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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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I've been thinking about it on my 2 door. Should I go with the add a leaf or with the rear springs?
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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I would go with the new leaf springs. I was looking into a rough country lift but i decided to go with zone instead. It seems better to me for some reason
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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What would be the pros of the new system+200 and I'm kind of on a budget
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by coloradowheeler
What would be the pros of the new system+200 and I'm kind of on a budget
i ve read that the RC leafs are stiff and sag quickly. and AAL will do the same.
I'm eventually going for the zone 4.5
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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aal will sag pretty fast. if your going to do a 4.5 get a new leaf pack. I was going to go the rough country way. they are a bottom of the shelf stuff. Beginners. I went with the Zone 4.5 and RE full leaf pack. Just put it in this week so this weekend ill test it and let you know
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Us 2wd gotta stick together lol
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Rough Country is a good lift if you're on a budget.

There are better, but they're not wallet-friendly.

Rough Country makes up for this by replacing parts that fail for free no questions asked.
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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i put this kit on my 98 this past summer. Definitely go with the new leaf pack.
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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New packs for sure, don't go with the add-a-leaf crap.
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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If you cab afford it go with Rubicon express or zone or sky jacker
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Just so you are aware, there is a whole thread of rough country customers (myself included) complaining their leaves are too short. It gives you bad shackle.angle, a rough ride, and limited flex because of it. They say their r&d is looking into it but who knows when it'll actually get fixed.
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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this is the lift ill be getting
im gonna get IRO UCA's and their double sheer adjustable track bar to go with it.


http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=439&gr=-1#no_op

if you want cheeper they got a 4.5 AAL kit thats basically they same just has an AAL and is 200$ or so cheeper than the full leaf pack but i strongly recommend the full leaf pack

http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=35&gr=-1
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