Sema build!!!! Worst long arm kit!!!!!
05-30-2017, 05:29 PM
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Sema build!!!! Worst long arm kit!!!!!
Interesting question.....I got a call from a company that want to build my bone stock RHD jk for 2017 SEMA...They will be providing bumpers,sliders,armor,tire carrier ect...I have to supply wheels tires and a long arm lift....my question is, what is the cheapest long arm kit I can bolt on this thing....This is an absolute mall rated build so I have no issues with performance...any suggestions? dont want to do too much welding....
05-30-2017, 06:02 PM
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Why waste time going with the cheapest possible thing? Metalcloak just released their bolt on long arm kit that only requires cutting a couple brackets but no welding. It would be a quality build and fit your welding requirement. Do it right or do it twice. Besides- do you really want to put your jeep out there with complete junk on it? 
I mean.....unless you're just looking for SEMA exposure so you can sell the jeep.
I mean.....unless you're just looking for SEMA exposure so you can sell the jeep.
05-30-2017, 06:30 PM
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Why waste time going with the cheapest possible thing? Metalcloak just released their bolt on long arm kit that only requires cutting a couple brackets but no welding. It would be a quality build and fit your welding requirement. Do it right or do it twice. Besides- do you really want to put your jeep out there with complete junk on it? I mean.....unless you're just looking for SEMA exposure so you can sell the jeep.
I mean.....unless you're just looking for SEMA exposure so you can sell the jeep.
05-30-2017, 08:55 PM
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When cost is the main goal, it's time to look in Rough Country direction. I have a pair of RC adjustable X-flex LCA's because cost was my main goal for those and I have no complaints. They've held up well after being on for over a year and best of all, they don't put their brand name all over them.
Here's a complete long arm kit they have for the JK. There's also an install video, so you can see what you're getting into in regards to cutting and welding.
Rough Country Long Arm Upgrade Kit for 4"-6" Lift
Here's a complete long arm kit they have for the JK. There's also an install video, so you can see what you're getting into in regards to cutting and welding.
Rough Country Long Arm Upgrade Kit for 4"-6" Lift
05-31-2017, 07:45 AM
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IF you want cheap then Rough Country or Rubicon express should do it for you. The metal cloak is front only long arm. Are they doing something like a 6"+ lift on it or something? And if they are building it why do you care about the cost?
05-31-2017, 05:39 PM
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I have to provide the lift wheels and tires on my dime, they are doing all the rest...never looked for cheap stuff so I dont know what companies are out there. Thanks for the help....
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If you want the cheapest crap out there, why are you even looking at a cheap long arm? Is that the stipulation on the type of lift you have to put on? Sounds shady AF.