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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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I hurd rustys lifts are to cheap to be good. Im looking for a 3in lift and rustys lift for $438.00 is a good buy.(im looking for a lift with whole new rear leafs mine are junk from having blocks) Anyone have somthing good to say about Rustys offroads lifts??
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Anything good? Anything bad?
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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i have some buddies that have ran them and never had any problems...other than the occasional bushing getting worn...but IMO rustys is pretty reliable
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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i wanted to order from rustys,but always on backorder. got a 3in lift from rc. arrived in 4days!!!
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Did rustys on mine and have had no issues. I was happy enough with them to buy 3.5 leaf packs and 3" coils for my sons. I would just get the leafs and coils and put a set of rubicon express nitrogen shocks on it. if you go that route you end up spending what you would spend on the kit with hydraulic shocks. They want an extra 150 for nitrogen shocks. Bringing the total to 580.00
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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I've got their 3" spring pack and love it. No issues what so ever.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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Don't personally run any of their stuff but know a LOT of people who do. Rusty is a really nice guy and has come to several of our events and fund raisers and stands behind his products. His track bars with the tie rod ends aren't the greatest but at 3.5" you won't have any issues.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 12:19 AM
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I run the 4.5 inch Rustys kit...no problems
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 07:50 AM
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Thanks a lot everyone, looks like im gona order that 3in spring pack kit tonight. The only part im worried about is not getting lower contral arms with it?
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim_K
Thanks a lot everyone, looks like im gona order that 3in spring pack kit tonight. The only part im worried about is not getting lower contral arms with it?

at only 3" your stock ones are fine.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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You run the 3in right now with no lower arms? Just the Springs leafs and brake line kit?
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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Also im looking into sway bar disconects.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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I started with thr Rusty's 3" kit . Went with the HD front spring rating too(180 lb rate). Never had a problem with any of there parts(sig line) or service. Also talk to Rusty himself on phine and in person. Very nice guy. Staff is too. Definately go with better shocks though. There's are the basic ones that Skyjacker also sells. Rough riding shocks are no fun. Spend the extra $$$ and get a quality set, like Bilsteins or Rubicon Express. I was actually waiting for there reservior shocks. They were supposed to be out around last Jan-Feb. Still not out.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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If you are going to do any wheelimg with your jeep, definately get a new tie-rod, preferably from Rusty's. HD quality and strong as hell. Had mine for 3 years now. Bounced it off many rocks/boulders with no bends or problems.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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Thanks a lot man ill look into that
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