No, I have run my RC lift since 2005, ZERO issues. Its my DD and weekend trail rig.

 

We all know there are better kits, but they also come at a price. Having said that, I just installed their 4" X-Series lift. I am completely happy with it. I ignored all the haters that said they ride really rough, and I'm glad I did. I will say that it's my first jeep, so I can really only compare it to how it was when it was stock. It rides nearly as nice and only slightly rougher than it did. The biggest difference in handling seems to be a result of the bigger tires as opposed to the lift.

I may find things i don't like about it, but for now, it gets my endorsement.

 

I've personally installed RC lifts on a TJ and on my dads ZJ, and they've both worked great on and off-road for several years. There's nothing special about them but, for the money it's hard not to like. The only thing I've noticed more on the TJ (possibly because its lighter than the ZJ) is that the ride is a little "sporty", which I'm sure could be fixed by getting softer shocks, but its nothing unbearable. I don't run any of their stuff on my rig but, if I was on a budget or only casually wheeled, I would seriously consider getting a RC lift.

 

I would go zone over RC, but hey they're not that bad. It's one of those companies for us people who don't have the bucks for savvy this a currie that.

If it were me I would go zone combo with an sye and cv shaft or I would do an RC lift.

Some day I hope to have a cool long arm lift 3 and 4 linked but hey that costs money and its something I don't have right now so that just means a compromise.

Those two companies are a great compromise for people in a similar situation.

 

I have a RC 4" lift on my 05 TJ. Great lift for the price. However I did swap the RC shocks with SkyJacker Nitros after about a year. The bushings didn't hold up well on the RC shocks.

 

I have RC coils, but thats it... I am happy with the flex and ride. I think the harshness ( bouncy ) feels is due to shocks.. I'm almost certain it is on mine....

 

I agree with getting good shocks. I changed my RC shocks out for Bilstein 5100, much happier.

 

This is my first Wrangler and it already had a 4" RC lift installed on it when I bought it. I have nothng to compare it to either but all seems well. Like others have said, the shocks that came with it may be a little harsh but lift suits my needs.

 

I agree with getting good shocks. I changed my RC shocks out for Bilstein 5100, much happier.

Yep. 5100's or some savvy fox shox and that'll do lol

 

If you're already questioning it, I bet you going to have that little voice in your head saying 'shoulda, coulda, woulda.'

 

If you're already questioning it, I bet you going to have that little voice in your head saying 'shoulda, coulda, woulda.'

x2. I will not buy a lift unless its the one I have bookmarked that I look at everyday hoping I'll win the lottery.

 

this might help you. compares RC with Savvy Off-Road.

Rough Country vs Savvy - YouTube

 

this might help you. compares RC with Savvy Off-Road.

Rough Country vs Savvy - YouTube

That video on the left looks like my rig with the Procomp ES3000's.

 

After seeing that video I won't buy anything but savvy

 

Yep. 5100's or some savvy fox shox and that'll do lol

Cant beat that.

 

Cant beat that.

Nope. Savvy fox's are amazing lol

 

To understand why certain suspension manufacturers are looked down upon, you first need to understand what makes a good suspension and what makes an undesirable suspension.....so you've got to have some knowledge at the component level. You can read "rough country sucks balls" all day long but unless you understand why, you're just reading words on a computer.

I don't recommend RC for nearly anything for good reasons. Yes, I've ran and installed plenty of their parts.....and have replaced about 90% of those parts with better parts.

 

To understand why certain suspension manufacturers are looked down upon, you first need to understand what makes a good suspension and what makes an undesirable suspension.....so you've got to have some knowledge at the component level. You can read "rough country sucks balls" all day long but unless you understand why, you're just reading words on a computer.

I don't recommend RC for nearly anything for good reasons.

Care to explain what makes suspensions good and bad?

 

I'm sure you're more than competent enough to do that research on your own. That's not a short answer and I don't have the time nor the patience to go into that.....and honestly, it would go well beyond what the OP is asking.

 

I'm sure you're more than competent enough to do that research on your own. That's not a short answer and I don't have the time nor the patience to go into that.....and honestly, it would go well beyond what the OP is asking.

Well thanks anyways imped

 

Usually you get the rc owner who gives praise to the great customer service at rc. They generally know this from dealing with them for Warranty replacement parts.

My thought is you shouldn't need to spend that much time dealing with customer service.

Rc is a cookie cutter lift company. They don't focus on only one vehicle, so what you get are lifts mass produced for a fast sale, at a cheap price. They are patrons of mediocrity !

 

When was the last time you saw a thread titled Are OME, Clayton, Currie, Savvy Lifts That Bad?


I don't subscribe to the "I don't have the money for a quality kit BS". It all come down to standards and how high yours are. Some people have RC standards and some have OME, Clayton, Currie...standards.