Rough Country

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

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Originally Posted by Flxratd

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

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Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

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-...x?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...

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

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Originally Posted by SixFtUnd

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

....this doesn't surprise anyone.

SixFtUnd · 03-16-2010, 07:31 PM

hey what is that suposed to mean haha

Flxratd · 03-16-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jfiscus

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

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Originally Posted by Flxratd

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

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Originally Posted by jfiscus

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

03-15-2010, 06:06 PM	#1
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Rough Country Seriously considering them for a lift. Anyone have any experience? I have heard all the bushing issues have been resolved. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

03-15-2010, 07:17 PM	#3
Flxratd Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton/Ross Posts: 645	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 __________________ One of these days Zuk 2.0

03-15-2010, 07:24 PM	#5
Flxratd Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton/Ross Posts: 645	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) __________________ One of these days Zuk 2.0

03-15-2010, 09:24 PM	#7
SixFtUnd Danny Beach Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH ( Price Hill) Posts: 481	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 __________________ 86 Ford Bronco

03-16-2010, 02:47 PM	#11
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	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. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

03-15-2010, 06:12 PM	#2
jmb8813 01 jeep tj Join Date: May 2009 Location: the city that offers nothing Posts: 153	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

03-16-2010, 02:25 AM	#8
jmb8813 01 jeep tj Join Date: May 2009 Location: the city that offers nothing Posts: 153	held up great for me and nothing has any rust or anything on it and nothing has broke...

03-16-2010, 10:40 AM	#9
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	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 .

03-16-2010, 11:12 AM	#10
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	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-...x?skuId=325892 Looks like it still only comes with brake line relocation brackets, you'll prob need some longer brake lines too.

03-16-2010, 03:59 PM	#12
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	and quick disco and adjustable track bar __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

03-16-2010, 04:55 PM	#13
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	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.

03-16-2010, 07:31 PM	#15
SixFtUnd Danny Beach Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH ( Price Hill) Posts: 481	hey what is that suposed to mean haha __________________ 86 Ford Bronco