well i finally pulled the trigger.

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Apr 15, 2015 | 01:18 PM

#16

abodyjoe

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From: s.jersey

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ

Look at the Rustys Off Road 3" full leaf/coil lift kit, one of the very few American made springs offered in kits of all prices most made in China. They ride better and the leafs are the proper length with stock shackles plus he offers 2 different coil weights one for a winch/bumper and one for the better ride and proper lift, about $430.

so how does rustys compare to say a rubicon express kit??

is the rubicon worth the extra cash? on the surface the rustys looks cheaper but i'll bet when you add the lower arms and sway bar pieces to it the price gets a lot closer. what about the quality between the two? close or is one better then the other?

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-pack-kit.html

http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Lift-K...n=R%2fERE6025T

Apr 15, 2015 | 04:48 PM

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caged

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From: Northern Ontario, Canada

Year: 1990, 1999, 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

rusty's is ok, better than rough country and the like, but not as good as rubicon express in my books.
rusty's sounds cheap, until you price shipping...

as for the rubicon express, i would maybe bump up to the 4.5 inch kit. you get a lot more for the money, like upper control arms (both adjustable) and front brake lines as well as disconnect sway bar links rather than fixed.

but that's up to you.