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Best 3'' inch lift kit?

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Old 03-15-2008 | 12:46 PM
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Default Best 3'' inch lift kit?

Im looking for some opinions on which kit to go with. Ive got an 08 rubi 2dr auto and im gonna do the front driveshaft at the same time. Im looking for the kit that is the most complete, so i dont have to keep ordering parts to finish it. Also, i plan on running 35s if that makes any difference.

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Old 03-15-2008 | 02:21 PM
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I was going to say Rubicon Express, well at least I believe their parts are beefier than Full Tractions
Old 03-15-2008 | 04:34 PM
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3 INCH BLACK DIAMOND Rated Very High With 4 WHEEL & OFF ROAD MAG, On Their Suspension Test And Round Up..Check It Out.. THATS WHAT I HAVE ON ORDER..
Old 03-15-2008 | 05:28 PM
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I like my OME on my 08 Rubicon. It says 2in but you get about 3, the only thing I don't like is the track bar bracket. Most people buy a adjustable one from someone else.
Old 03-15-2008 | 05:42 PM
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I'm sure the lift companies had to pay to be in the magazine. One reason not all the lifts are in it.
Old 03-15-2008 | 05:50 PM
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I love my BD lift, couldn't be happier. Superlift/Black Diamond have always made top notch lifts and are their tech help was great as well. I know a lot of people have their lifts on this forum. I don't have RE on my JK but I did on my TJ, I like their stuff too.
Old 03-15-2008 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Piginajeep
I'm sure the lift companies had to pay to be in the magazine. One reason not all the lifts are in it.
Yeah - if you read the article...they had to present two versions of every test...so that readers could get an unbiased opinion, and the opinion that was very obviously bought and paid for.



I'm reading it, and its like one is the best at this, and one is the best at that, and so forth....and then, after saying all that...they have a "Black Diamond Ad" type wrap up...where the Black Diamond lift is awarded all of the categories they already gave preference to in the rest of the article...except for the Donahue, which they declared the "winner", but made sure you knew it cost a bazzillion dollars, and was only a little better than the Black Diamond kit.....

The same Black Diamond kit that did NOT get the same accolades for the categories ELSEWHERE in the article....etc.

IE: Not exactly a great separation of advertising department and editorial department.
Old 03-15-2008 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by rp41
I like my OME on my 08 Rubicon. It says 2in but you get about 3, the only thing I don't like is the track bar bracket. Most people buy a adjustable one from someone else.

I second that. I used FT F/R Trackbars and Currie CA's with my OME springs/shocks and couldn't be happier. Rides, drives, handles, and flex's soooo much better than stock.
Old 03-15-2008 | 08:11 PM
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im in the same boat now...i thought i had it all figured out and i thought i would never respond to a suspension post but here i am. i was seriously considering the OME lift w/ ft adj bars. Northridge has a deal right now at $999 shipped. My only worries is i would want to go higher after spending a grand..i could have just bought a 3" lift. but then that 3" lift would be missing stuff that i ,in my mind, need to have a complete suspension build up. ugggg...
Old 03-15-2008 | 11:58 PM
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Im getting the full traction econo next week. I figure that will get me rolling and i can upgrade or add to as money premits.



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