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What more do I need? Have 4 in suspension kit from Rough Country.

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Old May 22, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Default What more do I need? Have 4 in suspension kit from Rough Country.

I just had a 4 in suspension kit from Rough Country installed and now I am wondering what more do I need. It is a 09 automatic 2door X-s.
This is what it came with:

Front: Lifted coil springs, track bar bracket, pitman arm, sway-bar links, brake line brackets & hardware.

Rear: Lifted coils springs, track bar drop bracket, coil correction plates, cam bolts, brake line relocation brackets & hardware.

Shocks: Features (4) Performance 2.2 series shocks.

I have been looking at threads about lower and upper control arms, front track bar, and other things like that. This is my first jeep and very new to this. It will be a DD and little trail riding as there are no trails in south Texas. But would like it to be prepared if the chance comes up to do some trails. I will be putting on some 295-65-18 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac when they get in.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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A rear drive shaft and at least front lower control arms
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Old May 22, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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A rear drive shaft and at least front lower control arms
May I ask why rear drive shaft and the front lower control arms should they be fixed or adjustable. And would they need to be put right away or is there time to save money
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Old May 22, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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The rear drive shaft fails first on 2dr due to the angles presented with a 4" lift and front lca's to help to get you back to stock castor, it'll be pretty flighty at highway speeds if you leave your stock arms on I'd say get adjustable arms
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Old May 22, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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What about Rough Country Suspensions Jeep JK Control Arm Drop Brackets. I would be able to leave stock lower control arms or is it better for me to get adjustable control arms.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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I used the control arm brackets and really like them. Make it drive a lot better. If you are going to use them, then don't cut out the factory slots the instructions call for on the control arm mounts.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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If I were to get the bracket for stock control arms would I be able to put adjustable control arms and would it be worth it. Or just go adjustable control arms without bracket. Or just bracket and stock control arms.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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Default Anyone try Rough Country X-flex adjustable control arms

Has anyone try Rough Country X-flex adjustable control arms. I am looking at getting new adjustable lower control arms and found these. I know the price is cheap and you pay what you get for but currently this is by budget. OR if anyone has a different opinion please share with me.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mighty-banana
Has anyone try Rough Country X-flex adjustable control arms. I am looking at getting new adjustable lower control arms and found these. I know the price is cheap and you pay what you get for but currently this is by budget. OR if anyone has a different opinion please share with me.
I have the same setup on my '08 2-door X and I like it alot. I DID get the Rough Country front adjustable lower control arms and I have not had any problems with them. They seem pretty strong.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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If you get the adjustable arms, you shouldn't need the bracket. I have always been pleased with everything I have ever got from RC.
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