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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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You've at least heard of full traction before right?
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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No I haven't haha.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Sounds like they had some issues in the past but it's been resolved
I foresee that 3.5" LA kit to be awesome. I just haven't seen anyone step outside the box an buy it yet
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/f.../#post13043070
I'd choose them over RE any day
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
Sounds like they had some issues in the past but it's been resolved
I foresee that 3.5" LA kit to be awesome. I just haven't seen anyone step outside the box an buy it yet
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/f.../#post13043070
I'd choose them over RE any day
Yeah it looks like quality stuff. Ok I see the track bar, but what is the other bar in that link? Something for the long arm set up? A drag link that serves as a kind of drop pitman arm?

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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 77olds
My 2000 does pretty excellent on trails with a meager 3" RC lift, and it does great as my daily driver.

How hardcore are the trails you plan on running? Unless you're crawling i don't see why you wouldn't be happy with a 3" lift.
The trails I ride arent rough at all. I've been all the way through the trails with my cherokee stock. I have a old toyota I use for hardcore trails cause I dont care about it getting beat up but my cherokee.... I just take in mild trails mainly just creeks and mud no rocks or rough hills. I'am mainly wanting to put a lift on it for the looks and a little more clearance so im not hitting rocks. Right now I'm still looking at the RC lift but someone also sent me a link to this lift. Any word on this paticular name?
http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=35&gr=-1
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Zone isn't a bad product. If your on a budget look at rustys too.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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IMO I'm all for Iro long arms I love them. If it was me I wouldn't waste any money on short arms at all.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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Zone isn't a bad product. If your on a budget look at rustys too.
Well im bone stock right now. So im looking at replacing alot of stuff so im on a budget right now. But later ill be fine replacing the lift to go higher and maybe a better quality if im not happy. But between those two I listed which is the best one?
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Usafmikejr

Well im bone stock right now. So im looking at replacing alot of stuff so im on a budget right now. But later ill be fine replacing the lift to go higher and maybe a better quality if im not happy. But between those two I listed which is the best one?
If your deciding between rc rustys and zone I vote rustys. I've ran a bunch of different lifts. I have a rough country lift on both my Cherokees. Used to run rustys and it rode much better. Buddy of mine has a 3 inch zone lift and its similar.to rc and rustys. Rc leaf packs are proven to be too short making your shackle 90* making it ride and flex like a dump truck. For a budget id say go rustys 4.5 kit.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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Alright thanks. You got any wheelin spots near nashville?
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Don't go that way much. I stay local to Georgia and Chattanooga area. May hit wintock sometime. I need to sell my old rig to fund my new one.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
If your deciding between rc rustys and zone I vote rustys. I've ran a bunch of different lifts. I have a rough country lift on both my Cherokees. Used to run rustys and it rode much better. Buddy of mine has a 3 inch zone lift and its similar.to rc and rustys. Rc leaf packs are proven to be too short making your shackle 90* making it ride and flex like a dump truck. For a budget id say go rustys 4.5 kit.
What do you notice different about the rustys lift and the RC lift.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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The rustys coils are softer and the leafs give you better shackle angle
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Rc leaf packs are proven to be too short making your shackle 90* making it ride and flex like a dump truck.
No, they're not PROVEN to be too short. It's happened a few times and I feel like the wrong springs were shipped, but in my case, they fit perfectly and my shackle angles are exactly what they're supposed to be.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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I paid $500 for my 3" full leaf pack Rough Country lift... and honestly the only complaint that i have is the shocks are crap... Other than that the thing rides and flexes great if you take your time to set it up right.

3'' and 31's will take you most anywhere you want to go around here, and for $500 you just cant beat it.
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