Ruffstuff 3 link kit?

[GearHead11]

Anyone here have experience with it? I'm looking into linking the front of my truck this year and am exploring options. If money weren't an issue I'd without a doubt pick up a 4wu kit.. I saw a guy on FB used the ruffstuff kit and a set of ori's and ended up spending around $2k to get it done whereas the complete 4wu kit is $3500+

 

[ChrisAyers]

It is a good universal kit but consider the Barnes 4wd 3 link kit as well, both are good companies and kits but Barne's is here in NC so you'll save a lot of shipping time.

 

[skyhighZJ]

I picked up links and Enduro joints from Barnes. They are great guys to work with, their stuff is top notch, and they are local so the shipping is fast and cheap! They also worked a good package deal to put all my links and rod ends together in a kit (I welded together to my lengths) for a very fair price

 

[untchabl]

Another vote for Barnes

 

[GearHead11]

Had forgotten about Barnes. Will give them a look!

 

[77GreenMachine]

Keep it local, Barnes is quick, and good quality stuff!

 

[Mac5005]

X10 for barnes4wd. Give them a call and explain what you want, and they will get you what you need. Fast shipping and competitive prices for great parts

 

[ORV design and fab]

X2. It seems like every time I go with the next phase, I give brad at Barnes a call and he clears it up for me and I go and purchase, go ahead a add your rig to the rig upgrade challenge. And get $100 gift card from barnes

 

[GearHead11]

Going to give this a a bump since ive decide to keep the taco instead going with a buggy. 3 link will be happening in the next few months so who has the better joints, Barnes or ruffstuff?

 

[ol'Jeeps]

Im sure there are others as good. But there are no heims at this level any better than Barnes. Barnes are the only ones I choose to stock!

They are one of the few rod ends that don't have any play in them when you open the box! Unlike the" Ebay heims"!

 

[GearHead11]

Are you referring to the enduro joints? It looks like their 3 link kit comes with 1.25" chromo heims

Three Link Suspension DIY Kit 1 1/4" Chromoly Heims

 

[ol'Jeeps]

I like The enduro joints as well. But I thought we were referring to Heim ends

 

[GearHead11]

Cool, just clarifying. If I can get these tires sold I'll be ordering the 3 link kit. Then I'll have to do some coilover shopping

 

[DJ318]

You can upgrade the kit to Enduro joints from the chromo heims for something like $40.

Also as far as coil overs either ori or fox!
Ori pros are easy to package, built in bumps and limits. Easier to tune than a coil over from what I hear. Cons are $$$$

There's a article in here some where talking about how fox coil overs are better than kings. It goes into pretty good depth. I'll try to find it for you.

 

[DJ318]

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