post some link so we can compare them
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Stage I:
Price: $255.95
Kit Contents:Front: 3" lifted coil springs.

Rear: Add-a-leaf springs and hardware.

Shocks: Kit includes (4) Hydro 8000 series shocks

Options: Available with New rear springs.

Stage II:
Price: $345.95
Kit Contents:Front: 3" lifted coil springs, lower control arms, and sway-bar drop brackets.

Rear: Add-a-leaf springs and hardware.

Shocks: Kit includes (4) Nitro 9000 series shocks

Option: Available with new rear springs (+$264)

And I am, without a doubt, getting the leaf pack.

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Originally Posted by chiefcherokee
Stage I:
Price: $255.95
Kit Contents:Front: 3" lifted coil springs.

Rear: Add-a-leaf springs and hardware.

Shocks: Kit includes (4) Hydro 8000 series shocks

Options: Available with New rear springs.

Stage II:
Price: $345.95
Kit Contents:Front: 3" lifted coil springs, lower control arms, and sway-bar drop brackets.

Rear: Add-a-leaf springs and hardware.

Shocks: Kit includes (4) Nitro 9000 series shocks

Option: Available with new rear springs (+$264)

And I am, without a doubt, getting the leaf pack.
Stage one with full packs. THe LCA's are not needed with a 3in lift. Sway bar drop brackets WTF is that. Pick up some discos for the front and lose the rear.
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oh come on now that so came off of my thread lol
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i just installed my regular rc 3in lift this past friday and the control arms and sway bar drop brackets would be a waste that come with the stage 2. ur factory sway bar links are long enough and the control arm angle is not bad at all and it actually rides just like stock

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And what with the shocks? Hydro 8000 vs. Nitro 9000? The difference in both prices is only $100...
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nitro are better lotd of guys like them better but if ur on a budget the hydros are fine
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I order the stage II already. So, you mean that I trash my money? The lower control arms are unnecessary? What with the sway bar drop brackets? Don't install them? I think that for the difference in cost, I got the nitro shocks... Tell me guys, bought the upper control arms also, or how can I make this kit better and don't waste the money?
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Sell off the parts you do not need after you are finished installing.
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