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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Rearwardassist
In anyones opinion is the value of the rubicon express lift worth the additional money versus the rough country in the 3-3.5 lift range.
I have the RE super ride 3.5". Nothing but good things to say. Except for the rear leafs haven't broken in after 6 months. I'll probably need frame sliders/relocation boxes
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Photojared
I have the RE super ride 3.5". Nothing but good things to say. Except for the rear leafs haven't broken in after 6 months. I'll probably need frame sliders/relocation boxes
i have the same setup but its settled more around 4" of lift. and after a year all the bushings are great and nothings seems to wear down extra fast.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Rearwardassist
In anyones opinion is the value of the rubicon express lift worth the additional money versus the rough country in the 3-3.5 lift range.
go the extra money and get the RE. the RC lift rides rough even for you Jeep and will sag more.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Is that the detours backbone winch system?
Ah, just noticed this. Yes, it's the Backbone. I really like it. It does great for something you want to keep looking kinda stock. Nice and strong.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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Ive got the re 3.5 super flex. I think its great rides way better than stock on the road. Ive got a control arm that squeaks but I just put in 120 miles down the beach, tons of sand. going to pull it and grease it. Would have happened on any lift. On 31 going to get set up to run 33s on this lift.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
Ah, just noticed this. Yes, it's the Backbone. I really like it. It does great for something you want to keep looking kinda stock. Nice and strong.
PITA to install?
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
PITA to install?
Looks like it on the website
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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Meh, It can be...

The only parts that are irritating is putting the bolts back in the gear box and cutting the bumper to fit around it.

It's easy with 2 people.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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all other things being equal, how much of an mpg difference is there between
a 3" lift and 31's or a 4.5" lift and 32's?
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Becoyote
all other things being equal, how much of an mpg difference is there between
a 3" lift and 31's or a 4.5" lift and 32's?
A slight difference.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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.3468 mpg difference.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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Thought about getting one but figured hell, i might as well buy a whole bumper.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Yeah, I just thought a full winch bumper would have looked funny on my DD with a small lift.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Should i leave my rear sway bar attached to prevent my rear brake line from stretching out too much when i flex or not worry about it? 3 inch lift on 30's
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Put a longer break line on it. If the line is in the middle where it should be the rear sway bar isn't going to help anyways.
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