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Old May 14, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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what long arms are those? RC?
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Old May 14, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 90XJkid
How thick is the metal making up the X-member and skid? And your thoughts on the build quality/design?
It is 1/4" it is pretty beefy! I have zero complaints. They used to have a problem with the tranny bolts being in in the way. they moved it to where it is covered by the skid. Initial thoughts on the quality is 100% satisfactory!

and yes they are RC.


just took it for its first test drive. and DAMN!!!! 200% better for ride quality.

no turning back EVER!
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Old May 14, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Old May 14, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Old May 14, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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Awesome! Congrats. Let us know how much better it flexes.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by SteelBlue99
Awesome! Congrats. Let us know how much better it flexes.
Lol. trying to hate on my short arms

you know my short arms maxed out my shocks travel!


But thanks! I love the ride quality. No flex shots until I get the shackle relocation brackets then
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Old May 14, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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okay so... GREAT NEWS!!!

I seriously dont think my jeep ran this smooth when stock... it is seriously the best thing I have ever done to my jeep!
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Old May 14, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_xj

Lol. trying to hate on my short arms

you know my short arms maxed out my shocks travel!

But thanks! I love the ride quality. No flex shots until I get the shackle relocation brackets then
Lol, not tryin to hate.

They're amazing though. At first you don't think you need them, then you wonder how you ever went without them.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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YEAH!!!! got er done thats sweet those arms look so good

cant wait for the relocation bracket write up

and flex shots
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Old May 14, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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Looks great! I bet you can't wait to take it out and play.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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You gonna get some new treads next? Looks like your getting bald. Cant wait to see your flex, are you going to upgrade shocks too?
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Old May 15, 2011 | 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ArmyGraham
You gonna get some new treads next? Looks like your getting bald. Cant wait to see your flex, are you going to upgrade shocks too?
Yeah I am saving up for 35/12.5r15 KM2's ($900.xx out the door)

or maybe some 36's.

I will need to upgrade the rear but the fronts are the longest shocks RC offers 12" of travel about 31.25"-32" extended(they are meant for their biggest full-size dodge lift). In the rear right now I am running 9" travel shocks and have almost no extension left in them So the rears need to be upgraded bad....


when I get new tires I might get 14" travels for the front. But we will see.



Originally Posted by ejxj96
Looks great! I bet you can't wait to take it out and play.
indeed!! I took some washboards and high speed stuff today. it handles very well! altho it is different from short arms so i do need to get used to it a little....

Originally Posted by alfreado121
YEAH!!!! got er done thats sweet those arms look so good

cant wait for the relocation bracket write up

and flex shots
Thanks!
I will for sure do a right up!! and some flex shots

Originally Posted by SteelBlue99
Lol, not tryin to hate.

They're amazing though. At first you don't think you need them, then you wonder how you ever went without them.
I know I was teasing lol.

I didnt think I needed them. but now that I have them and knowing it rides better than stock.... oh man!

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Old May 15, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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C'mon!! FLEX IT!!
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Old May 15, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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I agree, enough with what it looks like on tar, lets see it in action!!!
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Old May 15, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Lol. I did take it to the RTI ramp last night. To bad you dont get to see (yet)

I still need to finish up the side supports for the unibody then I will go out and wheel the **** out of it. the side supports should be done today.
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