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Old May 1, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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I was looking at a life for a 11' Jk. It was between a rough country 3" and a DBS 3". The question which one is better? And what added mods do I need with this? The clerk at the shop said they could be stand alone. Thanks for any help.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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Have a buddy with a rough country lift, absolute garbage, needs new shocks after 6 months, only wheeled it twice.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 06:05 PM
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Thanks, have you heard anything about BDS lifts. I think I spelled it wrong earlier.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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They are both budget friendly but the BDS is a lot better quality. I was in the same boat as you with what brand to choose. I chose the BDS over rough country from the advice of ppl on read forums and my local shop. The only extra I bought was the steering stabilizer. I found the BDS to be a lot more complete than the rough country. My next purchase will be adjustable control arms and most likely a track bar but the kit functions perfectly without them.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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That was supposed to say these forums not read forums lol
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Old May 2, 2013 | 01:57 AM
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I put in the rough country 2 1/2" kit a year ago and have had no probs with it, I run 35s but it didnt come with any of the small stuff like break line extenders, track bar. A friend of mine went with Tera Flex and loves it
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Old May 2, 2013 | 06:21 PM
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Thanks man that is a big help. I think the BDS coma with most of what is needed I will just need a steering stabilizer. And I am only going to run 33s I think.
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Old May 3, 2013 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Ting1028
Thanks man that is a big help. I think the BDS coma with most of what is needed I will just need a steering stabilizer. And I am only going to run 33s I think.
I only run 33's with mine, runs good and is one of only a few kits I could find that I didn't need wheel spacers for to run stock wheels. It's stiffer them stock but rides fantastic, especially at higher speeds. Ill post some pics for you.
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Old May 3, 2013 | 10:13 AM
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I was also wondering if I did go with the BDS 3'' lift would it be better to upgrade to the fox shocks and which 5500 or 9500 steering stabilizer. thanks
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Old May 3, 2013 | 10:23 AM
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The 3" BDS is a pretty good ride for the value, I just got the 5500 stabilizer, everything else normal no upgrade. Rides pretty well.
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