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Author:  mrneen [ Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Possible lift/suspension kits????
I am on a budget and i would like to add some lift to my jeep. Currently it has roughly 83k miles on it. if anyone else has some suggestions... while sticking around the price of 400-500. feel free to add. thanks
Author:  Murphyman [ Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:21 pm ]
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I went with BDS. Got it for around $400, but it uses stock struts. You can get some Rancho Rsx17505 struts for cheap, just $74 from here:

http://www.offroadtoystore.com/Merchant ... ode=Rancho

So it would run you around $550-$600 I guess. I opted to go with BDS cause of their warranty, the good spring ratings (same as OME HD), and just to be different 8) .

For around the same prices you could get OME/Rancho lift. That lift will be the most suggested one. I wouldn't get the Rusty's because the spring rates are equal of stock, so they will sag quickly.

EDIT: The BDS kit is the same setup as the 4WD Hardware one, possibly the same exact thing?... If you can find a local BDS dealer, they can usually get it for you for a lot cheaper than it is online ($475 online).
Author:  kskj [ Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:46 pm ]
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You would be happy with rustys for the first year then the rear shocks will be done and the front will start to sag. Thats been my experience with rustys. But I really liked it for the first year. :lol:
Author:  CRD Joe [ Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:46 pm ]
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Neither.
Author:  4WheelAholic [ Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:55 pm ]
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Have you checked out Daystar.. they seem to be a popular budget lift

http://www.daystarweb.com/productdetail.php?productID=363
Author:  Rudy [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:10 am ]
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CRD Joe wrote:
Neither.

x2
Author:  kingjeep [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 3:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Possible lift/suspension kits????
mrneen wrote:
I am on a budget and i would like to add some lift to my jeep. Currently it has roughly 83k miles on it. if anyone else has some suggestions... while sticking around the price of 400-500. feel free to add. thanks


i am in the same boat.

i just ordered a ome / rancho pic together lift probably the best deal for my mony cost me $710 shiped form all js to fl. thats becosue none of the local shops could get any of the stuff for me. then i am putting on tread write mtg tires they are $76 + shiping. all the reserch i did said that will last im on a budget but i dont want to have to redo any of this stiff for a long time.

save a little longer if you have to i know it sucks
Author:  mrneen [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:15 pm ]
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Murphyman wrote:
I went with BDS. Got it for around $400, but it uses stock struts. You can get some Rancho Rsx17505 struts for cheap, just $74 from here:

http://www.offroadtoystore.com/Merchant ... ode=Rancho

So it would run you around $550-$600 I guess. I opted to go with BDS cause of their warranty, the good spring ratings (same as OME HD), and just to be different 8) .

For around the same prices you could get OME/Rancho lift. That lift will be the most suggested one. I wouldn't get the Rusty's because the spring rates are equal of stock, so they will sag quickly.

EDIT: The BDS kit is the same setup as the 4WD Hardware one, possibly the same exact thing?... If you can find a local BDS dealer, they can usually get it for you for a lot cheaper than it is online ($475 online).



if i went with the 4wd version, would u recomnend using bigger struts? and are the shocks ok in this kit?
Author:  mrneen [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Possible lift/suspension kits????
kingjeep wrote:
mrneen wrote:
I am on a budget and i would like to add some lift to my jeep. Currently it has roughly 83k miles on it. if anyone else has some suggestions... while sticking around the price of 400-500. feel free to add. thanks


i am in the same boat.

i just ordered a ome / rancho pic together lift probably the best deal for my mony cost me $710 shiped form all js to fl. thats becosue none of the local shops could get any of the stuff for me. then i am putting on tread write mtg tires they are $76 + shiping. all the reserch i did said that will last im on a budget but i dont want to have to redo any of this stiff for a long time.

save a little longer if you have to i know it sucks


where did u order ur lift from? what does it come with?
Author:  501 [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:44 pm ]
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OME/Rancho's, only way to go. Do it right the first time. (Filling in for Rev. Mudd!)
Author:  mrneen [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:55 pm ]
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501 wrote:
OME/Rancho's, only way to go. Do it right the first time. (Filling in for Rev. Mudd!)


how much would that cost? and what does it come with and where?


(still new to this stuff)
Author:  Quicksilversurf917 [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:12 pm ]
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If you want to go cheap I would go with the daystar spacer and then just get rancho shocks all aorund. All together it cost me about 450 to complete it.
Author:  JeepinJarhead03 [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:16 pm ]
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not to beat a dead horse..

but that would just frag his shiney new shocks considering his stock coils have 80k on them
Author:  mrneen [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:46 pm ]
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who would sell OME
Author:  jeepkj02 [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:54 pm ]
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I don't know if I would get OME anymore, now that they are made in china. BDS has a higher spring rate and are made in the USA!! They offer free s&h when shipped to your nearest distributor. www.bds-suspension.com

Most likely going to get the front springs to replace my OME mediums. After my ARB, it sagged about 1/2-3/4". Sorry to all OME fans out there! But if you find some older OME springs made in Australia, go for it!
Author:  Quicksilversurf917 [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:21 pm ]
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JeepinJarhead03 wrote:
not to beat a dead horse..

but that would just frag his shiney new shocks considering his stock coils have 80k on them

I guessed I missed that memo :?
Author:  mrneen [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:23 pm ]
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this is true.. everything is stock.. that is why i want to replace the suspension.... on a budget of course
Author:  Quicksilversurf917 [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:28 pm ]
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Where can you just get the BDS coils? and what are thier rates?
Author:  jeepkj02 [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:30 pm ]
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Quicksilversurf917 wrote:
Where can you just get the BDS coils? and what are thier rates?


435 lbs

www.bds-suspension.com
Author:  JeepinJarhead03 [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:42 pm ]
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what are the REAR bds coil rates! :lol:
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