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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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how are the rough country lifts do any guys on here have them for the 2wd 1500 dodge rams there like half the price as the fabtech and stuff and from what ive read on reviews they dont seem to be that bad the guys at the off road stores around here say there **** but thats probbaly just cus they want me to buy the 2500$ fabtech one from them rather then buying the 1200$ rough country . so yeah and info on whether or not these lifts are ok would be great help thanks guys. I wont be doing much wheeling as im only 2wd but sometimes i like to go on the trails with all my friends iev done it stock and did fine so i figured with the 6 inch lift and some 35's i could probably do 95% of the stuff out there with a locker
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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From what I have seen Fabtech is a complete kit with quality shocks.
The Rough Country has to be re-using stock shocks or something. It sounds way to cheap to be anything descent

Rize makes some good stuff
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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no the rough country is a complete lift as well the only complaint i ever read about the rough country is that it is stiff but you can also buy upgraded shocks with it that might help with the stiffnesss i dunno
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 02:04 AM
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Check this out http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...view=233003606

ohh, your 2wd sorry
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 02:28 AM
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those top gunz guys have a 6" 2wd kit on ebay i saw earlier
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 02:32 AM
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i say they have it for a decent price right now for the fabtech one but on there site it says limited time only and im not buying my lift till spring so if its still that price i'll but the fabtech for sure but what i really need to know is if the rough country will last threw a few wheeling trips a year with relatively light wheeling or should i really spend the money for the fabtech
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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I got a Rough Country 6" kit for 2wd over the holidays for a steal on eBay. I have yet to find someone to put it on, so it is sitting in the garage. It is a complete kit though. I'll let you know as soon as I get it put in.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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I didn't realize how many people actually put a lift of that size on a 2wd.
Why?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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ive had alot of experience with rough country and they give you a VERY stiff ride!
i would not recommend their shocks at all. lol i guess their name says it all
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dirtydog
I didn't realize how many people actually put a lift of that size on a 2wd.
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because a 2wd with a locker is pretty much just as good as a 4wd without them unless your doing serious rock crawling or mud bogging my favorite quote is "my huge lifted 4x4 is a huge lifted 2x4 99% of the time" and a 4wd makes it to easy you really dont have to have any skill cus it will get you through the had stuff so much easier theres something to be said about a guy who can make it through the 4x4 trails with a 2wd
 
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