RE 3.5 super flex kit
03-02-2011, 05:24 AM
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I have that lift and it's a great one, but you may want to reconsider your lift choice. RE is currently out of business. Their website says "closed pending reorganization". So, who knows if they'll be able to open up again. If anything goes bad, you probably won't be able to get a replacement part.
03-02-2011, 05:43 AM
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I have that lift and it's a great one, but you may want to reconsider your lift choice. RE is currently out of business. Their website says "closed pending reorganization". So, who knows if they'll be able to open up again. If anything goes bad, you probably won't be able to get a replacement part.
Ultimately, I had to get a new lift from a different manufacturer. The 4.5" coils were almost the only components that remain from RE on my JKU.
03-02-2011, 05:50 AM
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that sucks. mine has been on 20,000+ miles and never a bushing issue. But i worry if something goes wrong now with anything, what I am going to do? Maybe this is just the excuse I need to get a long arm lift.
03-02-2011, 07:10 AM
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I have that lift. I have pics in my gallery. It's a good kit. The coils ride very nice. I too had bushing issues but I did get new bushings before the shut down and its perfect now. The kit flexes very well.
As noted, it looks like RE is reorganizing. Not sure where that puts us. If I have bushing issues again, I will look into some Johnnie Joints or some other options. I feel the coils work great and don't for see having to replace those. If I have a track bar issue, I would probably go with a JKS set up.
If I were starting new, I would look at Teraflex, AEV or probably Currie (That would be my personal first choice cause I know their quality). One thing to note. I used hear stuff about the RE items being pricey, but they all cost about the same in the end when you compare apples to apples.
As noted, it looks like RE is reorganizing. Not sure where that puts us. If I have bushing issues again, I will look into some Johnnie Joints or some other options. I feel the coils work great and don't for see having to replace those. If I have a track bar issue, I would probably go with a JKS set up.
If I were starting new, I would look at Teraflex, AEV or probably Currie (That would be my personal first choice cause I know their quality). One thing to note. I used hear stuff about the RE items being pricey, but they all cost about the same in the end when you compare apples to apples.
03-02-2011, 09:49 AM
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I have the RE 3.5" Super Flex also. I’ve only the lift for about 5 months and no problems so far. I've read that they (Rubicon Express) are reorganizing so I am worried about my warranty on parts.
If I were you I would look into another lift and hope the company you choose does have any money problems.
If I were you I would look into another lift and hope the company you choose does have any money problems.