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Old 08-10-2010 | 02:59 PM
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lol, sounds like I'll have to break out the video camera tonight. It's obviously got more body roll than a corvette, but I'd say it's hardly any more that stock. Less body roll than stock on crappy springs.
Old 08-10-2010 | 03:01 PM
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Na I believe ya. Just a tough statement to come to grits to with a 4.5" spring.
Old 08-10-2010 | 03:04 PM
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oh I know, I was really suprised myself, lol.
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im either going with the rustys or rough country.
Old 08-10-2010 | 08:59 PM
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Here's an example of what a 4.5" with 31's looks like for ya, really pretty pleasant as a daily driver and still does awesome in the trails.

Old 08-11-2010 | 08:44 AM
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yeah that looks good
Old 08-11-2010 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by MossyXJ
im either going with the rustys or rough country.
Rough Country>Rustys, although RE/BDS>All

Stay away from rustys, it will be the worst thing that ever happened to you.
Old 08-12-2010 | 02:55 PM
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Be sure to get an adjustable track bar if you're going over 3 inches.
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Or sleeve it
Old 08-15-2010 | 10:28 PM
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i got a offer from a buddy. he gets 2 and 3 inch budget boosts for 100 and 140 whole sale. just gonna do it that way
Old 08-16-2010 | 12:39 AM
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BB is the way to go. started with spacers/shackes 2 yrs ago and now still able to use them with a bastard pack and coils for 4-5".

you will need a track bar though even with 2" lift
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I have a rustys 3 inch spring lift like you have in your original post. I bought this on my 19th birthday and have had on 2 jeeps with no problems at all. Granted i changed out all the bushings every so often but i like to do alittle upkeep more than most.

rustys 3.5 full spring kit with spacers up front. I ordered the adjustable trac bar/hd mount and lower control arms and havent had a single problem myself

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Originally Posted by DropPoint
BB is the way to go. started with spacers/shackes 2 yrs ago and now still able to use them with a bastard pack and coils for 4-5".

you will need a track bar though even with 2" lift
whats the track bar for?how much should i pay for one?
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JKS adjustable track bar.

It keeps your axle centered under the Jeep. When you lift your Jeep, the geometry of the track bar changes and it will pull the axle to one side.
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Rusty's lifts are not bad what so ever. Yes they use OEM bushing. So what. They'll last ya 50-75K miles and you replace em. Big deal. I've been running their 4.5" kit. using their steering conversion and adj track bar. Without a doubt they have the best customer service I've ever experienced. Zack is killer. Just b/c one knuckle head has an issue doesn't mean their products suck. R.E is decent stuff too, but they out source damn near everything. They only assemble. I called and asked.
BDS is decent but their long arm kit blows. T&T Customers (formally known as Trek) has what I think to be one of the best lifts.
I've had no issues what so ever. I've also done the work correctly too.
Can't stand it when ppl talk crap about a product or company just b/c of some dismal crap that could have very well been operator error.


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