Dec 26, 2015 on this episode of rock rods tech jake burkey teaches us about the dos and donts of building a double triangulated 4 link suspension. They also offer a stretch kit for the 2 door jk to get more wheelbase. We take a look at what it takes to properly set up a link type front suspension on an off road truck. Rock krawler xfactor long arm stretch suspension lift. Jk front axle truss for rock krawler 3 link systems. Design of three and four link suspensions for off road use. The icing on the cake is they stand behind their products for its lifetime against any defect. Jks have bindfree independent 3 link suspension conversions. A reverse triangulated rear 3 link design that works with the factory fuel system. Rock krawler suspension systems installation instructions.
I doubt your torque wrench goes that high and theres no point in buying another one just for one jam nut. The weld on rear cradle adds a tremendous amount of. The independent three links 100% bind free design has proven its self to be the. Do rock krawler s suspension components really hold up to any abuse you throw at them. Comes with our abuse proof lifetime warranty on all hard parts. In this episode we are going to situate the suspension mounts on the frame side of the jeep tj. The 3 link the 3 link is also just like it sounds, sort of. When you need a longer wheelbase without losing excellent driving characteristics, order a rock krawler xfactor long arm stretch suspension lift kit. Rock krawler ensures optimum drive line geometry with this long arm kit. At some point you will want to enter your own suspension geometry data or even just just view the current model in more detail. Lead the way on your next offroad excursion or rock crawling adventure with rock krawler suspension lift kits and springs, front track bars, control arms, shocks, and more. Rock krawler catalog this kit is obviously 1 lower so i wont be fitting any 35s in there any time soon. This unique system works well with most short arm or mid arm kits on the market. This kit provides the best standard geometry short arm system on the market today.
Rock krawler suspension rk04771k sway bar disconnect kit suspension component. Rock krawler complete suspension systems and lift kits for trucks. The way the geometry is, the instant center ends up way too far forward. Rock krawler parts rock krawler is one of north americas premier jeep suspension manufacturers. One of my complaints with the rk 3 link is that the geometry isnt what i would call great. Rock krawler suspension does not condone or authorize the use of any other suspension componentswith its products. The company also changed the offroading industry with its highclearance control arms, aluminum racing shocks, and independent 3 link conversion kits. Jeep jk rock krawler off road pro drag link jeep rubicon. From linear and progressive rate springs to our rock krawler triple rate. Youve still got got the lower bars generally in the same place holding the axle from moving front to back. Precise centering of the steering wheel becomes possible thanks to the unique turnbuckle style adjustability.
Front suspension technology link basics part 2 offroad. Rock krawler topoftheline jeep parts northridge4x4. Feels like wrong geometry and runs the middle tie rod. It a pain in the ass to fit a fully triangulated 4 link setup under the front of your rig which is why you see a lot of people running a 4 link in the rear and a 3 link setup in the front. Used in conjunction with our jk crossmember with link mounts you have the base to build the ultimate front 3 link suspension like the one on our artecon. Rock krawler systems are known for both their offroad capabilities as well as their onroad performance. The instructions say to disconnect the drag link to prevent potential damage to the drag link ends from over extension. The rock krawler jt 3 inch x factor mid arm system was specifically designed for rubicon drivers who want a complete boltin installation, maximum articulation from a midarm kit and the durability and offroad performance you expect from rock krawler suspension.
Experience the thrill and ease of tailoring your truck or jeep with our guaranteed lowest prices on all rock krawler complete suspension systems and lift kits products at 4wp. Prior to operating the vehicle, remove the coil springs, cycle the suspension including full compression of both. If you couple this with springs of a reasonable rate, it tries to rotate the trucks to the rear bumper constantly. The rock krawler no limits systems feature our no limits front sway bar links that allow rubicon owners to utilize the factory rubicon sway bar disconnect feature and still achieve full articulation. You enter heights above the ground and distance ahead of the front axle for up to 6 holes for all 4 brackets for your car, or any number of cars. Experience the thrill and ease of tailoring your truck or jeep with our guaranteed lowest prices on all 4 link complete suspension systems and lift kits products at 4wp.
So while we were working on installing our new rock krawler long arm kit and rear 3 link setup on our jeep wrangler jlu rubicon we figured wed take a moment to show you how its all made. We are also the north easts premier upfitter for jeeps. It is a true made in the usa company which takes pride in each and every product it manufacturers. Rock krawler wrangler full drag link flip kit rk04504 0718. Jeep wrangler 4link suspension kits bolton, universal. On this episode of rock rods tech jake burkey teaches us about the dos and donts of building a double triangulated 4 link suspension. Rock krawler suspension does not condone or authorize the use of any other suspension components with its products. The drivers side bracket contains the front upper control arm mount and rear. Coilovers, adjustable bump stops, steering upgrades and more. Theres a couple reasons why you would choose a 3 link setup vs a 4 link with the main reason being packaging. Weather you are looking to build a jeep to grace the centerfolds of a magazine or looking for a performance suspension to school your friends on the trail or in competition, rock krawler can helps. Buy rock krawler suspension rk02323 control arm suspension component. Rock krawler suspension is a leading jeep suspension manufacturer. When used with our truss, we offer a lowprofile, highclearance alternative.
Prior to operating the vehicle, remove the coil springs, cycle the suspension. Upper mount takes the place of the factory sheet metal upper and fork style mount. The company also changed the offroading industry with its highclearance control arms, aluminum racing shocks, and independent 3link conversion kits. Rock krawler suspension and shocks for jeep wranglers at. Control arms free delivery possible on eligible purchases. If you feel that you can safely install the spring without damaging drag link ends, by all means, save the time and do it that way. Rock krawler suspension is the north easts premier jeep suspension manufacturer. Rock krawler xfactor long arm stretch suspension lift kits. The rock krawler off road pro drag link makes steering a little less difficult during offthebeatenpath jeep excursions. Works with the rock krawler xfactor long arm system, which is a 3 link setup, as well as all other rock krawler kits featuring a 3 link with a truss. There are no natural binding points, so the suspension cycles perfectly smooth.
The mounting hardware for the front track bar bracket, off road pro drag link, and drag link flip kit all come with the package for a smoother installation. Rock krawler offers upgrades for this kit as hardcore as you want to go. Replaced steering components a few months ago and accidentally got the xjtj drag link. Removal of the front upper control arm mount on the driver side is required. Since this system is fully adjustable, you can run a 37 tire with only 1. The rock krawler 3 link upgrade for jk are a great addition to have to your rk suspension system. The independent 3 link conversion allows for awesome articulation and has adjustable anti squat so you can tune your ride quality and offroad characteristics. The suspension geometry features our tried and true independent 3 link design front and rear.
Have a question, need help, issues, selecting a kit, ask here 07 2door 37 nitto ridge graps rock krawler 3. When you add this to your axle you not only add strength the the axle, but you also provide a well thought out place to install the adjustable upper control arm mount. This system features the rock krawler independent three link conversion front. Artec industries front axle truss for rock krawler 3link systems. Buy rock krawler suspension rk02022 control arm suspension component. We explain the difference in 4 link and 3 link suspension. Rock krawler s drag link flip kit matches the relocation bracket perfectly to provide bumper steerfree action. I dont see why he would have a problem with that lift there are plenty of people running that lift on the wk over at the jeepsunlimited forum and the wk is the same platform as the xk and they are haveing no problems but from what i read they were not getting a full 3. Explore the artec industries front axle truss for rock krawler 3link systems with. Looking for opinions on what to do with a linked tj long arm suspension. It does come with steering geometry correction, and is supposed to be the strongest and best made from what i gather on the internets. Provides a weldin rear cradle to strengthen the rear axle housing. Rock krawler complete suspension systems and lift kits for. Give your jeep or truck exactly what it needs with industry leading products and expertise at.
Whether it is for a jeep, rock bouncer, rock crawler or even a. May 20, 2012 moabjeeper magazine visits with justin to find out whats new at rockkrawler. Rock krawler suspension rk02022 control arm suspension component. The rock krawler independent 3 link upgrade for the rear of the wrangler jk is flat out awesome. The xfactor suspension system come standard with all 8 control arms for complete control and adjustablility to dial in your geometry.
In april 2016 we made the trek from just south of boston, ma to tremont, pa for a weekend of torture testing at rausch creek offroad park. There are two lower links and one upper, mostly parallel in the top view with the upper link offset to one side. Jk front axle truss for rock krawler 3 link systems artec industries. Hopefully you have a bench mounted vice since i wouldnt tighten the jam nut on the jeep. This video will help you on build so you can get the right setup. Rock krawler suspension makes a variety of suspension lift kits for your jeep rock crawler or offroad rig. We have built some of the best jeeps ever and we can do the same for you. Should rock krawler systems or components be installed in junction with other products or not per the provided instructions rock krawler suspension warranty is void and is not to be held accountable for any resulting actions.
This is the rear double triangulated 4 link cross member kit for the jeep jk from genright. There are a specific set of functional requirements for the suspension on rock crawling. Alot of the competiton rock crawlers are using a 3 link and panhard bar set up now instead of the trianulated 4 link. My initial thoughts were to go with a standard long arm system, but instead of mounting them further back on the frame from the axles, i would kill two birds with one stone and mount them at or near the stock locations and move the spring perches and shock mounts forward to stretch the wheelbase. The 4 link calculator lets you input, view, save, analyze and compare your 4 link rear suspension geometry. Whether it is for a jeep, rock bouncer, rock crawler or even a race car the. Rubitrux carries the full line of high quality rock krawler lift kits. Hey guys, anyone running the rock krawler stuff in there 4 door jeep.
Rock krawler has some great line for the wrangler yj like the spring over mounting package that gives the vehicle awesome antiwrap feature. This system allows you to run up to 33 tires with excellent road manners and no driveline modifications. The jk rear aluminum 3link kit starts with our artec abuse proven 2. A leading innovator and manufacturer of jeep parts, rock krawler suspension was the first to offer a triangulated 4link conversion for wrangler tjs. Tj 8 stretch triangulated 4 link assembled length 43 38. Pressing the edit button immediately switches to edit mode listing more details about the dimensions of the model and allowing you to alter the model by dragging any of the tether points. Thanks to meticulous attention to the tiniest detail, all rock krawler products are guaranteed to be of the highest quality to outshine and outlast any previous suspension products you have ever used on your vehicle. Be one of the first ones to get the latest hardcore offering for the jeep wrangler jl from rock krawler. Rear 4 link, double triangulated cross member, 4 door jk. Conquer the trail as rock krawler transforms any jeep yj into an ultimate offroad rig with its welldesigned suspension products and components. The aluminum links are outfitted with timetested rock krawler brand krawler joints with a 1.
The x factor series adjustable lower control arms offer a total of 90 degrees of misalignment that drastically reduces. Jk front axle truss for rock krawler 3 link systems the 14. If you plan on taking your wrangler jk or jl to its limits, you definitely want to look at rock krawler suspension systems. The adventurex systems combine the benefits of a full high clearance 4 link front suspension with a high clearance independent 3 link rear suspension. All ends of the control arms feature our pro series krawler joints so there are no bushings to break down from punishment. Warning properly block and secure vehicle prior to installation. The precision cut and formed components of this setup ensure a hasslefree installation. Used in conjunction with our jk crossmember with link mounts you have the base to build the ultimate front 3 link suspension like the. Tjlj models use 3 link front and triangulated 4 link rear. Overall low profile design provides a sleek design that is easy to fit, and less likely to. Warning always wear safety glasses when using power tools warning rock krawler suspension inc. Independent 3 link conversion front and rear 100% bind free suspension.
The jk front aluminum 3 link kit starts with our artec abuse proven 2. Please contact us if you have any questions, see our new inventory of bumpers and exhausts. They design and fabricate lift kits and suspension components with precision to deliver a product that will improve the handling, performance and ride quality of your jeep wrangler. I love my rock krawler setup, and jeremy is so knowledgeable, but. On the axle side the front axle truss for 3 link is the base. We have figured out all the mounting points for proper geometry weight transfer, rear steer and minimal antisquat, etc. These are mated with timetested rock krawler brand krawler joints with a 1. This thesis outlines the process of designing a three link front, and four link rear suspension. The rock krawler offroad pro drag link is designed for. Diy 3 link 4 link suspension jeep tj stretch episode 1. It works with a majority of short to mid arm system available today and features independent 3 links conversion that gives any lifted jk awesome articulation. The rock krawler development team decided to design an off the shelf system. Our front track bar correction system maintains perfect steering geometry with the drag link and drop pitman arm combination. The rear suspension provides the tried and true independent 3 link conversion with x2 rear suspension geometry.
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