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What do ya'll think of this suspension kit?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Toolmaker, Sep 20, 2007.

  1. Sep 20, 2007
    Toolmaker

    Toolmaker Member

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    I'm hoping to be able to replace my suspension real soon. My add-a-leafs are about to beat my brains out. I had narrowed my selection down to a Black Diamond 3" kit or a BDS 2.5" kit then I ran across this: http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/mercha...Product_Code=ROR75-3&Category_Code=sus_cj_kit

    It actually has the features I like from both the Black Diamond springs and the BDS springs combined. If this suspension is as good as Rusty claims, it should be a good set up.

    What do ya'll think?
     
    Toolmaker, Sep 20, 2007
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  2. Sep 20, 2007
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Looks and sounds nice, but I'd found out how many leaves are in it.
     
    Glenn, Sep 20, 2007
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    Txjake

    Txjake I wrenched with Sparky

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    it is hard to beat BDS....
     
    Txjake, Sep 20, 2007
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    pickupmanx2

    pickupmanx2 New Member

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    I put a BDS lift on my 02 Excursion, HATED it, ended up changing it out for a FabTech, are the BDS kits for Jeep better I hope? I was wanting to go maybe an inch or 2. That one looks good, as long as the ride stays decent...
     
    pickupmanx2, Sep 20, 2007
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    I've had nothing but good experiences with BDS kits I've installed and ridden in. If you check the forum you'll find pretty much nothing but positive comments about BDS kits here...

    As far as Rusty's, I had friends that used his stuff on their XJs some years ago, they were quite pleased. Dunno a thing about this kit though (if that's worth anything).
     
    sparky, Sep 20, 2007
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    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    I looked at that kit recently. You might want to do some further research on Rusty's.

    The explorer pro-comp kit is about the same price IIRC and Mile High Jeep rebuilders had a good price on the BDS springs.
     
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    Toolmaker

    Toolmaker Member

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    I've read (searched) the forum and most people here do like their BDS lifts. The only first hand experience I have with BDS is a friend of mines CJ7 with a 4" BDS lift. His springs seem to be STIFF and he's been running them for several years so they should be well broken in by now. Of course trying to compare a 4" CJ7 lift to a 2.5" ECJ5 lift is not a fair comparison.

    I have read some negative stuff about Rusty on some of the XJ forums, but, I've read negative stuff on the web about almost every suspension company.
     
    Toolmaker, Sep 20, 2007
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    StraightToPlaid

    StraightToPlaid Ludicrous speed!!!!

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    Can't tell you about that one, but my black diamond rides nice after the springs broke in a bit. I bought my jeep with the kit on it but it had less than 5 miles on it. Apparently the front U-bolts were wrong and the PO had some new ones bent up.

    I will tell you that I might have chosen a slightly lower kit if I was doing it again. On the highway I almost feel too high, it feels kind of tippy. I could probably do a bit better with some better shocks though.
     
    StraightToPlaid, Sep 20, 2007
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Subjective I'd guess. I've never been disappointed like I said above. I installed one, helped install another, and ridden in several. Ride is much better than stock. YMMV.
     
    sparky, Sep 20, 2007
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  10. Sep 21, 2007
    grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

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    I've got about a thousand miles on a Black Diamond 3" and it's finally starting to get broke in. It was a horrendously stiff ride at first. The height is just where I like it. Rusty's has a good rep (I live near Tulsa) around here, but I haven't seen that lift either. One thing it appears to be missing is new bushings. You'd need to add that in the price.:v6:
     
    grannyscj, Sep 21, 2007
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    Txjake

    Txjake I wrenched with Sparky

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    check out Bob Supplee @ Supplee 4WD Enterprises for great pricing on BDS
     
    Txjake, Sep 21, 2007
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    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    I agree with Jake... call Bob at 405-799-8977
     
    lynn, Sep 21, 2007
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