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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Tkautos@verizon.net
For the time being, could I just use the control arm relocation kit from Rough Country?
Yes I was about ready to say that , I have them on my 4" lift and it made a difference
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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Could I use the cam bolts now and soon switch to the control arm relocation brackets?
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Tkautos@verizon.net
Could I use the cam bolts now and soon switch to the control arm relocation brackets?
Once you put the cam bolts in you will have to deal with them , it's better not to put them and drive a little till you get the RC brackets , the cams are not going to give you that much of a noticeable difference so it better to not use them and just get the brackets , the reason I say this is from experience I did what you are doing
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Tkautos@verizon.net
For the time being, could I just use the control arm relocation kit from Rough Country?
The 4" kit didn't come with new lower control arms? My 3.5" kit did and I ordered an adjustable track bar at the same time. My Jeep drives just like stock once I re-centered the axle.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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Thanks for all the relpies. I just looked at financials and I am going to suck it up and just by the front adjustable lower control arms that Rough Country sells.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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NOOOOO!!! Friends don't let friends use Rough Country parts!
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Tkautos@verizon.net
Thanks for all the relpies. I just looked at financials and I am going to suck it up and just by the front adjustable lower control arms that Rough Country sells.
That is definitely the way to go and worth the extra investment
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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I still don't understand all the RC hate

Lots of guys are running their lifts without issues. Why would I spend 2 grand on a lift I can get for $500??? Sure the more expensive kit will be more durable for serious wheeling but for those of us that don't run little sluice or similar trails RC products work just fine.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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I ordered my first lift from Rough Country. Installed it. Blew out a front shock 6 weeks later (no wheeling). Rough Country was nice enough to send a replacement PAIR. What i received: a set of shocks for a bronco. Not a JK. Called RC, they said no problem we will send you the right shocks and a pick up tag for those bronco shocks. What i received: a set of shock bushings and no pick up tag. Still have those shocks in a box somewhere, 3 years later.

Blew out another RC shock a couple months later.
The solution: removed RC springs and shocks, reinstalled them in the trash bin.
Skyjacker and JKS hardware. 2 years+ , 60k miles+ , lots of weekend wheeling. Still going strong.

I could argue that RC parts are not vehicle specific.
Could also argue that RC parts are not up to part.

This reminds me... i think my rear trackbar bracket is RC. Brb while i go cut it off before it breaks!

$425 sounds like a great deal for a 2" lift, doesn't it? Save yourself some future headache and $$. Spend an extra $100 for higher quality hardware.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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I put cam bolts on and got death wobble now. Buying control arms ASAP
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