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Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ

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MSRP: $12,500.00
Average Price: $3,101.25
Manufacturer: Rubicon Express
Recommended?
Yes: 30 / No: 1

The Rubicon 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm kit is the most advanced, best performing suspension system available for the TJ. Designed as a complete replacement suspension, the Extreme Duty kit maintains proper control arm and steering geometry for lifted TJ’s, improving the stability of the vehicle on and off road. Drivers will discover marked improvements in their vehicle’s road manners, returning a nearly stock ride to their modified Jeep™ and unmatched performance where the pavement ends

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Edilson Fabre
Registered User
Edilson Fabre's Reviews
10-12-2009, 08:30 AM
Price: $3,000.00
Pros: Better driving than stock suspension
Cons: Nothing until now
Recommended? Yes

Comments: Detailed instructions make the installation easier.
No big deal with the welding, only relocating rear shocks brackets, and front track bar.
Very good approach in the erosions.
I am very satisfied.


nelsonlandworks
Registered User
nelsonlandworks's Reviews
07-05-2009, 09:01 PM
Price: $2,500.00
Pros: Great Flex
Cons: Stock wheelbase
Recommended? No

Comments: I recommend it, but would rather have built my own lift at this point!


jetter

Registered User
jetter's Reviews

03-25-2009, 11:40 AM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $2,300.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: Install was not difficult at all. The hardest part was cutting the factory control-arm brackets off the frame with a grinder and cut-off wheel.
The only improvement they could make to the kit would be shortening the threaded section of the front upper control-arms. They bottomed out before getting the castor set correctly.
The overall ride and handling improved dramatically over the previous RE 3.5" standard lift. Ride is just a little stiffer than a stock jeep. Get the castor set correctly and it handles like a car. The flex is incredible to say the least.


gatornut30
Junior Member
gatornut30's Reviews

03-01-2009, 08:23 AM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Recommended? Yes

Comments: Came with the jeep and will not be able to try it out till I get to Germany in May.


jjeepnewb101
Registered User
jjeepnewb101's Reviews
11-28-2008, 05:32 PM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Recommended? Yes

Comments: lol alright this seems to be the kit i want to purchace but like my name says im a newb when it comes to jeeps...and as i was looking at the kit it gave me the option of diffrent shocks...i have no idea what any of them are and was hopeing some one could tell me the best choice?
TJ/LJ 5.5" BILSTEIN LONG ARM
TJ/LJ 3.5"-5.5" DT3000 SHOCK
TJ/LJ 3.5"-5.5" OME SHOCK KIT
TJ/LJ 5.5"-7.5" RUBICON MONO
TJ/LJ 5.5"-7.5" RUBICON TWIN


snowcrash

Member
snowcrash's Reviews

11-12-2008, 05:32 PM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $2,500.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: Its AWESOME!! Love it, great on street and awesome on trails. Had their 3.5" and it was great as well. I would highly recommend Rubicon Express


CanadianCon
Registered User
CanadianCon's Reviews

10-30-2008, 12:27 AM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $2,500.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: This lift is sweet, My jeep rides nicer then when it was stock. I would use this lift on any jeep i own


Sccafire
KMG 365
Sccafire's Reviews

10-28-2008, 01:46 PM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $2,300.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: Great overall kit. I have had no issues at all with this kit. Company being local makes it even better.


Pionex311
roamer of the lands
Pionex311's Reviews

08-19-2008, 03:16 PM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $2,700.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: I really haven't had the chance to put this through it's paces yet, but with 31 1050 Cooper STT's, they have done excellently. Trust me, if you want flex, this is the way to go. I also bought the sye and chromoly tie rod with the kit too.


rkcrwln99
Registered User
rkcrwln99's Reviews

07-25-2008, 07:13 PM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $1,600.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: THE BEST LONG ARM KIT BUILT ON THE MARKET, I UPGRADED THE SPRINGS TO 7.5. TO CLEAR 37S.


wallyb
Registered User
wallyb's Reviews

07-24-2008, 05:56 PM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Pros: Perfect fit, articulates and level, smooth ride on and off road
Cons: None so far.
Recommended? Yes

Comments: 98 TJ>I can't compare it to other long arms but I can say it went way beyond my expectations. I installed the Tri-Link running Rubicon Dana 44 axles 4:88 gears, 35 spline OX Locker front and rear, and 35" BFG KM2. The mfgr recommended 35's. This was my first lift and I don't need an improvement. My front springs drop out of the buckets and return home no problem. It's hard to get air time. The Tri-Link is stable and tucks with minor rub. No body lift and no trimming. What more can you ask for? It was professional alligned before highway and trail use. Be wise to good advise. We finally found a Magnaflow cat back to fit. The research paid off..Big-Time. RubiconTrail tested.


TJGIP
Registered User
TJGIP's Reviews

07-11-2008, 08:01 AM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $2,790.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: Installation of this kit is fairly smooth. Completed the entire install by myself in a total of about 40 hrs with little previous suspension experience. One problem I ran into was clearing the rear track bar from the stock gas skid. This could be eliminated with an aftermarket skid or some cutting of the stock. I went with the latter to save expenses.

I'm very satified with the way it turned out. Looks great and rides way better than it did before with BB and 33's. I recomend this lift, however if I were to do it again I would spring for the tri-link setup.


1997jeeptj

Senior Member
1997jeeptj's Reviews

06-03-2008, 08:31 AM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $3,000.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: I went with 4.5" kit, I have now installed 5 of these, with 2 of them on my own jeeps. I love them. I have thought about building my own suspension system, but this is a bolt on kit that works, and drives better than stock.


2006LJRubicon

Registered User
2006LJRubicon's Reviews

05-10-2008, 10:32 PM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $3,190.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: Has tri link! I got it for a good price and because of its reputation. Will put it to the test as soon as i get finished


ekoms

I'm Addicted
ekoms's Reviews

05-02-2008, 09:04 PM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $3,100.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: all I have to say is D*MN, this is the sh*t. incredable flex & stability on/off the road. also I got the tri-link rear end.
http://www.redrock4x4.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&manufacturers_id= 10&products_id=2224


jneal

Nice....Keep Wheelin!
jneal's Reviews

04-29-2008, 10:00 AM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $2,650.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: you buy RE for reliability and preformance. no different here. this thing is stout!


FireMedicZ
Registered User
FireMedicZ's Reviews

04-22-2008, 07:21 PM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $3,100.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: I went with the 4.5 springs. The ride is incredible.


becker21603

Registered User
becker21603's Reviews

04-17-2008, 09:45 AM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $2,700.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: nice kit, has some creaks but good


SpookyJohn
Registered User
SpookyJohn's Reviews

04-04-2008, 11:24 PM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $2,700.00
Recommended? Yes

Comments: AWESOME!!!


chappy84

Registered User
chappy84's Reviews

03-31-2008, 07:05 PM
Rubicon Express RE72X5 5.5" Extreme Duty Long Arm TJ
Price: $2,200.00
Pros: on and off road handling is great
Cons: will update if I find any
Recommended? Yes

Comments: Great lift easy install smooth ride


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