Kit Contents:
Front: 2.5" progressive rate coil springs, 0.75" poly isolator spacers, sway-bar links, and transfer case drop kit.
Rear: 2.5" progressive rate coil springs, 0.75" poly isolator spacers, sway-bar links, and track bar drop bracket.
Shocks: Includes (4) RCX Performance 2.2 series shocks.
Description:
This suspension lift is designed to give your Jeep TJ optimal on and off-road performance with up to a 33 tire. It offers a perfect balance for a daily driver that also desires great off-road performance. These ride quality and performance gains are delivered by our new progressive rate coil springs combined with our Performance 2.2 shocks.
Benefits:
• Clears up to 33" tires.
• 100% bolt-on installation.
• Increased ground clearance.
• Kit contains 4 Performance 2.2 shocks.
• Levels the front with the rear of the Jeep.
• Springs are progressive rate for enhanced ride
quality.
Track Bar Instructions for Rubicon seem to be off a bit, still working on that one.
Recommended
yes
Comments: I just completed an install of my RC 3.25" kit.
Jeffery was great to deal with and the kit shipped quickly and was complete except for one sway bar link, which was shipped as soon as I called them.
The kit was easy to install and the instructions were very straight forward and easy to follow. The only complications I had were due to rust. One shock tower bolt would not come off and had to cut it. A rear shock mount bolt broke off and I had to drill and tap it. This was after several days of PB Blaster in preparation. My jeeps have been more rusty than most due to the harsh northern Michigan winters and salt. I would definitely advise everyone to spray on some sort of rust treatment in advance for any work under a Jeep.
I have a 2004 Rubicon. It really only lifted my Jeep about 2.5", which is fine with me. It took out the sag I had in the front due to my winch and leveled everything up. I think my lift may not have been a full 3.25" because the Rubicon's springs are stiffer than regular TJ's. Although there is some debate on that point. I think the ride is noticeable better than stock, very happy with that. I have not noticed any vibs or wobbles.
My only complaint is that it seems that my front axle is off center about 1/2". The passenger side sticks out about 3/4" and the driver side is in about 1/4". I am certain that I drilled the 3/4" track bar offset correctly. The original hole and the new hole don't leave any room for a third hole between them to correct the problem. Has anyone else had this problem? FOLLOW UP - I ended up getting an adjustable track bar to fix the issue.
One other problem I learned about. I am 99% sure the rear shocks they sold with my kit were too long. They kept bottoming out will little compression. I trashed a few lower shock mounts. They would not admit it. It was a few years after my purchase so I just bought new shorter shocks rather than argue with them and added real bump stops.
Easy to install -
Smooth ride overall - Don't let the name mislead you.
Cons
Printed black and white directions w/ pictures really made time challenging.
Front TRACK BAR relocation concept!!! Spend the money, and get an adjustable. I didn't care for the directions of drilling a new hole .75" over. This didn't correct anything.
Recommended
yes
Comments: Overall the lift went in w/o any complications. The lift its self didn't provide any grief, but my jeep was another story. The springs fit perfectly in the perch(s) w/ a spring compressor, and the spacers slipped on w/ a small spray of silicone lube. Shocks do a great job of dampening the ride, and the 2.2 stabilizer makes the straight line a true straight line. The rear trackbar relocation went in w/o any complication either. I installed quick discos, but dont really care for them. The set that came w/ the kit are "dog legged", and they lined up w/ the axle and the sway bar much cleaner.
Once I installed an adjustable BDS from track bar, my quick discos lined up better (not perfect).
Overall - I am happy w/ the lift, and for the money it works as expected.
A little stiff at first but not really a problem,its a jeep its not made to ride like a lexus.
Recommended
yes
Comments: Hard to beat the price and apparently the quality has gotten alot better than it used to be.Top notch customer service and with a 10% JF discount its hard not to give it a try.
price, bolt-on, arrived with boxes intact and clear instructions.
Cons
none
Recommended
yes
Comments: first day rode a little stiff, after a couple of days on the road it seemed to loosen up. I completed the lift with Wild Country 33 12.5 x 15. Good smooth on-road.
Comments: Installed in 5 hours w/ father. Never done one before, but went easier than expected. Rides good not much different than stock. Wish I bought the Adj track bar but other than that it is a good lift.
Comments: Awsome Lift. I installed it Sept 1, 2009 and could not be happier. The bottom of my front bumper is exactly 22" which is the legal street limit here in Delaware. There is an unkept railroad crossing near my home and it would nearly snap my neck if I crossed it at more than 30MPH. When I crossed it today I could hardly believe how the progressive springs and 2.2 shocks handled the crossing. I actually made a circle and blew over it at 50MPH just for kicks. Great job guys. This lift is a fantastic combo......Marko
Comments: THe RC 3.25" lift was made very well. The instructions were written well. If you are going to install this lift, make sure you get some strut spring compressors. I couldn't have done it without them.
Comments: The instructions were pretty detailed. Pictures were clear also. Didn't really have any problems with it other than stuck bolts and not compressing the springs enough to get them in their pockets.
Comments: Just got it. I havn't installed it yet but hoping to within a few weeks. Got a killer price with a steering stabilizer for 365 shipped. Ill update asap.
Comments: Kit looks great. Would have been easier to install if I could have waited for help (just couldn't wait with that shiny new lift kit sitting in the garage). Used a combo of spring compressors and BFH (plastic) for spring install. Used spacer in front not in back. Winch coming later this week.
affordable; easy to install; very nice ride; provides advertised clearance (and maybe even a bit more); and as a bonus (on my Jeep at least), did not require the transfer case drop that came with the kit
Cons
None yet
Recommended
yes
Comments: I have almost no mechanical knowledge, and yet I was comfortable enough to install the kit with an immense amount of help from my uncle and a friend. I couldn't have done it myself the first time, but I feel like I could definitely install this kit on my own now that I've had some help.
The kit provides exactly the clearance it advertised, and I can't tell a difference between how the Jeep rides now and how it did when it was stock.
The Jeep looks good with the 31" tires it had on it, and I can't wait to see how the 33" tires will look when they go on tomorrow.
The kit comes with a transfer case drop, but I did not install it until I drove the Jeep to see if it had any vibes as a result of the lift. It did not, so I did not install the drop. So far, so good.
Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this product. I hope I feel the same way when it gets some on- and off-road miles on it.
Easy to install ride as good or better than stock.
Cons
Did not come with extended for sway bar links
Recommended
yes
Comments: Rides very good and was very easy to install. I really like the performance 2.2 shocks they smooth out the bumps very well. Great lift for 33" tires at a great price.
Easy to install ride as good or better than stock.
Cons
Did not come with extended for sway bar links
Recommended
yes
Comments: Rides very good and was very easy to install. I really like the performance 2.2 shocks they smooth out the bumps very well. Great lift for 33" tires at a great price.
Rides closer to stock than you would think. Good price. Looks good. Installed fairly easy.
Cons
Install instructions were a bit inacurate. Springs are super heavy.
Recommended
yes
Comments: High quality parts. Make sure you purchase the adjustable track bar for the front. Prevents having to drill new holes. My right rear upper shock mount bolts (13mm) snapped when taking out the old shocks which made the install tougher, but that has nothing to do with the rough country kit. All in all, I like the kit. This is my first so I can't really compare it.
Comments: The lift I have is actually a 3.75 lift kit but it was not listed in the selections. 2.5 suspension + 1.25 body. Just have the suspension on right now.
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