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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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lookin to get a new 4.5" lift RC, vs, Rustys... Ive heard RC has junk leaf packs, any suggests, thanks
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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X2 on this ?, but 3" for me.
Im gonna put a 3" on my '96. Which will be better for me? Both about same price after you add in the HUGE shipping charge at Rustys(Really $160?) Rough Country(series 2) is $609, and Rustys is $598. Should I get the adj. arms ?
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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RC leaf packs are fine.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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Everyone says Rusty's shipping is horrible and online it is but I called them when I ordered my lift and they gave me a way cheaper price for shipping.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by XJPRO
lookin to get a new 4.5" lift RC, vs, Rustys... Ive heard RC has junk leaf packs, any suggests, thanks
Originally Posted by jpainterr
X2 on this ?, but 3" for me.
Im gonna put a 3" on my '96. Which will be better for me? Both about same price after you add in the HUGE shipping charge at Rustys(Really $160?) Rough Country(series 2) is $609, and Rustys is $598. Should I get the adj. arms ?

u get a 10% discount from RC by being on the forum
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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Rustys.....live mine..my buddy has rc and it rides like a dozer. Call rustys for a better shipping quote. Rustys 4.5 inch comes with trac bar control arms...the whole setup...they really make quality stuff
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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I say search the forum, and do your research. there's plenty of info out there. like...

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/br...-parts-108883/

or

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/do...-packs-108925/

in my mind, bushings are of less of a concern than weld points. But they are obviously both of importance. Just use the search button and plan on spending some hours digging through threads.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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i have been, so before i buy i thought id throw it out there 1 last time, im leaning tward the Rustys
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Ive seen more major part failures with rusty's parts than i have RC on the boards. RC has had issues with flex joints( might not even be in the kit your looking at) and some users have had sagging issues but some seemed to be from over flexing thier xj. Rc has a lifetime warranty byt he way. So if you do run into issues they are good about fixing them.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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Search there is always one of these up
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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I've had my Rusty 4.5" for about 70,000 miles now. I've also got the track bar and steering conversion. All has worked well for me.
I do not however care for their steering conversion. Look at FrankZ steering from his website.
But for lift. No issues what so ever. Call instead of online. I talk to Zack. He's a cool cat.
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