Rough Country 4.5 X-Series Lift Review, 5 Years Later, 1998 Jeep Cherokee XJ

After 40k+ miles and 5 years, I thought I would give you my thoughts on this Rough Country 4.5 X-Series lift kit.
Five years ago, the kit looked a little different. Now, by 2020, they have made many improvements and it looks to be a better kit.
Although I have had some issues over the past 5 years, this kit has allowed me to go on some epic trips. This is also my first Jeep build, so I can't regret any mods I have made because it's all been a learning experience.
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[@tomandhistruck]

I plan on getting the RC 4.5 inch long arm kit and upgrading it as it fails. Right away, I know I want to get rid of the stupid Y-Link stuff which eliminates a lot of complications with the XJ. Essentially, the RC lift kit is a great starting point. It comes with enough parts to get you into the game and enough to keep wanting to upgrade constantly like all the other Jeep owners.

[@crashtke]

Great and candid review.

[@talesofjeep3640]

@5:29 Nice Hat

[@drywallsculptingwithjason7137]

i have those drop down brackets on the front of mine and i hate them it defeats the lift thats why im looking into a 4.5 long arm from bds

[@aflacemery]

Mine can still flex pretty well, that being said if I had a time machine I would get long arms

[@RegularJohntv]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@danhambrick6331]

RC is junk.....

[@anthonymadrid6346]

Have you had a RC lift before? What are the pro's and con's from your experience with them? It fits my budget