Prices on Rubicon 5.5 long arm w/mono tube shocks

[apaz321]

Hey everyone I am new to this site but I would like a little insight from all of you if possible. What is the best price out there for a Rubicon 5.5 long arm kit with shocks NEW?
The best price I got so far is $1850 with the Mono Tube shocks. I have not found cheaper anywhere else and I have looked EVERYWHERE haha
let me know what you guys think and know about this thanks!

 

[SPXJ]

Check the vendor section. Let Fullsizexj give you a quote. Best price I've found.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=965497

 

[dirtbagXJ2103]

i'd say put your money into a full traction kit its a better system. rubicon makes horrible leaf springs. and full traction comes with a four link front not the y link

 

[RWKHausSupply]

Or a Rock Krawler kit.

http://rockkrawler.com/pages/catalog/index.php?r_itemID=10

 

[Darky]

I have RE leafs and they're ok. The monotubes sucked. Don't waste your money. Buy good shocks.

 

[bhicks]

I have the full-traction 6" long arm kit and I love it. The only issue I have had has been their cheap trac bar and upper bushing. I keep destroying the bushing and bending the trac bar. Also, their shocks are a little too short for the kit. I would go with a different set of shocks. The 10" (16"-26") shocks they put in the kit don't have enough travel. I always bottomed them out. I would get the kit and buy some 12" travel (16"-28") seperately. Other then that I have really enjoyed the lift. Strong, smooth, lots of flex, and well engineered.

http://www.fulltraction.com/detail.php?MODELID=4&MAKEID=1&TYPEID=1&PRODUCTID=98&NOTES=9,10

 

[alek21]

i had the RE 5.5 long arm kit on my first and second xj and loved it. it was great for go fast stuff and crawling. although i switched the coils for deavers, and was going to swap the leafs out too, but then i totaled it. i say swap the coils and leafs and its great.

 

[WebDog]

i had the RE 5.5 long arm kit on my first and second xj and loved it. it was great for go fast stuff and crawling. although i switched the coils for deavers, and was going to swap the leafs out too, but then i totaled it. i say swap the coils and leafs and its great.

If you are going to do that just get the long arm upgrade and buy the coils and leafs you want.

 

[Mad Steez]

I'd go with another brand with better customer service. Talking to Rubicon Express employees is like talking to a wall.

 

[ocean_jet]

I will echo two things...

RE customer service sucks.

RE leaf springs suck, and I would never buy another set. With that being said, I'll make you a screaming deal on the leaf-packs from my 4.5" RE kit...

 

[alek21]

If you are going to do that just get the long arm upgrade and buy the coils and leafs you want.

yea i guess lol. but then he still has to buy everything else he wouldnt be getting from the kit. maybe just sell the coils and leafs and buy better ones. idk

 

[WebDog]

yea i guess lol. but then he still has to buy everything else he wouldnt be getting from the kit. maybe just sell the coils and leafs and buy better ones. idk

I still think RE is overpriced for what it is.

I also have had leaf spring issues, bushing issues.

 

[apaz321]

I think everything is over priced haha

 

[DSteveXJ]

What about the rough country 6.5" long arm kit or their 6.5" x series kit? I've heard good things about them and their prices aren't too bad either.

 

[1990JEEPXJ]

like SPXJ said, fullsizeXJ has the best prices.

but i, like others, do not recommend RE. i would save for a bit more and get a good kit like those mentioned previously.

 

[SanDiegoOverland]

I like my 1.5" XJ/XJ bastard pack. Around $50.00 invested, running wee tires.

Everything is fun, challenging, and true to the original design of the cherokee. Very balanced rig, and it'll be unstoppable for the trails I do, if I ever get around to installing ARB's front and rear.

Then again, I DD my rig, and have high expectations of road-worthiness, so...YMMV

 

[silverslk]

I LOVED my RE long arm lifted 93!!!! I'd do it again in a heart beat. I didnt have any horrible issues with the leafs either (and I drive HARD). As for pricing..... PM loose nuts enterprises (GREAT RE prices!!!) he's the rig of the month on the main page.

 

[apaz321]

i did give fullsizexj a call awesome dude by the way very helpfull. he said i was getting a good deal when i told him the prices. and also said that the RE kit was not bad.

 

[WebDog]

i did give fullsizexj a call awesome dude by the way very helpfull. he said i was getting a good deal when i told him the prices. and also said that the RE kit was not bad.

I can guarantee that is a good deal!

 

[apaz321]

now all i need is the SYE and gears :/ i think i might do 4/10's and run 33's but 35's look real nice haha any rubbing issues with 35's anyone?