Rough Country 3.25 vs 3.5" - On road ride quality
JK Newbie
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From: O Fallon, MO
I also have the 3.5 series II. I switched things up a bit by installing the RC adjustable track bar instead of the dropped pitman arm and track bar bracket. I also deleted the lower control arms that came with the kit and went with the lower control arm brackets by AEV. The ride is incredible...Better than stock in my opinion. I have no regrets!!!
JK Enthusiast
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From: West richland wa
I have the 3.5 and so does my bro. It's a great kit I did the exhaust spacers and a steering stabilizer. They are a great company to work with and talk too and I think they still give discounts to forum members just call in our order and ask. But back to the kit like the 3.5 better than 3.25 due to the fact that the components were better
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JK Enthusiast
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From: nashville,tn
I have the 3.5 and so does my bro. It's a great kit I did the exhaust spacers and a steering stabilizer. They are a great company to work with and talk too and I think they still give discounts to forum members just call in our order and ask. But back to the kit like the 3.5 better than 3.25 due to the fact that the components were better
Any driveshaft issues (I have an auto) or issues using stock trackbar with included brackets/pitman drop?
Thanks!
Last edited by mpthompson84; May 25, 2013 at 02:51 PM.
JK Jedi Master
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
Each of their lifts has a link to the install sheet:
On 07-11 Automatic equipped vehicles; due to use of an oversize driveshaft from the factory and inadequate factory clearance it may be possible for the front driveshaft to come in contact with the automatic trans-mission pan tearing the factory boot and rubbing on the shaft. Generally this occurs during heavy articulation when front sway bar links are disconnected and longer shocks are installed. If this is found to occur, the proper procedure would be to replace the oversize factory shaft with an aftermarket smaller diameter shaft to increase clearance between the transmission and front driveshaft. Rough Country does offer this driveshaft if needed.
Also on 2012 Models, additional exhaust modification on the passenger side crossover pipe will be required for adequate clearance on the front driveshaft.
Also on 2012 Models, additional exhaust modification on the passenger side crossover pipe will be required for adequate clearance on the front driveshaft.
The bracket is designed for the stock trackbar. It relocates one end of the trackbar to both re-center the axle, and to move that end of the trackbar so that it and the lowered drag link (because of the drop pitman) stay roughly parallel to each other.