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Best Lift for $1000

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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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I'm about to trade my 2Dr '07 Rubi in for a '11 Rubi Unlimited. Question is what is the best quality, most complete 3-4" lift for under a $1000 bones Currently running 2.5" Coil lift with a 1.25" BL in the 2Dr. I plan to run 37's on the Unlimited
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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I’ve been running the 4” lift from ZONE for almost 3 years now I use my Jeep offroad most weekends and as a DD and have had no issues.
I think it runs for less then $700
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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I'm liking your set up and the $$...got any side profile pics, what size meats are those? Good to hear that it is a quality lift that stands up to abuse....Nothing runs like a DEERE Great Windshield Decal!!
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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they’re 36x13.5 15 I don’t know if you plan on trimming your fenders but with these tires I had no choice.
I’m sure there are guys on here with a 4” lift and a wheel and tire combo that didn’t have to do as much cutting as I did
any other ? just let me know
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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Rancho 4" Sport Lift is running $630-ish with the $500 rebate. Great for a DD.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Define 'complete'.

Are you going to be happy with a bunch of brackets? How about Cam Bolts? What are your plans for replacement driveshafts? How about a flip or high steer?

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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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Rough Country 4" X lift. It's 1150 but you get all 8 AC's, adj front track bar, sway links, shocks, rear track bar bracker, brake lines...basically everything you need for a 4" lift excluding driveshafts.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Define 'complete'.

Are you going to be happy with a bunch of brackets? How about Cam Bolts? What are your plans for replacement driveshafts? How about a flip or high steer?
you are right the Zone kit is not “complete” and I was worried about the cam bolts but it does seem to be holding up very well. I ran it for 2 years before going with after market drive shafts, the stock one didn’t break I just decided it was time.
anyway not trying to push the zone product on anyone, just giving credit where it’s due
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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I'm running the 3" Full Traction Economy lift with OME LT shocks and a rear JKS Track Bar. Clears 37" MTR's.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by woodie427
you are right the Zone kit is not “complete” and I was worried about the cam bolts but it does seem to be holding up very well. I ran it for 2 years before going with after market drive shafts, the stock one didn’t break I just decided it was time.
anyway not trying to push the zone product on anyone, just giving credit where it’s due
I wasn't bashing Zone or any other mfg. Simply food for thought for the OP.

It's all about budget and expectations, and knowing not only what all of the components do, but the differences between the various options.
ex. for caster/pinion you have - Cams, Brackets, Fixed arms, Adjustable arms.
They all have pro's/con's, so you have to decide which is right for you based on your use and budget. Same with lifts, people need to look past the dirt cheap price tags they find and compare the components before making the decision.
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