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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Does anyone know of a cheap and good long arm upgrade? Looking to switch mine. I think I have a 5.5 lift on it now. Here's a pic if anyone can tell how high it sits. Thanks for any info.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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Iron Rock Offroad
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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In order of preference

8-900$ Staangs Fab

600$ IRO

600$ BDS

649$ RC

For the small price difference I go with Staangs because of how easy they are to deal with and the quality of everything else I've seen but the BDS and the RC both look pretty well made.

Edit: IRO is another option, forgot about them. I'd put them above BDS and RC as I've now done.

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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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is that list based on your experience or based on what you've heard on the internet?

to the OP a "cheap good" LA upgrade would be to build your own

other than that your looking at Rough Country or Rusty's for cheap
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/longarmz-58438/
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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tnt customs
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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it may not be that as cheap as the other brands, but i'm saving up for poly performance.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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there are many options out there, just do your research and know what you are buying, and how the warranty works.

compare, compare, compare.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ode=sus_xj_kitcheck out rusty there mounting system is a little better it clamps around the uni-body little more money but to me seem safer mounting
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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after seeing most kits run Clayton, Iron Man Offroad (though you need a mount for theirs) Frank Z, Rock Krawler, TNT all good brands stay away from RE, RC and rustys when it comes to long arms but thats just my .02
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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ever seen how rustys mount
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Thanks for the sites, some I've never heard of. Have to check them out.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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franks stuff is stout... and he was a forum member for along time before he became a vendor... if i bout a longarm upgrade kit it would be his...
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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Thanks for the link, I couldn't find it when I searched for his kit. I like his kit the best but I can't see paying 750+150 shipping. That's alot i think for just an upgrade.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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he actually gave you the link further up... lol...
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