I need help what the best riding 4.5" lift kit for a good price?

 

the new 4.5 rough country long arm kit looks pretty good. or the short arm is cheaper

 

as far as short arm kits go, Rubicon Express 4.5 w/ spring pack has the most complete package with upper and lower control arms and track bar.

 

as far as short arm kits go Rubicon Express has a kit that comes with quite a bit of stuff

 

It depends whats more important to you, price or name-brand-fancy-ness, rough country is hard to beat for price, I just ordered a 4.5" from them. Everyone that gets rubicon express seems happy, its just more expensive. long arms or short arms? ... 'tis a complicated question with an expensive answer

 

I'd say RE is about the best, though it doesn't come with shocks, and is out of most people's price range. Rough Country short arm is what I'm going with since I haven't won the lotto yet, and there is a long arm upgrade that can be added down the road. Just like everyone has to be told around here it seems... stay away from add a leaf! get the full leaf packs.

 

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You said best riding at 4.5"? Go long arm right off the bat. You'll achieve a great ride, awesome flex, and will be DONE WITH IT the first time around. Most people lookin for a nice ride at 4.5" end up going long arms a little later because the angles of the control arms are steep at 4.5" and make for a harsher ride.

 

I just got my first jeep back in the spring and I have been looking at lifting it. Would I be better off getting the RE 4.5" short arm or the RC long arm. They are comparable in price. I have never heard a bad thing about RE but would the RC with the Long arms be a better option? Or could I come out better piecing one together own my own?

 

You get more for your money with the RC long arms but you also get what you pay for.

I have the RC long arm kit and it's "alright". Nothing to be thrilled about, but it does ride better than a short arm kit. I pretty much had to replace half the kit so far cuz I had one of the original batches that didn't have enough R&D on it and things went bad or didn't work right.

 

rough country 4.5 its i believe 800 and a complete kit has everything you need

 

you want quality? take a look at theis link. IRO all the way. if you plan to crawl i havent heard good things about RC. bushing problems. for $1000 you get a complete long arm lift with shocks.

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch..._Code=IR-X4CPK

 

The IRO lift looks sweet. Did you go with the standard shocks?

 

I run the Rough country 4.5.Easy install flexs great...good price.I also went with the lower controll arm drop brackets.Rides and handles like stock.

 

Zone lift is a pretty good deal, it's an aal but I have no complaints and I use it as my daily driver. It's actually made by bds which is made in the USA.