Lift Kit Opinions?
08-17-2015, 09:35 PM
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Lift Kit Opinions?
So I have recently been deciding what lift kit I wanted and was wondering if anyone could give me some help?? Im looking for a 3 inch lift that i can fit 31's on. I am on a budget of around 400 $ Here are some links of the ones i was looking at, Input please ??? Im new to this.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...FZKRHwodoh0IFQ
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-sus...-kit-670x.html
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...FZKRHwodoh0IFQ
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-sus...-kit-670x.html
08-17-2015, 09:40 PM
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Let me just summarize most of this forum's opinion for you:
1) Rough Country sucks
2) Rubicon Express, Rusty's, or OME have the best components
But if you asked me, I'd say check out BDS. If you want budget, look at Zone.
AVOID add-a-leaf lift kits, like that Skyjacker one. You want full leaf pack replacements.
1) Rough Country sucks
2) Rubicon Express, Rusty's, or OME have the best components
But if you asked me, I'd say check out BDS. If you want budget, look at Zone.
AVOID add-a-leaf lift kits, like that Skyjacker one. You want full leaf pack replacements.
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08-17-2015, 09:44 PM
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Let me just summarize most of this forum's opinion for you:
1) Rough Country sucks
2) Rubicon Express, Rusty's, or OME have the best components
But if you asked me, I'd say check out BDS. If you want budget, look at Zone.
AVOID add-a-leaf lift kits, like that Skyjacker one. You want full leaf pack replacements.
1) Rough Country sucks
2) Rubicon Express, Rusty's, or OME have the best components
But if you asked me, I'd say check out BDS. If you want budget, look at Zone.
AVOID add-a-leaf lift kits, like that Skyjacker one. You want full leaf pack replacements.
08-18-2015, 12:47 PM
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The best quality leafs/coils in a lift kit is the Rustys full leaf/coil/shock/hardware package ($438) all made in NA, not like those others most are made in China a few in Australia.
08-18-2015, 12:52 PM
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Let me just summarize most of this forum's opinion for you:
1) Rough Country sucks
2) Rubicon Express, Rusty's, or OME have the best components
But if you asked me, I'd say check out BDS. If you want budget, look at Zone.
AVOID add-a-leaf lift kits, like that Skyjacker one. You want full leaf pack replacements.
1) Rough Country sucks
2) Rubicon Express, Rusty's, or OME have the best components
But if you asked me, I'd say check out BDS. If you want budget, look at Zone.
AVOID add-a-leaf lift kits, like that Skyjacker one. You want full leaf pack replacements.
08-18-2015, 08:57 PM
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08-18-2015, 10:18 PM
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08-18-2015, 10:50 PM
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Because your using old original leafs and adding more leafs to already worn leafs its ilogical and why its considered a budget lift kinda like using blocks. Your leaf springs will sag at a fast pace with aal so most guys regret it because they end up swapping for new full packs quick and realize they should have just done it right the first time and gone for the full leaf packs. Let's say you have a 3 inch leaf pack that you just bought and a year later you want more lift. Not such a bad idea to add leaves to a somewhat new leaf spring already but most people do aal with the original worn springs and thats a no no. Lift and cheap don't go together. Do it right or dont do it at all save yourself the headache. I also suggest some of you newer guys to do more research before lifting anything.
08-18-2015, 11:14 PM
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Because your using old original leafs and adding more leafs to already worn leafs its ilogical and why its considered a budget lift kinda like using blocks. Your leaf springs will sag at a fast pace with aal so most guys regret it because they end up swapping for new full packs quick and realize they should have just done it right the first time and gone for the full leaf packs. Let's say you have a 3 inch leaf pack that you just bought and a year later you want more lift. Not such a bad idea to add leaves to a somewhat new leaf spring already but most people do aal with the original worn springs and thats a no no. Lift and cheap don't go together. Do it right or dont do it at all save yourself the headache. I also suggest some of you newer guys to do more research before lifting anything.
08-18-2015, 11:41 PM
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3 inch lift you can slide by without control arms but it's recommend you change the lowers at least. Will something break? Probably not but your ride quality will suffer as well as flex. You can buy a set of lowers separate and put them on your lift. Some kits are not as complete just as many kits also do not come with a track bar which you will also need. Again it comes down to budget and what your willing to spend to lift your jeep right. I would just save and buy the kit that has everything you need it usually comes out cheaper that way than peacing out with different brands and such.
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08-19-2015, 09:11 AM
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Rancho isn't too popular here for whatever reason. RC is split 50/50 love/hate. I went with Zone, many choose Rubicon Express kits.
If you want cheap there is the junk yard option (see thread in OEM section). If you want name brand on the cheap then piece everything together from the classifieds or CL.
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08-19-2015, 09:39 AM
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Save more. The general consensus here is that full leafs are the best, even the newest XJs are 14yrs old and the leafs sag some. In NY yours may be rusted and sagging more. You'll want new bushings, and have to take the pack apart for AAL anyway. Would be be beneficial both time wise and ride wise for full leafs. I used the stock LCA but had to get a new track bar. You'll need longer brake lines. May need a SYE (or the "bandaid" TC drop).
Rancho isn't too popular here for whatever reason. RC is split 50/50 love/hate. I went with Zone, many choose Rubicon Express kits.
If you want cheap there is the junk yard option (see thread in OEM section). If you want name brand on the cheap then piece everything together from the classifieds or CL.
Rancho isn't too popular here for whatever reason. RC is split 50/50 love/hate. I went with Zone, many choose Rubicon Express kits.
If you want cheap there is the junk yard option (see thread in OEM section). If you want name brand on the cheap then piece everything together from the classifieds or CL.