fasheeryfo Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 uhhh I was just wondering what everyone is talking about when they say they got the "RE" lift or something?... yeah, thanks haha (I'm new at this, don't make fun) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 uhhh I was just wondering what everyone is talking about when they say they got the "RE" lift or something?... yeah, thanks haha (I'm new at this, don't make fun) RE is Rubicon Express RC is Rough Country OME is Old Man Emu RK is Rock Krawler much as I hate to add this one, MO is Motion Offroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasheeryfo Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 holy poo I was thinking rubicon edition thanks a bunch. and OME would have confused me with OEM. hathank you once again. I may post up another question in this thread after I do some looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasheeryfo Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Jeep/MJ/P ... art=RE1345 again, noob question but these are for the front right? :dunno: So if I have the SOA in the rear, would it do me good to get these? also what would I have to modify in order to stick these in there like longer shocks or anything? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Longer/adjustable upper and lower control arms, longer/adjustable track bar, longer shocks, longer (YJ) brake lines, longer sway bar links/quick disconnect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddzz1 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 With the SOA you should get somewhere between 5.5" to 6.5" so you may need to add a coil spacer to level it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 yup, those coils are what you want. buy/make low profile (1/2" height from top of axle to top of spring perch) spring perches to keep yourself right around 5.5" or so of lift. you will also need adjustable control arms (upper and lower), or a set of drop brackets. With drop brackets, you can only use the bracket itself, not the reinforcement extension, as these are designed for a cherokee....comanche LCA (lower control arm) mounts are beefier than xj ones so only the drop itself will work. drop brackets would be nearly OK for 5.5" lift. you'll also need a trackbar (adjustable) and preferably not from Rusty's...I would buy an RK or RE track bar and the heavy duty (HD) trackbar upper bracket. then you just need sway bar links/disconnects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasheeryfo Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 $855.70 for everything from RE not including drop brackets, only adj. control arms, also not including sway bar links/disconnects holy guacamole, I might as well save up the extra $300 and buy the whole damn lift kit all complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 $855.70 for everything from RE not including drop brackets, only adj. control arms, also not including sway bar links/disconnects holy guacamole, I might as well save up the extra $300 and buy the whole damn lift kit all complete ...if you are buying a kit with adjustable control arms (uppers AND lowers), then you DO NOT need drop brackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 holy guacamole, I might as well save up the extra $300 and buy the whole damn lift kit all complete That is the right way to think. It does not make sense to try and piece things together. Save a little more money and do it right to start with :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navigator Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 going that high won't he also likely need a slip yoke eliminator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 On an XJ or TJ, yes. On an MJ, no. We have a much longer wheelbase and it lessens the angles of the U-joints. A SYE is still a good upgrade if he can swing the cash. He will need a slightly longer driveshaft though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakineJ Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I,ll throw one more in to the mix , JKS .Their products have a pretty good reputation,Quick-Disco PN# 2001 is pretty popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroader461 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 $855.70 for everything from RE not including drop brackets, only adj. control arms, also not including sway bar links/disconnects holy guacamole, I might as well save up the extra $300 and buy the whole damn lift kit all complete ...if you are buying a kit with adjustable control arms (uppers AND lowers), then you DO NOT need drop brackets. I recommend drop brackets even with adj control arms....your ride will be terrible @ 5"+ on short arms...i know from experience...i now have D/B on mine and it so much smoother....HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM if you plan on that height Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Ride smoothness depends a lot on shocks. I have 6.5" with adjustable short arms, NO drop brackets and shocks meant for a compact car. Rides way nicer than my stock 94 XJ with Skyjacker shocks. The Skyjacker shocks make the XJ ride like a 3/4 ton truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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