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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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Im Planning to lift my jeep about 4.5 to 6 inches...any suggestions on what brand should I go with?shackles?Kits?leaf spring?long-arm?....etc..
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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Thats an extremely general questions and you're probably not gonna get the answer you want considering we don't know what you are planning on lifting it for (what kind of trails if any) and not knowing what you are looking to spend or what your jeep already has.

I have a 3" Rough country lift which was pretty cheap (about 270, installed myself) and i'm happy with it since im not a hardcore offroader and i just wanted to fit some bigger tires.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by pootie tang
Thats an extremely general questions and you're probably not gonna get the answer you want considering we don't know what you are planning on lifting it for (what kind of trails if any) and not knowing what you are looking to spend or what your jeep already has.

I have a 3" Rough country lift which was pretty cheap (about 270, installed myself) and i'm happy with it since im not a hardcore offroader and i just wanted to fit some bigger tires.
i have stock right now..muddy trails...some rocks...hills...all around a good lift is what i am looking for ...im looking to spend around ...1000 ..
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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i just put a 3.5 inch rubicon with new shocks, pretty pleased, just use my jeep for mild trails, and it works great
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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RC 4.5 plus Daystar kit 1.3/4 front 1.5 shackle in rear
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by EUGENE the JEEP
RC 4.5 plus Daystar kit 1.3/4 front 1.5 shackle in rear
Nice Rig...How is the RC lift doing for you?
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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that looks really good! did you bed line your roof? or is it just painted, i like the way that looks
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by EUGENE the JEEP
RC 4.5 plus Daystar kit 1.3/4 front 1.5 shackle in rear
you need some adjustable control arms. it will push your front axle forward to where it needs to be. right now with the lift it has sucked the tires back.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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lift doing ok, yes rust-olem bed liner from a spray can , thankz . yes wait on the arm now.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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plus i didn't put my lowering kit for the control arm in yet ,or the new adj. drag link on with the new pitman arm. still alot of work to do yet . LOL
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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Recently, I've been quite impressed with IronRock. From what I can tell, their customer service is awesome. I talked to one of the guys there and he seemed genuinely willing to help me make the best decision.

I'm going to be buying a kit from them shortly.

ironrockoffroad.com
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