Rock Krawler Suspension Open Tech Line for JK Forum Members
01-08-2018, 06:37 AM
#741
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01-08-2018, 08:25 AM
#742
JK Super Freak
Thanks. My mechanic is a good friend and very good, but he admitted he's only installed the RC lifts for other clients. I don't have the space to install much of anything, and what would take me all day he can usually do in a few hours on a weekend in his shop. Also, we trade out his mechanic skills for my skills at the gun range.
I've read Dirtman's sticky, and he and several others are recommending control arm relocation brackets for now, and a lift sometime in the future if I move up to 35s. I may go that route for now until I learn more. What I want to stay away from is starting something and causing more problems later that have to be corrected. I want to know all of my costs up front.
I've read Dirtman's sticky, and he and several others are recommending control arm relocation brackets for now, and a lift sometime in the future if I move up to 35s. I may go that route for now until I learn more. What I want to stay away from is starting something and causing more problems later that have to be corrected. I want to know all of my costs up front.
01-08-2018, 09:40 AM
#743
Super Moderator
Thanks. My mechanic is a good friend and very good, but he admitted he's only installed the RC lifts for other clients. I don't have the space to install much of anything, and what would take me all day he can usually do in a few hours on a weekend in his shop. Also, we trade out his mechanic skills for my skills at the gun range.
I've read Dirtman's sticky, and he and several others are recommending control arm relocation brackets for now, and a lift sometime in the future if I move up to 35s. I may go that route for now until I learn more. What I want to stay away from is starting something and causing more problems later that have to be corrected. I want to know all of my costs up front.
I've read Dirtman's sticky, and he and several others are recommending control arm relocation brackets for now, and a lift sometime in the future if I move up to 35s. I may go that route for now until I learn more. What I want to stay away from is starting something and causing more problems later that have to be corrected. I want to know all of my costs up front.
For me I have run ProComp, EVO and now Rock Krawler. Before yall go crazy, I have had Rock Krawler components on my Jeep before the RK star ever went on my Jeep. I have personally been to the Rock Kralwer shop in Waterford, NY a couple of times and seen how Rock Krawler is made and tell you that each part is made in house by New Yorkers. I like my RK 3.5 inch coils and control arms. I am in the process of upgraded my front end components from Synergy to RK, why because I believe in supporting American Companies. I digressed. with the different suspensions available only you can determine what is the best for you. Take a ride in different Jeeps and pick the one you like. In the end it is your money and your Jeep. Research and only spend your money once, trust me, SWMBO will be happy you only buy once.
R/
Will
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Rock Krawler Suspension (01-08-2018)
01-08-2018, 10:35 AM
#744
Former Vendor
Thread Starter
I am about to pull the trigger on a new lift for my 2015 JKU Sport. It currently has the Teraflex Performance leveling kit (taller front springs, rear spacer) netting 1" of lift. I am running 33s.
My mechanic is suggesting a Rough Country 3.25" lift because he's familiar with them, but I am skeptical about the overall quality, as well possibly needing a new front driveshaft. I am looking hard into the RK 2.5" Flex or Max Travel lifts. It looks like the main difference is the Max Travel has rear upper control arms included.
Is there anything else I would need to plan to do that's not included in this kit? I'm hoping to move up to 35s, but that is at least a year out. This is a daily driver with some light offroad for work, but the possibility of more for fun.
Thanks in advance. Jim
My mechanic is suggesting a Rough Country 3.25" lift because he's familiar with them, but I am skeptical about the overall quality, as well possibly needing a new front driveshaft. I am looking hard into the RK 2.5" Flex or Max Travel lifts. It looks like the main difference is the Max Travel has rear upper control arms included.
Is there anything else I would need to plan to do that's not included in this kit? I'm hoping to move up to 35s, but that is at least a year out. This is a daily driver with some light offroad for work, but the possibility of more for fun.
Thanks in advance. Jim
We are launching new kits now that we are calling the Adventure Series which might be something you'd want to look into. The Adventure Series 1 is equal to the Flex System whereas the Adventure Series 2 is equal to the Max Travel. These are more cost effective kits with less adjustments. Our fixed front lower control arms, which come with the Adventure Series, are easier to install as they don't have an adjustable joint to deal with and jam nuts.
The things you should look at but don't necessarily NEED, are exhaust spacers. At 2.5" you wont typically need a driveshaft
Adam C
01-08-2018, 10:40 AM
#745
Former Vendor
Thread Starter
Every lift manufacturer and kits will have their share of fans and detractors. I love how my RK performs, but TBH the quality of the powder coat left a lot to be desired. My control arms and my springs have a layer of rust on them. The powder coat on the lower arms has peeled off to the point I had to paint them with Rust Bullet. I drive it everyday, including on salt covered winter roads. I do grease the fittings at regular intervals, but I'm afraid even that won't be enough for much longer. I'm hoping next fall to take it all apart and service everything.
Adam C
01-08-2018, 11:54 AM
#746
JK Enthusiast
Thanks for the consideration, our 2.5" will be capable of supporting 35"s. The difference between the Flex and the Max Travel is just rear upper arms.
We are launching new kits now that we are calling the Adventure Series which might be something you'd want to look into. The Adventure Series 1 is equal to the Flex System whereas the Adventure Series 2 is equal to the Max Travel. These are more cost effective kits with less adjustments. Our fixed front lower control arms, which come with the Adventure Series, are easier to install as they don't have an adjustable joint to deal with and jam nuts.
The things you should look at but don't necessarily NEED, are exhaust spacers. At 2.5" you wont typically need a driveshaft
Adam C
We are launching new kits now that we are calling the Adventure Series which might be something you'd want to look into. The Adventure Series 1 is equal to the Flex System whereas the Adventure Series 2 is equal to the Max Travel. These are more cost effective kits with less adjustments. Our fixed front lower control arms, which come with the Adventure Series, are easier to install as they don't have an adjustable joint to deal with and jam nuts.
The things you should look at but don't necessarily NEED, are exhaust spacers. At 2.5" you wont typically need a driveshaft
Adam C
01-08-2018, 02:13 PM
#747
JK Super Freak
01-08-2018, 07:30 PM
#748
JK Enthusiast
Just picked up a set of 2.5" RK springs and upper control arms from Offroad Elements to round things out on my build and regain some lost height . Do you guys have a recommended upper arm length? FWIW I'm also running a Currie RJ44 front axle with the two lower control arm mount options. Any experience with that and which hole to use (insert joke here)
01-09-2018, 06:01 AM
#749
JK Jedi
Thanks for the consideration, our 2.5" will be capable of supporting 35"s. The difference between the Flex and the Max Travel is just rear upper arms.
We are launching new kits now that we are calling the Adventure Series which might be something you'd want to look into. The Adventure Series 1 is equal to the Flex System whereas the Adventure Series 2 is equal to the Max Travel. These are more cost effective kits with less adjustments. Our fixed front lower control arms, which come with the Adventure Series, are easier to install as they don't have an adjustable joint to deal with and jam nuts.
The things you should look at but don't necessarily NEED, are exhaust spacers. At 2.5" you wont typically need a driveshaft
Adam C
We are launching new kits now that we are calling the Adventure Series which might be something you'd want to look into. The Adventure Series 1 is equal to the Flex System whereas the Adventure Series 2 is equal to the Max Travel. These are more cost effective kits with less adjustments. Our fixed front lower control arms, which come with the Adventure Series, are easier to install as they don't have an adjustable joint to deal with and jam nuts.
The things you should look at but don't necessarily NEED, are exhaust spacers. At 2.5" you wont typically need a driveshaft
Adam C
01-09-2018, 06:16 AM
#750
Former Vendor
Thread Starter
Just picked up a set of 2.5" RK springs and upper control arms from Offroad Elements to round things out on my build and regain some lost height . Do you guys have a recommended upper arm length? FWIW I'm also running a Currie RJ44 front axle with the two lower control arm mount options. Any experience with that and which hole to use (insert joke here)
Are you running stock lowers on the front? Either way we would use the upper hole on the RJ44 and adjust the uppers to set caster, I don't have a starting measurement for that as there are a lot of variables in play. For the rear, your starting length would be 17 9/16".
Offroad Elements is a great shop, Gill and Eric will take care of you.
Adam C