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Old 01-25-2014, 06:07 PM
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Spent a long day today getting my rough country lift and tires on. I'm pooped!

Tires and wheels were used deal I picked up local
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How is the ride? I plan on doing a Rough Country 3.5 with adjustable arms on my ZJ this summer.
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I only took it around the block. It was stiffer than worn out stock for sure.
Front end is bad out of alignment but hopefully get that fixed today.
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As expected it doesn't ride as smooth as stock. The tires are pretty noisy also.

On the up side, I took it out on a couple of trails and it did great especially considering it has no lockers or limited slip.
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I would like a little stiffer ride than stock, just as long as I still have good flex.
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As expected it doesn't ride as smooth as stock. The tires are pretty noisy also.

On the up side, I took it out on a couple of trails and it did great especially considering it has no lockers or limited slip.
Alignment will change ride quality .
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Went out where my old RZR riding buddies go.
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Looks great man!
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There were factory driving lights already mounted there. One was broken so I replaced both with aftermarket
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I have a drop pitman arm coming. I'm surprised they aren't included in the lift kit.
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Great job on the grand!
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Took me 4.5 hrs to get home. Why oh why didn't I drive jeep today???
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You're finding out a Jeep is more than just a motorized vehicle, it's a survival tool.
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