Rock Krawler Suspension Open Tech Line for JK Forum Members
#701
JK Jedi
If I had a larger budget (year, dream on) I would replace the whole exhaust with the Borla Crawler (I think that's the one). If you have a 4 door (I do not) there are several exhaust makers that make a new Y-pipe that puts that cross over behind the transmission cross member - no need for spacers. The 2 door owners have limited options, mostly because it puts the exhaust close to the gas tank.
I'd also add that I had a lot of issues with my springs rotating as well. I have 3.5 RK springs paired with full Metalcloak arms and FOX long travel shocks with 28.25" extended length. Admittedly, they are lonnggg on my setup. RK clips helped, but still allowed for some minor rotation under full flex. It was irritating having to rotate the springs back every couple trips. Finally installed a j-bolt on the backside of the passenger perch (with the RK on the front side) and it appears that has finally been enough to keep that sucker still. Installing the clips might seem like a 5 min job, but if I recall....I had to remove the spring to get enough clearance for the drill. It's always more of a PITA than you'd think doing what should be 5 min jobs.
Last edited by resharp001; 07-17-2017 at 03:41 PM.
#702
Hey RK guys.
I did my 3 link 3" stretch this year on my 2 door jk. I used the artec 3 link bracket since I already had the artec truss in place.
I'm using your bumpstops 3" with offset.
At full bump I my Krawler joint above the pumpkin is hitting the tub of the jeep. I already trimmed the cross member. It's hitting the actual tub. By upper control arm is mounted in the top hole of the artec bracket.
Artec said their bracket matches the height of yours yet I can't get a dimension above the pumpkin from them. Looking at mine it appears very tall compared to your bridge.
I think I need to mount the 3rd link in the lower hole and trim the bracket but want some dimensions to compare before I start cutting things away.
Suggestions?
Northridge 4x4
I did my 3 link 3" stretch this year on my 2 door jk. I used the artec 3 link bracket since I already had the artec truss in place.
I'm using your bumpstops 3" with offset.
At full bump I my Krawler joint above the pumpkin is hitting the tub of the jeep. I already trimmed the cross member. It's hitting the actual tub. By upper control arm is mounted in the top hole of the artec bracket.
Artec said their bracket matches the height of yours yet I can't get a dimension above the pumpkin from them. Looking at mine it appears very tall compared to your bridge.
I think I need to mount the 3rd link in the lower hole and trim the bracket but want some dimensions to compare before I start cutting things away.
Suggestions?
Northridge 4x4
#703
Former Vendor
Thread Starter
Hey RK guys.
I did my 3 link 3" stretch this year on my 2 door jk. I used the artec 3 link bracket since I already had the artec truss in place.
I'm using your bumpstops 3" with offset.
At full bump I my Krawler joint above the pumpkin is hitting the tub of the jeep. I already trimmed the cross member. It's hitting the actual tub. By upper control arm is mounted in the top hole of the artec bracket.
Artec said their bracket matches the height of yours yet I can't get a dimension above the pumpkin from them. Looking at mine it appears very tall compared to your bridge.
I think I need to mount the 3rd link in the lower hole and trim the bracket but want some dimensions to compare before I start cutting things away.
Suggestions?
Northridge 4x4
I did my 3 link 3" stretch this year on my 2 door jk. I used the artec 3 link bracket since I already had the artec truss in place.
I'm using your bumpstops 3" with offset.
At full bump I my Krawler joint above the pumpkin is hitting the tub of the jeep. I already trimmed the cross member. It's hitting the actual tub. By upper control arm is mounted in the top hole of the artec bracket.
Artec said their bracket matches the height of yours yet I can't get a dimension above the pumpkin from them. Looking at mine it appears very tall compared to your bridge.
I think I need to mount the 3rd link in the lower hole and trim the bracket but want some dimensions to compare before I start cutting things away.
Suggestions?
Northridge 4x4
Thanks RK
#705
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#706
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Hey RK, I wanted to know if I should order 4ā front coils and 3ā rear coils to give me an even rake if Iām adding a heavier bumper and winch? Or will a front coil spacer handle the job? Thanks
#707
JK Jedi
RK may or may not chime in with a timely answer for you. I'd prefer to get a full set of the same springs and use a leveling spacer if necessary. At least that way you know what you're working with. When you start changing spring sizes it's harder to tell what your actual net lift will be. A 4" spring isn't necessarily going to net you 1" extra lift over a 3" spring.....whereas a 1" spacer is going to net you an extra inch of lift. Just my
#708
Former Vendor
Thread Starter
RK may or may not chime in with a timely answer for you. I'd prefer to get a full set of the same springs and use a leveling spacer if necessary. At least that way you know what you're working with. When you start changing spring sizes it's harder to tell what your actual net lift will be. A 4" spring isn't necessarily going to net you 1" extra lift over a 3" spring.....whereas a 1" spacer is going to net you an extra inch of lift. Just my
Adam C.
#709
JK Super Freak
I didn't read that as a knock on RK, but rather the reality that you don't spend your waking hours monitoring the forums in order to reply within minutes. There have been times when you have been a little dark on the forums, and that's understandable, at least to me.
#710
JK Jedi
Y, exactly that. Wasn't meant as a knock.... Just that answer might not be timely.... Since the poster had started a new thread with same question right around same time, figured they were looking for a quick response.