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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by dauntless_powered, Oct 4, 2004.

  1. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Alot depends on what you want. BDS is still stiff compared to Skyjacker
    Softride. The Skyjacker is VERY flexy... but has been known to sag (usually from the Jeep weighing more than stock) and Skyjacker isn't too quick to honor warranty claims.
    All in all, I like my Skyjacker, but would likely buy BDS if I was buying today, especially since the rear of my Jeep is now alot heavier than stock with the heavy bumper/swingout/33" spare...

    And Bob Supplee is THE MAN :)
     
  2. dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB COB 2024 Sponsor

    thats what i was thinking (the weight thing) i have a full size spare, jerry cans, and a highlift mounted on the back, plus winch, and all the spare parts i usually have in the back on trail rides. the ride canot be anystiffer than i have right now. its just awful. as long as the bds isnt to high in price that's the way im going
     
  3. dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB COB 2024 Sponsor

    just got off the phone with bob, he says 550.00 shipped to me. the only prob is that its gonna be about two weeks.

    4wdh says 521.99 shipped and it will be 12 days
     
  4. BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

    Whats $30 and 2 days?
    Have you looked at Rough Country?
    They run specials from time to time.
     
  5. dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB COB 2024 Sponsor

    no i havnt tried them yet, who sells them? and how are they? right now im going bds. will probablly order today. i wish i could get them sooner
     
  6. BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

    Rough Country sells direct to the public.
    I've run one for years and have been happy with them. www.roughcountry.com
    They show a 2.5" (closer to 3") for $379.00
     
  7. Eric: Bob is a great guy. He will get them out to you ASAP, if not sooner. Always try him first for a price. He'll tell you if he can't beat it. Cheapest for Headman headers too. And remember, all of Bob's prices INCLUDE shipping.

    Nickmil, and Eric too, I've got the Pro Comp 2.5" lift. It came with the shocks and everything. It rode like a buckboard for the first 100 miles, but then loosened up nicely. Also I got some "Poly Lube" and lubed my shackel fittings. Boy, what a difference. As I was forceing in the lube, you could actually hear the bushings "relax". Is all this "special" lube is, is silicone grease--doesn't attack the urethane.

    Of course, I expect the Jeep to ride like a JEEP! R) When Hippo was here I ask him what he thought of the ride. He said it seemed fine and not stiff at all.
     
  8. dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB COB 2024 Sponsor

    ok now im a little unsure of what i want to do, roughcountry said 464.00 shipped in 5-7 days. so in your opinions is the bds worth waiting for an extra week and paying 100.00 more? please let me know thatnks guys. i plan on ordering tonight
     
  9. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Warantee?

    Mil wrap style springs?

    What's included in the two kits?
     
  10. dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB COB 2024 Sponsor

    both kits are complete from springs, shackles, shocks, etc. not sure on the mil wrap from rough country though
     
  11. dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB COB 2024 Sponsor

    just gotoff the phone with rough country again, they are mil wrapped however there is only a 1yr warrenty not lifetime.
     
  12. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    I can take a pic of the BDS if it helps
     
  13. dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB COB 2024 Sponsor

    tat would be great! im just trying to decide if the xtra 100 is worht it, but with a lifetime warrenty if one problem happens it just made up the difference. i dont know maybe i will sleep on it and order first thing in the morning
     
  14. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    Front or rear?
     
  15. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    Uploading now
     
  16. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    still loading
     
  17. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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  18. dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB COB 2024 Sponsor

    that looks real rugged, i think its gonna be worth the xtra 100 just for the warrenty alone. they are closed tonight, so i think i will order in the morning. thanks for th epics
     
  19. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Billy -- you've been Awful quiet about that animal lift job... :?
     
  20. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    Anytime........glad it helped.......I am a real tight butt too.....but I think its$ well spent!