Dr.McNinja

Then you should have said the specific kit you were talking about, as opposed to:
Remember, the OP actually stated:
nearly 6 months ago, so at first glance it looks like you're tossing out a blanket statement to all RC lifts.

Again, you didn't mention a particular product. I will state that a 6" short arm is probably not ideal as far as flexing, but I don't have a great reason for the ride to be that far off, since it uses the same springs as the 4" and some 2" spacers.

What's not to love? It rides better than the stock suspension did. I didn't have to replace the driveshafts. I actually put control arms on, so I don't worry about cam bolts (which more expensive lifts have as well). Are there other lifts out there that work? Probably, but since I didn't buy this lift, I wasn't going to tell the person that bought it for me to get me something else. I originally asked for the shorter lift, and was instead surprised to get the taller one. Guess I should have asked for something more expensive next time so you would like me.

Dr.McNinja

If you bought new wheels, you won't need spacers (probably, check the backspacing to be sure). Some people don't like RC discos, and I run JKS, but you'll likely want a set from somebody. I would recommend front lower control arms instead of cam bolts, as well as adjustable track bars. You don't need a steering stabilizer. The control arms and track bars will cost you almost as much as the lift through northridge.

bigbluejk

The OP was this:

What on earth would make you think that my comments were about anything else?



Every post I have ever seen where someone installed a RC 2.5 coil or 4" lift and those two 6" guys has said that the ride was harsher than stock so I will mark you down as the first "rides better than stock." I could care less what lift you run under your jeep. Just don't get your panties in a bunch and mad at me for telling someone what I was told about a particular product. If you are buying lifts to make people like you, then maybe you need to get a Hummer or something.

bigbluejk

I found one of the PM's I got, and I am looking for the other. I am not going to post the users name without his permision.... but if you want to talk to him I will see if he will PM you or whatever.

here is the email:

From: JK-Forum.com - The Ultimate Jeep JK Wrangler Bulletin Board <webmaster@jk-forum.com>
To: myemailaddy@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, February 7, 2009 9:13:50 PM
Subject: New Private Message at JK-Forum.com - The Ultimate Jeep JK Wrangler Bulletin Board

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL!
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Dear bigbluejk,

You have received a new private message at JK-Forum.com - The Ultimate Jeep JK Wrangler Bulletin Board from XXXXXX, entitled "Re: Full Traction Kit".

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This is the message that was sent:
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No problem, I didnt plan to try to talk you down so dont worry about that. If this deal doesnt happen I am ordering the FT long arm upgrade the first part of the week. I found out today just how bad the rough country six inch lift does not like to flex.. Take Care.

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Dr.McNinja

This part of his original statement
I'm not saying that the 6" doesn't flex, because it's a short arm, of course it can't flex as much. I don't see anything in that PM about the ride, and there are other people in the RC threads who have said that it rides the same or better than stock. Mine came with the heavy duty suspension package as part of the tow package, it rode pretty hard to begin with.

bigbluejk

Whoever taught you how to read needs to be beaten with an axe handle. If you had read my previous posts you will see that I said I received two different comments (each from a different user). One said that his RC6" did not flex the way he wanted and the other guy said that he was disappointed in the ride. If you read the post where I showed you the email it said at the very top that it is one and I am looking for the other one. The emails are from feb. and I have had many emails since then. I promise you that it is somewhere in my mailbox and will be posted for everyone to read. Maybe you can find someone to read it to you.

DCJEEP

doesnt that kit come with the lower control arms??

bigbluejk

I am not trying to blast RC products as I think they offer a good product for the money and I am not trying to hate on a fellow Jeeper... so I am not going to post in this thread anymore. Sorry if my relaying opinions or things I said offended anyone.

Dr.McNinja

I didn't see if he selected the kit with or without arms. I would still rather have adjustable arms rather than "locked into one length" arms.

Northern Wrangler

Yeah I'm looking at this same lift. My only concern is whether the fixed control arms will make a big difference. This kit Canadian is $1149 but comes with track bar brackets.

Northridge4x4 in Canada has an OME kit for the same price that comes with coils, shocks, front and rear adjustable track bars but no control arms. I have to buy the control arms and sway bar links separate. I can get Currie adjustable front upper lower control arms for an additional $560 and do the rear ones later. And the rear sway bar links will cost $75 and the guy suggested moving my stock rear ones to the front. This kit with additional rear sway bar links and front upper/ lower control arms will cost me about $1800.

Whereas the Rough Country (link above) is $1149 and should I buy adjustable track bars I would add another $600.

I really wanna keep my pricing to a minimal but I want to install a decent set up the first time without spending $4000

So what are peoples thoughts? Adjustable vs. non adjustable control arms? and new adjustable track bars vs. drop brackets?

Sorry if I hi jacked the tread. I was really trying to keep on topic I just have these questions about Rough Country lift mentioned.