evan00xj

Currently running a 3.5 Re super ride kit. It it one of the older models. It has the extreme duty leafs in the rear. I have done some investigation about it. I do know these kits run a bit high. My jeep actually sits about a 4 in lift. I threw a bds 3/4 spacer on the front to level it out and it seems to ride a tad better. I know the right thing to do is go long arm but wondering if there are any inexpensive solutions

evan00xj

I will note too i dont have any heavy off road parts on my Jeep either( no winch bumper skids, roof rack, tire carrier or any stuff like that)

evan00xj

And i know my shocks are good.

AeroSynch

The coils are spring rated to 241 lbs which is stiff compared to the stock 150 lbs. I have the same lift and ended up getting Rustys 4.5" coils since they are rated the same as stock. Much better after that.

evan00xj

So you were sitting level with a 4.5 rustys coil on the front and the RE 3.5 leaf in the rear? Did it effect your control arms, brake line length, or driveshaft length?

evan00xj

Also is rustys any good? i have heard good/ and bad about them (mostly bad though)

SeriousOffroad

What shocks are you using?
What is the valving?

AeroSynch

In the rear I have leaf sliders which brought me up 0.5" so it matched the front. If not you'll be off by about half an inch.

So far the coils are good.

Also what SeriousOffroad said.

evan00xj

ok might look into that. my lift kit is about 5 years old i do know that. my jeep is my DD so ride quality is a priority. cant say for sure what exact specifications my shocks are. likely RE. the thing is really the whole jeep rides like a freakin dump truck(i mean rough as HELL), thanks for the input man

SeriousOffroad

What is your rear shackle angle?

I'd recommend a boomerang style shackles if you don't already have 'em and a set of Bilsteins.

evan00xj

it has the factory shackles.

evan00xj

what would a boomerang shackle do? im not trying to make it taller... lol

SeriousOffroad

They will add 1-1.75" of lift, but it will allow the leafs to move aft and smooth out the ride at the same time.

xjshorty21

did you put the lift on yourself?

evan00xj

No it had the complete lift when i got the Jeep. All i added was a front spacer