RUSTY's VENDOR???
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From: Colorado
Year: '91 2dr Laredo
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Not even close...
I've probably worked on more rigs and installed more product than you've known and the thirteen personally known issues I've been involved with about Rusty's stuff, not including the dozens and dozens of other known about cases convinced me long ago never to use them. Suit yourself...
Like someone else said earlier, the smaller companies that actually build their own stuff are always a better choice, especially when its something thats as critical as steering components.
I have no interest in trying to convince you. The facts that are out there in the world, easily researched, speak for themselves. I merely bring the issue to the table. Make of it what you wish...
Good luck with your builds.
I've probably worked on more rigs and installed more product than you've known and the thirteen personally known issues I've been involved with about Rusty's stuff, not including the dozens and dozens of other known about cases convinced me long ago never to use them. Suit yourself...
Like someone else said earlier, the smaller companies that actually build their own stuff are always a better choice, especially when its something thats as critical as steering components.
I have no interest in trying to convince you. The facts that are out there in the world, easily researched, speak for themselves. I merely bring the issue to the table. Make of it what you wish...
Good luck with your builds.
Last edited by jeeepguy; Mar 2, 2011 at 10:06 PM.
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From: Illinois
Year: 98
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I've only used his suspension so i cant speak on the steering. Yes his earlier springs sagged on me after 2 years. The one I have on now is going on its 4th season. No noticeable sag and the bushings are holding up. Customer service has gotten better, for me at least. When it was bad he always made it right.
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Ok fellas. Now that everyone has their RUSTY's opinion out Im probably just gonna do a ZJ tie rod and draglink. Then and RC or Ironman4x4 trackbar.Then an RC SYE with front XJ driveshaft for my 8.25. Then OME coil spacers and Ironmm4x4 Adjusable shackles. Leaving me at around 5" from my now RC 3". SO im gonna stay away from rustys....FOR NOW at least Ill still use them for other things. Things that CANT break catastrophically.
MJ>XJ
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From: Griffin, G.A.
Year: 1990
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0 I6
Originally Posted by Pnguyen7
Ok fellas. Now that everyone has their RUSTY's opinion out Im probably just gonna do a ZJ tie rod and draglink. Then and RC or Ironman4x4 trackbar.Then an RC SYE with front XJ driveshaft for my 8.25. Then OME coil spacers and Ironmm4x4 Adjusable shackles. Leaving me at around 5" from my now RC 3". SO im gonna stay away from rustys....FOR NOW at least Ill still use them for other things. Things that CANT break catastrophically.
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From: Fromberg MT
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
IronMan
Pnguyen7 I can speak for the IronMan 4x4 trackbar ,tie rod and other items .Very beefy the tie rod uses 1/2 ton dodge pickup tre's ,and his EZ adj trackbar uses a ZJ tre and if you wanted later he can build a new end for it for double shear or a solid end and best of all it's made in the USA.
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Well then I might use the ironman4x4 tie rods and stuff if its not to expensive. An no HnT in nut cuttin rather do it right and never talk about it again lol
MJ>XJ
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From: Griffin, G.A.
Year: 1990
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0 I6
Originally Posted by Pnguyen7
Well then I might use the ironman4x4 tie rods and stuff if its not to expensive. An no HnT in nut cuttin rather do it right and never talk about it again lol
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Nah I looked into real hard I was gonna do one when I 1st did my kit but didn't because I don't need it plus I didn't feel like cuttin anything not because its not good because I felt it was a pain.that's all
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Year: 92
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
ive heard some bad things in the past, and thats what people keep focusing on...the past.
i personally run both rustys center link and track bar. oh and coils.
not just that, i also install at least 2 of there kits a week on different jeeps, including track bars. i can firmly say i have not had a problem at all with any of there products. and their customers service (at least to us) has always been great.
every company has their own issues, you just have to weed through all the BS and "i heard" comments.
i personally run both rustys center link and track bar. oh and coils.
not just that, i also install at least 2 of there kits a week on different jeeps, including track bars. i can firmly say i have not had a problem at all with any of there products. and their customers service (at least to us) has always been great.
every company has their own issues, you just have to weed through all the BS and "i heard" comments.
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From: Warsaw, IN
Year: 2000,1990,1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Not even close...
I've probably worked on more rigs and installed more product than you've known and the thirteen personally known issues I've been involved with about Rusty's stuff, not including the dozens and dozens of other known about cases convinced me long ago never to use them. Suit yourself...
Like someone else said earlier, the smaller companies that actually build their own stuff are always a better choice, especially when its something thats as critical as steering components.
I have no interest in trying to convince you. The facts that are out there in the world, easily researched, speak for themselves. I merely bring the issue to the table. Make of it what you wish...
Good luck with your builds.
I've probably worked on more rigs and installed more product than you've known and the thirteen personally known issues I've been involved with about Rusty's stuff, not including the dozens and dozens of other known about cases convinced me long ago never to use them. Suit yourself...
Like someone else said earlier, the smaller companies that actually build their own stuff are always a better choice, especially when its something thats as critical as steering components.
I have no interest in trying to convince you. The facts that are out there in the world, easily researched, speak for themselves. I merely bring the issue to the table. Make of it what you wish...
Good luck with your builds.
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From: Long Island NY
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Not even close...
I've probably worked on more rigs and installed more product than you've known and the thirteen personally known issues I've been involved with about Rusty's stuff, not including the dozens and dozens of other known about cases convinced me long ago never to use them. Suit yourself...
Like someone else said earlier, the smaller companies that actually build their own stuff are always a better choice, especially when its something thats as critical as steering components.
Good luck with your builds.
I've probably worked on more rigs and installed more product than you've known and the thirteen personally known issues I've been involved with about Rusty's stuff, not including the dozens and dozens of other known about cases convinced me long ago never to use them. Suit yourself...
Like someone else said earlier, the smaller companies that actually build their own stuff are always a better choice, especially when its something thats as critical as steering components.
Good luck with your builds.
Smaller companies tend to cater to more extreme customers building stronger products then the more main stream companies. You dont become a leader in the industry by selling crap.
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From: georgetown
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 ho
how dare you talk bad about rusty's!!!! im a fan at least... i have there coils long arms, leafs, and track bar... i beat the hell out of it and the only thing failing is my ca bushings..