Rock Krawler 3" X Factor JT System

[MarineHawk]

Did you use their shocks or did you go another route? If you went another route, which shock did you choose and why?

I went with their 2.25" RDD shocks that come with the "Stage 1" version. I just wanted to keep it simple, and they seem to work fine so far.

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[Onebigyoshi]

I went with their 2.25" RDD shocks that come with the "Stage 1" version. I just wanted to keep it simple, and they seem to work fine so far.

Do you notice any significant improvements on ride quality?

 

[MarineHawk]

Do you notice any significant improvements on ride quality?

Definitely!: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ter-driving-jtr-c-o-rock-krawler-et-al.26722/

 

[Onebigyoshi]

Definitely!: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ter-driving-jtr-c-o-rock-krawler-et-al.26722/

Great build! I'll be looking forward to purchasing the pro x in the future. I think I made my decision to go with 37s and not 35s with the 3" lift kit on my rubicon.

 

[MarineHawk]

Great build! I'll be looking forward to purchasing the pro x in the future. I think I made my decision to go with 37s and not 35s with the 3" lift kit on my rubicon.

Thanks. I eventually may go with 37s, but didn't want to have to regear and all that this soon.

 

[RH 67]

Do you notice any significant improvements on ride quality?

I also have the RK shocks. The ride is firm but not harsh the truck feels planted and body roll has been minimized, comfort level is as good or better than stock. The shocks along with the lift has made the truck very confident inspiring.

The shocks at their price point i feel are a bargain.

 

[Relentless_Eric]

Nearly finished my Pro-x No limits kit install today. Only hang up that delayed us (wife loves helping work on the trucks too ) a bit was on the rear. My Pro-X cradle had hole alignment issues, had to die grind open 2 of the holes, front to back spacing was about 1/8" too narrow. Overall the cradle could use a couple updates IMO and then it would be nearly perfect.
On start of install on the rear I removed the sway bar links then removed and tied up the brake calipers so I wouldn't have to worry about droop. Worked fantastic. But my Falcon shocks are a bit too long to retain my factory brake lines, with the axle at full droop I need at least an inch and a half additional brake line length, 2" would make me more comfortable. Just ordered Evo extended brake lines. In the meantime, I'll just reinstall my factory rear shocks to limit the droop until the new lines come in. So close.

 

[Renegade]

Nearly finished my Pro-x No limits kit install today. Only hang up that delayed us (wife loves helping work on the trucks too ) a bit was on the rear. My Pro-X cradle had hole alignment issues, had to die grind open 2 of the holes, front to back spacing was about 1/8" too narrow. Overall the cradle could use a couple updates IMO and then it would be nearly perfect.
On start of install on the rear I removed the sway bar links then removed and tied up the brake calipers so I wouldn't have to worry about droop. Worked fantastic. But my Falcon shocks are a bit too long to retain my factory brake lines, with the axle at full droop I need at least an inch and a half additional brake line length, 2" would make me more comfortable. Just ordered Evo extended brake lines. In the meantime, I'll just reinstall my factory rear shocks to limit the droop until the new lines come in. So close.

Exactly which Falcons did you get? I had asked them their lengths for the 2-3.5” shocks and was give the info below for the Falcon 2.1 shocks. I know for the JL that they spec longer shocks when you move up to the 3.1 or 3.3 for some reason.

 

[Relentless_Eric]

Exactly which Falcons did you get? I had asked them their lengths for the 2-3.5” shocks and was give the info below for the Falcon 2.1 shocks. I know for the JL that they spec longer shocks when you move up to the 3.1 or 3.3 for some reason.

I got the 2.1's in the 2-4" lift size as I ordered before the 3.3's released for the JT. Plus I kind of wanted to wait to drop more $$ and get their aDapt series when it comes out later this year. Or I might go with some King's at some point if I don't care for the falcons.
Right now on initial impression while the truck is still up on my lift is the front's could be longer and the rears are a little long(But I think once I get the brake lines the extra droop will be nice with the Pro-X). The pinion angle improvement when I bolted in the Pro-X uppers was insane. Everyone needs the longer upper links on their lifted JT.

 

[Duke56]

I’m looking forward to the Pro-X 3” w/o shocks and for shocks I would like to use these Fox 2.5 adjustable shocks:

https://www.ridefox.com/product.php...p&model=Gladiator+JT&year=2020&position=Front

They’re 1” short of full extension as recommended by RK.
RK recommends 29.5. Fox has 28.5.
Would I need limit straps?
Don’t the shocks always limit full droop or is harm done when they reach their full extension and internal stop?
Does RK factor in a safety margin for droop?

 

[Renegade]

Thanks. I eventually may go with 37s, but didn't want to have to regear and all that this soon.

 

[RH 67]

Short review on the Pro X No Limit lift. Spent time at Cal City in the desert, driving old roads and motorcycle trails then drove up to Santa Barbara and explored some mountain trails from there drove the back roads to Gorman logged about 600 miles.

On road there is no comparison to stock and i hate to say this but it drives almost sports car like on winding roads the handling was so un-Jeep like, precise handling entering and exiting corners was fun and straight line control and stability was spot on even during some heavy winds. I believe a lot of this has to be due to the elimination of the rear track bar and the addition of the rear cradle. The ride was smooth but firm.

Off road on easy trails (no rock crawling) it performed better than any Jeep i have ever owned and it did what i wanted all in comfort and in full control a nice planted feeling.

That`s it for now so far i`m impressed.

 

[MarineHawk]

Short review on the Pro X No Limit lift. Spent time at Cal City in the desert, driving old roads and motorcycle trails then drove up to Santa Barbara and explored some mountain trails from there drove the back roads to Gorman logged about 600 miles.

On road there is no comparison to stock and i hate to say this but it drives almost sports car like on winding roads the handling was so un-Jeep like, precise handling entering and exiting corners was fun and straight line control and stability was spot on even during some heavy winds. I believe a lot of this has to be due to the elimination of the rear track bar and the addition of the rear cradle. The ride was smooth but firm.

Off road on easy trails (no rock crawling) it performed better than any Jeep i have ever owned and it did what i wanted all in comfort and in full control a nice planted feeling.

That`s it for now so far i`m impressed.

Nice. I have the same experience with mine. I also put on the Fox steering stabilizer and the Synergy stabilizer relocation kit. Did you put those or anything similar on yours?

FWIW, I measured mine and a stock JTR with the Falkens that originally came with mine, and accounting for the difference in tire radius (per mfr specs), the RK lift raised mine 2.5" both front and rear. Logic says that it would raise a non-Rubi more, since they have lower springs.

 

[Rock Krawler Suspension]

Short review on the Pro X No Limit lift. Spent time at Cal City in the desert, driving old roads and motorcycle trails then drove up to Santa Barbara and explored some mountain trails from there drove the back roads to Gorman logged about 600 miles.

On road there is no comparison to stock and i hate to say this but it drives almost sports car like on winding roads the handling was so un-Jeep like, precise handling entering and exiting corners was fun and straight line control and stability was spot on even during some heavy winds. I believe a lot of this has to be due to the elimination of the rear track bar and the addition of the rear cradle. The ride was smooth but firm.

Off road on easy trails (no rock crawling) it performed better than any Jeep i have ever owned and it did what i wanted all in comfort and in full control a nice planted feeling.

That`s it for now so far i`m impressed.

Always feels good to hear things like that. Thanks for taking the time to write that out, I love the way the ProX came out but it's always nice to hear that other people feel the same things we do.

 

[Rock Krawler Suspension]

FWIW, I measured mine and a stock JTR with the Falkens that originally came with mine, and accounting for the difference in tire radius (per mfr specs), the RK lift raised mine 2.5" both front and rear. Logic says that it would raise a non-Rubi more, since they have lower springs.

When measuring at the front at the spring perch, we are seeing 3.125"-3.25" above a stock Rubicon. I'd take the tire variable totally out of the equation and measure 2 reference points that are axle to frame, stock vs lifted.

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