Allow me to waste your time...
So yes I have another lift opinion/poll/ discussion.
All I'm after is a reliable 3" lift. I want to throw on a JCR brush guard bumper and rear with tow hooks. I don't go extreme mudding but need something reliable to get through this mud hole on occasion. I want to get the rubicon super ride kit, but really have no desire to mess with an SYE. I'm looking at this kit. They are local. Offer a size able military discount and will install it for crazy cheap. So why not and if not what is price comparable? https://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/jee...xj-3-lift-kit/ Mud hole pic attached. |
Originally Posted by Letterman52
(Post 2414402)
So yes I have another lift opinion/poll/ discussion.
All I'm after is a reliable 3" lift. I want to throw on a JCR brush guard bumper and rear with tow hooks. I don't go extreme mudding but need something reliable to get through this mud hole on occasion. I want to get the rubicon super ride kit, but really have no desire to mess with an SYE. I'm looking at this kit. They are local. Offer a size able military discount and will install it for crazy cheap. So why not and if not what is price comparable? https://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/jee...xj-3-lift-kit/ Mud hole pic attached. |
You're going to get a lot of people telling you to avoid AAL's and white body generic shocks........
Listen to them. |
Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
(Post 2414418)
You're going to get a lot of people telling you to avoid AAL's and white body generic shocks........
Listen to them. |
It's looking like I need full leaf packs anyways. My wife just pointed out that mine are completely flat. FML.
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Everyone likes pics.
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Might be cheaper to drive around said mud hole :icon_cheesygrin: . I would heed the warnings about AAL s and shocks.
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Originally Posted by Letterman52
(Post 2414478)
Everyone likes pics.
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Originally Posted by ta2tony
(Post 2414584)
Is that a Grand Cherokee? Are you talking about lifting that or an XJ?
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/al...10579/index15/ Reading through all the pages. It's looking like I need to man up and just get the RE Super ride. |
A lift kit will not add any traction lol. They are all reliable, I have a 3 inch RC lift and it may be stiff but it's reliable. If your on a budget go RC. And aals don't hurt anything but build it right and get full leaf packs. The aals will just end up sagging again
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Originally Posted by Letterman52
(Post 2414602)
I have an 01 Cherokee. I just happened to be up there when this guy got stuck. It would be allot cheaper to drive around the mudhole, but then what would I need a jeep for? Oh and please excuse my noobness. I just saw this;
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/al...10579/index15/ Reading through all the pages. It's looking like I need to man up and just get the RE Super ride. You'll find posts of all the people who have problems with their lift kits. RC and RE are the 2 most complained about, for differing reasons of course. |
Pic a product and you'll certainly find a critic.
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
(Post 2414697)
Pic a product and you'll certainly find a critic.
I beat the piss out of my 3.5" Re lift and Bilstein 5100's I have no problems at all and I wheel my Rig harder then most people with 3" lifts |
Well here is what I have so far:
Super-Ride Suspension System w/ Rear Leaf Springs Part Number: RUB-RE6025 Best Price Found : 507.23 Rubicon Express Adjustable Track Bar, Front Part Number: RUB-RE1600 Best Price Found : 164.99 Rubicon Express Shock Mono-Tube, Front Part Number: RUB-RXJ701 Best Price Found : 98.99 Each Leaf spring valved Rubicon Mono-tube, Loop to Loop configuration. Part Number: RUB-RXJ508 Best Price Found : 89.99 Each Or these for Shocks: Bilstein Front 5100 Series Gas Shock Absorber (For 3.5"-4" Lift) Part Numbers: 24-188197, 24188197, BIL24-188197 Best Price Found: 79.99 Each Bilstein, Rear, Rear 5100 Series Gas Shock (With 3.5"-4" Lift) Part Numbers: 33-066868, BE56686H6 Best Price Found: 79.99 Each |
I started out with RC's 3 inch lift and loved it....for all of 6 months. Their craptastic shocks gave out fast and the front coil springs sagged noticeably within a year (with no added front end weight). I now have BDS shocks and most of their 3inch kit....wish I had gone that route sooner. My understanding is that Zone and BDS are one in the same.
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Originally Posted by Verbalkint99
(Post 2419192)
I started out with RC's 3 inch lift and loved it....for all of 6 months. Their craptastic shocks gave out fast and the front coil springs sagged noticeably within a year (with no added front end weight). I now have BDS shocks and most of their 3inch kit....wich I had gone that route sooner. My understanding is that Zone and BDS are one in the same.
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Originally Posted by Verbalkint99
(Post 2419192)
I started out with RC's 3 inch lift and loved it....for all of 6 months. Their craptastic shocks gave out fast and the front coil springs sagged noticeably within a year (with no added front end weight). I now have BDS shocks and most of their 3inch kit....wich I had gone that route sooner. My understanding is that Zone and BDS are one in the same.
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Originally Posted by Tom95YJ
(Post 2419201)
That is correct but zone does not have the same warranty
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You can never go wrong with RE! They have the best lift components. They are a little more stuff than most. And I have the white body generic shocks and they are rough but they get the job done for the price
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Well here is what I bought today:
Super-Ride Suspension System w/ Rear Leaf Springs Part Number: RUB-RE6025C Rubicon Express Adjustable Track Bar, Front Part Number: RUB-RE1600 Bilstein Front 5100 Series Gas Shock Absorber (For 3.5"-4" Lift) Part Numbers: 24-188197, 24188197, BIL24-188197 Bilstein, Rear, Rear 5100 Series Gas Shock (With 3.5"-4" Lift) Part Numbers: 33-066868, BE56686H6 Rubicon Express Transfer Case Lowering Kit, 3/4" Part Number: RUB-RE2120 |
You will be glad you bought the 5100's, they provide a great ride with this setup.
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What size lift is this re setup going to be? 3.5??
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i got a rusty's 4.5" lift love it, im assuming the 3" would be just as good. however i plan on lifting mine another 2 inches here soon
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Originally Posted by 1998xjspt
(Post 2424710)
What size lift is this re setup going to be? 3.5??
Once I get everything installed I'll post up pics and measurements. On another note. I don't have an air compressor, but was looking at Harbor Frieghts electric impact guns. Thoughts? I have torque wrenches and a large assortment of tools. Just nothing impact qualified. |
I just bought a 18 volt 1/4 impact from harbor freight and it has amazed me so far no problems took my pinon nut off with ease. No more banging knuckles lol
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Originally Posted by Letterman52
(Post 2425249)
Everyone I have spoken to says the lift is close to 4" then 3.5"
Once I get everything installed I'll post up pics and measurements. On another note. I don't have an air compressor, but was looking at Harbor Frieghts electric impact guns. Thoughts? I have torque wrenches and a large assortment of tools. Just nothing impact qualified. Yeah, RE 3.5" leafs usually set around 4.5"...they might settle down around 4" if you put a heavy bumper/tire carrier on the back... |
Bought these today:
Extended brake lines for the front. DORMAN H38862 Hydraulic Hose$ 11.44 DORMAN H38861 Hydraulic Hose$ 11.44 |
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