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02-24-2012, 07:46 AM
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#4921
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Katy, Texas
Posts: 2,932
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About to install this kit again on a buddy's Jeep. I've lost count of how many of these kits I've installed. I haven't had anyone complain about it yet.
2.5" kit, quick discos, steering stabilizer, 1.25" BL, 1" MML
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02-24-2012, 09:14 AM
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#4922
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Rock Bound
Join Date: May 2009
Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,235
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WsRpAoNrGtLtEjR
I'm running 33x12.50 Duratracs, (which are considered small for a 33").
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I would add a 2" lower to the front and a 2" upper to the rear. If your shocks still bottom out add a 1.5 RE spacer and trim to fit.
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02-28-2012, 01:26 PM
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#4923
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Katy, Texas
Posts: 2,932
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1997 SE 4cyl - RC 2.5" with 6cyl coils, steering stabilizer, and swaybar disconnects. - 31" BFG ATs
Still need to add the 1.25" body lift.
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02-28-2012, 10:06 PM
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#4924
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Wexford, PA
Posts: 4,934
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TXST8tj
1997 SE 4cyl - RC 2.5" with 6cyl coils, steering stabilizer, and swaybar disconnects. - 31" BFG ATs
Still need to add the 1.25" body lift.
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You got the same jeep as I do. How does it ride with 6 cyl coils? Any rust yet? I'm looking to be as close to the ground as possible, hoping to stay around 2" to avoid having to do anything with the crossmember.
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2001 XJ Sport 4.5" RC LA
Custom snorkel
Detours/winch
Flux Capacitor Heat Machine
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02-29-2012, 11:44 AM
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#4925
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Katy, Texas
Posts: 2,932
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i've only taken it around the neighborhood so far, but the ride is nice an firm; not stiff, just firm. All of the bushings are worn out in the control arms, so we will be looking to replace those too.
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03-07-2012, 10:30 PM
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#4926
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Conklin, Michigan
Posts: 532
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So who offers the best deal on this kit?
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03-07-2012, 10:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Wexford, PA
Posts: 4,934
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RC does. Just order it through the vender here or via RC and ask for the forum discount. RC ships really fast.
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2001 XJ Sport 4.5" RC LA
Custom snorkel
Detours/winch
Flux Capacitor Heat Machine
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03-07-2012, 11:15 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Cadiz,KY
Posts: 792
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Muddeprived
Can anyone tell me how durable the coating on the springs are? I bought RC's long arm kit for my xj back in 2009 and the coils rusted to hell on the very first winter then everything else followed. Shocks were poo poo so I swapped em out for bilsteins which refuse to rust. I just want some coil springs that will not rust up instantly.
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I've had my 2.5" kit on for 2 years now and have no rust.
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01 TJ Sahara
6cyl. 5spd, D30 Aussie/D44 LSD,4.56 gears, RC2.5" lift, RC1.25" body lift, 33's
77 DJ5
Soon to be streetrod
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03-08-2012, 01:26 AM
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#4929
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Wexford, PA
Posts: 4,934
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BobA
I've had my 2.5" kit on for 2 years now and have no rust.
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Do they use salt in KY?
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2001 XJ Sport 4.5" RC LA
Custom snorkel
Detours/winch
Flux Capacitor Heat Machine
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03-08-2012, 01:33 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: St. Louis
Posts: 96
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Can I run 33x12.5 with this 2.5" kit?
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03-08-2012, 05:20 AM
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Rock Bound
Join Date: May 2009
Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,235
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with a 1.25" BL. Could be done without it but it would be really tight with stock fenders.
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03-08-2012, 05:51 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Trinidad, Colorado
Posts: 1,227
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Originally Posted by Muddeprived
Do they use salt in KY?
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All the midwestern states do. Untill you get to like Kansas, no one knows how to deal with snow properly.
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03-08-2012, 05:55 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Wexford, PA
Posts: 4,934
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ClimbStuff
All the midwestern states do. Untill you get to like Kansas, no one knows how to deal with snow properly.
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I wish i lived in kansas then.... 
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2001 XJ Sport 4.5" RC LA
Custom snorkel
Detours/winch
Flux Capacitor Heat Machine
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03-08-2012, 08:22 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Saratoga Springs NY
Posts: 696
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FelonyTJ
Can I run 33x12.5 with this 2.5" kit?
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yes.
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2003 X, 5 speed, FT/RR bumpers by Eddie Reighard. JKS 1" body lift, JKS disco's, 2 1/2" Rough Country lift, 8k Warn, w/class 3 receiver FT & RR hitch. GA 8 rims riding 33's- GY Kevlar.
SOLD- 1985 CJ7 soft top , fiberglass body, 5" total lift258-6- Howell TBI, Full Roll cage.
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03-08-2012, 03:36 PM
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#4935
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Maine
Posts: 507
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My springs and shocks have just begun to rust. This is the second winter they have seen in Maine. And I have two blown 2.2 shocks. I can not find my proof of purchase so they will not help make good on it. I will shop else were from now on. I have purchased about $1000 worth from RC. Looking back at it they just do not quite have the quality to make it worth while. If stuff did not rust out as fast and they made good on the shocks I would be much happier. I used to defend them but not anymore. They are what they are and you get what you pay for.
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Rough Country 2.5 inch TJ lift kit.
