From personal experience, long arm lifts suck on the road, but they rock offroad. Just depends on what you get.
Here's my brand, Rock Krawler, in a complete 4" short arm system. The only thing I think you would need in addition to the lift would be a slip yoke eliminator kit and cv driveshaft. You can get a combo from Carolina Driveline for about $350 including shipping. Cheapest deal anywhere, and it's quality stuff. So I'd say with this setup, that brings your grand total to around $2000 after shipping and taxes. The good news is Rock Krawler is in NY, so shipping is el cheapo and it only takes a couple of days to get here. Rock Krawler also makes the same 4" system in a long arm.
www.rockkrawler.com,
www.carolinadriveline.comSKU: RKTJ40XF+SA
Suggested Retail: $1,549.00
The Rock Krawler 4.0 X Factor Plus Short Arm System is the ultimate short arm system on the market today. This system allows you to run 33" tires with unparalleled articulation and ability. This system includes everything in our flex system with the added benefits of front upper high misalignment/adjustable control arms and the rear triangulated 4-link conversion that allows removal of the rear track bar. This gives you the ultimate in vehicle balance coupled with rear anti-squat geometry for excellent climbing ability. This system maintains an excellent highway ride quality that TJ owners have become accustomed to. Try to find all of these great qualities in any other short arm system. That won't happen! Don't forget this system comes with our exclusive abuse proof lifetime guarantee on all hard parts!
System Benefits:
-Excellent Highway Ride and Handling
-The Best Off Road Ability of any Short Arm System!
-RTI 1100+ on a 20 Degree Ramp
-Allows for 33" Tires
-Limited Lifetime Warranty
-Upgradeable to long arm system
System Includes:
4 linear coil springs, 4 high misalignment/double-adjustable lower control arms made from solid stock, front high misalignment/adjustable track bar made from solid stock, rear triangulated 4 link conversion with triangulated 4 link arms made from solid stock, rear triangulated 4 link mounting cradle/axle truss made from 1/4" thick laser cut steel, front upper high misalignment/adjustable control arms made from solid stock, front adjustable sway bar disconnects, rear extended sway bar links, stainless steel brake lines, rear upper reinforcing mounts, drop pitman arm, hardware and detailed instructions.
*Available for any front axle and the following rear axles: Dana 35, Dana 44, Dana 44 Al, Dana 60, Ford 8.8, and Tera 60
**Requires a transfer case drop kit, or a C.V. Driveshaft Conversion, or a SYE with C.V. Driveshaft Conversion
***2003 TJ's equipped with 4 speed automatics will require removal of the factory automatic transmission skid plate if so equipped to allow for proper front driveshaft travel
Options:
* Bolt in rear mounting system versus the weld on rear cradle available upon special request. Lead time may apply.
** Requires removal of the OEM rear upper control arm mounts off the rear axle for weld on rear cradle.
Recommended Accessories:
- Transfer Case Drop Kit - $20.00
- Rock Krawler X Factor Plus Steering - $349.00
- Rock Krawler Adjustable Weld In Poly Foam Bump Stops - $115 per pair.
- Heavy Duty Slip Yoke Eliminator with C.V. Driveshaft from Six States - $450.00
- Rubicon Model Rear C.V. Driveshaft Conversion from Six States - $315.00
Shock Notes: It is recommended that high quality shocks be used with all Rock Krawler Suspension Systems. At a very minimum an adjustable dampening rate shock such as a MX-6 or RS9000 so you can choose your ride quality!
Front Shock - 17" Collapsed to 29" Extended
Reference MX6013 with Daystar EVS Jounce Stop
or Fox Racing Shox Part Number 980-99-282-A
Rear Shock - 16" Collapsed to 26" Extended
Reference MX6027 with Daystar EVS Jounce Stop
or Fox Racing Shox Part Number 980-99-271-A
