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03-25-2013, 11:29 AM

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The rc kit is more complete than the zone kit. Zone doesn't offer a long arm kit, stops at 4.5" and doesn't include everything rc does.

Only reason I haven't ordered rc yet is all the bushing and rear leaf complaints.

And that's why I'd rather buy Zone. RC may include more, but I've never heard a horror story from Zone like I hear from RC at least once a week.

Besides that, I won't support a company that knowingly sells defective products and does nothing to fix the problem.

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03-25-2013, 11:29 AM

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I only paid $540 for the complete 4.5 zone kit with th nitro shock upgrade and a steering stabalizer. No problems with it at all. An it rides really nice compared to my friends RC lift.

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03-25-2013, 11:30 AM

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Bushings are fine. They don't use the same manufacturer they used to. Rear leaf springs however...

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03-25-2013, 11:32 AM

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I only paid $540 for the complete 4.5 zone kit with th nitro shock upgrade and a steering stabalizer. No problems with it at all. An it rides really nice compared to my friends RC lift.

Used or from a vendor on here?

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03-25-2013, 11:33 AM

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Bushing and rear leaf complaints?

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03-25-2013, 11:33 AM

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Its a jeep. Supposed to ride rough

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03-25-2013, 11:35 AM

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RC sells leaf springs that are too short, and they put your shackle at a 90° angle. If you can get a reply from them, they tell you to buy their relocation brackets.

Even if you do, it still rides rough because their leaf springs suck. With that 90° angle, though, you have a horrible ride and no downward suspension travel.

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03-25-2013, 11:38 AM

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How hard is it to install the shackle relocation brackets? Wheres a good one to buy from?

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03-25-2013, 11:41 AM

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Used or from a vendor on here?

Vendor on CF. Very happy with the transaction and the products.

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03-25-2013, 11:41 AM

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How hard is it to install the shackle relocation brackets? Wheres a good one to buy from?

I've seen the happiest customers from Liquid Iron Industries, but I think they're also the most expensive. Check HD Offroad Engineering. There are a few others, as well.

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03-25-2013, 11:45 AM

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I've seen the happiest customers from Liquid Iron Industries, but I think they're also the most expensive. Check HD Offroad Engineering. There are a few others, as well.

Liqid iron industrys website doesnt work...

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03-25-2013, 11:49 AM

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Liqid iron industrys website doesnt work...

Well would you look at that...
I messaged him on Facebook. Will let you know when/if I hear from him.

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03-25-2013, 12:07 PM

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How hard is it to install the shackle relocation brackets? Wheres a good one to buy from?

Froelich Suspension Technology makes a couple different kinds.

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03-25-2013, 01:22 PM

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Froelich Suspension Technology makes a couple different kinds.

I like the look of their no lift relocator kit, you cut out the rear mounting box and bolt it in with the shackle bolt as well as the hitch bolts on the bottom of the frame rail.