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Old May 1, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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i am living in australia and am looking to import an american lift kit of 4.5-6 inches. i need advice on companys in america to buy from, and which lift kits are value for money, and which ones to stay away from. i want to be able to clear 33s easily with full articulation in mind, i dont mind cutting the guards back (i am goin to get tj flares)
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Old May 1, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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i went with rough country 4.5 in...i love my lift just a little rough but thats cause the shocks are crap.
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Old May 1, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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I have a Rubicon Express 3.5 and can do nothing but rave about it. Many of my friends who have xj's have gone with their 4.5 or larger lifts and have been very happy. Another is BDS lift kits. They build some strong stuff and are pretty cheap.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 02:42 AM
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can i clear 33s with the 4.5 lift?? the current places i am looking to buy from are fat bobs garage, or iron rock off road. r those places any good??
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Old May 3, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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bds lifts are pretty much the best but they cost!
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Old May 3, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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Iron Rock Offroad make very high quality parts. My friend had their long arm kit on his wj and he loved it. Rubicon Express is a great company too.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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ive got the rusty's 5" lift with 2"bb on top i have right now 8" travel on flex but thats because the brake lines are to short anyway rusty makes a long arm kit thats 6 or 6.5 in for 1700 on there site
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Old May 4, 2010 | 03:34 AM
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theres some in ya own back yard ....http://www.wooders.com.au/
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/vbindex.php
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Old May 12, 2010 | 04:01 AM
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i want to import because local companies r much more expensive. i would get a 4.5 inch, most likley iron rock offroad or fat bobs garage IF i can clear 33s after trimming. i dont want to raise my COG higher that nessary. can 33s be cleared with a 4.5?? i want minimal rubbing, it just ruins my tyres
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