Drag link flip on stock JK
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From: Apex, NC
Drag link flip on stock JK
M doing my build plan in stages. I have a 2012 JK rubi 2 door auto.
Planning to do a 2.5 RK lift.
1. Is there a need for doing the drAg link flip on a lift this small?
2. Would it improve the handling?
3. If this is an improvement , can I buy it now and install it on my stock height rig for now?
4. How would a drag link flip affect a stock height. JK?
Thanks for your feedback!
Planning to do a 2.5 RK lift.
1. Is there a need for doing the drAg link flip on a lift this small?
2. Would it improve the handling?
3. If this is an improvement , can I buy it now and install it on my stock height rig for now?
4. How would a drag link flip affect a stock height. JK?
Thanks for your feedback!
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Laguna Niguel, CA
for a lift this small, i would not do it as it's unnecessary and, with the installation of a track bar relocation bracket (which is needed), you will most likely over correct your steering geometry and cause your axle to shift to the passenger side of your jeep. even if you have an adjustable track bar, you will not be able to shorten it enough to make it work.
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Austin, TX
for a lift this small, i would not do it as it's unnecessary and, with the installation of a track bar relocation bracket (which is needed), you will most likely over correct your steering geometry and cause your axle to shift to the passenger side of your jeep. even if you have an adjustable track bar, you will not be able to shorten it enough to make it work.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Laguna Niguel, CA
it's not needed for a 2.5" lift, it's needed when installing a drag link flip. if you install one without the other, your track bar and drag link will no longer be parallel and that will give you all kinds of steering issues.
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