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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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The quality of the parts at RE is only getting better with the new ownership in charge. Gone is the rubber bushing that we were having so many problems with. Gone is the stamped bushing end ring. Now we have a HD machined end ring with providing a more uniform inner shape and a high grade ptmeg polyurethane bushing. The parts them selves are being made at the same facilities in Rancho Cordova, CA that made them before. We are in the same building as we were in. Also most of the same experienced staff are back answering the phone to help with any questions that come up during your installation. Another plus is parts availability will be better than it ever has been.

About the 7.5" "kit". The reason we never really advertised that kit online is the additional mods required to make it work. The RE1660 track bar is a little short making it necessary to use the extended upper coupler to properly center the front axle. Also the stock style steering at 7.5" of lift is pretty much maxed out. RE does not do any kind of crossover steering so it kinda makes for a kit that is not really just a bolt on deal. The RE6307 was more of a P/N in the system to make it easier for us to sell the 7.5" set up.

If you have any questions about the lift let me know.

Eric.
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 65BAJA
The quality of the parts at RE is only getting better with the new ownership in charge. Gone is the rubber bushing that we were having so many problems with. Gone is the stamped bushing end ring. Now we have a HD machined end ring with providing a more uniform inner shape and a high grade ptmeg polyurethane bushing. The parts them selves are being made at the same facilities in Rancho Cordova, CA that made them before. We are in the same building as we were in. Also most of the same experienced staff are back answering the phone to help with any questions that come up during your installation. Another plus is parts availability will be better than it ever has been.

About the 7.5" "kit". The reason we never really advertised that kit online is the additional mods required to make it work. The RE1660 track bar is a little short making it necessary to use the extended upper coupler to properly center the front axle. Also the stock style steering at 7.5" of lift is pretty much maxed out. RE does not do any kind of crossover steering so it kinda makes for a kit that is not really just a bolt on deal. The RE6307 was more of a P/N in the system to make it easier for us to sell the 7.5" set up.

If you have any questions about the lift let me know.

Eric.

Good to know!
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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That's awesome! I'm really leaning toward an RE 3.5 kit. You hear so much about lifts and, of course, everybody owns the best one. I don't want a ton of lift as this is my daily driver, but I actually prefer the look of the 3 and 3.5 lifts over the larger ones, anyway, for some reason.
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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My kit is RE but 5.5 short arm with spacer and shackles..... cost a little less then 2gs
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