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Offline reptile610

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rc 4.5"
« on: August 23, 2009, 11:14:05 PM »
There is a shop ordering rc lifts out here on the island and he said he can get me a 4.5" lift with new leaves for $650 (they're on sale) and since he is doing a big order id only pay $50 for shipping. Should I do it and should I get the shock upgrade or the control arm drop kit or the steering stabilizer?
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Offline calvynandhobbs

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Re: rc 4.5"
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2009, 01:05:20 AM »
You can do 4.5" without the control arm drop brackets. You'll them or long arms if you go any higher than 4.5" though. I've never noticed a difference between RC regular shocks and their upgraded ones, but I have noticed a difference in their steering stabilizers.
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Re: rc 4.5"
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2009, 04:18:33 AM »
save the money and get the 6.5 inch long arm kit.  skip the short arm kits all together.  and just get the long arm.  do it once and do it overkill.  i can see you jeep now.  all jacked up and on stock tires.  :D

I'm not sure, but I don't think that will meet the DOT rules for Hawaii.
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Re: rc 4.5"
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2009, 04:49:18 AM »
keep the ct reg

Accoding to R.J. it doesn't matter in HI.  Every state I have ever lived in (MD, CA,SC, WA,CT) the soilder and sailer relief act allows you keep your vehicle within the regulations of your home state.   HI is differnt in a lot of ways, so R.J. "might" be right.
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Offline Swagger

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Re: rc 4.5"
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2009, 05:27:27 AM »
here is a better idea, go to a HI DMV, and ask for the regulations on what you can do
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Re: rc 4.5"
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2009, 07:37:55 AM »
Because shipping is so high I'm basically down to this now or hope n wait for another store to order some I'm just asking what addons I should get and from what I'm told a 4.5" is plenty for out here
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Re: rc 4.5"
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2009, 04:02:18 AM »
just buy it
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Re: rc 4.5"
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2009, 05:39:02 AM »
Should I buy the steering stab 2?
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Re: rc 4.5"
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2009, 05:41:26 AM »
Yes buy it yours is probably shot
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