I did a lot of research on lifts. I knew I wanted to go long arm. It came down to Full Traction and EVO. I wanted bolt on as I wanted to do the install myself and at the time had no welder nor knew how to weld. Both of which are bolt on. Responses I received on the former forum told me both were good lifts and I'd be happy with either. It then came down to price. At the time I believe FT was $800 or so cheaper. So thats what I went with. Honestly I have not had any problems with it and it's solid. Customer service used to be fantastic but that employee left the company (no names..haha). Since then the customer service seems to have gone down hill. Both lifts have nearly the same mounting points and brackets. Both companies rear LCA frame side brackets hang low but no lower than stock. I've put it through its paces and it's held up great. The big difference is the joints. FT uses heim and clevite joints where EVO uses Currie johnny joints. The johnny joints are easily rebuildable plus EVO's arms are adjustable on the Jeep. FT joints have to be replaced and clevites I've heard are a royal PIA. That's why I still need to replace one...haha. Overall I'm not disappointed with my choice, however if I had to do it again I probably would go with EVO for the control arms. With regards to drive shafts. JE Reel are a recommended shaft and are built about an hour from me. At the time I did not know 1310 shafts were weaker than stock. If I did I'd have gone 1350 from the beginning. I blew my rear cv last year on the rubicon. Member Strikeforcezebra (formerly Aspenkid) had a brand new JE Reel 1350. Eddie and tony swapped it in and I was good to go. I plan on having a local shop build me a 1350 front when I upgrade. He rebuilt my broken rear, worn front and also builds shafts for ultra 4 cars and desert race trucks and buggys. He also uses only spicer products. Hope this info helps.
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