I'm in the planning stages of going from my RE 2" budget lift to a 4" short arm. I'm really pleased with the quality and performance of the RE budget lift. Initially, I planned on staying with RE and going with a Super Flex kit. However, the Super Flex kit is almost $900 and does not include shocks (and I guess I should point out that it also is technically listed as a 3.5" lift). Fabtech offers a 4" basic lift that includes springs, control arms, and basically all the goodies of the RE kit, but also includes shocks. The price of this kit is about $100 more than the RE kit. So does anybody have any suggestions as far as which lift I should go with? Is one better than the other?
Fabtech vs. Rubicon Express
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I'm no help, just curious
I'm no help, just curious
currupt4130
VT Hokie
So if the Fabtech one is $100 more and includes shocks... Why not get the RE and spend the money on shocks and be at the same price? I'm confused.
Personally Fabtech has never had a good name to me. I've seen RE perform time and time and time again. I've seen one or two Fabtech kits and wasn't overly impressed with the engineering. I like RE, and I'd stick to RE. They're simple, basic, strong, and they work. Just so we can look, how about you give us the two kits you were looking at?
Personally Fabtech has never had a good name to me. I've seen RE perform time and time and time again. I've seen one or two Fabtech kits and wasn't overly impressed with the engineering. I like RE, and I'd stick to RE. They're simple, basic, strong, and they work. Just so we can look, how about you give us the two kits you were looking at?
Rubicon Express 3.5" Super Flex
Fabtech 4" Basic system w/ shocks
I didn't think I could get a decent set of shocks for $100 (for all four). Another question: I have a transfer case drop installed already for my 2" lift (had some bad vibes). Will I be able to get by with the TC drop with the 4" lift for now, or will I have to break down and do the SYE when I have the lift installed? I want to switch to an SYE and get a tummy tuck TC skid eventually, but all of this costs money. Thoughts?
Fabtech 4" Basic system w/ shocks
I didn't think I could get a decent set of shocks for $100 (for all four). Another question: I have a transfer case drop installed already for my 2" lift (had some bad vibes). Will I be able to get by with the TC drop with the 4" lift for now, or will I have to break down and do the SYE when I have the lift installed? I want to switch to an SYE and get a tummy tuck TC skid eventually, but all of this costs money. Thoughts?
Red Neckerson
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From what I've read about both lifts... Rubicon Express. When I get the long arm kit, it will be RE
Red Neckerson
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Get the SYE. If all possible try to get all you need at once. If you can't afford it now, save for it and then do it. Don't mod your Jeep with cheaper versions of anything to get you by.
Wrangl3r93
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Jeepin Outfitters - Jeep Suspension, Parts, & Accessories
The 3.5 superflex kit $919.95 plus free shipping and shocks. I bought my RE lift from them and it was at my door in like a week.
The 3.5 superflex kit $919.95 plus free shipping and shocks. I bought my RE lift from them and it was at my door in like a week.
jfrabat
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+1
I think if the 2" lift gave you vibes, adding another 2" will have the same effect... When I installed my RE 4" lift, the thing was UNDRIVABLE until I got the SYE.
By the way, I recommend RE; I am very happy with mine (granted, though, mine is a YJ, so it is a totally different kit!).
Thanks for the link. One question - everywhere I've looked, the description of the RE super flex kit says it includes new control arms, but my question is does it have upper control arms or just lower arms?
Red Neckerson
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Looks like it is just the lowers arms.
Wrangl3r93
New member
What's a control arm? Is it like a leaf spring? Haha j/k, but judging from the picture and list of components that kit only comes with the lower arms
