Clayton's 3.5" premium lift kit vs. Rusty's Offroad 3.25" advanced lift kit?
12-20-2010, 05:39 PM
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I have Claytons long arm kit on my ZJ and it is indestructable. The arms are overbuilt. They would be good for a heavy one ton truck. You won't be disappointed with his kit. Call him and have a visit. He's a great guy and will answer any questions.
12-20-2010, 06:29 PM
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I am in the same boat .. I have a 2010 unlim s auto and according to Rustys you dont need to replace the driveshaft but I have not been able to find a definate answer on that ..it was just what I seen on tv lol ...
I want a 3.5 lift but not ready to spend the extra 1000$ on driveshafts
I want a 3.5 lift but not ready to spend the extra 1000$ on driveshafts
The rear drivehshaft is fine. The issue is with the front. On an Auto the large diameter OEM driveshaft will contact the side of the transmission pan. This will rip the plastic boot, and will also cause minor damage to the pan. We HIGHLY recommend it, but even on our JK we waited a while.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._4392044_n.jpg
Sorry not a great picture, but you can see the boot is gone, and the driveshaft grinds into the transmission pan. Something you should fix sooner then later.
Also you can see after 3 years of use the OEM boot rips and will ultimately cause an issue.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._2723557_n.jpg
I still have the stock rear one.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Adam
Clayton Off Road Mfg.
12-20-2010, 06:37 PM
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I am in the same boat .. I have a 2010 unlim s auto and according to Rustys you dont need to replace the driveshaft but I have not been able to find a definate answer on that ..it was just what I seen on tv lol ...
I want a 3.5 lift but not ready to spend the extra 1000$ on driveshafts
I want a 3.5 lift but not ready to spend the extra 1000$ on driveshafts
On a 2 dr a rear one will be needed due to angles which leads to vibrations. (3+ inches of lift)
We get front ones from Tom Woods custom driveshafts which are $449 with Free shipping. Highly recommended, but can be done down the road. *** Read above post for driveshaft details.
Adam
Clayton Off Road Mfg.
12-20-2010, 06:40 PM
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Hello.
A lot of good information above.
From what I can see our kit is the most complete. The premium kit comes with 8 fully adjustable arms which carry a lifetime warranty against bending or breaking. Adjustable front trackbar, HD rear trackbar bracket, stainless steel brakelines, swyabr links, discos, bumpstops and coils.
Shocks are optional because this gives you a choice. We really like the way the Bislteins work, and now also offer their new 5160 remote reservoir shock.
Normally I would say come down for a test drive in our JK, but I blew up the front spider gears in the D30. But it will be back together shortly, and then testing out the new bilstein shocks.
Please feel free to call our shop, send us an email, or stop by and we can show you around the shop and some of our products.
Adam
Clayton Off Road Mfg.
A lot of good information above.
From what I can see our kit is the most complete. The premium kit comes with 8 fully adjustable arms which carry a lifetime warranty against bending or breaking. Adjustable front trackbar, HD rear trackbar bracket, stainless steel brakelines, swyabr links, discos, bumpstops and coils.
Shocks are optional because this gives you a choice. We really like the way the Bislteins work, and now also offer their new 5160 remote reservoir shock.
Normally I would say come down for a test drive in our JK, but I blew up the front spider gears in the D30. But it will be back together shortly, and then testing out the new bilstein shocks.
Please feel free to call our shop, send us an email, or stop by and we can show you around the shop and some of our products.
Adam
Clayton Off Road Mfg.
12-20-2010, 06:43 PM
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Please feel free to email us, call, stop by. We are here to help and answer your questions.
All JK kits are on sale with FREE shipping.
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Adam
Clayton Off Road Mfg.
12-20-2010, 07:07 PM
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The main difference is the lower arms. I have Rusty's LCA's front and rear and they do not compare to Clayton arms. Clayton's are much beefier. If I had the extra cash, Clayton hands down. I personally compared their arms at the Great American Jeep Rally this past fall. Big difference.
12-20-2010, 07:11 PM
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Hey Adam, we have emailed each other a couple of time recently I said I would rather talk over the phone. I have been meaning to give you a call but things have been real busy with work and getting ready for the holidays. I would love to just swing by the shop and chat with you guys about some things but I am in the military stationed at Ft. Drum, NY. Any ways I will call you at least with some questions. Also when I am ready to make the upgrade I would want you guys do do the install. You guys doing it probably about 4-5 hours, me and my beer drinking friends a weekend.
Adam
Clayton Off Road Mfg.
12-22-2010, 10:34 AM
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I have the 4.5" Clayton lift on my 4dr and it is GREAT! No problems at all. I live about a mile from their shop and whenever I stop in Adam is always willing to take time out of his day to answer questions or to just show me around the shop. I'm waiting for them to come out with a long arm so I can convert.