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Date: Sep 07, 2008
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Salem, Oregon) |
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I'm going to start of buy saying I did a lot of research before getting this kit but not everything was extremely clear to me, so if your looking to buy this kit heres some things you should know.
1. You don't need an SYE/CV kit, but even with the T-case drop you do get driveline vibrations. So in my opinion plan to eventually get the SYE/CV kit.
2. Lower adjustable arms are a must to accurately fix your caster issues. The kit gives you negative caster due to the lift which causes my 04 TJ to wobble (like a grocery cart tire) at 35 to 40mph which is very annoying and a little to extreme for me. My steering wheel moves about 3" each way back to back. I tried using cam bolts to fix the caster but it just wasn't enough.
3. If disconnecting your sway bar is of interest to you, purchase the RE quick disconnect system. If not you'll be carrying tools with you just to connect them which is a pain when you just want to do it real quick.
Now as for the kit, it took me 3.5 hours to install with a buddy, we did have a lift but it went very smooth. RE's instructions seem decent and the parts are top notch.
It does have a stock ride like feel on road, but it a little stiff off-road. Its a great kit for the money!
I give the kit an 8, because I need to get lower arms and an SYE/CV kit to make my wobbles and vibrations to go away. Also plan on getting an alignment. |
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tj rubicon express 3.5 standard kit |
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Date: Dec 26, 2005
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Harrisonburg, VA) |
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First of all, I purchased the kit with shocks and delivery for 650 dollars all together. I was really happy when the kit arrived with all the parts intact at that bargin price.
My current set up is the 3.5in RE lift with a set of 32x11.50 BFG A/T on stock wheels. I'm driving a 97 tj 4liter with 85000 miles.
I would give this kit a 10 if it wasn't for instructions. But on the otherhand the guys at RE are a great help anytime you call them. The lift took me and a friend about 3 days to install due to some front axle problems that took a while to resolve. But they had nothing to do with the lift. Tools needed: floor jack, stands, basic hand tools, torx socket t-55 and t-45, and definetly coil compressors which you can borrow from advanced autos for free.
My Jeep rides like a sports car right now. The suspension is extra stiff and makes highway driving a lot easier. Its a little rough off-road, but its stiff springs live a lot longer then other brand name lifts. I would defently recommend this kit to my friends.
P.S. get your Jeep inspected before you get the lift, the stiff springs may not pass inspection (espcially in Virginia) for a while until you break them in. Good luck, you will truely enjoy the 3.5 standard kit for your tj. |
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It Ok. |
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Date: Nov 24, 2005
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (San Antonio, TX) |
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Im happy I went with this kit, but there are some issues. You get 4" or better with this kit, but the front sits an 1 1/2 lower in the front on mine. The instructions stink, and the "disconnects" that it comes with have nuts and bolts to attach them to the axles. Thats not a disconnect to me. |
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oapieyoffroad review |
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Date: Mar 26, 2005
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Colorado Springs, CO) |
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Highly recommended for your 1st suspension upgrade.
Affordable and durable.
No need for a SYE or CV driveshaft which will save some cash.
Easily clears 33" tires.
Easy to self install (with minimum mechanical skills, took a buddy and I a weekend to install with no lift experiance).
Great flex with or without sway bar disconnects (with that said I would recommend adding discos and extended brake lines after some time to increase the flex).
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Good Kit for starters |
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Date: Sep 23, 2004
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Fairfax, VA) |
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I gave this kit 9 stars. I liked the way RE had packaged the components in seperate marked boxes, and then shipped them in 2 larger boxes, instead of throwing all the peices in a box with styrofoam peanuts.
The install was easy and straight forward, After running this kit for 2 years now, the ride quality is still great, I'd almost say it has a "factory" ride quality, and off road flexibilty and durabaility has been excellent.
I would definatly purchase this kit again.
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Solid lift for the money |
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Date: Sep 22, 2004
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Baton Rouge, LA) |
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The only reason I didn't give it 10 stars was because the sway bar disconnects are not that great and tcase drop wasn't enough to get rid of driveline vibes for me. Not that it mattered since I planned on getting an SYE anyway.
The kit flexes real well, is very tough offroad, but rides pretty stiff onroad. For the money, its a good lift and can be a great lift with a few additions. I haven't had any problems with the springs sagging and have been pleased with the durability of the lift. |
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Bigger BB |
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Date: Sep 21, 2004
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (IL) |
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I purchased this lift simply because it was good bang for the buck, and that it has been. It gets only 8 stars because the RE directions suck HUGE. Lots of deciphering. I would still buy this lift again because it flex per dollar is great for those who cant afford a super flex kit. |
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