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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bigred2000
I currently have a RC 3" lift and the shocks are shot. I want to have more lift so I'm getting the RC 4.5" lift kit not the x series just the 500$ kit.
Why don't you piece it together? That kit is for a stock height jeep, so the AAL wouldn't be needed (and thus neither the u-bolts). Lift shackle, 4.5" springs, LCA's & shocks?

You can probably end up with better parts for about the same price.

$40 RC lift shackle
$130 RE super ride or IRO fixed LCA's
$130 Rusty's/IRO 4.5" coils (RE is $75, but too stiff w/out winch/bumper)
$315 Bilstein 5100 shocks
$615 Total

So for another $100 you won't have to worry about replacing your shot RC shocks or RC flex joints in the near future.
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 99superjeep01
I agree with the part about aal and proper shackle angle, but coil spacers don't change ride quality.
Not most of the time, but I've seen people have ride problems with them.

I was really addressing the two different options people usually go with to add lift; suspension Vs. BB.
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by bigred2000

The kit comes with RC drop bushings so hopefully that will do the job until I get more money.
Its best to save enough money just in case. Lifting should not be done the cheap way
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ta2tony

Why don't you piece it together? That kit is for a stock height jeep, so the AAL wouldn't be needed (and thus neither the u-bolts). Lift shackle, 4.5" springs, LCA's & shocks?

You can probably end up with better parts for about the same price.

$40 RC lift shackle
$130 RE super ride or IRO fixed LCA's
$130 Rusty's/IRO 4.5" coils (RE is $75, but too stiff w/out winch/bumper)
$315 Bilstein 5100 shocks
$615 Total

So for another $100 you won't have to worry about replacing your shot RC shocks or RC flex joints in the near future.
Won't rc replace ur shocks for free
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ta2tony
Not most of the time, but I've seen people have ride problems with them.

I was really addressing the two different options people usually go with to add lift; suspension Vs. BB.
Coil spacers have no effect on ride quality whatsoever.

And if you're piecing together a kit, add an adjustable track bar on the list as well.
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:15 AM
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What's a heim joint
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
This
Idk where that goes or what it does
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 9294Forrest
Idk where that goes or what it does
It doesnt come stock on your jeep if thats what you're asking
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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What's it do then
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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What's it do then
Google is your friend. Its a Rod end used in many many applications from steering to control arms to even shift assemblys.
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

Google is your friend. Its a Rod end used in many many applications from steering to control arms to even shift assemblys.
Lol that's why I'm here, you guys are way better than google.
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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You need to read up on Heims, and Flex Joints (Johnny Joints).
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 9294Forrest
Won't rc replace ur shocks for free
If you can prove that they failed prematurely because of some fault of theirs? Maybe.
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
Coil spacers have no effect on ride quality whatsoever.

And if you're piecing together a kit, add an adjustable track bar on the list as well.
Yes to the track bar, I was just listing individual components to replace what would be in the kit he was looking at...which excluded the track bar.

But that should definately be on the list regardless about 3" or so.
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