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Old 01-27-2013 | 07:31 PM
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So I'm looking at 4in lift kits and I've found one for a really good price. It's a zone offroad 4in but it doesn't come with control arms. http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=40&gr=-1#no_op

It comes with mostly everything but the arms and just wondering if the arms are that important?
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Old 01-27-2013 | 07:34 PM
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What year make and model of jeep do you have? At that height you not only should get control arms but will also should think of drive shafts, break line extensions as well.
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Old 01-27-2013 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jkkrawler
So I'm looking at 4in lift kits and I've found one for a really good price. It's a zone offroad 4in but it doesn't come with control arms. 4" JK Suspension System J14/J15

It comes with mostly everything but the arms and just wondering if the arms are that important?
get control arms and add rear track bar to that list along with what the guy above me said..
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Old 01-27-2013 | 07:42 PM
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What year make and model of jeep do you have? At that height you not only should get control arms but will also should think of drive shafts, break line extensions as well.
2010 islander(so its an x). The kit comes with brake line extensions. I know ill prolly need driveshafts. I'm just looking cuz I found other 4in kits for alot more that include at least the LCAs.
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Old 01-27-2013 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by notsoricer

get control arms and add rear track bar to that list along with what the guy above me said..
Currently have a jks track bar so that part is covered lol
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Old 01-27-2013 | 07:52 PM
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Yep, what the above folks said. You can go without the driveshafts and leave stock for a while but will need them in the feature, or you will be replacing them.
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Old 01-27-2013 | 08:00 PM
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So pretty much I'm just better off spending the money on getting a 3.5in RK kit.
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So pretty much I'm just better off spending the money on getting a 3.5in RK kit.
Yes mam. you will probably want to get new DS's if you offroad though.
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Old 01-27-2013 | 08:14 PM
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That's what I just ordered, the RK 3,5 max flex. Can't wait for it to arrive. I debated the same thing and realized its best if I pay upfront for satisfaction it's done right the first time. Good luck!

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Remember, if you are using front CA's to increase caster plus the added stress of disconnecting off road. The front DS won't last too long.

My stock front went very quick after lifting and using CA's, caster set to 5-6 degrees.
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