Rock Krawler Suspension Open Tech Line for JK Forum Members
09-29-2014, 08:11 AM
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2007 Rubicon /2 door/6 speed
09-29-2014, 09:45 AM
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Thanks. Relocation black is on fr flex kit. So is the wedges a bandaid that doesn't completely solve the problem? Thanks Doug
09-29-2014, 09:56 AM
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Considering you have a 4 door the angle won't be as severe.
They do help to straighten out the coils and prevent the coil from hitting the track bar bracket
2007 Rubicon /2 door/6 speed
They do help to straighten out the coils and prevent the coil from hitting the track bar bracket
2007 Rubicon /2 door/6 speed
09-29-2014, 10:22 AM
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What spring perches are recommended. Do you cut the old ones off and weld on the new perches or do they bolt on.
Last question. Or spring limiting straps recommended? I have clips in front and hose clamp in rear and bump stops.
What is the main difference between the old springs and new springs that make the upgrade nice to have.
Last question. Or spring limiting straps recommended? I have clips in front and hose clamp in rear and bump stops.
What is the main difference between the old springs and new springs that make the upgrade nice to have.
09-29-2014, 11:25 AM
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Just crawled under my JK to do some maintenance and isolate a clacking sound and found that the top ends of three of my four swaybar links are junk. Is that end replaceable / under warranty? or do I replace the whole link?
09-29-2014, 02:59 PM
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What spring perches are recommended. Do you cut the old ones off and weld on the new perches or do they bolt on.
Yep it's that easy. Just need a welder.
JKS makes bolt on perches too.
Last question. Or spring limiting straps recommended? I have clips in front and hose clamp in rear and bump stops.
Different opinions on limit straps. Straps protect the shocks and driveshafts.
What is the main difference between the old springs and new springs that make the upgrade nice to have.
Yep it's that easy. Just need a welder.
JKS makes bolt on perches too.
Last question. Or spring limiting straps recommended? I have clips in front and hose clamp in rear and bump stops.
Different opinions on limit straps. Straps protect the shocks and driveshafts.
What is the main difference between the old springs and new springs that make the upgrade nice to have.
The new coils are both progressive (triple rate), longer and also softer. The old coils rode pretty harsh under my lightweight 2 door.
2007 Rubicon /2 door/6 speed
10-13-2014, 11:35 AM
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I installed a RK 3.5 max travel kit (that I purchased through Rivercity Off-road - great company to buy through!) just over 3 months ago. I experienced rubbing on the rear passenger coil from the rear track bar. Additionally, I had the new track bar mount hit my driver side rear shock each time the rear ended compressed due to the track bar pushing the axle to the drivers side during the compression. So far the shock us just getting scrapped, but I'm worried it's going to destroy it soon.
Rear track bar fix: Regardless how I adjusted it kept rubbing so I fabricated a new body mount bracket and installed it to move the track bar back an inch (similar to the axle being shifted back an inch by the kit). No more track bar/coil rub. You can see the new bracket in the picture.
Rear track bar fix: Regardless how I adjusted it kept rubbing so I fabricated a new body mount bracket and installed it to move the track bar back an inch (similar to the axle being shifted back an inch by the kit). No more track bar/coil rub. You can see the new bracket in the picture.
10-13-2014, 11:48 AM
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I installed a RK 3.5 max travel kit (that I purchased through Rivercity Off-road - great company to buy through!) just over 3 months ago. I experienced rubbing on the rear passenger coil from the rear track bar. Additionally, I had the new track bar mount hit my driver side rear shock each time the rear ended compressed due to the track bar pushing the axle to the drivers side during the compression. So far the shock us just getting scrapped, but I'm worried it's going to destroy it soon. Rear track bar fix: Regardless how I adjusted it kept rubbing so I fabricated a new body mount bracket and installed it to move the track bar back an inch (similar to the axle being shifted back an inch by the kit). No more track bar/coil rub. You can see the new bracket in the picture.
10-13-2014, 11:53 AM
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Now I need to stop the axle mount for the rear track bar from rubbing against the shock. I ground the outer edge of the track bar mount down to hopefully give it enough clearance, but it's still rubbing when the rear end is compressed.
Also, just to note my axle is centered and the Jeep was fully aligned but my local dealer after I installed the kit.
Will there be any issue if I fabricate an axle mount extension for the lower shock mount to give it the clearance necessary so the track bar's axle mount won't hit/rub it anymore?
Also, just to note my axle is centered and the Jeep was fully aligned but my local dealer after I installed the kit.
Will there be any issue if I fabricate an axle mount extension for the lower shock mount to give it the clearance necessary so the track bar's axle mount won't hit/rub it anymore?