Regrets - post them here
08-21-2016, 07:06 PM
#115
Super Moderator
I believe they're over hyped. They're nice but they certainly don't cure world hunger like you'd be lead to believe by the internet. I've seen my own coils and a friend's set start to settle down considerably from install. Neither of us are running enough weight to where it should be an issue. He's actually got a stock 4dr soft top Rubicon with no daily spare tire so there's no excuse for his settling.
I'd be up for selling my coils tomorrow and trying a new manufacturer. OME or maybe Metalcloak. I'm not saying the RK's are "bad", they're just not what they're jazzed up to be and people are starting to notice this. While people are noticing, nobody wants to say much because nobody wants to admit they bought into hype and it's not as prefect as they thought. I'm not afraid to admit it, I'll own this one.
I'd be up for selling my coils tomorrow and trying a new manufacturer. OME or maybe Metalcloak. I'm not saying the RK's are "bad", they're just not what they're jazzed up to be and people are starting to notice this. While people are noticing, nobody wants to say much because nobody wants to admit they bought into hype and it's not as prefect as they thought. I'm not afraid to admit it, I'll own this one.
08-21-2016, 08:44 PM
#117
JK Enthusiast
Not purchasing next taller spring from MC. The "look" of the vehicle is great when not loaded up. Loaded up though i lose about an inch which means not so great angles / ground clearance when it counts
08-30-2016, 02:22 PM
#118
JK Newbie
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If you have glass coverage on your insurance, you can make a claim and only pay your glass deductible. Usually $50-$100. It works on all glass on your Jeep. Busted my back glass on my WK a few years back and was given the same advice
08-31-2016, 08:01 AM
#119
JK Freak
Firmly starting to regret the 37" tires I bought a couple weeks ago and the RK 3.5" springs.
Now I am starting to see why:
Many people go to and stop at 35" tires.
Many people cut flares and pinch seams rather than try to get the lift high enough to clear 37" rubber with no cutting.
There is a lot of pain in my Jeep life currently. And it all costs money to cure.
Now I am starting to see why:
Many people go to and stop at 35" tires.
Many people cut flares and pinch seams rather than try to get the lift high enough to clear 37" rubber with no cutting.
There is a lot of pain in my Jeep life currently. And it all costs money to cure.
I worked through it all and got everything sorted out for this summer and have wheeled it in PA, Ohio and Colorado and love the 37" STT Pro tires (some chunking has occurred) and the RK springs. Yes, the RK 3.5" triple rates have sagged compared to when new and the at-rest height is not as high as I would like, and the rear really sags when loaded with tools, cooler and gear for wheeling... but the overall ride quality and expanded length is great. They allow me to keep tires on the ground under 98% of the situations encountered with 28" shocks. I ended up with 3" front and rear bump stops that worked out perfectly for my 37" tires and precluded me having to do any cutting of the stock flares or pinch seams, and I can almost completely collapse the shocks while hard into the bump stops and have the tires just kissing the flares and ticking off of the plastic rivets. Once I got it all done and spent a couple weeks off road with it, I have decided that I freaking love this thing. I've got 5,000 miles on it so far this year, and the street ride is awesome on interstates and around town while the off road ride and performance is mind blowing. All is good in my life and love my Jeep!
08-31-2016, 09:40 AM
#120
JK Jedi
I believe they're over hyped. They're nice but they certainly don't cure world hunger like you'd be lead to believe by the internet. I've seen my own coils and a friend's set start to settle down considerably from install. Neither of us are running enough weight to where it should be an issue. He's actually got a stock 4dr soft top Rubicon with no daily spare tire so there's no excuse for his settling.
I'd be up for selling my coils tomorrow and trying a new manufacturer. OME or maybe Metalcloak. I'm not saying the RK's are "bad", they're just not what they're jazzed up to be and people are starting to notice this. While people are noticing, nobody wants to say much because nobody wants to admit they bought into hype and it's not as prefect as they thought. I'm not afraid to admit it, I'll own this one.
I'd be up for selling my coils tomorrow and trying a new manufacturer. OME or maybe Metalcloak. I'm not saying the RK's are "bad", they're just not what they're jazzed up to be and people are starting to notice this. While people are noticing, nobody wants to say much because nobody wants to admit they bought into hype and it's not as prefect as they thought. I'm not afraid to admit it, I'll own this one.