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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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I've been looking for info on this http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...t.aspx?id=2908 lift and can't find any info on it. I have a good friend who is a dealer so I can get a very good deal on it. How does it compare to the Clayton? I think those are the two I have narrowed my lift search to. I have a '08 ruby 4door, viair constant duty air kit, rror full skids and evo lca skids. I live near Johnson valley and plan on wheeling it like I stole it, but it is my DD also. 37" tires are my goal, maybe 40"s later (after a lot more mods!). Any opinions? Thanks!
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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All the Currie parts are hard core tough. They have spring retainers as part of their lift and their arms are awesome. I have the Currie Tue Rod and it help cure my death wobble. It's not part of their lift package, but I would get it along with their drag link. The only thing I would consider is to get a high steer system instead of their dropped pitman arm. Although that works, it doesn't lower the roll center with that high of a lift. The dropped pitman arm keeps the drag link within factory angles, but it puts more stressors on the steering system.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Anyone else? I've had a few responses elsewhere, seems like the Clayton isn't very good, or just not popular?
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by wecf
Anyone else? I've had a few responses elsewhere, seems like the Clayton isn't very good, or just not popular?
I forgot! Clayton is Top Notch! Their arms are the beefiest around next to Rock
Krawler and they have a high steer as part of their lift. It's are pricey but the quality and customer service from what I have researched is tops. I chose AEV since it was a little cheaper, but if $ was not a problem, Clayton would have been my top pick.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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fixing to pull a BIG trigger on either CLAYTON or ROCK KRAWLER, both have excellent customer service. talk to adam from clayton on the phone for 45 min (great people) I have e-mailed rock krawler at least 6 times with MANY questions, got responses quickly everytime. if you read enough these two companies are hard to beat when it comes to their products and customer service
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
I was looking at the clayton arms but Dave talked me into a full set of jks arms. They are hd and work great. I helped mhaines install some rock krawler arms and they seen just as hd as the jks and have johnie joints. I really don't think you can go wrong with either. If you have not checked out the new ore evo arms you might want to look, you can adjust them without removing one end.
Actually, the Rock Krawler Arms use their own proprietary design not Johnny joints. Their joints have tighter tolerances that use 3 in 1 oil for lubrication which does a dryer job at keeping dirt and grime out better than greased joints.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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So is the Clayton worth getting at retail over the Currie at dealer cost?
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I have the Currie Tie Rod. I can tell you that anything smaller than a 17 inch rim is asking for trouble. However, IMO, it's the best tie rod on the market.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Does anyone know the length of the drive shaft for Woods shafts?
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by gint2
Just got my RK 5.5 x-Factor special ordered with the 3.5 springs!

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Going to start the install tomorrow! Already called customer support a few times and they seem to be awesome!
That answers my Wife's question about if we are going to take the truck or her Audi to pick the lift up! Congrats! Can't wait to see the installed pics.
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