sherdep

I'm looking at two lifts.

Rockkrawler 2.5 FLEX system and rockkrawler 2.5 MAX system.


What will the MAX system give me (in ride quality) that the FLEX system won't give me?



I get the "extra parts" the MAX has, but what is the real benefit?

I'm trying to justify the extra $400 or so.

I'm an occasional off roader. Hardly no rock crawling

Does the MAX flex more or something? Does the FLEX ride crappier because of the less parts?

DunnyBunny

It's really just the adjustable control arms to fix the caster after the lift which in turn may give you a better ride.

TheDirtman

For an occasional off roader with no rock crawling you are wasteing your money with either kit.
However, your jeep and your money.
Have fun and good luck with your mild build.

MTMxRubi

Kind of an a-hole response. Hardly provides any feedback to the actual question.

sea bass

Just checked out the 2 kits. Won't really improve the handling or ride. Will allow you adjust your rear pinion but seems like the upper rear would have been better if they only provide one set.

Looks like you get rear lower arms, rear links and brake lines with this kit.

TheDirtman

He as asking about justifiying cost. His profile is not filled out, no mention of tire size, limited information on what his wheeling experience is or what he runs on occasional off road rides.

If cost is an issue why drop a grand on something not needed?

How much did you contribuite to the op's question?

For further explanation to the op, the ride will not change at all between the two systems as the addition of the rear arms only correct the rear pinion angle a bit.

TheDirtman

How is the handleing improved by adding rear lower arms? Pinion angle is better and the arms are bent for a bit more ground clearance but will have nothing to do with handeling and will ride a bit harsher with thier joints compared to the factory bushings.

sea bass

I actually went a looked up the kits after I posted and edited my posts in like 3 minutes. I didn't expect all these responses already. Sheesh!

I thought it was adding front control arms from dubunny's post :-)

jadmt

you are correct and rock krawler told me that using just the 1.5" coils ala carte is perfect way for non hard core people to go. I run just coils with 7000 rancho shocks and extended sway bar links front and rear and 2" bump stops with 34" tires and it does anything I will do. I wheel a lot with Willie Worthie and he is impressed with the set up. That is good enough for me lol.

sherdep

Wow!


What I should of said was.....

What are the benefits (on road and off road) of the MAX over the FLEX system?