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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Default Zone vs Rusty's

I need help!
I can't decide: Zone Offroad Products 3 inch or Rusty's Off-Road Products 3 inch lift kit

http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=34&gr=-1

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http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-leaf-kit.html
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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good question, the only problem is that rustys has been around a lot longer and there aren't that many "tested" zone lifts... i will not comment on either just letting you know, what you "learn" here take with a grain of salt
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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save up a few more bucks and get full packs for the rear the ride will be much better.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Dont like rusty so i vote anything but... Lol
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by huntingman2706217
Dont like rusty so i vote anything but... Lol
Same.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Just as long as you buy what you want is what matters...
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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I'd get the zone kit. only reason being they have cooler shocks haha
but I wouldnt want either "lift kit" and there's plenty better ways to spend $290 but that's a different topic
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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Save a bit more cash and get a rubicon express, can't go with RE
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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Out of the 3 cheaper lift companies...(RC,Rusty's,and Zone)

I say.... Rough Country!!!

Excellent customer service, and you get the 10% discount from this forum
And the products are just way better built than they used to be.

Of course I feel like choosing between all of these you still get a cheaper lift. I haven't heard any really bad things about Rough Country recent products.

But each to their own.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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Go with RC for a cheaper lift.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 12:29 AM
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Bought a rc and have had the usual; bushings shot in less than 3 moths , rear shock blew out, have 1 inch sag on drivers side. But sweet thing is every time I call them it gets fixed for free!!! Well parts are free. Rc has a rough time with product but best customer service ever.

But I have just begun doing work with rustys, they are a larger company and seems to me for what I've been around done a better job than rc for product but in the end you can't beat RC customer service...

That's what I say so you choose... Just don't go with aal they suck.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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The only reason i said RC was because my family has used them for over 10 years, and we have been lucky. Not the best ride, but an okay kit.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jeep4lf
Bought a rc and have had the usual; bushings shot in less than 3 moths , rear shock blew out, have 1 inch sag on drivers side. But sweet thing is every time I call them it gets fixed for free!!! Well parts are free. Rc has a rough time with product but best customer service ever.

But I have just begun doing work with rustys, they are a larger company and seems to me for what I've been around done a better job than rc for product but in the end you can't beat RC customer service...

That's what I say so you choose... Just don't go with aal they suck.
Rustys is deff not a bigger company... Lol
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by NorCalJeep
The only reason i said RC was because my family has used them for over 10 years, and we have been lucky. Not the best ride, but an okay kit.
Luck must be on your familys side.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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I'd go with Zone, they're an offshoot of BDS from what I've heard, and their parts never go out of stock. I don't have any of their parts on my rig, but have heard positive feedback from some JK and TJ guys running them.
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