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Old May 30, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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hey guys just wondering im gonna order my lift this weekend. and i was looking at going with the rustys 3". just wondering what everyones opinion was about them. i wish i had the money to go with an RE. but right now it just isn't quite there so any feed back on rustys would help.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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i love rustys i wouldnt want another company


go with the 4.5" or get the 3 inch with full packs and add a 2" spacer kit and have them give you the LCA's for 5 inches i have their 4.5" spring kit and love it i added a 2" spacer too.

id also look into the HD trac bar bracket

call them up and talk to them (you will ussually talk with Rusty himself) but the other guy is real helpful to, I am sure they will help you go into the direction you want and will customize a kit for you.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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What is your price range?

I personally wouldnt run rustys but that is just my opinion, IMO their shipping is way too high. I would look into RE or RC.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle
What is your price range?

I personally wouldnt run rustys but that is just my opinion, IMO their shipping is way too high. I would look into RE or RC.
I agree. After 3 straight low-quality products from him, i don't think i'll be ordering from him anymore. He could at least send me something where ONE of the bolt holes line up.....
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Old May 30, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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im looking for the $500 dollar range. still living on a budget somewhat. i want to do the re lift but with doing that then buying shocks and tires i dont have it right now so i figured ill start with the 3 rustys then start saving for a good re and shocks and so on
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Old May 30, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by slowfreefall
im looking for the $500 dollar range. still living on a budget somewhat. i want to do the re lift but with doing that then buying shocks and tires i dont have it right now so i figured ill start with the 3 rustys then start saving for a good re and shocks and so on
If your on a budge go with RC, after shipping rustys will much higher then you would like.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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yeah after i read what you said about shipping i priced it all out. thanks guys.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by slowfreefall
yeah after i read what you said about shipping i priced it all out. thanks guys.
So what did you decide on?
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Old May 30, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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gonna go with the rough country shipping wasn't that much different but i have not heard allot about rustys. so i will go with the one i have heard about and seen a couple of.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by slowfreefall
gonna go with the rough country shipping wasn't that much different but i have not heard allot about rustys. so i will go with the one i have heard about and seen a couple of.
Well good for you, glad you changed your original decision Be sure to bring us pics when you are done.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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x2 on what kyle said.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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hey man where are you located? I've got a used 3" rancho lift if you are looking to save money. it was on my jeep when i got it and i have since went with a 4.5 RC. Don't know if you want to go used though?
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Old May 30, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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It's interesting that Rusty's does so well considering that 99% of the time they get a big on the Jeep forums.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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I think Rusty gets a raw deal online. I have delt with him personally and in business and he's a good guy. I am running his bumper and it seens to be very well made , i have had no problems with it at all.

To me Rusty has a worse reputation then he deserves and Rubicon gets a better one then they deserves online..

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Old May 30, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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After having a RC lift, a Rusty's lift and Rubicon Express lift..... Rubicon Express has EARNED every bit of praise heaped on them...

My Rusty's experiences has been fair to fine. As long as you are looking for parts that the welds aren't load bearing you are fine... My solo customer service experience with them was less than good, but when I got a person claiming to be Rusty on the phone that was quickly fixed..

Rusty has been a big supporter of our hobby and its organizations and deserves credit for that. He also has been around a LONG time with some good parts and some parts that really missed the mark.... His checkered reputation is pretty well earned...

I am much more likely to spend my money with a company like Rusty's that has a track record of doing things for us a community.
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