Rough Country vs. OME vs. Rubicon express
09-19-2009 | 06:56 AM
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JK Freak
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From: Portland, OR - Eastside
I believe if you go with the #3 choice from RE, front and rear drive shafts are highly recommended. With that much lift its only a matter of time until you tear a boot and ruin the drive shaft.
09-19-2009 | 07:02 AM
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JK Junkie
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From: Long Island, NY
I know 2 people running the 4" Rough Country lift.. and the lift is not 4", its less.. close to the 2.5" BB from Teraflex.
If I were you, and for some reason not getting a Teraflex lift.. Id go with the OME kit with trackbars from Northridge.. and add extended bump stops, and brake lines. install it. and see how you like it.
If I were you, and for some reason not getting a Teraflex lift.. Id go with the OME kit with trackbars from Northridge.. and add extended bump stops, and brake lines. install it. and see how you like it.
09-19-2009 | 07:08 AM
#13
JK Jedi Master
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From: Hammond Louisiana
I know 2 people running the 4" Rough Country lift.. and the lift is not 4", its less.. close to the 2.5" BB from Teraflex.
If I were you, and for some reason not getting a Teraflex lift.. Id go with the OME kit with trackbars from Northridge.. and add extended bump stops, and brake lines. install it. and see how you like it.
If I were you, and for some reason not getting a Teraflex lift.. Id go with the OME kit with trackbars from Northridge.. and add extended bump stops, and brake lines. install it. and see how you like it.
09-19-2009 | 07:26 AM
#14
JK Freak
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From: Portland, OR - Eastside
I have the OME kit with brake lines for Northridge 4x4 and I love it. Would do it again in a heart beat.
Like others have said you might consider Teraflex. They make quality products and there service is second to none.
Like others have said you might consider Teraflex. They make quality products and there service is second to none.
09-19-2009 | 08:23 AM
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JK Freak
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From: Prince George, BC, Canada
With a 4 dr 6 spd Rubi on 35s, I'd do the same build as wayoflifette:
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up
It is your #2, but instead of all 8 currie arms, only the front uppers.
Then, the money you would have otherwise allocated to the other arms, you could use towards Off Road Evolution C2 gussets and lower control arm skids.
Then, next you could allocate funds towards a re-gear to 5.13s if you tow anything, drive in the BC mountains, or don't spend much time over 75 mph (120 KPH).
If you wheel it, and don't want to have to add more money for a rear driveshaft, you should consider staying under a 4" lift.
I don't like the idea of the Rough Country fixed arms. It will be more expensive in the long run because you will end up replacing the fixed arms with adjustables. I understand this is quite common to go cheap with the fixed arms, only later to regret and change to adjustables. Seldom do people stay with the Rough Country fixed arms.
Rubicon Express stuff is good, but they have had bad luck with their bushings holding up--even in their Superflex 3.5" kit. Supposedly, they have solved the issue.
The option #4 would be based on the Teraflex 3" kit with adjustable front lower arms and an adjustable front trackbar. You won't need rear arms on a 3" lift with a 4 door.
Anyway, here is wayoflifette's rig with your #2 setup, with only the adjustable front uppers, on an orange X instead of an orange Rubi:
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up
It is your #2, but instead of all 8 currie arms, only the front uppers.
Then, the money you would have otherwise allocated to the other arms, you could use towards Off Road Evolution C2 gussets and lower control arm skids.
Then, next you could allocate funds towards a re-gear to 5.13s if you tow anything, drive in the BC mountains, or don't spend much time over 75 mph (120 KPH).
If you wheel it, and don't want to have to add more money for a rear driveshaft, you should consider staying under a 4" lift.
I don't like the idea of the Rough Country fixed arms. It will be more expensive in the long run because you will end up replacing the fixed arms with adjustables. I understand this is quite common to go cheap with the fixed arms, only later to regret and change to adjustables. Seldom do people stay with the Rough Country fixed arms.
Rubicon Express stuff is good, but they have had bad luck with their bushings holding up--even in their Superflex 3.5" kit. Supposedly, they have solved the issue.
The option #4 would be based on the Teraflex 3" kit with adjustable front lower arms and an adjustable front trackbar. You won't need rear arms on a 3" lift with a 4 door.
Anyway, here is wayoflifette's rig with your #2 setup, with only the adjustable front uppers, on an orange X instead of an orange Rubi:
I suppose I should just PM WOL but I was wondering why with this build he only used front upper adjustable control arms? I've noticed that a couple of people have said that they replaced the front lower and rear upper. I can definately see how I would not require all eight, but what is the advantage or disadvantages of replacing only the front upper like WOL did or front lower and rear upper together?
Thanks!
09-19-2009 | 08:35 AM
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JK Jedi Master
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From: Hammond Louisiana
NW, front uppers will allow from some castor adjustment and are generally cheaper than the lowers, so that's why some go that route. Front lowers allow for more range in castor adj, and rear uppers are used to adjust for pinion angles for aftermarket shafts.As far as I know, wol is still running stock shafts on that rig. At least in the rear anyway.
Last edited by mkjeep; 09-19-2009 at 08:38 AM.
09-19-2009 | 08:51 AM
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Waldwick, NJ
I suppose I should just PM WOL but I was wondering why with this build he only used front upper adjustable control arms? I've noticed that a couple of people have said that they replaced the front lower and rear upper. I can definately see how I would not require all eight, but what is the advantage or disadvantages of replacing only the front upper like WOL did or front lower and rear upper together?
Thanks!
Thanks!
09-19-2009 | 09:26 AM
#19
JK Enthusiast
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From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Canada
Hey bro I'm looking at getting the RC 4" lift and adding some adjustable arms, but I have to ask, where in Canada did you find 8 Currie arms for $1000 bucks.
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09-19-2009 | 10:34 AM
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JK Freak
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From: Prince George, BC, Canada
I couldn't tell you what they are individually.
if you look at my "lift#2" all of the prices are from the Northridge4x4.ca site. From what I have read I think I've decided to go with the OME lift with possibly front upper currie arms.