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Rusty's---good stuff?

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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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I like my 3.25" lift, gave me about 4.5" on a 2-door soft top. Springs, shocks and both trackbars included, its a decent deal.

However the front quick disconnects blow. They are really loose and noisy. They look exactly like the pics I've seen of the Full Traction ones (wouldn't be surprised if they are sourced from the same place, really). I ended up ordering adjustable links from NR4x4 for both front/rear. Surprisingly Rusty's doesn't include extended rear links.

Still, I am fairly happy with it.

I have TeraFlex flexarms so I can't speak for their control arms...
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by armycop
Rusty's makes a decent product for a good price and their products are made in the U.S.A. Have the 2" basic lift on my JK.
Any pictures with your 2" lift Armycop? I am looking to go this route with 33's.
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Jolly's Jp
Any pictures with your 2" lift Armycop? I am looking to go this route with 33's.
Don't have any new pics, but here is a couple old ones. It netted me about 2.75" up front and 2.5" in the back. I am running 315/75R17 tires. They rub a little when disconnected, so Bushwacker flat fenders are going on very soon:




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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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Thanks Army, the jeep looks good. I have a 2 dr rubicon and want to keep it small. I am looking for a max of 2 1/2 lift or the possibility of running flat fenders with 35s.

Stay safe if your still in the sandbox brother.

Kevin
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by armandov99
I like my 3.25" lift, gave me about 4.5" on a 2-door soft top. Springs, shocks and both trackbars included, its a decent deal.

However the front quick disconnects blow. They are really loose and noisy. They look exactly like the pics I've seen of the Full Traction ones (wouldn't be surprised if they are sourced from the same place, really). I ended up ordering adjustable links from NR4x4 for both front/rear. Surprisingly Rusty's doesn't include extended rear links.

Still, I am fairly happy with it.

I have TeraFlex flexarms so I can't speak for their control arms...
We need to update the pictures, we completely changed the disconnects, they are noise and maintenance free. We don't out source either, they are built in house like our lifts in Bakersfield, CA
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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I had a Rustys on my Liberty and it was fine. The rear shocks went bad after two years, but the coils were great and did not sag at all.

I have a Rustys 2.5" on my CJ5 also. The leafs are military wrapped and are super stout. Great quality. See below vs stock.




My dad has Rustys coils / leafs on his XJ and they are fine as well.

IMO...they make good quality stuff. They a RIP on shipping though !

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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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This is probably a newbie question, but how do yall get 4.5" etc out of a 3.25" lift?
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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Default Re: Rusty's---good stuff?

We need to update the pictures, we completely changed the disconnects, they are noise and maintenance free. We don't out source either, they are built in house like our lifts in Bakersfield, CA
Whoops, sorry, I didn't realize that. Yeah that old design really is noisy. If yours were made in house they were probably much better. They must just look similar. Thumbs up to you for updating them ... sure wish those guys would too!

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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by centerfieldr162
This is probably a newbie question, but how do yall get 4.5" etc out of a 3.25" lift?
I spoke to the rusty's rep today and he said that they lift will eventually relax to about 3.25, but will not go below that.
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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Default combine Rusty's and OME

i may go frankenlift and combine rusty's control arms and OME springs..i can get a set of rusty front LCAs and springs for the same price of TF or JKS arms alone..no knock agast the other brands, but it's all about savign money..
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