Rock Krawler 3" X Factor JT System

[wyldefreebyrd]

Waiting for all the parts to get in to begin the install. Looking forward to it.

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[Relentless_Eric]

can I have you clarify which falcon shocks you have???

I saw in another post of yours is the falcon 2.1 mono shock??? Non sp2 version???

Correct. The adjusters may have a slight benefit but digressive valving is still digressive valving any way you cut it.

 

[human29]

Correct. The adjusters may have a slight benefit but digressive valving is still digressive valving any way you cut it.

My 3.3 SP2 ride 1000 time better than the factory fox shocks. Ride is a smooth and soft as you want it to be. Being they are so adjustable seemed like the right way to go.

 

[Rock Krawler Suspension]

My 3.3 SP2 ride 1000 time better than the factory fox shocks. Ride is a smooth and soft as you want it to be. Being they are so adjustable seemed like the right way to go.

Do you have the valve circuit in the performance mode or soft mode?

 

[human29]

Do you have the valve circuit in the performance mode or soft mode?

Since it has warmed up I moved to performance.

 

[Rock Krawler Suspension]

Since it has warmed up I moved to performance.

What effect did that have on the rear of the vehicle?

 

[human29]

What effect did that have on the rear of the vehicle?

I have had shocks in performance (stiffer) mode for that past few weeks. I have been playing with tire pressures and shock settings and getting it closer. I am replacing the swaybar links this weekend to get another 2 " out of rear swaybar. I have shortened the front swaybar links as well. seems to be getting a lot better.

 

[human29]

I have had shocks in performance (stiffer) mode for that past few weeks. I have been playing with tire pressures and shock settings and getting it closer. I am replacing the swaybar links this weekend to get another 2 " out of rear swaybar. I have shortened the front swaybar links as well. seems to be getting a lot better.

Some food for thought as well. Picked up a freezer a few weeks ago, so about 250lbs in the bed no longer had the body roll (spring collapsing) feeling.

 

[Rock Krawler Suspension]

Some food for thought as well. Picked up a freezer a few weeks ago, so about 250lbs in the bed no longer had the body roll (spring collapsing) feeling.

Makes a lot of sense, that weight transitioned the springs into the next rate and that additional spring rate will ramp up the rear end fast.

 

[Texops]

Installed some evo rear brake lines checked the droop & i think the sway bar is now the limit.

 

[Duke56]

Any recommendations for initial setup for the Fox 2.5 DSC Dual Rate Control shocks?
They have Low Speed and Hi Speed adjustments.

 

[Duke56]

Lessons learned: RK 3”.Pro-X No-Limits and AFE “Hi-Tuck” Exhaust.
While waiting for a few remaining parts to complete my lift kit, I bought and installed an AFE Hi-Tuck exhaust.
The PROS:
The exhaust note has a nice growl without being loud and no drone or popping when letting off on the pedal, and the system “seems” to have made a difference performance wise as if the engine is more responsive by breathing easier.
The CONS:
“Hi-Tuck” is NOT a good name for the exhaust system and here’s why.
While it does increase clearance for the 1st muffler and it’s exit pipe to the 2nd muffler it actually LOWERS the 2nd muffler by rotating it into the path of where the upper left control arm is going to go. CRAP! Sorry AFE, ya blew it by doing that. WTF?
The OE exhaust mufflers all run parallel to the body floor and the 2nd OE muffler is actually higher than the “Hi-Tuck” and is clear of the control arm. Sooooooo. MORE MODS! LOL
I have a shop lined up to rework the Hi-Tuck if I supply the 3” stainless pipe and stainless MIG wire, which I’ve ordered. They can bend and weld it but It’s not common stuff they stock and I can get it quicker.
So to those of you with the Pro-X version, beware of AFE exhausts because it’s not just the Hi-Tuck but most if not all of them except the Rock Basher have the 2nd muffler rotated down into the path of the control arm.

 

[Harold0819]

Lessons learned: RK 3”.Pro-X No-Limits and AFE “Hi-Tuck” Exhaust.
While waiting for a few remaining parts to complete my lift kit, I bought and installed an AFE Hi-Tuck exhaust.
The PROS:
The exhaust note has a nice growl without being loud and no drone or popping when letting off on the pedal, and the system “seems” to have made a difference performance wise as if the engine is more responsive by breathing easier.
The CONS:
“Hi-Tuck” is NOT a good name for the exhaust system and here’s why.
While it does increase clearance for the 1st muffler and it’s exit pipe to the 2nd muffler it actually LOWERS the 2nd muffler by rotating it into the path of where the upper left control arm is going to go. CRAP! Sorry AFE, ya blew it by doing that. WTF?
The OE exhaust mufflers all run parallel to the body floor and the 2nd OE muffler is actually higher than the “Hi-Tuck” and is clear of the control arm. Sooooooo. MORE MODS! LOL
I have a shop lined up to rework the Hi-Tuck if I supply the 3” stainless pipe and stainless MIG wire, which I’ve ordered. They can bend and weld it but It’s not common stuff they stock and I can get it quicker.
So to those of you with the Pro-X version, beware of AFE exhausts because it’s not just the Hi-Tuck but most if not all of them except the Rock Basher have the 2nd muffler rotated down into the path of the control arm.

Sorry to hear. It is so difficult for aftermarket manufacturers to anticipate all possible mods, especially on a relatively new model. I ran into a fitment issue with my genesis dual battery tray and K&N filtercharger kit. They both fit but I had to move my power steering reservoir. Everything is so tight. I have the MBRP hi clearance exhaust. It has only one muffler. It is much smaller and located where the first stock one was originally located. It then eliminates the second and resonator. Thanks for the heads up, just rechecked mine and there should be no issue with the MBRP exhaust clearing. But I feel your pain because when I installed my RokBloks mudflaps I had to clearance the driver's rear bracket for my exhaust because it tucks up so high. Here are a couple before and after pics of mine.

 

[Duke56]

Yours looks like they kept everything tucked up high. You should be OK.
I may have the shop look at moving the 2nd muffler forward and immediately behind the 1st and then just pipe the rest of the way. Not sure why they need to be spaced apart.

 

[Harold0819]

Yours looks like they kept everything tucked up high. You should be OK.
I may have the shop look at moving the 2nd muffler forward and immediately behind the 1st and then just pipe the rest of the way. Not sure why they need to be spaced apart.

Agreed...not sure either why they are spaced apart. You mentioned that the 2nd muffler is not tight to the body. Any way of rotating it? Have you reached out to the manufacturer to be sure there is no issue with your kit? Aftermarjet exhasuts are not cheap and to have to dump material and labor into it is not fun. Understand if you have no choice but I would reach out to AFE first. Like you said, makes no sense that they wouldn't keep it as tight as factory. Just saw your pic. That doesn't look right or make any sense. I'd call them.

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