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Thinking about making my own re lift for my xj. Will it work if i buy RE 4.5" coil springs, the RE 4.5" leaf springs and RE adjustable superflex lower control arms with the other things like brake lines on u bolts. would this set up work. on a budget but want to get most bang for my buck.
You could get all that plus the track bar and the degree shims, but you'd probably be better off buying the kit. If you buy RE check out seriousoffroadproducts.com they have the best prices on RE stuff.
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please don't recommend AALs - they're terrible
You always beat me to it! Ha ha
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Best bang for your buck... Rough country 4.5" with AAL's.
Face palm. He didn't say he wanted the cheapest junk he could find.
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Damn, sorry, I misread it. I know AAL's suck. Had them on my lifted S10 blazer. Freakin worst ride ever.
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You could get all that plus the track bar and the degree shims, but you'd probably be better off buying the kit. If you buy RE check out seriousoffroadproducts.com they have the best prices on RE stuff.
Oh yea good point. Not sure if you were planning on getting the pieces individually to save $ or not. Probably won't work unless you pick them up local. Shipping is a lot for these heavy parts, shipped together will be cheaper.
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Oh yea good point. Not sure if you were planning on getting the pieces individually to save $ or not. Probably won't work unless you pick them up local. Shipping is a lot for these heavy parts, shipped together will be cheaper.
I saved money piecing mine together, but I don't think he would with a 4.5 inch lift, there's just too man parts to buy.
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RE is the way im going but havnt seen or heard anything about the 4.5 coils and leafs
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Originally Posted by lawnkid14
RE is the way im going but havnt seen or heard anything about the 4.5 coils and leafs
They are just as high quality as their 3.5 inch coils and leaves that tons of people on this forum use and love.
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RE is the way im going but havnt seen or heard anything about the 4.5 coils and leafs
RE lifts are underrated - a 4.5" lift will really net you about 6" to begin with. Something to keep in mind when ordering. It's easy to add a little height - not so much to take some away.
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From all the reading I've read, I think I'm dead set on using RE parts. Bad thing is, I'm veering away from rebuilding my Harley engine so I can mod my Jeep. Lol
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RE is probably the best cost:benefit ratio for XJs. If cost is more of a problem, look at Zone. People often ask about Zone vs RC vs Rusty's, and the answer is always Zone for the cheap lifts.
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That's a pretty good price for a 4.5" with full leafs.
http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=439&gr=-1
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anything that i need to buy to make this setup work this setup is never going to be on pavement
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anything that i need to buy to make this setup work this setup is never going to be on pavement
This setup being? 4.5 in. RE?
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