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What do you think is the best 3-3.5" (under $600) lift kit for moderate off road use?

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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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Default What do you think is the best 3-3.5" (under $600) lift kit for moderate off road use?

I am looking to get a lift (3-3.5") for my '98 2-door. I defenitely don't want AAL's because of the saggage.


And I don't want to do any major modifications.

Just throw some names out there.


Thanks
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Rubicon express is a real decent lift.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Pretty happy with my BDS
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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I'm really liking that RE 3.5" kit (super-ride).

I hear Rough Country lifts aren't of great quality, is this true?
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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RC is also a good lift but the RE and BDS are the top of the line for lift kits IMHO.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Stay away from Pro-Comp, Had one, It's junk.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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I have the Rough Country 4.5 and have had no problems with it. In fact I got my 4.5 from Fat Bobs for under 500, think it came to 600 with shipping.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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I have the Rustys 3" lift. Came with full leaf packs, new coils, 4 shocks, and the rear brake line extender all for under $500. The front coils and rear leafs also have a heavy spring rate making them great if you want to put an aftermarket bumper/winch setup in the front or rear. so far the lift has been great, the jeep rides and handles much better than before
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by chiefcherokee
I'm really liking that RE 3.5" kit (super-ride).
Great choice.....that's what i'm running along with the RE Hack N Tap SYE and have zero complaints. The Jeep rides and drives great, and has no driveline vibrations!
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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Rough Country is pretty nice option...
Been working well for me and it gives my jeep a decent lift...
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Another vote for RC here....I like RE but i think there 500 dollar 3.5" kit doesnt include shocks...and thats another 175$ am i correct?
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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i have RE but it gets expensive. go for the rusty's 3" lift. not too pricey either.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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I heard rustys stuff doesnt hold up anyone have a horror story?
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ?2010
I heard rustys stuff doesnt hold up anyone have a horror story?
You will hear both good and bad about them. I think their springs are probably just as good as any..One thing to remember on their 3" kit just like RE's 3.5 kit you need a 3/4" spacer up front cause the rear leaf packs will set about .25-.5" higher then the front coils.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Also with rustys you dont get LCA's
but
Do you really need new LCA's on a 3 inch lift?
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