RPM Long Arm Kit and ADS Bypass Shocks

[middleofnowhere]

I had All Terrain Garage in Rialto, California install an RPM 3” long arm lift kit on my 2023 Ecodiesel Rubicon. I went with ADS 3-Tube bypass race shocks. I have about 8K on the set-up so far and dig it for desert roads. The valves in the race shocks are loud, but this thing bombs down desert roads and soak up the bumps. I probably drive more of what a Mojave was built for, but occasionally need the lockers and love being able to disconnect the swaybar from inside on hot days.

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[suspension]

Nice setup. Just what I needed to see. I’m looking to run triple bypass as well. Glad to here the good review

 

[RodRecket]

Looks killer. Do you have a profile shot to show how the long arms drop to the axle?

I recently went with a hybrid long arm triangulated rear and really like the ride as well.

 

[Trail_Limo_Tim]

I had All Terrain Garage in Rialto, California install an RPM 3” long arm lift kit on my 2023 Ecodiesel Rubicon. I went with ADS 3-Tube bypass race shocks. I have about 8K on the set-up so far and dig it for desert roads. The valves in the race shocks are loud, but this thing bombs down desert roads and soak up the bumps. I probably drive more of what a Mojave was built for, but occasionally need the lockers and love being able to disconnect the swaybar from inside on hot days.

How’s this setup holding up for you? I’m wanting to go a similar route, but without the bypass shocks and probably stay mid arm rear. I don’t really go fast off road.

I’m really liking these RPM suspension products. Would you recommend getting them and would you do anything differently if you had a do-over?

 

[middleofnowhere]

Looks killer. Do you have a profile shot to show how the long arms drop to the axle?

I recently went with a hybrid long arm triangulated rear and really like the ride as well.

How’s this setup holding up for you? I’m wanting to go a similar route, but without the bypass shocks and probably stay mid arm rear. I don’t really go fast off road.

I’m really liking these RPM suspension products. Would you recommend getting them and would you do anything differently if you had a do-over?

This is still a work in progress, but the miles keep getting put on this rig.
The shocks and every component of the suspension are holding up well. I have two zerk fittings on the rear Johnny Joints, that were difficult to access, but so far I've been able to service and keep clean. I'm still saving my pennies for beadlocks and a new front bumper for a Warn M8274 winch.

I do a lot of volunteer work with the Society for the Conservation of Bighorn Sheep and the California Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation. I have been finding myself using the Gladiator a lot more lately than my 2500 Ram. I think I might be changing out the rear springs to slightly longer, I'll consult with Don @rpm_steering before I do. I've been frequently carrying a lot of weight in the bed (which this truck seems to handle fine). Typical weekends I'll drive over a hundred miles in the desert in 4WD and a couple hundred on the pavement to get there.



One of the problems I have is that the wife likes to drive this rig now. We live 3-miles down a washboard dirt road and this thing is like a Cadlac at 25 mph, where our other vehicles chatter like crazy. Keeping the interior clean enough for her has caused some strife in our household LOL

 

[middleofnowhere]

Nice setup. Just what I needed to see. I’m looking to run triple bypass as well. Glad to here the good review

These shocks from ADS are "loud", you can really hear the bypass valves cycle.
The noise won't be for everyone. I'm very happy with my choice and I prefer the ride with these over other adjustable reservoir shocks I've driven with.

 

[Trail_Limo_Tim]

This is still a work in progress, but the miles keep getting put on this rig.
The shocks and every component of the suspension are holding up well. I have two zerk fittings on the rear Johnny Joints, that were difficult to access, but so far I've been able to service and keep clean. I'm still saving my pennies for beadlocks and a new front bumper for a Warn M8274 winch.

I do a lot of volunteer work with the Society for the Conservation of Bighorn Sheep and the California Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation. I have been finding myself using the Gladiator a lot more lately than my 2500 Ram. I think I might be changing out the rear springs to slightly longer, I'll consult with Don @rpm_steering before I do. I've been frequently carrying a lot of weight in the bed (which this truck seems to handle fine). Typical weekends I'll drive over a hundred miles in the desert in 4WD and a couple hundred on the pavement to get there.



One of the problems I have is that the wife likes to drive this rig now. We live 3-miles down a washboard dirt road and this thing is like a Cadlac at 25 mph, where our other vehicles chatter like crazy. Keeping the interior clean enough for her has caused some strife in our household LOL

Sounds like the problem is you both love it. Haha. That’s a good problem to have. Which grease zerks were the trickiest to access? I have wondered about this when it comes to maintenance.

 

[middleofnowhere]

Sounds like the problem is you both love it. Haha. That’s a good problem to have. Which grease zerks were the trickiest to access? I have wondered about this when it comes to maintenance.

Only the rear lower arms at the frame. I had to buy a 90* tight space grease gun coupler and then jack up the frame. Not a big deal after I had the coupler (Amazon).

 

[Trail_Limo_Tim]

Only the rear lower arms at the frame. I had to buy a 90* tight space grease gun coupler and then jack up the frame. Not a big deal after I had the coupler (Amazon).

Thanks for the pic. Yeah that’s pretty annoying. A minor inconvenience I suppose.

 

[middleofnowhere]

It was only inconvenient when I initially went to do it. Now it's easy, since I have the tool.
It actually made a couple of difficult to reach fittings under my truck easier too....

 

[Trail_Limo_Tim]

It was only inconvenient when I initially went to do it. Now it's easy, since I have the tool.
It actually made a couple of difficult to reach fittings under my truck easier too....

Do you still have to jack up the suspension to grease those two?

 

[caryt]

I've got ADS Bypass shocks and bumps with RK arms plus 7500lbs. Had them tuned up by Phil at Liberty Mountain fab. He was surprised just how well it runs on his Desert track he uses for all his tuning. On the street is great smooth and soft, off road its great washboards ruts etc are not a issue. Funny I never hear my bypasses on this or when I had my JK. Just a FYI Phil developed the 3 tube bypasses with ADS..

 

[nbennettksu]

It was only inconvenient when I initially went to do it. Now it's easy, since I have the tool.
It actually made a couple of difficult to reach fittings under my truck easier too....

Did you go with the 2.25" or 2.5" lower control arm bars?

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