doubt you would get better ride or off road capability with the RC long arm kit. most long arm kits, especially bolt on stuff, compromises geometry and ground clearance. for the most part shocks control ride and flex, unless there are some short comings in the control arms or track bars. OEM control arm locations are very capable of running 4" of lift.

 

Thanks.
Not real sure how long arms would compromise geometry. Ground clearance? Sure.

 

mount points are more important than arm length for how the suspension functions.

IIRC the RC long arm geometry causes the front to unload and the rear to squat due to a lack of vertical separation on the frame side of the rear suspension.

 

Rusty’s has a version:

Rusty's LJ UNLIMITED Long Arm Upgrade (LWB ONLY) - P/N: RK-LT10-LJ

<p><br /> <span class="orange_12_bold">Please note that this kit fits the LJ Unlimited ONLY. It does not fit the standard (short wheelbase) TJ Wrangler.</span></p> <p>Rusty's Long Arm Upgrade kit is designed for individuals who already have the amount of lift they need and simply want to upgrade...

www.rustysoffroad.com

Rough Country’s version:

Long Arm Upgrade Kit | 4-6 Inch Lift | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4WD (04-06)

Long Arm Upgrade Kit | 4-6 Inch Lift | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4WD (04-06)

www.roughcountry.com

 

long arm does not automatically equal upgrade, very few kits are an actual upgrade over OEM mount points and they certainly arent bolt on

 

RC stuff is low-end budget-friendly quality. I'd spend a little more and get some quality suspension components. Also, not many true wheelers like long arms on TJs.

 

I have an OME 2.5" on my short TJ it rides better than most of my friends with other 4" lifts...I rarely get stuck on things they get over...seems to me its better to have bigger tires stuffed under as low a lift as possible to keep the center of gravity low....going for 37 under that 2.5" lift....getting rid of sheet metal and adding skids