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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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Wondering if anyone out there has any experience with the "Rockfather" lift kit?

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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Thanks for the advice!
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Im not 100% on what it comes with, but i was told the only extra thing i need to order was sway bar links, and the kit was complete.
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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From my understand, it comes from OLD MAN EMU or they are working together?
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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JK lift kit contents:
Old Man Emu replacement front and rear coil springs with spacers for a full 4.5" of lift.

Long Travel shocks.
Adj Front Track Bar.
Adj Rear Track Bar.
Full DOT Rubber brake lines.

Bumpstop extensions keep your whopper tires from hitting on the body.

Rear Bar Pin Eliminators.

OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Swaybar disconnect kits front and rear.
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Wouldn't you want control arms with that much lift?
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Why not just go with OME? I try to steer away from products that don't have a lot of feedback. Although if it's made by OME it should be of good quality
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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And you will want adjustable control arms with that amount of lift as well as driveshafts at some point
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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any information is helpful, i have a few months to do some looking around, but come june time is when i plan on going big!
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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thats the truth!
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