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itbrokeagain
03-15-2010, 06:06 PM
Seriously considering them for a lift. Anyone have any experience? I have heard all the bushing issues have been resolved.

jmb8813
03-15-2010, 06:12 PM
i have had the 4inch on the tj for a year and love it great customer service and products...scott armstrong can get you stuff from them

Flxratd
03-15-2010, 07:17 PM
not trying to sway you one way or another but i ran there 6.5" kit on an xj and thought it was great. there products have come a long way and i have installed several 4" on tjs, two 4" and one 6" kit on xjs and some other add on parts and have had no complaints. i would recomend getting new leave springs where applicable because the add a leaves are only as good as your existing springs are. basically my oppinion is its alot of bang for the buck

itbrokeagain
03-15-2010, 07:21 PM
not trying to sway you one way or another but i ran there 6.5" kit on an xj and thought it was great. there products have come a long way and i have installed several 4" on tjs, two 4" and one 6" kit on xjs and some other add on parts and have had no complaints. i would recomend getting new leave springs where applicable because the add a leaves are only as good as your existing springs are. basically my oppinion is its alot of bang for the buck

I was looking into a Xj 6.5 long arm. I also agree seems like a great deal compared to everyone else. My main concern is how does it hold up on the trail

Flxratd
03-15-2010, 07:24 PM
i only wheeled mine a couple times before i sold it but i do know where it is and is still going strong as for the other people ? have to say no news is good news at this point but i will be installing a 4.5" on a 2001 xj that my dad just bought (also with new rear springs) so if there is any problems im sure i will hear (you know how family is)

comanchedude
03-15-2010, 07:34 PM
I was looking into a Xj 6.5 long arm. I also agree seems like a great deal compared to everyone else. My main concern is how does it hold up on the trail

I have the longarm upgrade system on my Comanche and its all beef very well made you will like.

wheeled it at Badlands few weeks ago and the system performed perfect. big improvment over the shortarm system I had on before.

SixFtUnd
03-15-2010, 09:24 PM
that is what I just put on the Bronco a 2.5" lift I had some trouble with mine had some bolt holes not line up but overall and final resalt was good

jmb8813
03-16-2010, 02:25 AM
held up great for me and nothing has any rust or anything on it and nothing has broke...

sarge
03-16-2010, 10:40 AM
back many years ago I put a 4" RC lift on my little beat up XJ and beat the crap out of it even more. I ended up snapping a coil spring in the front called them and got killer customer service and got a new one over nighted on there dime . A buddy of mine had the same thing happen around the same time. They ( Rough Country ) revamped the company and turned them selves around to the point that they have some goods products IMHO. Have not heard much negitive at all from the newer product line .

jfiscus
03-16-2010, 11:12 AM
I think the value is great. I have had my lift on & abuse it fairly well with no complaints besides the add-a-leaves & trackbar relocator bracket. Everything installed fine but bracket just kept coming loose, so I welded it in place; now it stays there. the AALs didnt work out well with my old leaves, I sent them a pic of the day I installed them to show that they didnt give me any lift; they overnighted new ones to me on their dime & I tried them but no luck either. I just got some S10 leaves to take care of the problem eventually.

Great customer service, good product, cheap price.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/suspension-lift-kits-with-shocks/p2005818.jcwx?skuId=325892

Looks like it still only comes with brake line relocation brackets, you'll prob need some longer brake lines too.

itbrokeagain
03-16-2010, 02:47 PM
The LA kit comes with brake lines, a skid plate, 6.5 coils, 2 inch shackles, 4.5 springs, and the upgraded shocks for $1250. The next closest kit from anyone is $2800.

itbrokeagain
03-16-2010, 03:59 PM
and quick disco and adjustable track bar

jfiscus
03-16-2010, 04:55 PM
looks like $1106 out the door at JCW + tax for total of $1178, kit should have disconnects in it, the 4.5" did. Add a trackbar & SYE & you're set.

but, with larger tires you just may have to totally redo the whole steerign setup for longer life & better manners.

KargoMaster
03-16-2010, 05:27 PM
When have we ever known Tony to be interested in longer life and better manners?

Just kidding.... sounds like the way to go...

:beers:




And Danny... We've seen your rig....

...had some bolt holes not line up...

....this doesn't surprise anyone. :evilgrin:

SixFtUnd
03-16-2010, 07:31 PM
hey what is that suposed to mean haha

Flxratd
03-16-2010, 08:55 PM
looks like $1106 out the door at JCW + tax for total of $1178, kit should have disconnects in it, the 4.5" did. Add a trackbar & SYE & you're set.

but, with larger tires you just may have to totally redo the whole steerign setup for longer life & better manners.

i can match that price just need to know what t case acording to there site

itbrokeagain
03-16-2010, 09:41 PM
i can match that price just need to know what t case acording to there site
Deal. 242. The kit will work but the drain and fill plugs on the t case are covered

itbrokeagain
03-16-2010, 10:01 PM
but, with larger tires you just may have to totally redo the whole steerign setup for longer life & better manners.

Actually I have a 44 and a 60 waiting to go in