IRO 6.5LA vs RC 6.5LA
CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,869
Likes: 14
Seasoned Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 499
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Slimgoaty
Well I'm not one to spend 2k without doing as much research as possible on something. Im still at a stale mate, really the only thing that scares me about the IRO is the mount and adjuster, but from all the guys that run them...not a single person has had anything bad to say about the IRO, every single RC guy says the bushings are bad...I really like Rubicon express but im not sure the 2100$ for the kit PLUS shocks is worth it.
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 956
Likes: 1
From: New Haven, IN
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by ktmracer419
while true, that is the most useless argument you can make.
ANY longarm will flex more than what is desirable. there is a point when flex hurts your offroad capability.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 922
Likes: 1
From: Centralia, Wa
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Seasoned Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 357
Likes: 0
From: pa!
Model: Cherokee
I emailed iro about there 10mm bolt and they replied saying that most failures were because people left the washers off
So I assume it seared the head off, but they also say that one bolt is rated for 30k shear strength
So I assume it seared the head off, but they also say that one bolt is rated for 30k shear strength
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 956
Likes: 1
From: New Haven, IN
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by hawaiian808
I emailed iro about there 10mm bolt and they replied saying that most failures were because people left the washers off
So I assume it seared the head off, but they also say that one bolt is rated for 30k shear strength
So I assume it seared the head off, but they also say that one bolt is rated for 30k shear strength
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
From: alberta
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 inline 6
have you considered making your own setup man find the LA's you want springs and what ever else make a fraken awsm lift allthough its easy to get carried away with that. for the record i have been looking at different lifts and i have not had a great timewith RC not the there ***** but when i do my 6.5 LA i owuld go for the IRO just cuz you get the flex and from the people ive talked to that have the IRO 6.5LA they have never been happier
not saying either suck or ones better but just thought id try and help
not saying either suck or ones better but just thought id try and help
Senior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
From: Jackson,TN
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
You sir are speaking with a man who works at central4wd and we do not carry them for the reason I stated. You make me laugh, the bushings suck, their shocks arnt much better nor are their tc drop kits. I've seen many in the shop junked from the rubicon and even just the street. Not to mention on ifs trucks the torsion bars snap and sag after 2 years.
Second rustys have bad tracbars ill say first off, minor design flaw, but the overall quality of the rest of their parts is awesome. I have seen them on the rubicon and done just fine. I've seen RC and they pop and break bushings, RE is flawless and if you go custom the right way wmyou won't have any problems either.
I've worked on and seen these things sirs, quote me and call me dumb again and more knowledge shall be shoved up urs :P
Second rustys have bad tracbars ill say first off, minor design flaw, but the overall quality of the rest of their parts is awesome. I have seen them on the rubicon and done just fine. I've seen RC and they pop and break bushings, RE is flawless and if you go custom the right way wmyou won't have any problems either.
I've worked on and seen these things sirs, quote me and call me dumb again and more knowledge shall be shoved up urs :P
I dont think i denied any of RC's issues in my original post. Im calling bs on them being made by les schwab considering RC's facility is about a 30min drive from my house.
Seasoned Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 499
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by MuscleHead
Oh no he works for central4wd.......like i give a
I dont think i denied any of RC's issues in my original post. Im calling bs on them being made by les schwab considering RC's facility is about a 30min drive from my house.
I dont think i denied any of RC's issues in my original post. Im calling bs on them being made by les schwab considering RC's facility is about a 30min drive from my house.
Seasoned Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 499
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Slimgoaty
I just wanted some pros and cons and feedback on each kit, not a couple ladies to start fighting 
CF Veteran
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,396
Likes: 2
Model: Cherokee
Why do you think that? They're both radius arm setups. They both have spherical joints at the cross member. I'm currently running the IRO long arms and my buddy has the RC kit; so I've seen the two enough. The two upper links connect to the radius arm, not the body like the factory 4-link. I see no reason the RC kit won't travel just as far.