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RC 3.5" or 4" Lift?

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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Hey guys, just looking for an opinion from anyone willing to give one. I'm going to buy one of these lifts in the next few weeks and am torn. Is one better than the other? The 3.5 has lower arms and the 4" does not. The 4" has 2.2 shocks and the 3.5 has the N2.0.

I'm just looking for the best bang for the buck. I realize there are more "ideal" lifts out there but these lifts fit perfectly into what I want/need/can afford.

Does one lift ride better than the other?

Thanks for the help!

-Sunny
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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What size tires are u going to run? I have the 3.5 and its a smooth ride and handles great but im running 37s and scrub on tbe inner fenders of my bushwackers when I come off bridges or rough roads due to the back seems to be soft springs
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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I've got 33's right now with the fender chop. I wouldn't go any bigger than 35 though. Thanks for the tip. Does it ride as good as stock?
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 11:02 PM
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The n2.0 shocks are much much much better than the 2.2's.
Id go with the 3.5 because of the control arms and shocks
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 11:21 PM
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def the 3.5

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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 12:02 AM
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The 3.5 is a more complete kit with bump stops and all. I would get it over the 4
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 04:14 AM
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I just had the 3.5" kit put on and I have to say it runs better than stock. I have heard the 4" kit always has problems with the steering being flighty at highway speeds due to the geometry being off. I got 4" out of mine in the front and 5" in the back. I'm really considering 37's there is so much room. Gl with your build.
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by woopage25
I've got 33's right now with the fender chop. I wouldn't go any bigger than 35 though. Thanks for the tip. Does it ride as good as stock?
I really enjoy my ride but with 37s ur not goi g to be as nice as stock but its pretty close. I had a friend of mine drive it home for me the other day and he said he couldnt believe how well it rides
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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You guys are awesome and you sold me on the 3.5. Thanks for the help and advice. I'll be sure to post before and after pics of the jeep and pics of the install. Thanks again

-Sunny
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 02:50 PM
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i was just looking on their site at the sales too and was tossing back and forth between the 2 lifts.

I was thinking in my head that the 3.5 was the better lift because of the control arms and shocks also.

Looks like I'll be getting that one. Thanks for responses to the OP
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