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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Are these universial shocks or are they just for the BDS suspension system? Cause it mentioned BDS alot in the description

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BDS-98224965...&vxp=mtr#payId
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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How does the long arms work? Can you send me a link?
this episode of TRUCKS does a good job of explaining it
http://www.powerblocktv.com/player/s..._num=TK2009-13
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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Is it something you add to a regular suspension?
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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Usually when people have 4.5"+ lift. It drastically improves ride and flex.
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Usafmikejr
Is it something you add to a regular suspension?
just your control arms. take the old ones off. put the new ones on along with your new cross member. this one even has a tcase skid
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...c3500268e7a8cf
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
this episode of TRUCKS does a good job of explaining it
http://www.powerblocktv.com/player/s..._num=TK2009-13

Ok, So they had the rustys kit. Woud you suggest them over Zone?
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Usafmikejr
Ok, So they had the rustys kit. Woud you suggest them over Zone?
rusty's is a big sponsor of TRUCKS and extreme4x4. so they have to push all their products
but from what I've read rusty's sells products that wear out fast (steering) and have awful customer service

we've got you over thinking it now. just buy what you can afford and go from there

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rusty's is a big sponsor of TRUCKS and extreme4x4. so they have to push all their products
but from everything I've ever read, rusty's is awful
Good thing I asked cause I was just looking at them
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Ok. This is what I've got so far Zone Lift 4.5in, 4 extended brake lines, SYE Kit, I want upgraded shocks but was wondering if these shocks would work or if they're just for BDS lifts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BDS-98224965...&vxp=mtr#payId

If anyone can think of anything else I need please let me know. I'am gonna hold off on the long arm kit for a few months cause winter will be here soon so I wont be doing much wheeling around then
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Don't see why they wouldn't work
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Originally Posted by Jeepxj1234
Don't see why they wouldn't work
Awesome. Out of the list I have anything else I will need for a good ride?
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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I spent about 6 months planning my finances and looking at different lift kits. Short arm, long arm, cheap, expensive, small lift, huge lift. After getting the Jeep on Tuesday I threw-down for the same RE 4.5 superflex kit with full leaf packs. $1049.95 without shocks. Going to run KM2 33x12.5x15 tires with 3.75" back-spaced wheels.

I didn't like the add-on pices of the RE 5.5" and $2000+ was too much for a long arm. I didn't want a cheapie either.
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Is it better to buy alittle cheaper lift than a RE and upgrade my shocks or just get the 4.5in RE and not get shocks till later?
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Originally Posted by Usafmikejr
How does the long arms work? Can you send me a link?
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/let...ng-arms-33331/
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Usafmikejr
Ok. This is what I've got so far Zone Lift 4.5in, 4 extended brake lines, SYE Kit, I want upgraded shocks but was wondering if these shocks would work or if they're just for BDS lifts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BDS-98224965...&vxp=mtr#payId

If anyone can think of anything else I need please let me know. I'am gonna hold off on the long arm kit for a few months cause winter will be here soon so I wont be doing much wheeling around then
woahh. you do not need fox shocks. fox shocks are a waste on a short arm lift. it's still going to ride like crap due to short arms and 90* shackle angle

looks like the zone lift is missing a track bar. you will need one
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