So I'm looking to get a lift kit sometime soon. I've been looking around and I was going to go for the RC AAL kit, but then I stumbled upon this Zone Kit. Does any one know anything about the Zone products? How do they compare to RC? They are both around the same price so I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on which is better.

Zone:
http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=34&gr=-1

RC:
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html

One final thing: I hear everyone saying that AAL kits droop down over time. How long is "over time"? Is it a matter of months or years?

Thanks

 

I dont know much about zone but i do have friends running rough country and they are very happy. the only complaint ive found about rough country is that their shocks ride a little rough. but if your like me and could care less then i would go with rough country. thats what im doing also. the AAL question depends on the condition of your leaf springs, if they are all ready sagging then sticking a AAL in there will really mess them up quick 1-2 months. with good nonsagging springs you will probably be good for a year or two. during that time you could be saving for full packs.

 

i believe zone gets most of there stuff through rough country unless i am mistaken i know they don't make it them self's

 

yea from what i understand zone doesnt make anything they just put together kits using other peoples stuff but i have no experience with them but i do have an RC lift and i am very happy with it

 

There is a member on here running the Zone 3 inch kit, hopefully he will chime in soon but I could have sworn that Zone was closely related to BDS.

 

ROUGH COUNTRY! The best for the best price. I have used all the major brand (never zone though don't know who they are) and if you want a good lift at a great price RC is the one period. As for the Drooping start saving for a set of full packs and by the time you have the money you will need them.

 

AFAIK the Zone products are from RC and other companies. I have a Zone 3 inch and cant be happier, its been a few months and I have not come under 3 1/2 inches yet...Tj

 

i did not say they where bad just that they do not make it them self's and not a lot of people have used there stuff. but there pricing is good and as long as there is no issues i guess it is OK

 

Zone gets parts from several vendors. Mostly BDS and Rough Country

 

Make your own.. the best way to get the best for your money usually. FInd parts you want and piece it together.

 

I got the Zone 3" AAL on my XJ. I love it!!!! It rides better then it ever did before. I talked to the guys at zone when I bought my lift, and they said that they were part of BDS, and all their part were made in the USA, well except the leaf, which they told told me came from our neighbors from the north... I've had mine for about 3 months now, and still feels great, no sagging here. Also, when I did the before and after measureing, I got around 3.5" over all.

I thought the price was right, and it keeps Americans working, (I hope), and free shipping when I bought mine.

I give zone .

 

I have learned that this way is the cheapest and you have the most control over what you have but is a pain in the ****! But worth all of it. IMO

 

yep this is how i did mine and i am still adding things here and there but i love the ability to do it your self with stuff you picked

 

Alright, thanks for the help everyone. I think I'm going to go with the zone kit. If anyone else out there has any more experience with it they would like to add, that would be appreciated.

Also, about the AAL kit, how long have they lasted for you guys before they start to sag. And when they do, is it possible to add blocks or shackles to compensate for the sag temporarily until I save up for full packs?

Thanks again for the help everyone

 

Just a little sagging in the 3 months that I have had it. After it settled down from 4 inches it went to a solid 3 1/2 on all corners. Im very happy with it...Tj