I watch ALOT of offroad content on RU-vid. And I just want to say I find you videos the most professional and having the most information out there. Are you planning any content from EJS this year? Fingers crossed.
Most try to keep their JTs with low center of gravity, but I’ve e been running the Rock Krawler 4.5 Pro-X for almost 3 years and love it on the trails and on road. I’m running KM3 39s while most of my buddies with JTs are running 3.5 lifts and 40s, but I still seem to have more clearance on the trails. When you pair the Rock Krawler lift with long travel shocks it does wonders in articulation for a mid arm kit. Most people don’t realize that RK arms usually have bends to provide more clearance compared to kits with straight arms and the 4 link rear is a game changer.
Nice. Those flat bed and canopy conversions don’t really work for my uses, but really glad they are out there. I have the Alucab canopy with s RTT (clamshell style) and my set up works well for me. But I love all kinds of mods- to me a mod is beautiful when it fits the owner’s uses. You got me wondering what my numbers are. Lol. So here is a JT Rubicon on Falken Wildpeak AT3W 35s with an AEV DualSport lift with High Capacity 3 inch coils- 18.25 inches to bottom of frame, 26 inches to Rubicon steel rear bumper, 18.5 inches to bottom of front skid. Only thing I might change is to go to 37s. I added the MORE oil pan and trans skid for some peace of mind. Does everything I want it to and I enjoy having to pick the lines of rocks under the rig when I get into some bigger boulders. I am currently teaching my son how to spot and he is learning to help me with this also and learning where the low hanging bits are on a Jeep. I hope by time he is doing this he’ll already know where to put the rocks to avoid the diffs and control arms. Like you said, one thing about going bigger is then to get the same thrill you have go bigger on the trail too, which of course means greater risk and greater effect if it does go wrong. I know if I went bigger I’d be seeking out crazier stuff, so I’m kinda protecting myself from myself by staying where I am. Lol.
I’ve owned now 15 jeeps and I have a current jeep gladiator, and I feel Rockcrawler is really one of the best out there & is my go to company company, you made a good choice, I noticed in your video you’re running three bump stops in the front? You’re also running fox 3.0 shocks is the extended collapsed links the proper length for three bump stops? I want to purchase the 3.0 shocks but the Numbers don’t match on the extended collapsed length for the tallest lift capable, unless your aftermarket axles make up the difference? I feel with the fox shock you should have 4 bump stops, At least on a OEM axle on Rubicon with 4 1/2 inch lift. you have an awesome set up👍
My ProRock XD 60 front axle is a bit different from stock. Those bump stops that you see are from Dynatrac, not Rock Krawler. I have the front end set up to bump just before the shock completely collapses. I’ve had it like this for the past two years. Works great, and allows me to eek out every last bit of up travel. The only way I would need to add more bump is if I wanted to go to a taller tire or just push the front axle forward a bit. If I went any further forward right now, the differential would hit the track bar.
I like the head ache rack chop. I know there are components in the the way but I would have chopped it further so it matched the body line of the jeep without the top. Because Jeep!
I had the same problem with the bushings wearing out on the control arms on our LJ. Metal cloak makes arms with the same kind of flexible joint as the rock krawler.
Hi Ali, have loved watching you build this thing out - with your last video (and other JT) I was going to ask what happened to this one! I love the flat bed look - though makes me half-expect the next time we see it you'll have modified it as a tactical! ha!
Control arm drops here. 4.5” and 40’s as well. I’ve never been hung up and they never really touch. Look at the angle from the bottom of a 40 to the rock rail and where they intersect…. I have nothing against long arms and would agree that’s always a better play, but control arm drops keep the road manners top notch and keeps me from having any interest in “long arms” vs what we are calling “mid arms” on these.
The shocks work great with the lift. If I want any more travel, I’ll probably move to a coilover and long arm setup. I just don’t feel I need to do that at the moment. Very happy with ride and travel.
Man seeing this really makes me want to trade my Tacoma in to trade. Problem is I’ve already dumped so much money into it and it’s not as capable as this.
I really don’t have much experience with their components. I took a look at their kits. So long as you don’t get the radius arm one, I’m sure it’ll be fine. I’d probably go EVO Mfg or Rock Krawler if I was moving to a long arm setup personally.
While you have a competent aluminum welder, why don't you cut a section out of the headache rack to get it down to the size of the cab, and then re-weld it back in place.
Super nice suspension, but would you recommend this suspension for higher speed desert driving in a Jeep ? Nothing super crazy but 45 maybe 50 mile an hour driving through some rocks and small whoops?
This setup gives you a lot of up travel. I definitely like to drive fast on the trail, but I don’t have any real desert to open it up. Pairing the coils with a good shock will make a big difference. If I was doing a lot of high speed desert, I would opt for the long arms with this suspension height. There are more desert/speed focused kits on the market, but they use coilovers and bypass shocks. They are also way more expensive. I used to live in SoCal and did a good bit of desert driving. I think if you manage your speed expectations, this kit will work well. If you really want to push the limits of the Jeep, I would look for something with a coilovers/bypass option that will offer lots of travel and adjustability.
@@DrivingLine Noted. You’re the man, I would really like to see/benefit from a video of yours reviewing or modding a JL for higher speed desert runs. Here’s the thing I have a non-XR392 live in the desert and like to blast out to my shooting spots at speed I also like to crawl up some trails in the mountains on weekends BUT also daily drive this rig on the highway for work. I’m on stock control arms, stock shock and Clayton 2.5inch springs. I’m loosing my mind with all the choices aha !
Up travel and shock dampening will be key. A 3.5 lift with a good shock should do everything you want. The guys at Rock Krawler just raced King of the Hammers in a JL. I don’t know the suspension specs on that, but it would be worth looking into for sure. Rock Krawler and EVO Mfg are probably the two companies I would look seriously into.
Can you tell me the exact part number on your fox shocks? I have a 4” Rustys kit with their shocks on my eco JT now but ive developed some slop so I want to rebuild the joints and those try those shocks vs the 800 series 2” kind that came in the kit
Correct me if I'm wrong but the joints in those control arms are very similar if not the same as the ones in the Metalcloak kit are they not? Very nice build that thing is a monster!
You’re correct. The joints are very similar. The Rock Krawler ones just have more misalignment. I think metal cloak was the first to really make this joint known.
@@DrivingLine yes, i think so. Back when I had my JK and was looking into different manufacturers of suspension metalcloak was the only one I believed back then that had those joints or that style I should say. Much better than Johny joint or hiem joints imo. Way more durable. Love the channel btw always great info. 💪🏼