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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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What brand would you guys recommend as a daily driver lift kit, I'm looking to have about 3.5-4.5 in of lift.

I would like to have it drive as close to stock as possible.

I don't think I need tons of "flex", but correct me if i'm wrong.

Lastly, is there any place where I can buy all of these together online? Like a package.
and have them install it all? (I am not mechanically smart)

I am looking to spend under $1,250+plus installation, but probably will have to go over.

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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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not even dude check this set up out, rough countrys 4.5" lift $650 http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4.html
now idk how much a shops gonna charge to install it!?!?

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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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I want AAL! lol, should be no more that 4hrs labour, at an average $100/hr
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 02:58 AM
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i got rough country on mine and am really impressed with it...
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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How rough does RC lifts ride?
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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Rough Country lift's ride great. i strongly suggest doing full packs though, the AAL's are softer at first but they will sag and the full packs will soften up after a little while.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Alright, thanks for the input, should I buy online or is there anywhere in South Florida that sells this stuff, and a place that might be able to install it.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TheVision
Alright, thanks for the input, should I buy online or is there anywhere in South Florida that sells this stuff, and a place that might be able to install it.
sent you a PM
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TheVision
Alright, thanks for the input, should I buy online or is there anywhere in South Florida that sells this stuff, and a place that might be able to install it.
There is a guy on this site who sells RC stuff. Dont know his user name though starts with a G.
P.S. I hate it when solutions get posted through a pm, then, later on new guys will read this and be like wow, this site is ful of no answers! just questions!l
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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Here is my .02 worth.

I have not heard good things about RC
Rubicon Express is really good. 3.5" lift with full packs but it is $$
I am picking up a Zone Offroad 3" kit which comes with shocks, springs,AAL, and U-bolts. TC drop for another $33. I am going this rout because I don't want to spend a ton of cash on a lift for a DD that doesn't get offroaded too much.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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I'd go with an OME 2" kit with packs and coils. That will give you a better than stock ride and room for a little bigger tire.

Sounds like that's all you want anyways.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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Got a 4wheelparts store close to you? They can install for you at a decent rate.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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my rough contry rides good. i also run around with no front or rear sway bar...
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by itsanxjthing
There is a guy on this site who sells RC stuff. Dont know his user name though starts with a G.
P.S. I hate it when solutions get posted through a pm, then, later on new guys will read this and be like wow, this site is ful of no answers! just questions!l
i PM'd him how to get to our store. not a solution unless you are local.

Originally Posted by 4-play
Here is my .02 worth.

I have not heard good things about RC
Rubicon Express is really good. 3.5" lift with full packs but it is $$
I am picking up a Zone Offroad 3" kit which comes with shocks, springs,AAL, and U-bolts. TC drop for another $33. I am going this rout because I don't want to spend a ton of cash on a lift for a DD that doesn't get offroaded too much.
Rough Country has gone through some major changes lately and their "new" products are superior to the "junk" they were known for in the past. i have seen it first hand working a 4x4 retail store i get the DL on these kind of things before they hit the market.

Originally Posted by broncofire75
Got a 4wheelparts store close to you? They can install for you at a decent rate.
i would have to discourage that.
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