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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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I know there are a lot if post on lift kits and I have read a lot and narrowed it down to three and would like to get opinions. I am looking at the rustys 3.25 advanced kit the 2.5 and 3.5 kits from rock krawler and 3 inch premium plusfrom full traction. I want a good lift that will last me for a long time. Thanks
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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I have the RK 3.5'', the ride its grea and the flex its amazing. I recommend you that lift kit, why?...

- Heavy Duty full steel arms
- Rock proof
- Life time Abuse proof warranty!

Here pics of my ride: https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...p-Shocks/page2
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Are there any big differences in the 2.5 and the 3.5 rk and would I have to get a drive shaft with the bigger?
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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With the 3.5'' you only need if you disconect the links. If you dont, you will be ok on and off road. And with the 2.5'' you are ok on both.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Anyone with comments on the rustys or full traction I know northridge is running a sale right now on the ft.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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I just got the 2.5 inch teraflex coil lift and I love it. Whats your price range?
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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OME all the way.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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I would like to stay at 1500 or less and I have heard good things on ome and tf but it seems like with the other kits you get more components for the money.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dmick33
I would like to stay at 1500 or less and I have heard good things on ome and tf but it seems like with the other kits you get more components for the money.
I cant speak much for the other kits. If I had to do it over again i would still get OME. I would just get the long travel kit that northridge4x4 sells.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dmick33
and would I have to get a drive shaft with the bigger?
You have a 2door. With any of those lifts, make a habit of crawling underneath and checking both driveshafts on a semi-regular basis. Lots of factors involved in addition to lift height...
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