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 Post subject: Rusty's lift is on the way
PostPosted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:12 pm 
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Well I want to thank everyone on here that posted info regarding lift options, it was very informative and helpful.
I decided to go with the rusty's 2 1/2 " full kit. From the sounds of it this is a great lift for the price. If I had more money I probably would have went with a frankenlift, but I think this will be a great system for what I will be using it for.
I know alot of you out there said to go with OME springs and shocks or Rancho shocks, from different vendors, but I would rather get a complete kit from one company, plus I do not intend on getting a heavy front bumper so if the springs begin to sag after a while it shouldnt be an issue.

Now that the lift is on the way I could use some suggestions on the next mod I should complete? I dont do heavy offroading/rock crawling, I like to do alot of camping and trail riding mostly, but this is also my daily driver.
I plan on changing/adding the following:
Exhaust
Intake system
rock rails
skid plates
roof basket
wheel spacers
etc..........b][/b]


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Rock rails and skid plates So you don't spend you MOD money on repairs :D

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ya skid plates may help ya out a lil bit :wink: , well be sure to post pics when you get it on

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Welcome to LOST Boxter_Dog!!

I would probably organize that priority list like this...

1. skid plates
2. rock rails
3. roof basket
3. Exhaust
4. Intake system
5. wheel spacers
6. etc..........

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looking forward to seeing the newly lifted KJ! Rusty's lift was a good choice i'm sure you'll be very happy with it.

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I think you will enjoy the Rusty's lift as well as learning about your KJ as you install it.

I went with the rear OME upgrade from Rusty's and have been glad that I did.


As others have sugested, make a list of the things, in order, that make sense for your to do next:

1. Tires
2. Wheel Spacers
3. Tow points
4. Skids & Rock Rails

Most of the rest is gravy ... :)

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i loved rustys lift before i got a bumper. never had any issues with it , and it performed perfectly.

you made a great choice on a lift.

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too bad your not closer we could have alift party lol I just got my OME lift

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