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Mar 25, 2013 | 11:29 AM

#15571

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJriot

The rc kit is more complete than the zone kit. Zone doesn't offer a long arm kit, stops at 4.5" and doesn't include everything rc does.

Only reason I haven't ordered rc yet is all the bushing and rear leaf complaints.

And that's why I'd rather buy Zone. RC may include more, but I've never heard a horror story from Zone like I hear from RC at least once a week.

Besides that, I won't support a company that knowingly sells defective products and does nothing to fix the problem.

Mar 25, 2013 | 11:29 AM

#15572

OrangeJuice619

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Engine: I6 4.0L

I only paid $540 for the complete 4.5 zone kit with th nitro shock upgrade and a steering stabalizer. No problems with it at all. An it rides really nice compared to my friends RC lift.

Mar 25, 2013 | 11:30 AM

#15573

99superjeep01

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From: Buffalo, NY

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJriot

Bushings are fine. They don't use the same manufacturer they used to. Rear leaf springs however...

Mar 25, 2013 | 11:32 AM

#15574

XJriot

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From: Franksville, Wi

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by OrangeJuice619

I only paid $540 for the complete 4.5 zone kit with th nitro shock upgrade and a steering stabalizer. No problems with it at all. An it rides really nice compared to my friends RC lift.

Used or from a vendor on here?

Mar 25, 2013 | 11:33 AM

#15575

9294Forrest

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Quote:

Originally Posted by XJriot

Bushing and rear leaf complaints?

Mar 25, 2013 | 11:33 AM

#15576

9294Forrest

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Its a jeep. Supposed to ride rough

Mar 25, 2013 | 11:35 AM

#15577

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

RC sells leaf springs that are too short, and they put your shackle at a 90° angle. If you can get a reply from them, they tell you to buy their relocation brackets.

Even if you do, it still rides rough because their leaf springs suck. With that 90° angle, though, you have a horrible ride and no downward suspension travel.

Mar 25, 2013 | 11:38 AM

#15578

9294Forrest

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How hard is it to install the shackle relocation brackets? Wheres a good one to buy from?

Mar 25, 2013 | 11:41 AM

#15579

OrangeJuice619

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Used or from a vendor on here?

Vendor on CF. Very happy with the transaction and the products.

Mar 25, 2013 | 11:41 AM

#15580

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9294Forrest

How hard is it to install the shackle relocation brackets? Wheres a good one to buy from?

I've seen the happiest customers from Liquid Iron Industries, but I think they're also the most expensive. Check HD Offroad Engineering. There are a few others, as well.

Mar 25, 2013 | 11:45 AM

#15581

9294Forrest

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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

I've seen the happiest customers from Liquid Iron Industries, but I think they're also the most expensive. Check HD Offroad Engineering. There are a few others, as well.

Liqid iron industrys website doesnt work...

Mar 25, 2013 | 11:49 AM

#15582

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

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Liqid iron industrys website doesnt work...

Well would you look at that...
I messaged him on Facebook. Will let you know when/if I hear from him.

Mar 25, 2013 | 12:07 PM

#15583

99superjeep01

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From: Buffalo, NY

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9294Forrest

How hard is it to install the shackle relocation brackets? Wheres a good one to buy from?

Froelich Suspension Technology makes a couple different kinds.

Mar 25, 2013 | 01:22 PM

#15584

JerrytheJeep

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From: San Jose

Year: 89

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99superjeep01

Froelich Suspension Technology makes a couple different kinds.

I like the look of their no lift relocator kit, you cut out the rear mounting box and bolt it in with the shackle bolt as well as the hitch bolts on the bottom of the frame rail.

Mar 25, 2013 | 09:48 PM

#15585

bigred2000

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From: virginia

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 6cyl

How will lifting my jeep 1.5" more from a 3" lift effect how my ride feels?