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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Cbagg
after looking at over 1000 xjs..... would it be ok if i did the R.C. 3" with 1" coil spacers and 1.5: shackles? would the shocks that come with the kit work? would I have to drop the T.Case? would it completely mess it up?
So you are looking at 4"? You've hit the mark where you shouldn't skimp on the extras. Look for a complete kit, not just spacers and AAL. As mentioned, not sure if RC full leaf packs have been fixed, but they are short. I would go 3.5 complete kit from RE, through Serious.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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thats why im asking. im hoping someone here can help answer....
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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The RC 3" with a full pack(not 4.5"pack) is $500 and change plus shipping, total about $600. No quick disconnects.
RE 3.5 full leaf through Serious is $700 and change, free shipping, correct me if I'm wrong Serious :-). It comes with quick disconnects, extended brake line and RE is a better ride on the road.
You get what you paid for, keep that in mind
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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And I'm talking about the RE 3.5 Extreme Duty
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Juan4you
And I'm talking about the RE 3.5 Extreme Duty
Besides, you'll here most guys running Bilstein shocks, so the RC ones won't be used for long when you upgrade that...
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Cbagg
i was thinkin rough country 3" with 31/10.5 15 bf mud terrains or goodyear wrangler duratracs... any input?
That was my exact set up wit dura tracks and I was able to do everything my Jk friends did wit terre four inch lifts and 35s so. I will say its my DD and I went higher to a four inch and will go to a five wit 33's.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Cbagg
after looking at over 1000 xjs..... would it be ok if i did the R.C. 3" with 1" coil spacers and 1.5: shackles? would the shocks that come with the kit work? would I have to drop the T.Case? would it completely mess it up?
Yes because that's exactly when I run now if you want pix. You'll need new brake line air you can straighten the ones ou have now SLOWLY to get more length
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Cbagg
it is great advice but it didnt answer the questions........
I suppose you could have inferred that buying the right stuff up front would be a better choice than building a piece-meal lift.

Again, You have the right to spend your money however you see fit.

It boils down to buy what you can afford.

Or

Save up and buy it once and be done with it.
(We're never really done though, are we?)
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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This is 4.5X series with full leaf and 33" halfway through, I tell myself, and now I'm striping it down and starting over.

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Why, did it wrong the first time. Wish I waited and saved to do it properly.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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RE full leaf kit from serious offroad.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Luke95
RE full leaf kit from serious offroad.
X2!!
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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Do it once and do it right.
I built mine, but thats because I had the arms and bastard pack was available cheap. So I went with coils extended brake lines 10-12 inch Tavel shocks. I need a new trackbar that's it. Kiss.
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