I am leaning towards the Rock Krawler X Factor long arm kit for a 2011 2 Door. I am confident that I can do the cutting grinding and drilling myself, but my welding skills are not sufficient for such critical items. I have a few questions about the install that hopefully someone with experience with this kit could answer.

1.*******I was wondering if the brackets/components that require welding could be installed first at a shop then still be able to drive it back to my garage to finish the install (old control arms still installed)?

2.*******Would the exhaust mods still have to be done first, or is there any major disassembly involved in doing it this way?

3.*******Would I be saving myself any money as far as install cost by taking this approach?

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Just installed the front half of this kit so I can anwser questions regarding the front portion. I have had the 3 link in the rear since I bought the jeep as well.

You should be able to weld the front control arm mounts in place before doing the install. Bolt them up to the crossmember and make sure they work as planned and the drive them to the welding shop of choice.

I have the artec truss and johnny joints in the front so I never welded in the axle side mounts FYI. You would need to modify the axle at the welding shop for this mount.

Exhaust work would be much easier if you can remove the exhaust, install the long arms and then take it somewhere to be fitted. I did mine the opposite way, exhaust work first....then long arms and it created more guess work on the exhaust end to make sure everything clears.

For the 3 link you can weld in the truss etc with no issues but if you are stock height now just be easy over speed bumps, the truss will hit the tub with agressive driving.

 

Thanks for the info. Is the exhaust in the way to Weld the new front brackets?

Also the front axle mount doesn't require welding for the 3 link configuration does it?

I already have 4 inch coils installed so I shouldn't have problems with the truss. Thanks for mentioning that, I probably would not have considered it.

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I helped a friend put this kit on and the front is just 2 lower arms and 1 upper and the upper just mounts to the driver side i think. We didn't have to do anything to the axle, just left the other upper mount alone. So i would take it to a welder with the brackets and truss and get them welded on then throw the arms on. I don't think you should have any issues. H

 

I recommend rerouting the cross over pipe. Take it to a exhaust shop before you start on anything. It will save you a headache. Here's what I had done on my old jku on 1 tons.


You can install the mount only no problems and take it to be welded

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