dylrush

The title says it all. I am for sure buying the RE 3.5 kit, and i am leaning towards the old man emu nitrocharger shocks to just add a better ride since its my DD for now. I have heard of many combos with this lift kit, but not much on this one. I was wondering if anyone had some knowledge on this specific matter. I have had the RE superflex with RC shocks that i got for free, so it wasn't the best on my old 96 which i wish i had pics but that phone took a dive in the bay and wasn't backed up. But anyway, I LOVED the kit, but always wanted to know what it was like with better shocks. And OME is a name I'Ve trusted for a while.
Sorry for the long post but here's what i'm starting with. Stock 01 XJ 4WD with Chrysler 8.25 on back. All stock minus exhaust and fuel injectors.

SexyDexy

The main problem I have with RE is that it is overpriced for what you get. In that price range, I would buy quality components from different companies (just like the OME shocks) and have a much better solution for the same amount of money.

unidentifiedbomb

Overpriced? Maybe where you are ordering from lol Amazon has amazing deals on RE. I would go bilstiens over OME but either will be a much better shock over RC

SexyDexy

Ah yes, $584 instead of $599. Then ya need another $300-$400 for good shocks. Also, I personally would never run those fixed RE control arms.

5-Speed

Why dont you like the RE fixed arms? I have no complaints about mine.

SexyDexy

The main reason is that they cannot flex like the stock arms (or arms with joints) due to the ridged design, all that torque gets applied directly to the mounts...hence twisted/bent mounts. Also, the bushings are fairly short lived.

RE Coils and Springs are fine, but their other components are not worth their price tag. Oh and their Trackbars are hollow and have been known to break...not sure why they would design it that way.

I am not trying the bash RE, I just like people to get the most quality, functionality, and value for their hard earned $$$.

5-Speed

Maybe we arent talking about the same RE arms. Mine have flex joints in one end and a big Clevite bushing in the other. They are the super old design. Dont know if they are the same ones the OP is thinking of getting either? Mine do bind before the shocks run out of travel but its takes quite a bit to get there. I run 12" travel shocks too. Bushing looks like this...



And it flexes like this. If you zoom in on the pass side lower arm where it mounts to the axle, you can see its maxed out but still lets it twist a lot.



I am also using a RE track bar and leafs. Havent had any issues with their stuff so far. The only thing is that even though I took a leaf out of the packs, it still rides a bit rough in the rear with my 5100 shocks. Not sure if that is the leaf or shocks fault.

SexyDexy

Ok...if you look at the one's that come in the Amazon kit, they don't have that Clevite joint.

5-Speed

Ahh that makes sense. You are talking about the super ride kit and I am talking about the super flex kit. If the OP has not got his kit yet, I am with you. Dont like the super ride arms. Get the super flex instead.

SexyDexy

Also here's that thread about the Broken RE Trackbar...scary!

http://www.wranglerforum.com/f210/ru...d-1611753.html

unidentifiedbomb

When only one person complains about RE you can't take them seriously...

SexyDexy

If you feel RE is a great value for the money, then go for it. But just know there are stronger, smoother, and more reliable options in the same price range.

unidentifiedbomb

Wonder like who? Zone?

SexyDexy

Zone is a great value...but this thread is good example of what I am referring to: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ol...t-kits-203278/

mikesignal

If you decide on getting the OME shocks, you need the "long travel" shocks. 60052L & 60053L - L is for long travel. the standard shock is too short.