Rock Krawler 3" X Factor JT System

[Duke56]

@RH 67
My plan was to setup all the parts on the bench prior to install as well and laying them out as shown on RK sight. I’ve marked up their pic of the kit and added notation with all the dimensions on it to make the whole process easier.
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[wch_Chip]

The springs feel great, firm but not harsh a very planted feel to the truck. The rear has no hop or sway and sticks to the road, very un-truck like. My 2019 Ford F250 rides like a tank compared to the Jeep with this lift.

I agree with this 100%. Outside of the F250 comparison since I have never driven one.

 

[Rock Krawler Suspension]

I agree with this 100%. Outside of the F250 comparison since I have never driven one.

They ride like you'd expect a 3/4 ton truck to ride. Good news though, we fix 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks too, same company as RK, www.pure-performance.biz

 

[wch_Chip]

They ride like you'd expect a 3/4 ton truck to ride. Good news though, we fix 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks too, same company as RK, www.pure-performance.biz

Who needs any other truck when you can buy a Gladiator and have a Jeep too?

 

[RH 67]

Who needs any other truck when you can buy a Gladiator and have a Jeep too?

I need the F250 to pull that 35ft. fifth wheel behind the gate. Jeep in photo was before the lift.

 

[HTXGladiator]

I need the F250 to pull that 35ft. fifth wheel behind the gate. Jeep in photo was before the lift.

DUDE....too easy, trade the F-250 AND the 5th wheel for an RV and pull the jeep!!

 

[RH 67]

DUDE....too easy, trade the F-250 AND the 5th wheel for an RV and pull the jeep!!

Thought about that but i would need an RV Toy hauler for the Cam-am Maverick X3 XRC and two KTM motorcycles. Those RV toy haulers cost some serious coin, coin that would take away from the Jeep.

 

[HTXGladiator]

Thought about that but i would need an RV Toy hauler for the Cam-am Maverick X3 XRC and two KTM motorcycles. Those RV toy haulers cost some serious coin, coin that would take away from the Jeep.

Bikes in the back of the jeep, Can Am on a trailer behind the Jeep behind the RV! 2 deep! lol. Seriously though, lots of toys! Little bit jelly

 

[wch_Chip]

I need the F250 to pull that 35ft. fifth wheel behind the gate. Jeep in photo was before the lift.

Yeah I don't have those tow requirements so I totally get why you need both.

 

[jurfie]

Thought about that but i would need an RV Toy hauler for the Cam-am Maverick X3 XRC and two KTM motorcycles. Those RV toy haulers cost some serious coin, coin that would take away from the Jeep.

Good lord, some of y'all have a lot of toys and nice-looking pads...I shoulda been born American!

 

[RH 67]

@RH 67
My plan was to setup all the parts on the bench prior to install as well and laying them out as shown on RK sight. I’ve marked up their pic of the kit and added notation with all the dimensions on it to make the whole process easier.
Check it out.........

Some helpful hints: Once you get the rear LCA`s set there is no room to get red Loctite on the threads, what i did was set the measurement then back up the Krawler Joint four full turns run the jam nut against the the LCA then apply red Lotite on the exposed threads, back out the jam nuts then run in the Krawler Joints the four full turns in to the original measurement. Now torque the jam nut the best you can with a crowfoot and torque wrench. Use red Loctite 277 it`s for larger nuts and bolts.

Next installing the rear cradle: Start with a drill bit a couple sizes smaller than the one provided by RK then work your way up to the RK drill bit, this will prevent any binding of drill bits and possible breaking of a drill bit. Drill down until the drill bit bottoms then use compressed air to clean holes. Tap holes slowly and straight using WD-40, a couple turns in then a couple of turns out do this until the tap bottoms, remove tap and clean the holes with compressed air then run the tap in again until it bottoms and clean holes. Once you install the cradle make sure the bolts compress against the lock washers, the front bolt on the drivers side would not compress against the lock washer it would get tight but was not compressing the lock washer fully, i took everything apart and measured the hole depths and that hole was not as deep as the rest, the casting on my axle in that hole was different than the others so i bought a bolt that was a 1/4" shorter. Your casting could be ok i`m just making you aware of a possible issue.

 

[RH 67]

Good lord, some of y'all have a lot of toys and nice-looking pads...I shoulda been born American!

Hey... you notice i installed my lift myself, gotta save where i can.

 

[RH 67]

They ride like you'd expect a 3/4 ton truck to ride. Good news though, we fix 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks too, same company as RK, www.pure-performance.biz

Thanks. I have Carli leveling springs in the front, would the drop down brackets help the ride? I do not want a lift as i tow that big fifth wheel.

 

[Rock Krawler Suspension]

Thanks. I have Carli leveling springs in the front, would the drop down brackets help the ride? I do not want a lift as i tow that big fifth wheel.

Drop brackets are likely too much drop for a leveling kit, we drop the mount 3.25" so you won't like our drops.

 

[RH 67]

Drop brackets are likely too much drop for a leveling kit, we drop the mount 3.25" so you won't like our drops.

Thanks!

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