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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 04:24 AM
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Rock Krawler 2.5 stock mod works for me but add shocks and you're up to $850.

Don't buy cheap shocks, you will regret it.
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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How do u determine how good the shocks are. What do you look for? What do u wanna stay away from?
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Crichard12
How do u determine how good the shocks are. What do you look for? What do u wanna stay away from?
A lot of folks are happy with our adjustable shock, the RS9000XL or if you want a firmer, more responsive ride look to a montube like our RS7000MT or a Bilstein 5100 series. Getting into remote reservoirs and the like =$$$$$$$

We have a deal going on right now as well. Save some money for other mods.

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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mattgt5
Nothing in that range comes with arms and they are not absolutely necessary. I am not running them on this jeep, but did on my 12. A friend that i wheel with ran this kit on his 11 jkur for 40k+ miles with no arms and no issues.
issues? no,
but if you want it to steer nice, not be flighty. Arms are necessary. He asked for a complete kit, not a budget lift
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by chris@offroadevolution

issues? no,
but if you want it to steer nice, not be flighty. Arms are necessary. He asked for a complete kit, not a budget lift
He asked for most complete kit in the $5-600 range. I cant think of one more complete than the FT economy plus 3". Sure if you want to spend more you can get a truly complete lift with arms at your place, but thats not what he asked.
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by chris@offroadevolution

issues? no,
but if you want it to steer nice, not be flighty. Arms are necessary. He asked for a complete kit, not a budget lift
My jk steers just fine. So much so that i sold the RK arms that i bought anticipating that they would be needed.
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mattgt5
Nothing in that range comes with arms and they are not absolutely necessary. I am not running them on this jeep, but did on my 12. A friend that i wheel with ran this kit on his 11 jkur for 40k+ miles with no arms and no issues.
Stock arms, steered fine for 40k miles as my DD... and not cranking the caster to 6 degrees with LCA's allowed me to run my stock driveshaft without issue.

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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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You guys have been a lot of help. I think I'm leaning towards this kit. What do you think? Should I add the steering stabilizer? http://www.xtremeterrain.com/35serie...ghcountry.aspx
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mattgt5
My jk steers just fine. So much so that i sold the RK arms that i bought anticipating that they would be needed.
I've drove more than enough JK's with 3" to know it steers "fine" but for me, I want it to steer stock like stock.

In addition if anyone has a 2012 JKU or newer, they have to replace the front driveshaft for two reason, Operating angles and clearance. Thus needing adjustable control arms on the front.
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by chris@offroadevolution

I've drove more than enough JK's with 3" to know it steers "fine" but for me, I want it to steer stock like stock.

In addition if anyone has a 2012 JKU or newer, they have to replace the front driveshaft for two reason, Operating angles and clearance. Thus needing adjustable control arms on the front.
I'm not saying that arms arent helpful but they aren't required either. Like i said, you aren't getting them in that price range
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