Rock Krawler Suspension Open Tech Line for JK Forum Members
12-28-2016, 01:03 PM
#512
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My first initial thoughts:
1. Did you make sure to tighten down the bolts while the jeep was on the ground? If it was up on a lift or stands at the time the bolts were torqued down, you might have bound up the rubber bushing side joint. If that's the case, each time you hit a bump or a dip it will want to unload/relieve.
2. Have you rechecked to make sure that the jam nuts are still tight? As well as the control arms bolts too.
3. Have you checked your castor? If you increased the length of the upper arms in front, and still have stock lower arms (or did not increase their length), you would have taken out your castor, which helps keep the jeep heading straight and steering wheel returning to center - stock castor is around 4 degrees, depending on what size tires you are running, 5-5.5 might be more ideal.
12-28-2016, 01:59 PM
#513
I just posted my RK Max Travel kit install details if anyone is interested. Some important points in there if RK is watching. https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...3/#post4267338
12-28-2016, 02:38 PM
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And the only thing that was changed was the upper control arms? My first initial thoughts: 1. Did you make sure to tighten down the bolts while the jeep was on the ground? If it was up on a lift or stands at the time the bolts were torqued down, you might have bound up the rubber bushing side joint. If that's the case, each time you hit a bump or a dip it will want to unload/relieve. 2. Have you rechecked to make sure that the jam nuts are still tight? As well as the control arms bolts too. 3. Have you checked your castor? If you increased the length of the upper arms in front, and still have stock lower arms (or did not increase their length), you would have taken out your castor, which helps keep the jeep heading straight and steering wheel returning to center - stock castor is around 4 degrees, depending on what size tires you are running, 5-5.5 might be more ideal.
12-29-2016, 08:22 AM
#515
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The max travel kit comes with Front Lowers and rear Uppers.. did you instal them correctly? Make sure you have tighten them on the ground and checked the bolts and the jam nuts! What is your caster angle at?
01-02-2017, 12:51 PM
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My max travel kit only came with front and rear lower control arms. I recently replaced my stock uppers recently. With RK uppers. That's when it became really flighty. I did install correctly. It almost pulls you when going over bumps or jumps on the road. My tires are deflated to 30 psi. I have duratracs.
01-02-2017, 02:49 PM
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My max travel kit only came with front and rear lower control arms. I recently replaced my stock uppers recently. With RK uppers. That's when it became really flighty. I did install correctly. It almost pulls you when going over bumps or jumps on the road. My tires are deflated to 30 psi. I have duratracs.
01-02-2017, 03:17 PM
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