FLTLNR Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Ok, so in my quest to find a decent lift kit that: a) doesnt use spacers B) isnt over 3" c) doesnt break the bank I have come accross this little gem. i need thoughts and opinions on this piece of kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Looks like a great mod in that video. But it will blow your "c) doesnt break the bank" completely out of the water :P Why a lift at 3" or less? ...Just wondering... :thinking: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Interesting idea. Doesn't actually lift the truck though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 actually, priced at appx 500$ for crc. and i want to stay at 3 and under due to driveline issues on the 12+ jk. dont want to get into swapping driveshafts and what not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 to that end, i am looking at: teraflex: 3" elite long arm 3" prerunner (which is teamed with MOPAR) full traction 3" long arm SRS BDS 3" (with every upgrade they offer) Rock Krawler 2.5" X Factor (possibly with fox bypass shocks added on) Suggestions on kits welcome as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I have never heard bad feedback RE: BDS. They make nice gear. Interesting that the Teraflex is "long arm" - typically not required on anything 3" and below IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Shipping for that CRC thing would add to the cost, as it is probably from California. So you don't want to break the bank, but you are looking at some of the most expensive kits out there, with all their upgrades? Have you looked at Rock Crawler Suspensions? They are supposed to be a good one as well. Are you planning on installing any of these kits yourself, or have it done at a shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 i looked a rock crawler, (i have a tab with all of these companies listed open as we speak) they appear to have 2.5" and 3.5", both appear to require alot more cutting/welding than i am comfortable with. also, i understand that these are more of the "top of the line" but i am using them as a starting point (no comprimise). I figure as well, if i spend the bigger money now, i wont have to when it comes to replace/repair. appx 3000$ isnt outragious in my mind if its invested well. Its when i have to start adding, and adding, etc that it gets costly. I will "attempt" to self install, provided they arent toooooooooo complicated. Itll be done at that windsor park auto club if i do. hence the lack of cut/weld interest. that said, if the mopar kit ends up being warranted by mopar proper, i may just bite it and get them to install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 sorry, crc is 650 from site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 $3000? That should buy you just about any 3" and under lift kit on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 almost lol i was just on northridge site. prices are a bit higher lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 They are Canadian and they reflect the duty and whatnot that is applied to them when bringing parts in. Northridge is excellent to deal with - call them and ask for the club price. Also should check out CVO - they are local and can get anything you want for your JKU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 i called APJ and they are looking to see if they can get AFE parts. ill call cvo tomorrow though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertMcC Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 What's gonna break your bank is the tires. Lifts are pointless without bigger tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 lol of that i am aware. i would rather get all of the mechanical done before i worry about wheels. when the treads are shot on the set i have now, it will make more sense to swap then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 What's gonna break your bank is the tires. Lifts are pointless without bigger tires. Lift before tires. It sucks to come home every day and look at nice new tires that you can't use ;) Plus storage is an issue if you live in an apartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Decide first though on tire size, then lift to fit them :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoodsxj Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 TeraFlex or ClaytonOffroad is nice stuff and highly recommmended on US forums.The "Old Man Emu" lifts are supposed to be very good as well but pricey for what they include which sometimes is only shocks and coils! Can't go wrong with TeraFlex.JustJusts.com in Ont check there site out as well they have alot of inventory and brands and ships east....... :biggthumpup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oniondip Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 My opinion on that.. Looks cool, has a great idea, and added protection.. But correct me if I'm wrong.. It's for pre-runners, people who are racing through the dunes at 80mph, the kind of wheeling we do is slower paced, and your axle will only move small amounts from side to side. And the spherical bushings in our climate I don't think would last too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Yeah talked to dude at cvo. We came to same conclusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I think your best bet is to deal with CVO or APJs. They're knowledgeable, they're local, and they wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Or Peck's in Digby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Well, Peck's is a given where I live and wheel. They're not really local to the HRM, but then again, neither is California. Call 245-5858 Monday to Friday and ask for Tracy or Jason. I know that parts that I've ordered thru Peck's (and WK parts aren't always easy to find) have been as good or better than prices I've found anywhere, and they treat you well. And for people like me who aren't mechanically inclined, they have one of the best installation and fabrication guys around, Alan Justason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertMcC Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Pecks ships free to HRM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted April 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Nice! Thanks for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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