Rock Krawler 3.5" X Factor Question
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Rock Krawler 3.5" X Factor Question
I am looking to get a Rock Krawler 3.5" X Factor lift for my jeep (when the money appears.....) but had few questions.
Right now I have a stock set up on my 2014 JK. I understand I will need to do something with the front driveshaft but will I need to add wheel spacers to the wheels (if so why) and will I need to add a high steer kit?
Right now I have a stock set up on my 2014 JK. I understand I will need to do something with the front driveshaft but will I need to add wheel spacers to the wheels (if so why) and will I need to add a high steer kit?
JK Jedi Master
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What size tires? Assuming bigger tires that correspond to that lift size, then yes, you will want to move the tires out to keep them from rubbing the frame/components. You could also look at new rims with lower backspace instead, and maybe a few posts on adding washers to the steer stops?
Drive it with the lift and then decide if you want to flip the draglink.
Drive it with the lift and then decide if you want to flip the draglink.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 76
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From: Houston, Texas
What size tires? Assuming bigger tires that correspond to that lift size, then yes, you will want to move the tires out to keep them from rubbing the frame/components. You could also look at new rims with lower backspace instead, and maybe a few posts on adding washers to the steer stops?
Drive it with the lift and then decide if you want to flip the draglink.
Drive it with the lift and then decide if you want to flip the draglink.
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 11,463
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
Shouldn't be an issue, but...
Occasionally people have problems with the new swaybar links and stock rims, but the simple fix is to just mount them inside the brackets instead of outside like the instructions call for, or turn the bolt around. Have not heard of this being an issue with RK, (Tereflex links are the ones I remember people discussing this problem) but maybe someone else with a RK lift and stock rims/tires will chime in.
Occasionally people have problems with the new swaybar links and stock rims, but the simple fix is to just mount them inside the brackets instead of outside like the instructions call for, or turn the bolt around. Have not heard of this being an issue with RK, (Tereflex links are the ones I remember people discussing this problem) but maybe someone else with a RK lift and stock rims/tires will chime in.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 76
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From: Houston, Texas
Shouldn't be an issue, but...
Occasionally people have problems with the new swaybar links and stock rims, but the simple fix is to just mount them inside the brackets instead of outside like the instructions call for, or turn the bolt around. Have not heard of this being an issue with RK, (Tereflex links are the ones I remember people discussing this problem) but maybe someone else with a RK lift and stock rims/tires will chime in.
Occasionally people have problems with the new swaybar links and stock rims, but the simple fix is to just mount them inside the brackets instead of outside like the instructions call for, or turn the bolt around. Have not heard of this being an issue with RK, (Tereflex links are the ones I remember people discussing this problem) but maybe someone else with a RK lift and stock rims/tires will chime in.