Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Rockkrawler benefits of MAX over FLEX?

Thread Tools
 
Old Sep 1, 2014 | 03:41 AM
  #1  
sherdep's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: USA
Default Rockkrawler benefits of MAX over FLEX?

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?
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2014 | 05:59 AM
  #2  
DunnyBunny's Avatar
JK Junkie
JK-Forum Ambassador
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,863
Likes: 1
From: Bossier City, LA
Default

It's really just the adjustable control arms to fix the caster after the lift which in turn may give you a better ride.
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2014 | 06:26 AM
  #3  
TheDirtman's Avatar
JK Jedi
FJOTM Winner
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 6,222
Likes: 376
From: Southwest Reno, NV
Default

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.
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2014 | 06:45 AM
  #4  
MTMxRubi's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
Default

Originally Posted by 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.
Kind of an a-hole response. Hardly provides any feedback to the actual question.
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2014 | 06:49 AM
  #5  
sea bass's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 998
Likes: 1
From: Enumclaw,WA
Default

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.

Last edited by sea bass; Sep 1, 2014 at 06:57 AM.
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2014 | 06:51 AM
  #6  
TheDirtman's Avatar
JK Jedi
FJOTM Winner
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 6,222
Likes: 376
From: Southwest Reno, NV
Default

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.

Last edited by TheDirtman; Sep 1, 2014 at 06:59 AM.
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2014 | 06:54 AM
  #7  
TheDirtman's Avatar
JK Jedi
FJOTM Winner
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 6,222
Likes: 376
From: Southwest Reno, NV
Default

Originally Posted by sea bass
It will improve the handling of your jeep. Won't really effect the flex
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.
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2014 | 06:59 AM
  #8  
sea bass's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 998
Likes: 1
From: Enumclaw,WA
Default

Originally Posted by 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.
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 :-)

Last edited by sea bass; Sep 1, 2014 at 07:10 AM.
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2014 | 07:37 AM
  #9  
jadmt's Avatar
JK Jedi
JK-Forum Ambassador
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,364
Likes: 107
From: missoula,mt
Default

Originally Posted by 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.
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.
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2014 | 09:02 AM
  #10  
sherdep's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: USA
Default

Wow!


What I should of said was.....

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



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:56 PM.