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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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I just wanted to know what people thought about Skyjacker lift kits because I never hear anyone talk about them, its always RE or Rusty.

I have a Skyjacker 3" lift and added coil spacers and shackles. Personaly
I never had a problem with it.

The reason i'm asking is cause I was looking at the 6" lift kit they have for the XJ and it seems to be high quality.

Just wanted to hear some opinions I know they might be a bit pricy
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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im wondering the same also.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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from what ive seen they are very good lifts but kinda pricey, you can get the same or better quality lift from rough country, rustsys, rubicon express, for less money
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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hi mate, i have the same lift, 3" . just wondering what coil spacers and shackles you used .....
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cantab27
hi mate, i have the same lift, 3" . just wondering what coil spacers and shackles you used .....
I think it was 2" rough country kit... 2" coil spacers(not aluminum) and 2" shackles cost me about 100$
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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and I also bought new front and rear shocks,,not saying you have to,, just nice for more flex
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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cheers mate...
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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they are commonly referred to as "pricejacker"
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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I have had two sets of Skyjacker front coils. I take care of my own rear springs so I don't buy anyones leaf packs. The three inch coils worked well with my add a leaf of unknown origin. I thought they were a little stiff, but they flexed well and the Jeep handled well on the highway. My second set was a set of 6" coils that are really closer to 7.5" No they won't settle. Had them for a year. They are a little stiff, but handle well on the highway also.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MasterShakeXJ
they are commonly referred to as "pricejacker"

haha I like that one
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