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10-28-2012, 08:54 AM
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thinking of getting a 4.5 inch lift from Rubicon express, I originally wanted a 6.5 from rough country but I heard rc lift is not of good quality. I have a sagging 3 inch lift on now, will there be a big noticeable difference between 3 & 4.5 inches?
10-28-2012, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by sam.bellet
thinking of getting a 4.5 inch lift from Rubicon express, I originally wanted a 6.5 from rough country but I heard rc lift is not of good quality. I have a sagging 3 inch lift on now, will there be a big noticeable difference between 3 & 4.5 inches?
10-28-2012, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by greenxj21
Ya it will be noticeable. And great choice with RE.
10-28-2012, 10:22 AM
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i put an re 3.5 lift on mine almost four years ago, sitting right about 5 inches all the way around with no add-ons
10-28-2012, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Sideways99
you're gonna get your six inch lift just running re....
i put an re 3.5 lift on mine almost four years ago, sitting right about 5 inches all the way around with no add-ons
10-28-2012, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by sam.bellet
How is that? I would think you just get the 4.5 or 3.5 because that's what you bought.
10-28-2012, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by sam.bellet
How is that? I would think you just get the 4.5 or 3.5 because that's what you bought.
10-28-2012, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Many companies underrate their lift heights to compensate for armor, spares,and tools. Also, springs generally take a few hundred miles to settle and will be higher when first installed.
10-28-2012, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by sam.bellet
Ook that makes sense, so the re 4.5 will be about 6 inches got a couple months then it will settle down?
10-28-2012, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Most likely, and it will probably settle to 5" or a little over.
10-28-2012, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by sam.bellet
OK thanks, that is good to know.I will probably go with re now for sure.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
It's a great choice. I had their leaf springs on my XJ, and I don't think I've ever heard a complaint about their parts.