Flame suit on, need lift opinions..
08-19-2016, 09:04 PM
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So go simple- 2" budget spacer with some decent shocks and then figure out flat fenders. You'll have the look and close to a factory ride. I did a piecemeal "kit" and drive 50 miles a day. It's not a Cadillac but it rides nicer than Rubicon Express, pro comp, and bds.
You can tell how well it rides by looking at pictures.....or so the community has been lead to believe.
You can tell how well it rides by looking at pictures.....or so the community has been lead to believe.
08-19-2016, 09:32 PM
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So go simple- 2" budget spacer with some decent shocks and then figure out flat fenders. You'll have the look and close to a factory ride. I did a piecemeal "kit" and drive 50 miles a day. It's not a Cadillac but it rides nicer than Rubicon Express, pro comp, and bds.
You can tell how well it rides by looking at pictures.....or so the community has been lead to believe.
You can tell how well it rides by looking at pictures.....or so the community has been lead to believe.
08-19-2016, 09:48 PM
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http://www.4wheelparts.com/Suspensio...n=R%2fERE7145T
Thoughts on this, seems like a decent "kit"... TF BB and shocks is around $500, this is $1000..
Thoughts on this, seems like a decent "kit"... TF BB and shocks is around $500, this is $1000..
08-20-2016, 03:46 AM
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If your going that far you might as well get a quality USA made kit...
http://www.metalcloak.com/JK-Overlan...cks-p/7146.htm
Similar in terms of type of kit but a bit more complete. Then RE kit looks like it's got cam bolts for the rear which aren't great
Another option that's without shocks and control arms instead of brackets
http://www.metalcloak.com/JK-Wrangle...Kit-p/7115.htm
add some billstein 5100s or Fox adventure series of 2.0s
http://www.metalcloak.com/JK-Overlan...cks-p/7146.htm
Similar in terms of type of kit but a bit more complete. Then RE kit looks like it's got cam bolts for the rear which aren't great
Another option that's without shocks and control arms instead of brackets
http://www.metalcloak.com/JK-Wrangle...Kit-p/7115.htm
add some billstein 5100s or Fox adventure series of 2.0s
08-20-2016, 10:40 AM
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If your going that far you might as well get a quality USA made kit...
http://www.metalcloak.com/JK-Overlan...cks-p/7146.htm
Similar in terms of type of kit but a bit more complete. Then RE kit looks like it's got cam bolts for the rear which aren't great
Another option that's without shocks and control arms instead of brackets
http://www.metalcloak.com/JK-Wrangle...Kit-p/7115.htm
add some billstein 5100s or Fox adventure series of 2.0s
http://www.metalcloak.com/JK-Overlan...cks-p/7146.htm
Similar in terms of type of kit but a bit more complete. Then RE kit looks like it's got cam bolts for the rear which aren't great
Another option that's without shocks and control arms instead of brackets
http://www.metalcloak.com/JK-Wrangle...Kit-p/7115.htm
add some billstein 5100s or Fox adventure series of 2.0s
08-20-2016, 02:39 PM
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I know there is a quality/design difference in drop brackets between the MC and rough country the MC ones are a better design, boxed together instead of a plate . And the springs in the MC kit are of a different design and will probably last longer
Most posts on this forum will (like dirtman mentioned ) push you to a Rock Krawler, Metalcloak or Teraflex.
I have no experience with either shock so I can't comment but have heard good things.
I have run Billstein 4600s and currently run Fox 2.0 Resi($$$ as much as the lift your looking at) if you have a shock preference you can get the MC kit without shocks and make a decision on the shocks you want to run based on what you want out of it. You can get decent shocks for between 250-400$ so factor that into your total price. Buy once cry once
I can guarantee you won't get a phone call from rough country after placing your order like you will with Metalcloak. Their customer support has been top notch!
Most posts on this forum will (like dirtman mentioned ) push you to a Rock Krawler, Metalcloak or Teraflex.
I have no experience with either shock so I can't comment but have heard good things.
I have run Billstein 4600s and currently run Fox 2.0 Resi($$$ as much as the lift your looking at) if you have a shock preference you can get the MC kit without shocks and make a decision on the shocks you want to run based on what you want out of it. You can get decent shocks for between 250-400$ so factor that into your total price. Buy once cry once
I can guarantee you won't get a phone call from rough country after placing your order like you will with Metalcloak. Their customer support has been top notch!
08-20-2016, 03:27 PM
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Plan to stay clear of anything RC, Im leaning towards Rubicon Express or MetalCloak.. anyone have an opinion of the RE shocks? Twin tube or Mono?
08-20-2016, 03:31 PM
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I'm running the MC 3.5" lift with their rocksport shocks and the ride is nothing short of stupendous. lol. Seriously. I love it. Highly recommend considering pairing their shocks with their springs.
08-20-2016, 04:48 PM
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I have the EVO 3 inch plush ride coils paired with Rancho RS7000 MT's and love the ride. I commute 40 miles one way to work on Texas roads. I would strongly encourage you finding Jeepers in you area and take a ride with various lifts to see what you like.
Again just my opinion.
Again just my opinion.
08-20-2016, 05:33 PM
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I have the EVO 3 inch plush ride coils paired with Rancho RS7000 MT's and love the ride. I commute 40 miles one way to work on Texas roads. I would strongly encourage you finding Jeepers in you area and take a ride with various lifts to see what you like. Again just my opinion.