Thanks man, I appreciate the info. Can't understand why BAM left a try tit and Northridge can. I just ordered the Tazer mini from Northridge, fast shipping and they are definitely earning my business over BAM.
I think it comes down to mission. If you like the lifted look and don't need the benefits of a springed lift, spacers (the cheap option) is completely acceptable and makes sense. However, if you go spacers and then start climbing way beyond the suspensions ability then it's not smart. I think...
As a long-time former police officer I leave my vehicles unlocked at all times. That way you won't get your soft top cut or your hard top windows smashed. Is it practical? Not at all times if I have something valuable but if you don't have anything valuable in your vehicle leave them unlocked...
What I am most concerned about is that the vehicle was insured through one of these never-heard-of insurance providers. So not sure how well StateFarm is going to do recovering my deductible and some of the rental fees that we might need to pay.
May I suggest a Rough Country spacer lift? Its about 1/2 the price of putting in the springs but like you, it was more important to me to have the factory ride than hard 4 wheeling. However, if you are going to do a lot of 4 wheeling, I would go with the Springs. Here's mine with a 3.5 inch...
Seeing the state of the used Gs, I'm glad I got mine at 6% under invoice as it looks like the used ones with a little more miles are going for what I paid. I'd be very unhappy today to know I paid MSRP!