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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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I was looking at some of Jcwhitneys lift kits. The one im interested in was the 3in Rough Country with add a leaf and coil springs. This kit includes shocks and i can get this shipped and everything for 235$ what do you think. anything i need to look out for with this kit? Thanks alot
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MoparCherokee99
I was looking at some of Jcwhitneys lift kits. The one im interested in was the 3in Rough Country with add a leaf and coil springs. This kit includes shocks and i can get this shipped and everything for 235$ what do you think. anything i need to look out for with this kit? Thanks alot
Why not buy directly from rough country

WWW.RoughCountry.com
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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full leaf packs of add a leaf which on is better?
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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full pack for sure. the add-a-leaf essentially lifts the rear using just the single leaf. eventually it will sag and you will lose lift.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Definitely buy it directly from Rough Country..Better customer service then JCWhitney offers..
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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what if the lift consists of 2 add a leafs? like the 3.5 rubicon express super flex kit?
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by grizzlypaugh
what if the lift consists of 2 add a leafs? like the 3.5 rubicon express super flex kit?
The kit has 2 AALs... 1 for each side. http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Jeep/X...px?part=RE6010

Full leaf packs are better..
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 89eliminator
full pack for sure. the add-a-leaf essentially lifts the rear using just the single leaf. eventually it will sag and you will lose lift.
in the end they all sag but yes a full pack is much better
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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o my bad lol well its a hell of alot cheaper to go with add a leafs
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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I just lifted my xj with rough countrys 4.5in add a leaf kit. Add a leaf sucks. I lost 1 1/2" of lift out back within the first month of completing it. Keep in mind this was with a relativley new leaf pack with 28,000 miles on them. So If i could do it again full leaf pack. and it is a hell of alot easier to install.
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by wvilstk
I just lifted my xj with rough countrys 4.5in add a leaf kit. Add a leaf sucks. I lost 1 1/2" of lift out back within the first month of completing it. Keep in mind this was with a relativley new leaf pack with 28,000 miles on them. So If i could do it again full leaf pack. and it is a hell of alot easier to install.
X2!!! I got the 4.5" kit AAL also and im still kickin myself in the butt for not spending the extra $150 or so!
Rough country is a great company though, they will give you great deals if you buy numerous items from them. I got about $200 off for all of the crap I bought from them directly.
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Originally Posted by wvilstk
I just lifted my xj with rough countrys 4.5in add a leaf kit. Add a leaf sucks. I lost 1 1/2" of lift out back within the first month of completing it. Keep in mind this was with a relativley new leaf pack with 28,000 miles on them. So If i could do it again full leaf pack. and it is a hell of alot easier to install.
If you call Rough country I guarantee that they will replace those AAL's for ya. Or take it off the price for full packs.

We don't say they have the best customer service for the heck of it. It is because they DO!
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ Stryker
If you call Rough country I guarantee that they will replace those AAL's for ya. Or take it off the price for full packs.

We don't say they have the best customer service for the heck of it. It is because they DO!
Stryer is right. when i called them and explained them how they were sagging they were willing to cut the cost of the AAL if I wanted to pay for the full-leaf packs. If I remember they quoted me $100 per pack which is a steal. There customer service is so awesome they didn't even ask for proof of purchase of the lift, they just took my word for it. I just havent got around to it yet. the guy i have been going through is Jeff Greene and his email is jgreene@roughcountry.com if ya wanna throw some info his way and I think hes there over the weekends also.

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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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You guys runnin the 4.5" kit have an SYE??
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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i just have a tcase drop and i got the 4.5" kit. i got full packs and im glad although my bottom leaf on the passengers side cracked in half on me but i hope its under warranty since the lift is under 7 months old. however, rough country shocks suck!! i want to get some OME when i get money
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