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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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1 vote zone
0 rough country
0 rusty

Need more opinions fast please
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
1 vote zone
0 rough country
0 rusty

Need more opinions fast please
Zone is owned by BDS. It's good stuff. Plus Rusty was an ******* to me on the phone when I called, so he'll never get a nickel from me.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Im using an rc aal in the rear of my jeep and so far so good no problems. I dont know about their coils or shocks however. I found procomp coils and jk rubi shocks and all of them together gives me a pretty good ride, decent flex, and it didnt break the bank. I know of one person running a zone lift and they really like it. All of them will get the job done, just see which one will ship to you fastests
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep
Im using an rc aal in the rear of my jeep and so far so good no problems. I dont know about their coils or shocks however. I found procomp coils and jk rubi shocks and all of them together gives me a pretty good ride, decent flex, and it didnt break the bank. I know of one person running a zone lift and they really like it. All of them will get the job done, just see which one will ship to you fastests
Rusty's components have a history of snapping, and his shipping is usually insane anywhere west of the Appalachian Mountains. And RC makes their leaf packs too short.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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One rule of buying pretty much anything is: don't buy the cheapest or the most expensive you can find. Somewhere in the middle is always your best bet. Look for the best bang for your buck, read reviews, ask questions.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Hey what would cause a "Minty" smelling smoke to come from the engine?
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
Ok I'm getting one of the three in the next couple days, either,

3" rough country with AAL.. $255
Or
3". Zone lift with AAL.. $300
Or
3" Rusty lift with AAl.. $365

Which one? Is there discount codes on them? How can I get free shipping with RC?
Get the zone one, and plz get full leafs. There's someone in the vendor section, get a good discount.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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Anyone here run jcr gutter mounts? I just got some and just wondering why they don't fit very tight.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Get the zone one, and plz get full leafs. There's someone in the vendor section, get a good discount.
I agree with this. Spend the money and do it right the first time.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

I agree with this. Spend the money and do it right the first time.
Basically don't be like me.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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I also thought about combining the two sets of stock leafs I have and making a bastard pack. Then using the lift and selling the AAL...
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
I also thought about combining the two sets of stock leafs I have and making a bastard pack. Then using the lift and selling the AAL...
Buy new leaf packs.

If you insist on being cheap with it and getting AAL's, pick your poison
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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Lol. I'm so cheap
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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How hard is it to change the tranny fluid and filter? Iv read it's a pita... Also how much do I need for a 2wd 1999 XJ?
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
Hey what would cause a "Minty" smelling smoke to come from the engine?
Antifreeze is sweet smelling so maybe that could be it. Pop the hood and see where the smoke is coming from.



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