Rock Krawler 3.5" X FACTOR MID ARM SYS
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JK Newbie
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Rock Krawler 3.5" X FACTOR MID ARM SYS
Hey Guys,
Sold my 2 door and grabbed a 2013 4 door Sahara last week. I have two questions....
I searched a couple of forums and read some nightmare issues on Rock Krawlers lead time. I ordered a 3.5" lift the same day I bought the Jeep. I was told a 10 day lead time, but other post I've read seems to be a different story. Any truth?
Also, will the exhaust need to be modified with this system? I keep getting mixed answers by the searches.
Sold my 2 door and grabbed a 2013 4 door Sahara last week. I have two questions....
I searched a couple of forums and read some nightmare issues on Rock Krawlers lead time. I ordered a 3.5" lift the same day I bought the Jeep. I was told a 10 day lead time, but other post I've read seems to be a different story. Any truth?
Also, will the exhaust need to be modified with this system? I keep getting mixed answers by the searches.
Last edited by SpoiledUp; Mar 18, 2013 at 07:36 AM.
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Hey Guys,
Sold my 2 door and grabbed a 2013 4 door Sahara last week. I have two questions....
I searched a couple of forums and read some nightmare issues on Rock Krawlers lead time. I order a 3.5 the same day I bought the Jeep. I was told 10 day lead, but other post I've read seems to be a different story. Any truth?
Also, will the exhaust need to be modified with this system? I keep getting mixed answers by the searches.
Sold my 2 door and grabbed a 2013 4 door Sahara last week. I have two questions....
I searched a couple of forums and read some nightmare issues on Rock Krawlers lead time. I order a 3.5 the same day I bought the Jeep. I was told 10 day lead, but other post I've read seems to be a different story. Any truth?
Also, will the exhaust need to be modified with this system? I keep getting mixed answers by the searches.
Regarding the exhaust, you'll either need to change our your front drive shaft for a slimmer aftermarket (which you'll need to do anyway with a 3.5 inch lift). Or you can install an exhaust spacer like Teraflex makes. But since you'll need to change our your drive shaft anyway, you should do that and avoid the spacer.
The exhaust spacer may end up conflicting with future mods, like Evo's Exhaust Skid. I heard other aftermarket skids may end up rubbing on your exhaust pipe if it's spaced too.
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JK Newbie
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Not sure about the lead time.
Regarding the exhaust, you'll either need to change our your front drive shaft for a slimmer aftermarket (which you'll need to do anyway with a 3.5 inch lift). Or you can install an exhaust spacer like Teraflex makes. But since you'll need to change our your drive shaft anyway, you should do that and avoid the spacer.
The exhaust spacer may end up conflicting with future mods, like Evo's Exhaust Skid. I heard other aftermarket skids may end up rubbing on your exhaust pipe if it's spaced too.
Regarding the exhaust, you'll either need to change our your front drive shaft for a slimmer aftermarket (which you'll need to do anyway with a 3.5 inch lift). Or you can install an exhaust spacer like Teraflex makes. But since you'll need to change our your drive shaft anyway, you should do that and avoid the spacer.
The exhaust spacer may end up conflicting with future mods, like Evo's Exhaust Skid. I heard other aftermarket skids may end up rubbing on your exhaust pipe if it's spaced too.
I spoke with a person when ordering the parts and they did not mention any of this. I accidentally found it by searching for "rock krawler lead times". Can anyone point in the right direction as to which drive shaft to order?
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As far as the driveshaft you will definitely want to replace it at some point. The exhaust spacer is available however the drive shaft is the better solution.
PM us if you have any questions or would like any price quotes.
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JK Newbie
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The typical answer for RK right now is about 7-10 business days. They just moved and are getting up and going with new machines and all of that. On the 3.5" stuff they are typically with in that window.
As far as the driveshaft you will definitely want to replace it at some point. The exhaust spacer is available however the drive shaft is the better solution.
PM us if you have any questions or would like any price quotes.
As far as the driveshaft you will definitely want to replace it at some point. The exhaust spacer is available however the drive shaft is the better solution.
PM us if you have any questions or would like any price quotes.
JK Newbie
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I've been patiently waiting for my 3.5 max travel since the 25th of February. Check out Adams driveshafts. I got front and rear from Chris at JeepAddOns. They seem to have good reviews and at 655 shipped I couldn't pass it up. No first hand experience to give though since they're still in the box taking up space.
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I've been patiently waiting for my 3.5 max travel since the 25th of February. Check out Adams driveshafts. I got front and rear from Chris at JeepAddOns. They seem to have good reviews and at 655 shipped I couldn't pass it up. No first hand experience to give though since they're still in the box taking up space.
WOW!! 15 days and that's excluding the weekends! The only problem I've heard about Rock Krawler is their lead time and delivery. Oh well, I may cancel my order and go with something else.
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I played with the idea myself but all the good things I hear about RK I'm just going to stick it out.
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