MudMann94

Do the rubicon express kits sit higher then advertised? Im going to get the 4.5" super flex kit and im trying to fit 33s

sthon

A little higher, I ended up with over 5". You may need to trim or at the least proper bump stops.

ktmracer419

even if it sits at 3" you will be able to fit the 33's. either way you will have to trim and bumpstop it.

MudMann94

I cant trim i have bushwackers

mrfajita

Can't or won't?

SeriousOffroad

You'll need to add the proper bumpstops to keep the tires from hitting the B/W's.

MudMann94

well i already trimmed as much as i can in order to fit the bushwackers.

letsgomuddin

If you have the bushwacker cutouts, then all you need to do is extend your bumpstops

MudMann94

okay cool, the kit comes with front extended bumpstops, i just gotta get rear ones. Any ideas?

MudMann94

And should i get control arm drop brackets? If i used those would i need adjustable arms?

sixty7ss

I just installed a Rubicon Express 3.5" SuperFlex Kit on my XJ. It does look taller than 3.5", but I haven't measured it yet. Here's what it looks like now. What do y'all think?

sixty7ss

Good question. Even though I went with adjustable arms, I'm considering getting drop brackets to soften the ride. Thoughts?

MudMann94

Im just gunna do short arms now and then eventually upgrade to lon arms with either clayton or bds arms.

johnydoe

a guy i know just picked up the RE 3.5 kit, and the rear sits a good 1.5-2" highr than the front...any reason for this? he double checked with the part numbers and all is correct


and also in general his is just as high as my RC 4.5" lift

yarom

All the RE kits start a bit higher and sag over time to the advertised height.

The 3.5" and 4.5" kits share some parts, like the spring packs, where 4.5" adds a shackle. The coils are taller, the LCAs are the same and they add UCAs, for the 4.5", etc.