TwistedCU
New member
1993 Jeep Cherokee
First of all, there is nothing you will get with a RC lift that you won't get with a BDS lift. As for a SYE (Slip Yoke Eliminator - and not a stupid question at all), you won't need one with either kit. If you added another inch via shackles or an extra leaf in the spring packs you might, but the transfer case lowering kit will take care of the driveline angle just fine.
The kits have pretty much the same components, the only significant difference is the leaf springs.
I read that no lift spring would ride as well as stock springs because of the additional arch. That turned out to be false as my BDS kit was a big improvement over the stock springs - but you have to give them (and any new springs) a little time to break in.
I will say my friend's Rubicon Express kit rides very well also. They make a 4" lift that is priced in between the RC and the BDS, but it comes with more stuff (extended brake lines and swaybar disconnects. That would be thier standard duty kit. A good deal on them would be found here:
http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=148
Bottom line is if you are on a budget, the RC kit will adequately lift your rig. If you want a better quality spring then go with Rubicon Express, BDS, Skyjacker, or one of the couple other higher end kits.
Again I loved my BDS lift, it flexed great, rode great, and took the beating that I was not afraid to give it due to the lifetime warranty.
First of all, there is nothing you will get with a RC lift that you won't get with a BDS lift. As for a SYE (Slip Yoke Eliminator - and not a stupid question at all), you won't need one with either kit. If you added another inch via shackles or an extra leaf in the spring packs you might, but the transfer case lowering kit will take care of the driveline angle just fine.
The kits have pretty much the same components, the only significant difference is the leaf springs.
I read that no lift spring would ride as well as stock springs because of the additional arch. That turned out to be false as my BDS kit was a big improvement over the stock springs - but you have to give them (and any new springs) a little time to break in.
I will say my friend's Rubicon Express kit rides very well also. They make a 4" lift that is priced in between the RC and the BDS, but it comes with more stuff (extended brake lines and swaybar disconnects. That would be thier standard duty kit. A good deal on them would be found here:
http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=148
Bottom line is if you are on a budget, the RC kit will adequately lift your rig. If you want a better quality spring then go with Rubicon Express, BDS, Skyjacker, or one of the couple other higher end kits.
Again I loved my BDS lift, it flexed great, rode great, and took the beating that I was not afraid to give it due to the lifetime warranty.
