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Old 03-22-2012, 04:55 PM
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right now i just have the cheaper RC lift using springs and cheap shock and then blocks...looking to move to 4.5 with everything i will need to make her ride nniiccee. including new rear leafs..mine are shot...

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Originally Posted by 83foxer
right now i just have the cheaper RC lift using springs and cheap shock and then blocks...looking to move to 4.5 with everything i will need to make her ride nniiccee. including new rear leafs..mine are shot...

thanks guys
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P.S URLS would be nice
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=PFX
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Need more info.

What tire size do you want to run?
What kind of wheeling do you do?
Daily Driver, dedicated trail rig or something inbetween?
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its inbetween tril and mud...already running 32s...some treadwright guard dogs...its also my daily that we hit the trail park about once a month down here

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Your 32' tires will fit nicely with a Rubicon express 3.5" kit.
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=86098

I strongly suggest adding an adjustable trackbar as well.
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=90166

Bilstein shocks FTW!!
Front:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=87780

Rear:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=87781

If you plan on running a 33" tire then the 4.5" kit would be needed.
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=86101

Shocks:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=87784

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=91621

Mud and light trail riding don't require LongArms, but they are a great upgrade for improved articulation and ride quality.
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I've been using Rusty's Off Road products for 12 years. I've had good luck with their stuff. It's American made, good pricing, and good quality.

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-pack-kit.html
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have tried RE before... Mr serious i haven't heard much on those kits before...i already installed the IRO adjustable trackbar and have a half way ok RC 3 inch lift...but i want to pull it off and go 4.5 with the 32.2s i already have on it...i drive it daily so id like it to ride nice(if possible). if that helps

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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
Your 32' tires will fit nicely with a Rubicon express 3.5" kit.
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=86098

I strongly suggest adding an adjustable trackbar as well.
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=90166

Bilstein shocks FTW!!
Front:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=87780

Rear:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=87781

If you plan on running a 33" tire then the 4.5" kit would be needed.
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=86101

Shocks:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=87784

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=91621

Mud and light trail riding don't require LongArms, but they are a great upgrade for improved articulation and ride quality.
I understand and respect that your selling products as a vendor, but if your on a budget then RE isn't the way to go. Rustys is most definitely cheaper and just as good when it comes to parts. I can say going from RE to Rustys that it was cheaper and rode better then the RE. Plus RE is now procomp they aren't the same local company that I grew up with in Sacramento.
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Originally Posted by auburn_XJ
I understand and respect that your selling products as a vendor, but if your on a budget then RE isn't the way to go. Rustys is most definitely cheaper and just as good when it comes to parts. I can say going from RE to Rustys that it was cheaper and rode better then the RE. Plus RE is now procomp they aren't the same local company that I grew up with in Sacramento.
I recommend RE because it's head and shoulders above the competition. That's why I sell it.

RE is now owned by the same company that owns ProComp and many other brands. RE is still built by may of the same great folks that were there before they closed down.

I've been selling RE products since they became available again and haven't had any issues with their products at all.

Buy RE with confidence.
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I second RE , ive had RC Rustys and RE and my favorive would be RE also the RE 3.5 kit actually measure to 4" so ur tires would be a hreat fit. Also the superride kit can sell between 460-650 bucks or so which still ismt much amd thats with full leafs
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IM LIKE THE 600 PRICE...but does it come with shims and blah blah what not??
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IM LIKE THE 600 PRICE...but does it come with shims and blah blah what not??
Nah shims are like 35 bucks tops though which is nothin and ud need to buy shocks witch depends on what ride quality you want
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
I recommend RE because it's head and shoulders above the competition. That's why I sell it.

RE is now owned by the same company that owns ProComp and many other brands. RE is still built by may of the same great folks that were there before they closed down.

I've been selling RE products since they became available again and haven't had any issues with their products at all.

Buy RE with confidence.
That's mean RE is still on the way? I called the phone number in their homepage and a 'out of service' message was the answer. I also sent a mail and didn't receive answer. That's the reason I was looking at Iron Rock's products.

What about the problem of bushings with RE? Is past story?
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That's mean RE is still on the way? I called the phone number in their homepage and a 'out of service' message was the answer. I also sent a mail and didn't receive answer. That's the reason I was looking at Iron Rock's products.

What about the problem of bushings with RE? Is past story?
Yeahh the bushing problem was before the ended up out of business in like 09 or 10 not sure exactly but i havent heard anything about it since theyve come back
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Originally Posted by Erkmed XJ
Yeahh the bushing problem was before the ended up out of business in like 09 or 10 not sure exactly but i havent heard anything about it since theyve come back
Thanks. Good to know. I started choosing RE 4.5 superflex, after reading the bushing problems and that the company was closed, changed to Iron Rock (besides offers Bilstein shocks in the kit). Now it's time to rethink again.


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