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RE 5.5" extreme duty long arm kit

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nu2jeep

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Oxnard, CA
im looking on getting that lift for my XJ, what are the best shocks to get with the kit?

XJ 4.5"-5.5" RUBICON TWIN-TUBE
XJ 4.5"-5.5" DT3000 SHOCK KIT
XJ 4.5"-5.5" RUBICON MONO-TUBE
XJ 4.5"-5.5" RUBICON TWIN-TUBE
XJ 5.5"-7.5" RUBICON MONO-TUBE

what other things will i need to get?
 
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(waiting for the obligatory "you don't want that kit, buy brand X instead" replies)

PS-I run that kit and it's a very good quality system.
 
I'd get the 5.5-7.5 mono tube and bumpstop appropriately that way you know you won't be limited on up or down travel and the bumpstops will stop the tires before they rub. Looks like a good kit and I'd recommend welding parts of the crossmember to the frame rails just for added strength. Looks like a similar design to the TNT Y link kit only the center of the crossmember looks like it's removable if needed instead of 1 piece. Just don't forget you'll also need a SYE and CV driveshaft in the rear with that high of a lift.
 
dave92cherokee said:
I'd get the 5.5-7.5 mono tube and bumpstop appropriately that way you know you won't be limited on up or down travel and the bumpstops will stop the tires before they rub. Looks like a good kit and I'd recommend welding parts of the crossmember to the frame rails just for added strength. Looks like a similar design to the TNT Y link kit only the center of the crossmember looks like it's removable if needed instead of 1 piece. Just don't forget you'll also need a SYE and CV driveshaft in the rear with that high of a lift.
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thanks

i was just looking at the rough country 6.5 inch lift. its cheaper, but what would be better?
i know you get what you pay for, but is there really a big difference?
 
I would get some bilsteins. The mono tubes aren't a bad choice tho. Definately don't let your shocks be your limiting straps.
 
nu2jeep said:
thanks

i was just looking at the rough country 6.5 inch lift. its cheaper, but what would be better?
i know you get what you pay for, but is there really a big difference?
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Yes you get what you pay for. R.E. is top notch and you won't be disappointed with it on the street or off road. I vote for the monotubes or bilstein 5100 or 5150's either one.

My buddy ran a Rough Country lift on his XJ and it was as bad as my old ProComp kit I had. It was ok but you get what you pay for.
 
rokjeep said:
Yes you get what you pay for. R.E. is top notch and you won't be disappointed with it on the street or off road. I vote for the monotubes or bilstein 5100 or 5150's either one.

My buddy ran a Rough Country lift on his XJ and it was as bad as my old ProComp kit I had. It was ok but you get what you pay for.
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thanks, that is what i thought, im gonna have to go with the RE then. ill probably be getting bilsteins too, thanks for the help.

im also gonna need a CV drive shaft and slip yoke eliminator right? where can i get those?
 
Georgia Mike said:
(waiting for the obligatory "you don't want that kit, buy brand X instead" replies)

PS-I run that kit and it's a very good quality system.
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You should go with the TNT long arm kit...it is the best. Just playing, but I ran the monotubes when I had a RE kit and they are good shocks. However, if I was paying the high dollar for that kit I would probably run some 5150's. Good luck with your decision.
 
my sister in law has Bilsteins on hers, and i have OME on mine. both of those are faily nice. I think i like my OME a lil more than the bilsteins. They seem a lil softer
 
I actually ordered my kit off of an eBay vendor. It came with free RE shocks (the cheapest ones, I'm sure), two free t-shirts, and free shipping. The shocks aren't the best in the world, but they will suffice until I can afford better ones.

I used the PORC SYE kit with a Grand Cherokee front driveshaft, which I had to have lengthened, but it was the onl;y one I could find, and I was in a crunch for time. The guy at the driveline shop said it had the thickest walled tube he'd seen in a front shaft.
 
Georgia Mike said:
I actually ordered my kit off of an eBay vendor. It came with free RE shocks (the cheapest ones, I'm sure), two free t-shirts, and free shipping. The shocks aren't the best in the world, but they will suffice until I can afford better ones.

I used the PORC SYE kit with a Grand Cherokee front driveshaft, which I had to have lengthened, but it was the onl;y one I could find, and I was in a crunch for time. The guy at the driveline shop said it had the thickest walled tube he'd seen in a front shaft.
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what were the specs on the GC? I am doing a SYE and I need a ds. What is the difference between a Cherokee and GC front driveshaft?
 
EvanH said:
what were the specs on the GC? I am doing a SYE and I need a ds. What is the difference between a Cherokee and GC front driveshaft?
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Don't know the differences, other than the GC shaft seems to be a little shorter. If you can find a front shaft from an automatic equipped XJ, it may not need any modifications to work.
 
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