MTLXJ

So after a month of trying to make up my mind on what lift to get I finally decided on the rubicon express RE1630 superflex 4.5"(originally I was going to get RC)
I'll be putting in the order next week so that I don't spend the money I saved for this lift lol.

I just wanted to know what else do I need with this lift? Shims, SYE kit...?

Also now that I'm spending an extra 1000+$. I'm for sure going to have to install the lift myself. I wanted to know if you guys know of a page or video that shows step by step instructions and the tools required for the job.

Thanks a lot! I'll be making a build thread as well!

BBCHEROKEE

You won't go wrong with RE. I have a 3.5 RE lift on mine & installed it myself. My install was pretty straight forward. The hardest things that I had was rusted bolts. Get some PB Blaster and spray all of your bolts a few times to loosen them up a week or 2 before you start. I'm pretty sure you will need a SYE, I think RE recommends it. I have been thinking about upgrading to a 5.5 long arm kit but every time I go wheeling, I have been very please with my set up. I personally think that lockers are a huge must if you are using your outfit for off road purposes.

MTLXJ

What shocks you running?

xjmarc

That's the kit mine started out with and still running some of it. You def won't regret it.

MTLXJ

Do you recommend anything else with the lift?

evilxj85

do a t case drop, cheaper then a sye.

MTLXJ

Are you saying a simple 20$ t case drop will save me from buying a SYE kit and driveshaft?

evilxj85

Yea

SlackJaw

congrats!! take your time and take pics and do a full write-up!!

00jeepXJ

Running the RE 3.5 superflex and love it.... I went with BDS shocks as they are local to me. Invest in some really good rust remover solvent to put on those bolts before you start anything... make life easier.

MTLXJ

Whats the downfall of running a tcase drop instead of a SYE? Clearance blah blah, but ...

96_xj

more stress on driveline. lose of clearence, a tcase drop is not going to guarantee you wont get vibes. you can get a HnT + driveshaft for $200..

MTLXJ

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what is a HnT? And where from?

96_xj

hack and Tap. it is a yoke that bolts onto the output shaft.

MTLXJ

http://www.rubiconexpress.com/JeepPa...px?part=RE1807

I'm guessing you are talking about this?