Future Mod List... Sound Okay?
01-24-2017, 05:58 PM
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I would give RK a call about the rear arms. I believe (based on past forum post that I can't seem to find in a quick search) the arm length for the rear lowers is different if you have rear uppers. I know they are adjustable but I think you need to set the lower shorter than it will go (with the mid arm that comes with the max travel kit) to properly space and angle the rear when you add uppers. I had a max travel kit on my prior jeep and when I talked to RK about adding rear uppers they recommended I change the rear lowers that came in the kit for a pair that were shorter.
Step 1: adjust rear lowers for where you want the axle positioned in the wheel well
Step 2: adjust rear uppers for proper pinion angle
You'll want to run both. I didn't....and my rear driveshaft blew out 5k miles later on a 3.5" lift.
RK rear lowers are indeed a little too long. This leads to the rear coil springs bowing. Yeah, you can run those dinky wedges...or just buy new Artec coil perches for $65 and burn them on.
Step 2: adjust rear uppers for proper pinion angle
You'll want to run both. I didn't....and my rear driveshaft blew out 5k miles later on a 3.5" lift.
RK rear lowers are indeed a little too long. This leads to the rear coil springs bowing. Yeah, you can run those dinky wedges...or just buy new Artec coil perches for $65 and burn them on.
