XJ lift options

hotrod · 01-03-2012, 06:33 PM

looking into a 4'' lift for my xj but im not real sure who has the "best" kit for what im looking for. This is my first time buying a kit instead of building a kit (like i did with the samis) Street manners is a big part and wheeling ability. Ive heard Rough Country's systems give a rough ride and they have terrible customer service. (hear say) Ive heard good things about Rusty's and Rubi Ex. but I want opinions from locals who have run different kits.

Flxratd · 01-03-2012, 06:51 PM

not sure where your info came from but ive delt with both and can say the exact opposite between rough country and rustys (have never delt with rubi express). as far as the ride on a rough country lift i have there 6" long arm on my lj and i would say the lift is great but there 2.2 shocks do firm it up a bit. i used there 6.5 on a 95 xj i had and thought it rode great and performed very well the couple times i had it off road but that kit used there standered shock. my dad has there 4.5 kit on a 2001 xj and he thinks its great and hes old so

hotrod · 01-03-2012, 07:42 PM

thanks scott, is your dads a long arm? should i spend the extra $$ on a long arm?

sarge · 01-03-2012, 08:18 PM

Rubicon Express is out of business , they priced themselves right out of business. Rough Country of today is not the same as 10 years ago , they have great customer service and IMHO they are the best all around kit out there dollar for dollar , i installed a 6.5 long arm kit on a friends XJ and was very impressed , it does great on and off road.

WrenchMonkey · 01-03-2012, 10:00 PM

RE is back now, but still pricey.

X3 on Rough Country, major improvements in the last few years.

I'd never drop the coin on longarms. I love my RC drop brackets, ~$200.

Robert

cincygman · 01-03-2012, 11:12 PM

I installed the RC budget 3" lift in my old XJ. 2 years later and some mild off road trips,

still rides great on and off road. Just did the RC 4" LA on my ZJ. rides great, works well. It really is about the shocks where the ride is concerned. Spend the extra couple bucks for their better shocks. For the money, Rough Country. My Long Arm kit is well built, excellent fit and finish. As for customer service, sometimes you get what you give....

Flxratd · 01-04-2012, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod

thanks scott, is your dads a long arm? should i spend the extra $$ on a long arm?

none of the 5 xj lifts ive done were long arm. ive done 2 long arms on wranglers. been very happy with there product and people.

hotrod · 01-05-2012, 12:26 AM

Thanks everybody.

dan · 01-05-2012, 01:17 AM

i had the rough country 4.5" on my 98 xj and loved it rode better then stock with a set of 33's flexed good to and great customer service i broke a leaf and had a new in 2 days for the price of shiping after the warrenty ran out

01-03-2012, 06:33 PM	#1
hotrod Diesel guy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgetown Posts: 241	XJ lift options looking into a 4'' lift for my xj but im not real sure who has the "best" kit for what im looking for. This is my first time buying a kit instead of building a kit (like i did with the samis) Street manners is a big part and wheeling ability. Ive heard Rough Country's systems give a rough ride and they have terrible customer service. (hear say) Ive heard good things about Rusty's and Rubi Ex. but I want opinions from locals who have run different kits. __________________ 2013 RZR S

01-03-2012, 06:51 PM	#2
Flxratd Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton/Ross Posts: 645	not sure where your info came from but ive delt with both and can say the exact opposite between rough country and rustys (have never delt with rubi express). as far as the ride on a rough country lift i have there 6" long arm on my lj and i would say the lift is great but there 2.2 shocks do firm it up a bit. i used there 6.5 on a 95 xj i had and thought it rode great and performed very well the couple times i had it off road but that kit used there standered shock. my dad has there 4.5 kit on a 2001 xj and he thinks its great and hes old so __________________ One of these days Zuk 2.0

01-03-2012, 07:42 PM	#3
hotrod Diesel guy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgetown Posts: 241	thanks scott, is your dads a long arm? should i spend the extra $$ on a long arm? __________________ 2013 RZR S

01-03-2012, 10:00 PM	#5
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	RE is back now, but still pricey. X3 on Rough Country, major improvements in the last few years. I'd never drop the coin on longarms. I love my RC drop brackets, ~$200. Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

01-03-2012, 11:12 PM	#6
cincygman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pleasant Run Farms (near Fairfield) Posts: 378	I installed the RC budget 3" lift in my old XJ. 2 years later and some mild off road trips, still rides great on and off road. Just did the RC 4" LA on my ZJ. rides great, works well. It really is about the shocks where the ride is concerned. Spend the extra couple bucks for their better shocks. For the money, Rough Country. My Long Arm kit is well built, excellent fit and finish. As for customer service, sometimes you get what you give.... __________________ Romans 7-8

01-03-2012, 08:18 PM	#4
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	Rubicon Express is out of business , they priced themselves right out of business. Rough Country of today is not the same as 10 years ago , they have great customer service and IMHO they are the best all around kit out there dollar for dollar , i installed a 6.5 long arm kit on a friends XJ and was very impressed , it does great on and off road.

01-05-2012, 12:26 AM	#8
hotrod Diesel guy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgetown Posts: 241	Thanks everybody. __________________ 2013 RZR S

01-05-2012, 01:17 AM	#9
dan gotta love middletucky Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Middletown Posts: 106	i had the rough country 4.5" on my 98 xj and loved it rode better then stock with a set of 33's flexed good to and great customer service i broke a leaf and had a new in 2 days for the price of shiping after the warrenty ran out __________________ 98 xj 4.5" lift