Rough Country Lift Opinions?
05-24-2010, 05:53 PM
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OK, here's my two cents. I purchased the RC 2.5 in lift with shocks a little over a year ago (March 09 to be exact). At first I was happy with the height and ride, but I've noticed over the last four months that the coils aren't holding up and I've lost about an inch of height in the rear. I searched the forum and noticed that this has happened to a lot of people 
Some say that's the way the coils are supposed to be, others argue that they aren't supposed to sit one on top of another. All I know is that the lift has made my JK not much higher than stock. There's also some questionable goo coming from the rear shock driver's side. Soooo, now I'm looking at buying a whole new lift kit to get me back to 2.5 inches of lift, possibly from TF or OME. Below are pics of the springs.
Some say that's the way the coils are supposed to be, others argue that they aren't supposed to sit one on top of another. All I know is that the lift has made my JK not much higher than stock. There's also some questionable goo coming from the rear shock driver's side. Soooo, now I'm looking at buying a whole new lift kit to get me back to 2.5 inches of lift, possibly from TF or OME. Below are pics of the springs.Those pics look almost exactly like mine did. Call RC, they will work with you.
05-24-2010, 05:57 PM
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Did your jeep still have a little rake left in it or did putting the new front springs in level it out? I like having a little rake, which the new rears combined with the old fronts has a little rake. I'm just thinking about how bad rake may get with a new bumper and progressive coils up front.
05-24-2010, 06:00 PM
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i run the r/c 3.25...rear progressive springs went bad ,called r/c and they sent me a new pair for the rear...problem solved...running 33's and still plenty of room for 35's...been wheeling it hard ,no problems..r/c is my lift...
05-25-2010, 07:47 AM
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Now that's customer service. Something to consider when purchasing your kit: will they still be friendly with you in a year's time? Thanks RC!
05-25-2010, 11:19 AM
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Here is the progression my Jeep saw going from stock to the 3.25 RC lift to 37" tires.
Stock
3.25 RC lift on stock tires
3.25 RC lift on 37x13.50x17 tires
If you were to stay on the street, you would be ok just trimming your rear pinch seem for 37s and this kit. I will find out this weekend how far into my fenders the new tires will get. I am bringing a hacksaw and BFH with me to make any necessary trail modifications.
Stock
3.25 RC lift on stock tires
3.25 RC lift on 37x13.50x17 tires
If you were to stay on the street, you would be ok just trimming your rear pinch seem for 37s and this kit. I will find out this weekend how far into my fenders the new tires will get. I am bringing a hacksaw and BFH with me to make any necessary trail modifications.
05-25-2010, 11:38 AM
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05-25-2010, 01:45 PM
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i have the 2.5 on my jk and also have a rc lift on my blazer i would by nothing but rc ive had no problems with my lifts and i beat the shit out of my rigs just ask the clear coat on my jk that no longer exists