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4" lift kit for WJ; Country, BDS or Zone?
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06-15-2012, 02:43 AM
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4" lift kit for WJ; Country, BDS or Zone?
Hi guys, I've just purchased a 2001model WJ V8 and I'm looking to beef it up with a lift kit and mud tyres, I've seen a few kits on eBay for $500(without track bar) or $750 with, any suggestions?
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06-15-2012, 04:11 AM
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The Dark Knight
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Location: Boonton Township, New Jersey
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Are you going short arm or long arm? BDS has a lifetime no bs warranty. IRO is really good too.
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Originally Posted by EugeneTheTJ
His dad should've pulled out but he failed. Hence the ******* you interacted with.
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For Sale:
WJ NV247/D44a Rear Driveshaft
WJ Addco Sway Bars
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06-15-2012, 04:44 AM
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I have no idea what that means, but I need to maintain the correct camber on the wheels. I recently did a Hilux and that was complicated compared to what I see on this Jeep. I'm wondering if I could get away with just longer shocks and springs with disconnects only? Possible?
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06-15-2012, 05:19 AM
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The Dark Knight
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You'll need at least new front lower control arms and a track bar.
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi QC SB 4x4 SLT Texas Ranch Edition #0037 - Sold
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EugeneTheTJ
His dad should've pulled out but he failed. Hence the ******* you interacted with.
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For Sale:
WJ NV247/D44a Rear Driveshaft
WJ Addco Sway Bars
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06-15-2012, 05:37 AM
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I see, then that's the kit I had in mind anyway ($750). Though it worries me when they say it could cause vibration in the driveshaft in AWD models, I though all Cherokees where AWD??? Anyhow, if anyone has installed one these kits and had any problems, please advise.
BTW - any ideas on what is the absolute maximum size tyre can be fitted with these 4" lifts? I want the widest and tallest possible using the standard 17" rims.
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06-15-2012, 06:12 AM
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The Dark Knight
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I'm on a phone so I can't link you the chart but there is the chart in the WJ FAQ. It could cause vibrations and premature wear on your u joints on the front drive shaft. Overlands have the better front drive shaft and in most cases are okay.
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2001 Dodge Intrepid R/T - Sold
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi QC SB 4x4 SLT Texas Ranch Edition #0037 - Sold
1990 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4x4 - Sold
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 - Weekend Toy
2013 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop Edition - Daily Driver
Clubs:
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EugeneTheTJ
His dad should've pulled out but he failed. Hence the ******* you interacted with.
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For Sale:
WJ NV247/D44a Rear Driveshaft
WJ Addco Sway Bars
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06-15-2012, 06:12 AM
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Why not Rough Country? 
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06-15-2012, 06:18 AM
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The Dark Knight
Join Date: Jun 2010
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The parts are cheap and ride cheap. If you want to keep loving your Jeep then spend the extra money.
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2001 Dodge Intrepid R/T - Sold
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi QC SB 4x4 SLT Texas Ranch Edition #0037 - Sold
1990 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4x4 - Sold
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 - Weekend Toy
2013 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop Edition - Daily Driver
Clubs:
Jersey Jeepers
Quote:
Originally Posted by EugeneTheTJ
His dad should've pulled out but he failed. Hence the ******* you interacted with.
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For Sale:
WJ NV247/D44a Rear Driveshaft
WJ Addco Sway Bars
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06-15-2012, 06:26 AM
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Have you personally owned or know someone who has installed one of these rough country kits? If so what issues where there?
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06-15-2012, 06:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeep-GetAround
Have you personally owned or know someone who has installed one of these rough country kits? If so what issues where there?
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It was written in jest. Hence the little smiley fella. Search the forum for all you could care to know about RC.
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231HD build guide
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06-15-2012, 06:46 AM
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Oh, I see... Ok thanks champ.
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06-15-2012, 06:46 AM
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There are more people here that have had zero issues with rc than there are people who've had issues. Most people (no names being listed) have never even ran the kit and just hate on it because it is more than $1000 cheaper than what they spent their money on. I ran the rcx kit on my last jeep and loved it. In August, ill be picking up their new long arm kit.
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06-15-2012, 07:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ezflip
There are more people here that have had zero issues with rc than there are people who've had issues. Most people (no names being listed) have never even ran the kit and just hate on it because it is more than $1000 cheaper than what they spent their money on. I ran the rcx kit on my last jeep and loved it. In August, ill be picking up their new long arm kit.
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 Just in case you intended part of your statement to refer to me, yes, I hate on RC because I spent more money on my Clayton kit and regret it. You nailed it perfectly, buddy.
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'02 WJ: 4.7L, 5", 44/9, 231HD w/SYE, 35's, Clayton's
'99 XJ: stock
'98 XJ: stolen
231HD build guide
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06-15-2012, 07:03 AM
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lol... What's the deal with this long arm short arm bizo? What's long?
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06-15-2012, 07:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeep-GetAround
lol... What's the deal with this long arm short arm bizo? What's long?
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On a radius set-up, the mounting point of the front lowers arms are moved back to lengthen the arms and flatten the angle of the arms that results when lifting a vehicle. Simple as that. A lifted short arm vehicle's arms look like this / whereas a lifted long arm vehicle is more flat.
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'02 WJ: 4.7L, 5", 44/9, 231HD w/SYE, 35's, Clayton's
'99 XJ: stock
'98 XJ: stolen
231HD build guide
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