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4" RCD vs 3"BDS

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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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Default 4" RCD vs 3"BDS

So tomorrow I am supposed to be getting a 3" BDS, 35x12.50x17 Nitto Trail Grabber M/T, 17x9 XD Crank wheels in black.

I was offered a 4" kit from RCD for $300 more than the 3" BDS. I agreed because RCD makes quality lifts. But now that I think about the only thing I get for $300 is an adjustable trac bar. I mean I know that RCD knows how to build kits but no arms??
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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I had my rig at 4", and the steering was very flighty. I had to pay more attention to driving than I liked, so I went and put 3" coils in. Drives great now.

35s will work with 3". At that, if I were to go 37s, I would go flat fenders and a 3" lift before going 4".

Just my opinion
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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I would get the BDS and a JKS trac bar. I got my trac bar for like $190 and BDS is good quality and has excellent customer service.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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I just got my 3" BDS with 35x12.50 R18 and it looks good... Is yours a Rubicon or does it have the Rubicon Rock Side Guards... If so its pretty close to the rear tire.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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I would never go to Pungo or High Dust, I have seen some of the work that comes out of there, but great advice thank you =)

I use BDS rear leaf springs on my Bronco, and can say nothing bad about them. It just seemed like a good deal on that RCD, but I am afraid from everything that I've read on here. By the way it's a manual JKU.
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