tklein42

I'm sure hes interested in the list of parts that it will take to do this lift correctly. Before you dismiss the actual project all together maybe add something constructive and shine some light on his future. No offense.

Riptide9

I think the RC lift is the best bang for the buck... almost. I bought the 4" X-flex system (4in X-series Suspension Lift Kit for 07-13 Jeep JK Wrangler [673X] | Rough Country Suspension Systems) because for the money you can't beat it... you get everything. The control arms are VERY beefy and I was impressed with the ride quality and flex. Now my only complaint are the RC Flex joint (fake johnny joints). I had the first one rip apart within 15 miles of driving to the trail (on flat pavement). With in a week ALL 4 front had ripped apart and I had to put spot welds on the screw-in side washer to keep them together. I heard RC support is great and I could have called them for replacement but I didn't waste my time, I just ordered real Johnny Joint replacement ends (all 8 for front and rear) and now everything is ROCK Solid and still way under what I would have paid for everything from another kit. So even if you are building a mall crawler and never plan on going in the dirt.... plan on replacing the fake JJ's. Just my two cents

PS - I only went with 4" because I plan on running 37's but not until I finish gears, gussets, etc... and the 4" was a PITA to get all the angles right. Wouldn't want to even mess with the 6"





With the replaced JJ's


4" with 35's

TheDirtman

From my experience it is a waste of time trying to educate these kids that are given a jeep and want to lift it to the sky for the "look at me" factor. Some people can only learn the hard way. They usually screw it up so bad they sell it an go with a mustang or ricer. They have no interest in doing it right or leaning about things like geometry. I bet he even thinks he is going to swap his own gears. I see it over and over with a a big FAIL. Its his jeep he can run whatever he wants on it and seems like he is set on a 6" lift. I really don't feel like having to hold someones hand and educate them on everything it takes to run a big lift when you can find out with the search function and find the answer 100 times over.

tklein42

Hahahaha. More great advice from yours truely.

LOST

Recently traded in my beloved 2007 X JK 2 door for a 2012 Rubicon. Only mod the the Rubi was a 3" Rough Country lift.

WOW! Did it live up to it's name! Rough was an understatement.
It bounced like mad, wandered in and out of lanes, dove hard braking and generally just went wherever the hell it wanted to. 65 MPH was really sketchy. Took it back to the dealership within the first 30 miles.
Alignment was spot on, tires were stock BFG MT's. Dealer said there was nothing they could do. Mechanic agreed with me though, it handled like crap.

So, after 500 miles I had to rip out all the springs, shocks, cheap track bar brackets and rubber spacers and start over.
Both front shocks had seal leaks, both rear spring spacers were split and shock bodies and all 4 springs were already showing signs of rust.

Keep in mind this JK only has a few thousand miles on it so very, very little road use and we don't use salt on the roads up here. Hadn't even been off road yet.
I assume siome RC lift kits are better than others, the one put in my Jeep was awful. It went in the metal scrap bin.
3" OME lift went in without a hitch and handles even better than a new JK now.

Long story short, I've found suspension is a terrible place to save a few bucks.
Most likley it will handle poorly, you'll end up frustrated and spend a small fortune trying to fix all the issues you could have avoided with a better quality kit.

Cheapo ebay bumper, sliders, harbor freight winch and generic off road lights are fine. Do your Jeep a favor and kick down for some good suspension.
You'll never regret it.


Even if you're not planning on wheeling at all the OME 4" lift or something well known and trusted is a safe bet.
Terraflex, EVO, Rubicon express, etc.
A poor handling 5,000 lb vehicle just put's you, your family and everyone around you at risk.

Plan on going to 37's myself. I'm starting with upgrading the axles and gears first as it will be used off road.

Good luck man, hope your JK turns out great. Post some pics up as you go.

whitejkdev

Not a kid bud just looking for advice have had 3 jeeps already all of them lifted by me. Wouldn't ever touch gears by myself and have never had a problem with any lifts I've installed. Do some research before you think you know who your talking about. And you don't have to hold anyone's hand. The fun of jeeps is in the learning. Gotta fail to learn.

Da10A

Well said... then lets say that you're about to learn. ... good luck with your build.

FWIW...I really like the way your jeep looks like now......



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TheDirtman

17 and living at home is a Kid in my book, mb you would prefer teenager. When you can buy me a beer or become a trained killer serving the country then I will consider you a man.

Before I posted, I read through your previous posts and checked your incomplete profile as I generally do before commenting on a post. That is about as much research as I can do.

You didn't start this post by asking any questions. You just posted up a wet dream that you cam up with to see who would say "cool"
This is the second thread you have started about running a 6" lift for the wow factor and when given advise you seem to shrug it off as if you know better. Too bad your Jeep is not black, you could be Ludski 2. But I am just a mean ass hole and will leave you alone now.
Good luck with the build and be safe at the mall.

TJJK

"Gotta fail to learn." Now THAT, is stinkin' thinkin'.

Matthewd5

Even so, a lift that high will give you a crappy center of gravity, either on the trail or on the highway!

i went to 37's and I kept it down at 4" of lift

matthew