Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Rock Krawler lift progress

Thread Tools
 
Old Jun 15, 2015 | 01:45 PM
  #1  
ccfewell's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: Tullahoma, TN
Default Rock Krawler lift progress

Need some advise on my build going forward. I'm have a 2012 JKU with 2.5" RK coils, Bilstein 5100 shocks, RK front track bar and am running 285/75/17's on Rubi wheels. It's time to deplete the Jeep fund again so wondering what to add to the lift next. I'm consider RK front lower control arms, rear track bar bracket, and spring retainer clips but don't know how much difference these items will make. Also just ordered some wheel spacers to cure the slight rub I have at full turn. Any help on this decision would be appreciated. Thanks so much.


Click image for larger version

Name:	image-629168505.jpg
Views:	424
Size:	696.4 KB
ID:	614917
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2015 | 02:05 PM
  #2  
jadmt's Avatar
JK Jedi
JK-Forum Ambassador
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,364
Likes: 107
From: missoula,mt
Default

Originally Posted by ccfewell
Need some advise on my build going forward. I'm have a 2012 JKU with 2.5" RK coils, Bilstein 5100 shocks, RK front track bar and am running 285/75/17's on Rubi wheels. It's time to deplete the Jeep fund again so wondering what to add to the lift next. I'm consider RK front lower control arms, rear track bar bracket, and spring retainer clips but don't know how much difference these items will make. Also just ordered some wheel spacers to cure the slight rub I have at full turn. Any help on this decision would be appreciated. Thanks so much.


Attachment 614917
unless our shocks are really long you don't need spring retainers. I have a 2.5" RK lift with long shocks (fronts extend to 27.2" and rears to 28.2") and at max droop or flex the coils do not unseat. I went with a rear Tera Flex track bar relocation bracket. I am also using TF fixed length fca and have perfect caster/pinion angle.

Reply
Old Jun 15, 2015 | 02:35 PM
  #3  
ccfewell's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: Tullahoma, TN
Default

Originally Posted by jadmt
unless our shocks are really long you don't need spring retainers. I have a 2.5" RK lift with long shocks (fronts extend to 27.2" and rears to 28.2") and at max droop or flex the coils do not unseat. I went with a rear Tera Flex track bar relocation bracket. I am also using TF fixed length fca and have perfect caster/pinion angle.
I appreciate the info and need to go and look at the specs on my shocks to check the lengths. Also, is there a particular reason you went Teraflex over the RK arms? Thanks
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2015 | 12:05 PM
  #4  
Valkyrie0002's Avatar
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From: Fredericksburg, VA
Default

You might want to consider some rock sliders and skid plates. You could lengthen your stops instead of installing wheel spacers. I bought the RK Max Travel kit which came with the RK LCAs.
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2015 | 07:55 PM
  #5  
Flyer's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
From: Colorado- West of Denver
Default

If you get CAs, get the new RK joints.
Reply
Old Jun 17, 2015 | 03:09 AM
  #6  
jadmt's Avatar
JK Jedi
JK-Forum Ambassador
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,364
Likes: 107
From: missoula,mt
Default

Originally Posted by ccfewell
I appreciate the info and need to go and look at the specs on my shocks to check the lengths. Also, is there a particular reason you went Teraflex over the RK arms? Thanks
yes I knew I was never going to go taller on a lift and the TF sport control arms correct caster at 2.5-3" of lift and use OEM bushings (I got around 2.75" actual lift and caster is 3.9* which is what it was measured at when stock). No adjustment necessary and very nice quality. Cheaper too at $165 after forum discounts most places. Been off road several times and pleased as can be. On road it is better then stock.

Last edited by jadmt; Jun 17, 2015 at 03:11 AM.
Reply
Old Jun 19, 2015 | 02:25 PM
  #7  
ccfewell's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: Tullahoma, TN
Default

Originally Posted by jadmt
yes I knew I was never going to go taller on a lift and the TF sport control arms correct caster at 2.5-3" of lift and use OEM bushings (I got around 2.75" actual lift and caster is 3.9* which is what it was measured at when stock). No adjustment necessary and very nice quality. Cheaper too at $165 after forum discounts most places. Been off road several times and pleased as can be. On road it is better then stock.
Okay, I appreciate the info. I received the RK lca's in the mail yesterday and the Teraflex kit should arrive Monday. Gonna take a look at them and decide. I do imagine I'll end up going to a 3.5" lift in the future so the RK's might be a smarter choice. Thanks again
Reply




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:51 PM.