The 4" IRO long arm is the best 4" kit out there. If you're on a budget and don't mind the harsh ride (compared to long arms), the 4" Zone kit is the best bang for your buck.

 

Please define, "Bang For Your Buck". The 4 inch Zone is $699.95. The Rough Country 4 inch is $503.00 delivered if purchased through RCXTREME, (a vendor on jeepforum.com who offers a 10% discount to jeepforum members.) The Zone comes with an adjustable trac-bar WHICH YOU WANT so that makes it better than the Rough Country. That being said, you can get a JKS adjustable Trac-bar from Kolak, (also a vendor on here) for $137.00 delivered which would make both kits equal, in my opinion. This being the case, and the Zone being $699.95 and the Rough Country w/JKS added being $640.00, I'd say the Rough Country/JKS combo is the better "Bang For Your Buck" combo by $40.00. :2thumbsup:

Now.. if Zone offers some kind of discount... the playing field may be more equal.

 

That really depends on your definition of "best". IRO makes quality stuff and their customer service is top notch! As for what tire size you can run, that depends on you. What size do you want to run vs. how much you're willing to trim.

 

I have been considering this place for my 04 Special Edition Grand. I was hoping to get one this year, but the axle on my TJ gave up, and I order a Dynatrac Trail 60 for it. Maybe next year, or the year after, for my wife's WJ. :nono:

 

Old Man Emu has always made GREAT products. I used to run there stuff on my XJ, and it always rode very smooth.

 

I put an OME suspension on my TJ about 8 years ago, I still love it! When I needed more lift for 33's (soon to be 35's) I added spacers and a 1" body lift, so I could keep my OME springs, and even the shocks. Have always worked fine, even with the extra lift. :thumbsup:

 

thanks guys...when i mean best i mean bang for my buck...and i also never really thought about trimming...with a 4" lift and no trimming will 32s rub?

 

Mine only rub on the control arms but some wheel spacers (or less backspaced rims) will fix that.

 

not too thread jack... but how harsh the ride be with just 4" IRO lift with stock control arms ?

 

Pretty bad. I had stock arms at 4.5" and JKS arms at 4.5", they both rode pretty harsh. Save your money and go long arms, the ride difference is day and night.

 

This is the best kit if you're on a budget - IRON ROCK OFF ROAD: WJ 4" Critical Path Long Arm Lift Kit

 

This can be interpreted several ways... What are you going to do with your WJ. There are less expensive lifts that are good for on road and mild wheeling then there are the more expensive lifts for more hard core use: IMO #1= Rock Krawler #2=Clayton #3=IRO

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P.S. RK and Clayton are a Chevy vs Ford type argument as to who is the best...

 

the long arm is so expensive lol...but im going to do it once and do it right so idc how long it takes me to save...bc once its on im going to be happy lol

 

I'd recommend going full long arms then with a four link rear instead of the A-arm. Like SaturnICL said, any of those kits would work great it just depends on how much money you want to spend.

Clayton long arms are the best.

 

Kit vs kit, the zone is better. I can make a BB kit better than any other kit by adding some 4" coils, long arms, etc etc. I'm comparing apples to apples, not apples dipped in caramel vs apples

 

Seriously? Nobody says he has to buy a KIT and nothing more. For the money, why would you not advise essentially the same kit (without the gaudy graphics IMO) for less money since that is what he's asking anyway? But fair enough. OP, you can either get a better "Apple" (Zone) OR an "Apple dipped in Caramel' for less money. Your call.:rofl:

 

IMO Go Treks/TnT is the best kit...but pretty expensive, you get what you pay for though. I am ready to get rid of my stock CA's---just need a little more money!

 

As Gatorayde said, it's best to do it right the first time.

My Jeep was bone stock for over 4 months while I accumulated what I think are the best components from different manufacturers.

I bought the majority of my things new, but some used, always scoring a deal, and lifting my Jeep properly (4.5", no DW even doing 90 on a bumpy highway) on a budget.

People say you can't lift on a budget, I prove them wrong.

JKS trackbar: Get it used, but buy brand new high durometer bushings.
4" Teraflex coils: $160 shipped for all four (Closeout)
4-5" Rough Country shocks: $130 shipped for all four + free boots (JCWhitney). Some say they're too stiff, but I love my ride to be stiff.
Used IRO long arms: $400.

Total, i got away with lifting mine for about $700.

 

You still don't have everything you should at that lift. And your stock components wear out quicker when your vehicle is lifted. If that is all you have at that height, you will realize very quickly that stuff will start breaking if you don't upgrade.

You also didn't include wheels and tires in your price so chalk on another grand.

Also, you guys rip on people with 2" lifts but I bet I have more done to my jeep that most of the guys with bigger lifts. I know my rig is more capable too because I actually took the time to do stuff right (really right) and get it set up for offroad.

 

well when i mean bang for my buck i mean the most quality parts for the price i pay...i don't want the ride to be too brutal since its my DD...and i hear that if you want a better ride at 60 on the hwy its better to go for the long arm kit...so i might just save up and get the 4" critical path long arm kit from IRO...they say thats the best kit for a DD...now when they refer to the long arm...they are talking about the control arms?

 

Mine's my DD too. I've put on 300 miles in the past three weeks, many of them highway.

The long arms are a necessity if you're going to be doing any highway running. Much more controllable, smoother, just overall better.

And yes, long arms are longer control arms. Long arms are about 2x as long as short arms, and they take care of DW (as well as the trackbar)

 

Noone has mentioned skyjacker. They make pretty good parts. They are a little on the expensive side though.

 

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f13/wj-suspension-info-thread-314066/

this says i dont need a t-case drop at 4 inches...he is at 4.5 and said he still doesnt need one...is this true?

 

You don't need one at 4". Since you have an 04', you more than likely have a double cardon front driveshaft from the factory so you definately do not need one.

 

I am gonna say the best bang-fo-yo-buck is gonna be the Zone 4 inch kit. But I learned the hard way, just save up and buy a good kit to begin with. Claytons, TnT, or the IRO Premium kit. All really good kits from what I hear. Best of luck to you!

 

Oh god no.

The zone kit includes a drop pitman arm and a drop trackbar bracket. the bracket puts more stress causing you catastrophic failure further down the line.

That alone causes me to steer away from it.