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Rubicon SuperFlex 3.5"? Fulltraction Ultimate 4"? or Trailmaster 5"?

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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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Question Rubicon SuperFlex 3.5"? Fulltraction Ultimate 4"? or Trailmaster 5"?

I have it narrowed down to 3 different lifts.

Trailmaster Suspension 5"(Not sure of this kit due to the fact none of the arms or trackbars are adjustable seems like a bad idea. the only 2 reasons i would consider this kit is the price and it comes with drive lines)

Rubicon Express Superflex 3.5"(seems like a great kit, but not all the arms are adjustable i would also prefer to go higher, every inch counts.)

Fulltraction Ultimate 4"(I am leaning more towards due to the adjustable upper and lower control arms and the front and rear trackbars with brackets. The only downside would be that it does not come with longer brake lines, instead this kit uses extended brake line brackets)


"PHOTOS" Photos would be a huge help, a link to reviews, install instructions or photos of the kit in action

On the fence trying to figure out which way to go.

Thank you for your help
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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With that height, You really need everything to be adjustable.
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up


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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Piginajeep
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up


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yep thats the same write up i was looking at. thats why i was leaning more towards the Fulltraction lift.

After reading that it seems that the trailmaster kit it not realy function-able
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeplover333
yep thats the same write up i was looking at. thats why i was leaning more towards the Fulltraction lift.

After reading that it seems that the trailmaster kit it not realy function-able
the only part i worry about is the measurements and adjusting the control arms and trackbars, I dont know what to set them at?
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeplover333
the only part i worry about is the measurements and adjusting the control arms and trackbars, I dont know what to set them at?
His measurements will get you very close. But since his was a 3" kit, and your buying a 4". it will need adjusted

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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Piginajeep
His measurements will get you very close. When i did mine. I had the jeep aligned and it was perfect.
I am installing the 4" though. wont the measurements be different?
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeplover333
I am installing the 4" though. wont the measurements be different?
I edited my post,,, yeah, you will need to adjust them. but thats a good starting point.

read this for front end alignment
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Piginajeep
I edited my post,,, yeah, you will need to adjust them. but thats a good starting point.

read this for front end alignment
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment
thank you thats a huge help!! I remember when i brought it into an alignment shop they told me only the toe was adjustable but i guess once you have installed fully adjustable control arms that changes everything.
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeplover333
I have it narrowed down to 3 different lifts.

Trailmaster Suspension 5"(Not sure of this kit due to the fact none of the arms or trackbars are adjustable seems like a bad idea. the only 2 reasons i would consider this kit is the price and it comes with drive lines)

Rubicon Express Superflex 3.5"(seems like a great kit, but not all the arms are adjustable i would also prefer to go higher, every inch counts.)

Fulltraction Ultimate 4"(I am leaning more towards due to the adjustable upper and lower control arms and the front and rear trackbars with brackets. The only downside would be that it does not come with longer brake lines, instead this kit uses extended brake line brackets)


"PHOTOS" Photos would be a huge help, a link to reviews, install instructions or photos of the kit in action

On the fence trying to figure out which way to go.

Thank you for your help
Hey Jeeplover,

Our 5" kit does have adjustable control arms. Since this kit was first released we developed "a better way" with regard to the rear trackbar. With this modification we have developed a bracket that utilizes the stock trackbar. The geometry is already set in the structure of the bracket so you don't need it to be adjustable (you will also see some other companies moving this direction). Our front track bar is adjustable as well.

I don't know where PIG got his facts, but he obviously wants to sell you a Full Traction lift. If you want to speak with an automotive engineer PM me and I'll give you Chris Faustman's phone number. He is biased towards our kits because he had a hand in the design. He'll at least let you know why they are designed as such and not give you a line of crap.

Here's a photo of the control arms.


Yates

Last edited by yhudson; Nov 30, 2009 at 11:07 AM. Reason: wanted to include control arm image
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