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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 02:12 PM
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I've had my Zone lift on for over a month now and so far, so good. I already had an adjustable track bar and fixed lowers, so I slapped them on at the same time. No sway bars front or rear. I did the full leaf packs and the Nitro shocks. It's a firm ride, but like was said, the shackle angle isn't the best. I had the same problem with my bastard packs on my other XJ until I did my shackle relo's. I went through Derran at Rockridge 4wd and had really great service.
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by emptypockets
I've had my Zone lift on for over a month now and so far, so good. I already had an adjustable track bar and fixed lowers, so I slapped them on at the same time. No sway bars front or rear. I did the full leaf packs and the Nitro shocks. It's a firm ride, but like was said, the shackle angle isn't the best. I had the same problem with my bastard packs on my other XJ until I did my shackle relo's. I went through Derran at Rockridge 4wd and had really great service.
That's a nice jeep.
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by XJriot
That's a nice jeep.
Thanks man!
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 06:17 PM
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I have the 4.5" zone with full leaf packs and it has been great so far. I've had it for about 7months. I would buy from them again without hesitation
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 07:50 PM
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Ive had my Zone lift for a year and change. 3" AAL . I did have to do a track bar (front end was over to pass side) and lower control arms.
My jeep was not bad spring wise and it was never abused (My wife bought it new in 01) .I got the nitro upgrade shocks also. My shackle angle sucks but thats not the lifts fault.
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by emptypockets
I've had my Zone lift on for over a month now and so far, so good. I already had an adjustable track bar and fixed lowers, so I slapped them on at the same time. No sway bars front or rear. I did the full leaf packs and the Nitro shocks. It's a firm ride, but like was said, the shackle angle isn't the best. I had the same problem with my bastard packs on my other XJ until I did my shackle relo's. I went through Derran at Rockridge 4wd and had really great service.
Also talk to Jeff Harvey At Rockridge. He's the owner and he was great to work worth! I bought all my stuff through him except tires
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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Everyones idea of how does it ride is subjective. Mine rides ROUGH too.

The only thing LEFT that is Zone is the front coils. I replaced everything with other components because the ride was too rough. They are ROUGH. EVEN WITH BILSTEINS (NEW), CAD, RC X-FLEX UPPER AND LOWER ARMS.

I have to find a softer spring for my 4.5" lift height. It's cheap, but not worth it in my book. Wish I went OME...

If you hate your kidney's (IMO), buy Zone.

I am biased though, last vehicle was a Lexus

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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Vincenza V
Everyones idea of how does it ride is subjective. Mine rides ROUGH too.

The only thing LEFT that is Zone is the front coils. I replaced everything with other components because the ride was too rough. They are ROUGH. EVEN WITH BILSTEINS (NEW), CAD, RC X-FLEX UPPER AND LOWER ARMS.

I have to find a softer spring for my 4.5" lift height. It's cheap, but not worth it in my book. Wish I went OME...

If you hate your kidney's (IMO), buy Zone.

I am biased though, last vehicle was a Lexus
Mines a Little rough too but it is a lifted jeep and expected to ride somewhat rough. I've road in jeeps with RE lifts among many others and IMHO they all ride about the same. Some may be a little better and some a little worse. But like I said earlier....it's a lifted jeep.
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ksrummel
Mines a Little rough too but it is a lifted jeep and expected to ride somewhat rough. I've road in jeeps with RE lifts among many others and IMHO they all ride about the same. Some may be a little better and some a little worse. But like I said earlier....it's a lifted jeep.
My jeep rode rougher than stock as a new spring will but has since calmed down a bit.
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Aljay

My jeep rode rougher than stock as a new spring will but has since calmed down a bit.
All lifted jeeps will ride somewhat rough with new springs and leafs. It'll take sometime to break them in, then they will ride better
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 10:36 PM
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Thanks guys I have sent a PM to AOR for pricing
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 11:30 PM
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I got 2 inch lift..3 years ago and its still good. Its front coil spacer and add a leaf in back...it came with everything i needed and shocks .FOR under $300.I didnt go bigger because its to much other stuff to add on a 96 cherokee
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 12:39 AM
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I did a zone 4.5 lift on a buddies 89, with full packs and nitro shocks but added IRO Trac bar and bracket along with a crossover steering setup . Has been great ! 1 year of abuse and counting ! Kinda stiff to start out but once we jumped it a couple times and countless wheeling trips with lots of flexy spots she rides like a cadi now !
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 08:40 AM
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"flexy spots she rides like a cadi now !"-Not the norm but good for you!
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 08:59 AM
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Zone 3 inch full leaf pack. No complaints.

+1 for Rockridge. Although I dealt with Derran. Great to wheel and deal with.
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