matt, the ride is about like stock. from what i hear once everything gets "broken in" it will ride better than stock. the shocks that came with this kit are rough country's new 2.2 shock.
ben, the "hood surfing" was when we forded the river that had over-run its banks up to that field on the way down to the boat ramp. steve plowed right thru it and his 37s were completly submersed...will and i were skeptical to say the least. but we made it ok. i got stuck on the way back (fell into a rut i guess) so will turned around, pulled nose-to-nose and we climbed onto our respective hoods to pass the cable o we wouldn't have to wade in waste-deep water that was probably about 40*f.
i sent zach from a to z an email and am waiting for his response to order my rock sliders because when we were testing the new lift out i managed to dent both rocker panels in. (damnit...more money into the jeep, i was trying to save some of my tax return)
i also tweaked my front bumper again...maybe i should just go ahead and get this while im on this spending spree?
http://www.rokmen.com/products/diy_fabrication_parts/diy_4inch_front_bumpers/diy_4inch_front_bumper.htmlbe a great way for me to learn how to weld! (thanks will)