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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 12:57 PM
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Default Stock upper control arms on 3.5 inches.

I really want to get my ZJ to 3.5 inches. Seems like the best all around deal is from rough country. Their 3.5 comes with fixed lower control arms. Will I be ok using the stock uppers for a while? Seems to have everything I need besides front track bar.


http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-sus...it-636-20.html
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 01:18 PM
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You get what you pay for...
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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Yeah don't get yuck country. Just save up $240.00 and get this http://zoneoffroad.com/zone-offroad-...p-cherokee/j16 You will be happy you did. If you get the Yuck Country you will be saying "Man I should of got that zone one"
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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I have a 3.5 inch lift on my 94 ZJ and I have stock upper and lower control arms, it rides a little rough but I am not afraid to DD it and take it out on the trails.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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2x on the Zone. I have a Zone 4.5" in my XJ with stock uppers and its held up fine for 3-4 years. I've landed it several times without any ill effects lol. Plenty of flex as well.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 04:53 PM
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I've installed and wheeled several ZJs with that exact lift and it works just fine for what it is. Quality isn't the greatest but not bad either. It's worth the money but do yourself a favor and get a front track bar. We ended up putting adjustable uppers on the rear of my buddies to help with pinion angle and help center the axle in the wheel well but it wasn't really necessary he just wanted it. Are there better kits out there, of course but this one will do what you need and ride decent too.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 10:37 PM
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Very interesting. Never heard any mention on the zone kit elsewhere.

I will go with a zone 4 inch with adjustable rear uppers and front track bar to start with. Thanks for the help!

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Originally Posted by bobfoe95
Very interesting. Never heard any mention on the zone kit elsewhere.

I will go with a zone 4 inch with adjustable rear uppers and front track bar to start with. Thanks for the help!
You will be happy you did.
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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Thanks for all the help guys. Really put me in the right direction.
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