MarineHawk
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Any advice on the following is much appreciated.
At times, I’m going to be wheeling my JKR fairly hard.
I’m torn between the following two lifts:
(1) The Rock Krawler JT 3.0 Inch Pro-X "No Limits" System - Stage 1; and
(2) the Fabtech 3″ Crawler Lift Kit w/ Stealth Shocks
The Rock Krawler JT 3.0 Inch Pro-X "No Limits" System - Stage 1 includes:
(2) Triple rate front coil springs
(2) Quad rate rear coil springs
(4) 2.25 RRD Spec shocks
(4) High clearance adjustable lower control arms
(4) Adjustable upper control arms
(4) Spring correction seats
(1) Adjustable front track bar
(2) "No Limits" front sway bar links
(1) Pro-X bolt in rear axle cradle
(2) Extended rear sway bar links
(1) Drill and Tap Kit
http://rockkrawler.com/jt-3-0-inch-pro-x-no-limits-system-stage-1/
The Fabtech lift includes:
Front Upper & Lower adjustable Link Arms
Rear Upper & Lower adjustable Link Arms
Front Link Arm Crossmember
Heavy Duty Flipped Draglink
Front & Rear Track Bar Brackets
Front & Rear Corner Specific Dual Rate Coil Springs
Front & Rear Sway Bar Links
Front Shock Mount Bracket
Front & Rear Bump Stop Extensions
https://fabtechmotorsports.com/product/3-crawler-lift-kit-w-stealth-shocks-k4169m/
My likely installer said that he does not recommend the RK lift because of the use of “open Joints.” The Fabtech site says that the “Link Arms … are guaranteed not to bend and come with Fabtech’s exclusive 5 Ton Joints with a lifetime warranty to never to wear out. Super strong on the trail while being smooth and quiet on the highway.”
Are there any advantages to the Fabtech link arms?
The Fabtech mfr site describes the Draglink Flip System as “A heavy duty draglink is relocated on the steering knuckle to retain the factory steering geometry with the stock pitman arm. It provides bind free operation at full articulation and eliminates bump steer throughout the travel. It does not increase load on the steering box like a dropped pitman arm can.”
I’m also considering the Synergy Jeep JL / JT HD Steering Kit
HD Adjustable Drag Link
HD Adjustable Tie Rod
https://www.synergymfg.com/synergy-jeep-jl-hd-steering-kit.html?category_id=4980
Would I not need that with the Fabtech lift, given that it comes with the flipped draglink? Would I still want to get HD tie rods?
I think I also am going to add the Fox Steering Stabilizer. Any thoughts on that?
At times, I’m going to be wheeling my JKR fairly hard.
I’m torn between the following two lifts:
(1) The Rock Krawler JT 3.0 Inch Pro-X "No Limits" System - Stage 1; and
(2) the Fabtech 3″ Crawler Lift Kit w/ Stealth Shocks
The Rock Krawler JT 3.0 Inch Pro-X "No Limits" System - Stage 1 includes:
(2) Triple rate front coil springs
(2) Quad rate rear coil springs
(4) 2.25 RRD Spec shocks
(4) High clearance adjustable lower control arms
(4) Adjustable upper control arms
(4) Spring correction seats
(1) Adjustable front track bar
(2) "No Limits" front sway bar links
(1) Pro-X bolt in rear axle cradle
(2) Extended rear sway bar links
(1) Drill and Tap Kit
http://rockkrawler.com/jt-3-0-inch-pro-x-no-limits-system-stage-1/
The Fabtech lift includes:
Front Upper & Lower adjustable Link Arms
Rear Upper & Lower adjustable Link Arms
Front Link Arm Crossmember
Heavy Duty Flipped Draglink
Front & Rear Track Bar Brackets
Front & Rear Corner Specific Dual Rate Coil Springs
Front & Rear Sway Bar Links
Front Shock Mount Bracket
Front & Rear Bump Stop Extensions
https://fabtechmotorsports.com/product/3-crawler-lift-kit-w-stealth-shocks-k4169m/
My likely installer said that he does not recommend the RK lift because of the use of “open Joints.” The Fabtech site says that the “Link Arms … are guaranteed not to bend and come with Fabtech’s exclusive 5 Ton Joints with a lifetime warranty to never to wear out. Super strong on the trail while being smooth and quiet on the highway.”
Are there any advantages to the Fabtech link arms?
The Fabtech mfr site describes the Draglink Flip System as “A heavy duty draglink is relocated on the steering knuckle to retain the factory steering geometry with the stock pitman arm. It provides bind free operation at full articulation and eliminates bump steer throughout the travel. It does not increase load on the steering box like a dropped pitman arm can.”
I’m also considering the Synergy Jeep JL / JT HD Steering Kit
HD Adjustable Drag Link
HD Adjustable Tie Rod
https://www.synergymfg.com/synergy-jeep-jl-hd-steering-kit.html?category_id=4980
Would I not need that with the Fabtech lift, given that it comes with the flipped draglink? Would I still want to get HD tie rods?
I think I also am going to add the Fox Steering Stabilizer. Any thoughts on that?
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