Another suspension question
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JK Freak
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Another suspension question
I know they're annoying but it helps to have advice for my specific set up instead of following others, because everyone knows that every persons jeep is different.
I have a 2012 Sport with 35" Toyo MTs and a Rough Country 4" basic lift that included 4" springs, 2.0 shocks, extended sway bar links, brake line extension brackets, track bar relocation brackets, and a drop pitman arm. About 3 weeks ago I got front lower adjustable control arms from Rustys Off-Road. Essentially what I'm asking is what i need to upgrade next. I read almost every suspension thread that is started on the Forum, which teaches me a lot, but i need something that applies to my set-up. Thanks in advance.
I have a 2012 Sport with 35" Toyo MTs and a Rough Country 4" basic lift that included 4" springs, 2.0 shocks, extended sway bar links, brake line extension brackets, track bar relocation brackets, and a drop pitman arm. About 3 weeks ago I got front lower adjustable control arms from Rustys Off-Road. Essentially what I'm asking is what i need to upgrade next. I read almost every suspension thread that is started on the Forum, which teaches me a lot, but i need something that applies to my set-up. Thanks in advance.
JK Super Freak
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Start off with the basics. Shocks and springs. Drag link flip kit. Adjustable control arms. Rear track bar bracket if the kit didn't come with it. Spring spacer to level out the front end "rake".
JK Junkie
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If your steering is flighty then I would suggest a Draglink Flip Kit next. If steering is fine, don't worry about it and I would suggest an Adj Front Track Bar, so you can dial in the axle better. After that, possible rear Upper Control Arms to fix the rear DS angle some. Or Front Upper Control Arms.
Otherwise, winch, bumpers, armor, anything else to make you happy.
Otherwise, winch, bumpers, armor, anything else to make you happy.
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JK Freak
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If your steering is flighty then I would suggest a Draglink Flip Kit next. If steering is fine, don't worry about it and I would suggest an Adj Front Track Bar, so you can dial in the axle better. After that, possible rear Upper Control Arms to fix the rear DS angle some. Or Front Upper Control Arms.
Otherwise, winch, bumpers, armor, anything else to make you happy.
Otherwise, winch, bumpers, armor, anything else to make you happy.
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If you use the taper adapter and Synergy kit there is not much drilling required but I would recommend a very high quality bit to make the work time shorter.
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Need? Whatever breaks next. 
At 4", keep an eye on the front driveshaft, or both if you have a 2door. Since you bought front arms, a set of rear uppers might be next.
You don't 'need' to flip, but if you choose to, and assuming you are going with the synergy flip : you will need to remove the RC drop pitman and re-install the stock one. Remove the RC trackbar bracket and replace with the synergy. Drill the knuckle (do your homework so you choose the right size bit and order the correct sleeve for it) , then move both the trackbar and drag link up. Remove the coils and add 3 inches of actual bumpstop instead of the integrated stops on your shocks. (that is a guess, you might stuff the front tires and double check the clearance first?) You will also want to add a raised rear trackbar bracket at the same time, assuming the current RC bracket does not raise the same height as the new front bracket?
At 4", keep an eye on the front driveshaft, or both if you have a 2door. Since you bought front arms, a set of rear uppers might be next.
You don't 'need' to flip, but if you choose to, and assuming you are going with the synergy flip : you will need to remove the RC drop pitman and re-install the stock one. Remove the RC trackbar bracket and replace with the synergy. Drill the knuckle (do your homework so you choose the right size bit and order the correct sleeve for it) , then move both the trackbar and drag link up. Remove the coils and add 3 inches of actual bumpstop instead of the integrated stops on your shocks. (that is a guess, you might stuff the front tires and double check the clearance first?) You will also want to add a raised rear trackbar bracket at the same time, assuming the current RC bracket does not raise the same height as the new front bracket?