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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Are R.E.'s 4.5" packs really worth the extra $50 or should I just go with Rusty's? Maybeeeee even Rough Country's 4.5" pack????
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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Can't say anything for rubicon express or rough country but my leafs ride just fine. Had 6.25 inches of lift in the rear when I installed them and after settling they've gone down to 5.25
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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i gota rouch country 4.5 lift long arm kit on mine the rear end is a little stiff when hitting bumps but im not sure bout rustys either. i like my lift but after bout 6 months the rear end has started to sag just a tad
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Moore825
Can't say anything for rubicon express or rough country but my leafs ride just fine. Had 6.25 inches of lift in the rear when I installed them and after settling they've gone down to 5.25
You got 6.25 with their 4.5" packs?
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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I love my R.E. 4.5" leaf packs, but haven't ran anything elss...
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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I run RC and love it. Heard great things about Rustys and can't say I've heard anything about RE. I'd go with whatever you prefer or whoever is cheaper between RC and Rustys. My .02
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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I would go re or rustys. rc always seems to stiff, and re in my opinion is better quality
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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i think the same manufacturer makes the rusty's and rubicon express leafs.
i've never ran rusty's, but they do look identical.
however, my RE rides extremely smooth.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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i have the re 3.5" and, for me at least, its a really stiff ride, and the rear does not flex at all. had my rig maxed out on an rti ramp the rear barely moved.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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RCs are a little short lenght wise and have shackle angle issues. You need to run a longer shackle on them to prevent the shackle from smacking the floor while wheeling.
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