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Jerzxj 10-31-2013 06:37 PM

Rough country leaf springs
 
So I just received my 4.5 inch rough country lift, and I have to say the leaf springs look really rough and crappy. Some leafs are crooked and it has a big Made in China sticker on the back. The rough country name is nowhere on the springs. Should I be concerned or is this normal?

93XJLI 10-31-2013 06:45 PM

thats normal. you get what you pay for.

VTJeep 10-31-2013 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by Jerzxj (Post 2661084)
So I just received my 4.5 inch rough country lift, and I have to say the leaf springs look really rough and crappy. Some leafs are crooked and it has a big Made in China sticker on the back. The rough country name is nowhere on the springs. Should I be concerned or is this normal?

this should give you some insight to their overall quality.. that said, there are a few that will say they've improved their products and service. where did you get them? somewhere on fleabay or a reputable dealer?

XJmike0122 10-31-2013 06:55 PM

Here is a quote from a naxja member.

So after 1 month I start to hear a weird rubbing. I check everything out and find that the front bushings have slid off the leaf and the eyes have opened up. The main leaf was rubbing on my unibody. Rough Country sends me a new set. Awesome. Cause the first set look like some Chinese steel tar-coated knockoff with a rough country STICKER as an only branding. Now I have to re-install them. So I did. Luckily new ones looked the part. They had proper RC stamping and looked to be a better quality.

VTJeep 10-31-2013 07:04 PM

:ninja: well played

Jerzxj 10-31-2013 07:17 PM

i got them from jeephut.com

helmut 10-31-2013 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by Jerzxj (Post 2661084)
So I just received my 4.5 inch rough country lift, and I have to say the leaf springs look really rough and crappy. Some leafs are crooked and it has a big Made in China sticker on the back. The rough country name is nowhere on the springs. Should I be concerned or is this normal?

Just wait until you install them. More problems will arise , guaranteed. Sorry.

Jerzxj 10-31-2013 07:33 PM


Originally Posted by Jerzxj (Post 2661148)
i got them from jeephut.com

And their service was great.

XJmike0122 10-31-2013 08:01 PM

I would contact them.

Jerzxj 10-31-2013 09:24 PM

Eh it's what I can afford. If future problems arise I'll definitely call rough country but until then I'll try not to worry about it too much

98cherokee531 10-31-2013 10:38 PM

Before you install!!! Please loosen the center pin and straighten all leafs and degree shim and tighten the pin back up, bought a yj kit and all 4 springs the center pins were about finger tight. After that no problems over a year

Jerzxj 11-01-2013 06:44 AM

Thanks for the advice I will definitely do that because some of the springs are crooked which I was really worried about

VTJeep 11-01-2013 11:57 AM

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spring clamps

Fred/N0AZZ 11-02-2013 06:04 AM


Originally Posted by Jerzxj (Post 2661258)
Eh it's what I can afford. If future problems arise I'll definitely call rough country but until then I'll try not to worry about it too much

Most should understand cost factor well and RC does honor their warranty as a local dealer of 6 different kits told me.

helmut 11-02-2013 09:17 AM


Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ (Post 2662572)
Most should understand cost factor well and RC does honor their warranty as a local dealer of 6 different kits told me.

They dont honor the warranty for the 4.5in leafpack being 2in too short. The shackle will be pulled forward instead of to the rear. It has been covered here 100 times and RC just claims they are "looking" for a solution for the past 2 years. (while continuing to sell the same, defective leafpack to people who dont know better).


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