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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 10:03 AM
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I appreciate the info but am trying to find a better explanation of what is what?
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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Just installed my 3 inch kit w/ full leaf pack from rough country. do I have to expect the leafs to settle or it will stay around the same height for at least a year?

also sometimes when I brake but also randomly, I have some kind of clunk that I noticed under my feet when I drive. it's not a loud sound, just something I was wondering if it was normal?

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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Any one ever used or heard of Tuff Country lift kits? Looking at buying one just need some input on them
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Slim357
Any one ever used or heard of Tuff Country lift kits? Looking at buying one just need some input on them
Les schuab carries that brand
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Slim357
Any one ever used or heard of Tuff Country lift kits? Looking at buying one just need some input on them
Just another cheapo lift kit. Nobody except one dude that runs it and loves it is gonna recommend it. Go with zone or rubicon express.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Slim357
Any one ever used or heard of Tuff Country lift kits? Looking at buying one just need some input on them
I have one. Its a good base start. I have a 3.5 I got from a friend who ran 2 inch spacers so it was 5.5. It had the easy ride lca's and lca drop brackets. Rode very nice a little stiff because of the shocks he ran but rode great. Flexed fine.
I got it for a screaming deal.

Its a good base kit for someone on a budget than upgrade piece by piece. I know of 5-7 xjs running the ez ride and ez flex models. This forum is re biased which isnt bad since its very quality stuff just it is expensive for us budget builders. If you want any input or more on tuff country lifts pm me.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Cane
Just installed my 3 inch kit w/ full leaf pack from rough country. do I have to expect the leafs to settle or it will stay around the same height for at least a year?

also sometimes when I brake but also randomly, I have some kind of clunk that I noticed under my feet when I drive. it's not a loud sound, just something I was wondering if it was normal?
I have 5 $ on track bar.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Cane
Just installed my 3 inch kit w/ full leaf pack from rough country. do I have to expect the leafs to settle or it will stay around the same height for at least a year?

also sometimes when I brake but also randomly, I have some kind of clunk that I noticed under my feet when I drive. it's not a loud sound, just something I was wondering if it was normal?
Did u replace the control arms?
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

Just another cheapo lift kit. Nobody except one dude that runs it and loves it is gonna recommend it. Go with zone or rubicon express.
I like RC, OME & RE
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by vandelden21

I have one. Its a good base start. I have a 3.5 I got from a friend who ran 2 inch spacers so it was 5.5. It had the easy ride lca's and lca drop brackets. Rode very nice a little stiff because of the shocks he ran but rode great. Flexed fine.
I got it for a screaming deal.

Its a good base kit for someone on a budget than upgrade piece by piece. I know of 5-7 xjs running the ez ride and ez flex models. This forum is re biased which isnt bad since its very quality stuff just it is expensive for us budget builders. If you want any input or more on tuff country lifts pm me.
Id never heard of them and need a 3.5" leaf pack for the way Im building mine and noticed the kit is just as much as one RE pack lol. Do the RE packs flex pretty easily? Im also contemplating a 4.5" pack but want the best flex possible.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Slim357

Id never heard of them and need a 3.5" leaf pack for the way Im building mine and noticed the kit is just as much as one RE pack lol. Do the RE packs flex pretty easily? Im also contemplating a 4.5" pack but want the best flex possible.
Cant speak up for re packs. But if you want flex your gonna want lca drop brackets or long arms. Just a thought.
I got his whole set up for dirt cheap. Im gonna run it. Upgrade a few parts. Than get a longarm upgrade. Than a high steer kit.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by vandelden21

Cant speak up for re packs. But if you want flex your gonna want lca drop brackets or long arms. Just a thought.
I got his whole set up for dirt cheap. Im gonna run it. Upgrade a few parts. Than get a longarm upgrade. Than a high steer kit.
Ya Im going with a 3 link kit up front I dont like how long arms are designed so I plan on building a custom 3 link
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Slim357

Ya Im going with a 3 link kit up front I dont like how long arms are designed so I plan on building a custom 3 link
Nice! Just dont forget *LOTS OF PICTURES!* lol
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by vandelden21

Nice! Just dont forget *LOTS OF PICTURES!* lol
Oh ya Ill do a fab right up when I get the time and money to do it
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 9294Forrest

I like RC, OME & RE
I know rough country has made improvements, and lots of their stuff is good, but I refuse to buy from a company who knowingly sells defective products, which they do so that they can sell a part to fix the problem caused by their defective product.
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