Engineering cost, profit need, and the material that goes into the other parts...

 

I don't think you'll be disappointed with the BDS kit. I think it's one of the best "Bang for your Buck" kits out there. And if you need a spacer to level it out more, there's always these:
http://www.kevinsoffroad.com/zj/zj_10kit.html

Later.

 

Most of my wheeling buddies are using BDS and so far it seems like they're really satisfied with its performance...

 

Thanks guys!! Alot!! I hope to get this lift soon!!!

 

Difference between BDS and Iron Rock???

 

well its best you go look at the sites and see what you get in the packages. Iron Rock 3" uses your factory springs from the front and puts them to the back, and you get a new trac bar. BDS gives you 4 springs and just repositions your track bars. Its something you will just have to decide on by looking at what you want. I like the bds stuff, I only wish I would have looked harder at there site before ordering from the guy I did. I was totally blown away at how much better the ride was after the new springs and shocks

 

I see that. I was going to ask why they only were sending 2 springs. I want all new. So BDS here I come!!

 

one thing to consider, is that some have reported that the trackbar relocation kits will not stay tight and tehy wobble out the holes on teh diff resulting in horrible death wobble. This is pretty common on the other boards I read. Make sure you get teh trackbar tight and keep it tight, probably need to check it pretty regularaly, maybe every oil change or even more frequently depending on your driving habbits.

 

Cant I buy new trackbars? like the whole track bar that I can replace?

 

Yep you can, I bought JKS adjustable for my ZJ front and rear. There the priciest, but the best quality IMO..

 

How do they hold up? have you done any wheelin since you got em. Do you have to keep them tight all the time?

 

They stay tight with out a problem. I've wheeled it a few times and flexed it out hard. Not a problem...

 

I could see how the little bracket might be a problem. I have the one on the back and the way its bolted on I really doubt I will have a problem with it. the Front I may just go with a different track bar myself. I have still not really found out if I need it going to 3in in the front or not. I suppose it would work without and be better with it.

 

What kind do you have? Where can I find them?

 

the bracket thing? it comes with the bds kit. The kit has everything you need. the differences are in how you get your axle back lined up under your jeep the way its supposed to be. BDS gives you relocate brackets for the track. They work, are they the best? probably not but they will work and you may have some maintenance makeing sure they don't get loose. Its just another loose or seperate piece in the mix. the other kit offers a track bar but you use your old front springs in the back. I am happy I went with the 4 springs. I think the installation would be about the same amount of work. In both cases you have to get the track bar off at least on one end. If your track bar is good on your jeep now then feel good about going with the bds. If your track bar screws up in the future then get an adjustable one and get rid of the bracket. Best of both worlds. I don't get the feeling you are going to take this jeep out rock climbing with it. Hitting the trails, getting into a bit of mud, going fishing whatever you will have a great vehicle that will do the job. there is so many opinions out there as to how to do this job it gets very confusing.


So after all that crap I say if you can afford it, get the bds 3 or 3.5 whatever they call it and get that jeep up where it belongs and enjoy the ride. they do ride way better after.