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Offline Rubi03 jef

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4 inch rough country install
« on: May 12, 2009, 08:33:55 AM »
so i did an over night instal on my 4 inch ..

so now its been about 28 hours of being awake and im kinda tired

so its off to work i go

but the install wasnt to bad . a few things i had to look over a few times before it looked right
thanks to Neol  my lift is in and rides nice      needs an alinement and thats about it


pics will be up shortly
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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2009, 09:02:08 AM »
Jeff...my name is Noel! I can't believe you managed to butcher it. LOL!
Spellcheck is your friend. Look into it. Is it because you have had no sleep?
I didn't mind helping you. You don't have to take me out for beer. That is what friends are for. I just wish you didn't have such bad gas during the install. Gross! Lay off the poutine.
All kidding aside; your TJ looks awesome with the new lift.
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Offline Rubi03 jef

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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2009, 02:38:32 PM »
ya its cuz im just so tired my spelling sucks sooooooo bad
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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2009, 02:47:00 PM »
I was gonna help but no one called me :'(

Offline muffintop

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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2009, 03:22:33 PM »
I know ya just put in the lift... but what is your opinion on the initial quality of the lift and how easy it went together? Would you recommend the kit to someone else? How long did you have to wait to get it?

I have had one (4" RC X-series) on order for about a month now... its backordered... still waiting :-\
2014 Jeep SRT
2009 Jeep XK, 5.7L, 3" lift & AEV rims
2003 Jeep TJ, 4.5L stroker, 38's, custom long arm, 609 HP diffs, atlas, coil overs, full hydro, etc.
1997 Jeep TJ, 4.0L, 35's, Clayton long arm, locked SAG30, locked SAG35, coil overs, air bumps

Offline Rubi03 jef

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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2009, 10:40:39 PM »
ya sorry Fraser i didn't call .. but i figured an over night install wouldn't fly so well since you do work during the day

as for the lift
its a bit rough but being my first lifted TJ i really don't know the difference
it wasn't to hard to install
drilling holes in the frame for the adjustable track bar was probably the hardest job to do . because they have to line up on both sides so mine arn't perfect but nothing a nice bead wouldn't fix  ;D

springs fit in with out having to compress them to much so that was nice
the read was simple as well same with the rear springs they fit in nice not hard to get into place
and its nice the passenger side rear uses a bigger spring (thicker steel) so it reduces the rear passenger squat

mine took a month to get here
apparently there selling like hot cakes and are on back order
i ordered mine from (lowriders   in surry BC )   never deal with them again
gave use the run around    we ordered 3 lifts and they just BS'd us for the last two weeks saying it was there and they were waiting on the driveshafts or it was at the boarder just waiting for pick up just BS

if i had to do it again i would go straight to RC

just double check your boxes make sure every bag and every box is there
mine was missing the bag of bushings for the control arms    lucky my buddy that ordered the other lift wasn't installing till next week so i stool his
and when i get mine ill give him it

from the 80km Ive put on it so far  it rides good ,corners OK ,not to much body role and I'm still running my stock drive shaft and i didnt have that much of a vibe
all i feel is my boggers so its good in my books  ;D ;D

i would suggest doing the lift on a weekend and making sure you have all the tools and parts before hand
i did mine over night so after being awake for 28 plus hours my mind was getting a bit tired and i was frustrated



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Offline LAHAL

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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2009, 12:21:07 AM »
Hey Jeff, did you get the 2.2 shocks? I'm looking at this lift for my JK.

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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2009, 09:22:58 AM »
Bring my socket back yet?
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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2009, 07:20:23 PM »
I went through Lowriders in BC as well (put down a $750 deposit on April 18th)... everytime I call... its 10 days away ???

I bit the bullet and ordered the SYE & CV driveshaft. I really should cancel that and just see how it goes. Can always put that stuff in later.

Did u go with the upgraded shocks?

Thanx for sharing... nice to hear that I'm not waiting on a backordered POS  :P

2014 Jeep SRT
2009 Jeep XK, 5.7L, 3" lift & AEV rims
2003 Jeep TJ, 4.5L stroker, 38's, custom long arm, 609 HP diffs, atlas, coil overs, full hydro, etc.
1997 Jeep TJ, 4.0L, 35's, Clayton long arm, locked SAG30, locked SAG35, coil overs, air bumps

Offline rangerdanger

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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2009, 07:34:35 PM »
I ordered direct from RC, got my lift delivered to the border in a week for free  ;D After wheeling for a year everything is sagged and the rear shocks are blown out. Thats after less than 500km of driving, 90% being offroad, but you get what you pay for  >:(
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Offline muffintop

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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2009, 07:53:48 PM »
Do you have the new "X-series lift" with the rod end control arms?
2014 Jeep SRT
2009 Jeep XK, 5.7L, 3" lift & AEV rims
2003 Jeep TJ, 4.5L stroker, 38's, custom long arm, 609 HP diffs, atlas, coil overs, full hydro, etc.
1997 Jeep TJ, 4.0L, 35's, Clayton long arm, locked SAG30, locked SAG35, coil overs, air bumps

Offline LAHAL

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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2009, 09:37:42 PM »
where did you get it shipped to? border fee and tax are kicking my wallets arse.

Offline Rubi03 jef

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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2009, 11:06:00 PM »
yes i got the upgraded 2.2 shocks
and the new springs for the TJ are suspose to be alot better then what they used to be
but we will find out in the near future

ive been trying to get some answers out of RC as to why it took so long to get here ..as for lowriders they keep telling me my driveshaft will be here soon
well im getting kinda fed up

but once its here then i wont have to talk to them again

ill keep you all posted on how it all rides in the bush and flex tests when i get back to driving it
04 rubicon <4'' X series RC lift, 1.25'' RC body lift, 1'' RC MML, CV rear drive shaft,  Stubby front bumper, CB,35 MTZ" ,Hi Lifter 54'',LED tail lights , flat fenders, LED front Flasher, half doors, Light force spots, and CDN M101 custom Military trailer

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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2009, 12:24:22 PM »
When I get mine... eventually... I shall update this thread as well.

Thanx.
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2009 Jeep XK, 5.7L, 3" lift & AEV rims
2003 Jeep TJ, 4.5L stroker, 38's, custom long arm, 609 HP diffs, atlas, coil overs, full hydro, etc.
1997 Jeep TJ, 4.0L, 35's, Clayton long arm, locked SAG30, locked SAG35, coil overs, air bumps

Offline Rubi03 jef

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Re: 4 inch rough country install
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2009, 08:46:41 PM »
right on .. message me if you have any other questions
04 rubicon <4'' X series RC lift, 1.25'' RC body lift, 1'' RC MML, CV rear drive shaft,  Stubby front bumper, CB,35 MTZ" ,Hi Lifter 54'',LED tail lights , flat fenders, LED front Flasher, half doors, Light force spots, and CDN M101 custom Military trailer