Sunday, August 29, 2010

Rubicon Express TJ Wrangler Lift Kits

Many Jeep owners would like to increase their vehicle’s abilities for off road travel. The key to increasing off road abilities is to also maintain the vehicle’s safety while traveling on paved roads too. This is why many Jeep owners purchase Rubicon Express Suspension Systems.

Rubicon Express suspension systems
are available for all models of Jeeps. The Rubicon Express TJ Wrangler lift kit is one of the most popular lift kits for consumers. These lift kits allow TJ Wrangler Jeep owners to increase their clearance by two inches. This increased clearance allows the Jeep owners to also increase the size of their tires. With this type of lift kit, Jeep owners can increase their tire size up to 35 inch tires. These lift kits also provide the vehicle with better articulation for off road travel, as well as the additional clearance. It also provides the vehicles with better off road traction.

There are two types of Rubicon Express TJ Wrangler lift kits available by the Rubicon Express company. The first type of lift kit is the called the Budget Boost. The Budget Boost can be purchased for under $300. It features all the necessary parts to lift the Jeep and has twin tube shocks. Factory shocks can also be used with this lift kit.

The second type of Rubicon Express TJ Wrangler lift kit is the Economy kit. It features the same parts of the Budget Boost but features different shocks. The shocks on this lift kit are mono tube shocks which are higher in quality and offer better performance than the twin tube shocks. This type of lift kit can be purchased from Rubicon Express for around $400.

Both types of lift kits will increase the Jeep’s clearance and off road traction. They both maintain the integrity of the vehicle’s safety standards for paved road usage too. The lift kit that is best for the individual with mainly be determined by the owner’s budget.

Rubicon Express Lift Kits

Founded in 1996, Rubicon Express Suspension (RE) manufacture and design lift kits for Jeeps. When you buy one of these kits, you can install the kit onto a jeep. After the installation, the jeep will sit up higher and it will get a higher jeep profile. Some RE kits are designed so that the owner can rock the jeep from side to side. RE has various styles, and types of lift kits to help you get started on this project.

Definition
Jeep lift kits are installed on older model jeeps and not your brand new jeep. The lift kit is simply used to lift the body or the suspension system. Therefore, you can install taller tires because the wheel wells are higher. Keep in mind when you install the RE lift system you may have to make modifications to the jeep in some areas. Get help if you can not install the lift system or hire a qualified mechanic to do it for you. Think safety first.

Types of Lifts
Basically, there are two types of RE jeep lift systems. The Body lift system which is most likely the least expensive RE jeep system. This type of system is ordered or sold in 1, 2, or 3 inch sizes and will lift your jeep from the frame. The suspension system is more sophisticated because they are 4” high and can be as high as 16” or more. You’ll find the RE jeep suspension system to be more expensive than the body lift system. Simply put, you replace the rear and front suspension system which is the springs and shocks on this lift.

Expert Advice
Make sure you follow all the safety instructions in your RE jeep information installation packet. Remember that the higher you lift the jeep, the higher the chances of the jeep rolling or turning over at high speeds when you make turns. Rubicon Express prides its self on producing high quality and safe jeep lifts so please contacts us when you are ready to buy your jeep lift kit. We will be glad to listen to all your questions or concerns.

Saturday, March 10, 2007

2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Express Lift Kit

Sixty-five years of Jeep heritage has produced the new 2007 Jeep JK Wrangler which provides several innovative features superior to Wranglers of the past. Of significance to off-road adventuring, the new JK offers an optional electronic sway bar disconnect along with an increase in chassis length and width. This increase lends to a smoother and more stable ride while still maintaining a solid axle and full frame. Rubicon Express, the Jeep Suspension and Jeep Lift Kit specialists, congratulate the dedicated Jeep engineering staff for providing enthusiasts with a solid foundation from which to build their own adventure vehicles.


Rubicon Express lift kits feature Chromoly control arms in either the Super-Ride™ package for the smoothest on-road ride or the Super-Flex™ package featuring the legendary rebuildable Super-Flex™ joints for the ultimate in strength and articulation for unmatched off-road performance. Attaching points are anchored with grade 8 hardware and paired with a variety of specifically valved Rubicon shocks for unparalleled ride quality providing enjoyable daily driving and the durability to handle the harshest of off-pavement excursions. Make the right suspension decision and go with the company you can trust; Rubicon Express and our Jeep Lift Kit

Our Jeep Suspension systems range from the 2inch budget boost to the Super-Ride™ and Super-Flex™ packages at 3.5, 4.5, and 5.5 inch lifts. Super-Flex™ systems will be available in both stock control arms and Long-Arm configurations.