Alot of the competiton rock crawlers are using a 3 link and panhard bar set up now instead of the trianulated 4 link. 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. A reverse triangulated rear 3 link design that works with the factory fuel system. This system features the rock krawler independent three link conversion front. These are mated with timetested rock krawler brand krawler joints with a 1. 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. On the axle side the front axle truss for 3 link is the base.
The jk rear aluminum 3link kit starts with our artec abuse proven 2. The icing on the cake is they stand behind their products for its lifetime against any defect. This video will help you on build so you can get the right setup. Rock krawler suspension rk02022 control arm suspension component. Rock krawler s drag link flip kit matches the relocation bracket perfectly to provide bumper steerfree action.
Buy rock krawler suspension rk02323 control arm suspension component. When used with our truss, we offer a lowprofile, highclearance alternative. 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. Jk front axle truss for rock krawler 3 link systems artec industries. 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. Overall low profile design provides a sleek design that is easy to fit, and less likely to.
Provides a weldin rear cradle to strengthen the rear axle housing. Warning properly block and secure vehicle prior to installation. Rock krawler ensures optimum drive line geometry with this long arm kit. Replaced steering components a few months ago and accidentally got the xjtj drag link. Our front track bar correction system maintains perfect steering geometry with the drag link and drop pitman arm combination. Jeep wrangler 4link suspension kits bolton, universal. Warning always wear safety glasses when using power tools warning rock krawler suspension inc. Comes with our abuse proof lifetime warranty on all hard parts. The weld on rear cradle adds a tremendous amount of. We have figured out all the mounting points for proper geometry weight transfer, rear steer and minimal antisquat, etc. Please contact us if you have any questions, see our new inventory of bumpers and exhausts. At some point you will want to enter your own suspension geometry data or even just just view the current model in more detail. Artec industries front axle truss for rock krawler 3link systems. They also offer a stretch kit for the 2 door jk to get more wheelbase.
Independent 3 link conversion front and rear 100% bind free suspension. The 3 link the 3 link is also just like it sounds, sort of. On this episode of rock rods tech jake burkey teaches us about the dos and donts of building a double triangulated 4 link suspension. The company also changed the offroading industry with its highclearance control arms, aluminum racing shocks, and independent 3link conversion kits. We have built some of the best jeeps ever and we can do the same for you. Control arms free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The aluminum links are outfitted with timetested rock krawler brand krawler joints with a 1.
Looking for opinions on what to do with a linked tj long arm suspension. Rear 4 link, double triangulated cross member, 4 door jk. From linear and progressive rate springs to our rock krawler triple rate. Rock krawler catalog this kit is obviously 1 lower so i wont be fitting any 35s in there any time soon. May 20, 2012 moabjeeper magazine visits with justin to find out whats new at rockkrawler. Rock krawler suspension is a leading jeep suspension manufacturer. Rock krawler jk3lus 3 link rear conversion mid arm. One of my complaints with the rk 3 link is that the geometry isnt what i would call great. Give your jeep or truck exactly what it needs with industry leading products and expertise at.
Rock krawler xfactor long arm stretch suspension lift. 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. This is the rear double triangulated 4 link cross member kit for the jeep jk from genright. If you plan on taking your wrangler jk or jl to its limits, you definitely want to look at rock krawler suspension systems. Rock krawler offers upgrades for this kit as hardcore as you want to go. Prior to operating the vehicle, remove the coil springs, cycle the 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. I doubt your torque wrench goes that high and theres no point in buying another one just for one jam nut. Rock krawler complete suspension systems and lift kits for trucks. 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. Do rock krawler s suspension components really hold up to any abuse you throw at them. 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.
Rock krawler parts rock krawler is one of north americas premier jeep suspension manufacturers. Hey guys, anyone running the rock krawler stuff in there 4 door jeep. 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. It is a true made in the usa company which takes pride in each and every product it manufacturers.
Youve still got got the lower bars generally in the same place holding the axle from moving front to back. The company also changed the offroading industry with its highclearance control arms, aluminum racing shocks, and independent 3 link conversion kits. Jks have bindfree independent 3 link suspension conversions. Rock krawler suspension systems installation instructions. The rear suspension provides the tried and true independent 3 link conversion with x2 rear suspension geometry. 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. There are no natural binding points, so the suspension cycles perfectly smooth. Front suspension technology link basics part 2 offroad. Rock krawler topoftheline jeep parts northridge4x4. This kit provides the best standard geometry short arm system on the market today. Rock krawler wrangler full drag link flip kit rk04504 0718. 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. Since this system is fully adjustable, you can run a 37 tire with only 1.
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. Tjlj models use 3 link front and triangulated 4 link rear. Coilovers, adjustable bump stops, steering upgrades and more. If you couple this with springs of a reasonable rate, it tries to rotate the trucks to the rear bumper constantly. Rubitrux carries the full line of high quality rock krawler lift kits. A leading innovator and manufacturer of jeep parts, rock krawler suspension was the first to offer a triangulated 4link conversion for wrangler tjs. 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. The rock krawler independent 3 link upgrade for the rear of the wrangler jk is flat out awesome. Prior to operating the vehicle, remove the coil springs, cycle the suspension including full compression of both. The rock krawler offroad pro drag link is designed for. Jk front axle truss for rock krawler 3 link systems. This unique system works well with most short arm or mid arm kits on the market.
Theres a couple reasons why you would choose a 3 link setup vs a 4 link with the main reason being packaging. The instructions say to disconnect the drag link to prevent potential damage to the drag link ends from over extension. The rock krawler 3 link upgrade for jk are a great addition to have to your rk suspension system. The way the geometry is, the instant center ends up way too far forward. There are a specific set of functional requirements for the suspension on rock crawling. Rock krawler complete suspension systems and lift kits for. The jk front aluminum 3 link kit starts with our artec abuse proven 2. 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. This thesis outlines the process of designing a three link front, and four link rear suspension. The suspension geometry features our tried and true independent 3 link design front and rear.
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. Whether it is for a jeep, rock bouncer, rock crawler or even a race car the. Tj 8 stretch triangulated 4 link assembled length 43 38. Rock krawler suspension and shocks for jeep wranglers at. 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. Rock krawler suspension does not condone or authorize the use of any other suspension componentswith its products. Precise centering of the steering wheel becomes possible thanks to the unique turnbuckle style adjustability. Buy rock krawler suspension rk02022 control arm suspension component. We are also the north easts premier upfitter for jeeps. 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. Removal of the front upper control arm mount on the driver side is required.
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 suspension does not condone or authorize the use of any other suspension components with its products. We explain the difference in 4 link and 3 link suspension. The independent three links 100% bind free design has proven its self to be the. This system allows you to run up to 33 tires with excellent road manners and no driveline modifications. Conquer the trail as rock krawler transforms any jeep yj into an ultimate offroad rig with its welldesigned suspension products and components. 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. Design of three and four link suspensions for off road use.
Rock krawler suspension rk04771k sway bar disconnect kit suspension component. Rock krawler suspension makes a variety of suspension lift kits for your jeep rock crawler or offroad rig. Jeep jk rock krawler off road pro drag link jeep rubicon. 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. There are two lower links and one upper, mostly parallel in the top view with the upper link offset to one side. 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. 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.
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. Be one of the first ones to get the latest hardcore offering for the jeep wrangler jl from rock krawler. The rock krawler off road pro drag link makes steering a little less difficult during offthebeatenpath jeep excursions. We take a look at what it takes to properly set up a link type front suspension on an off road truck. I love my rock krawler setup, and jeremy is so knowledgeable, but. The adventurex systems combine the benefits of a full high clearance 4 link front suspension with a high clearance independent 3 link rear suspension.
Hopefully you have a bench mounted vice since i wouldnt tighten the jam nut on the jeep. Rock krawler xfactor long arm stretch suspension lift kits. We will provide you with best prices on top name brands. Have a question, need help, issues, selecting a kit, ask here 07 2door 37 nitto ridge graps rock krawler 3. Jk front axle truss for rock krawler 3 link systems the 14. The 4 link calculator lets you input, view, save, analyze and compare your 4 link rear suspension geometry. Theres actually still 4 link bars holding the axle in place, but in completely different orientations. Whether it is for a jeep, rock bouncer, rock crawler or even a. The independent 3 link conversion allows for awesome articulation and has adjustable anti squat so you can tune your ride quality and offroad characteristics.
In this episode we are going to situate the suspension mounts on the frame side of the jeep tj. Diy 3 link 4 link suspension jeep tj stretch episode 1. The x factor series adjustable lower control arms offer a total of 90 degrees of misalignment that drastically reduces. Feels like wrong geometry and runs the middle tie rod. Used in conjunction with our jk crossmember with link mounts you have the base to build the ultimate front 3 link suspension like the. When you need a longer wheelbase without losing excellent driving characteristics, order a rock krawler xfactor long arm stretch suspension lift kit.
Rock krawler has some great line for the wrangler yj like the spring over mounting package that gives the vehicle awesome antiwrap feature. 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. The rock krawler development team decided to design an off the shelf system. Upper mount takes the place of the factory sheet metal upper and fork style mount. The xfactor suspension system come standard with all 8 control arms for complete control and adjustablility to dial in your geometry. Rock krawler systems are known for both their offroad capabilities as well as their onroad performance. The drivers side bracket contains the front upper control arm mount and rear. Rock krawler suspension is the north easts premier jeep suspension manufacturer. The precision cut and formed components of this setup ensure a hasslefree installation. All ends of the control arms feature our pro series krawler joints so there are no bushings to break down from punishment. Explore the artec industries front axle truss for rock krawler 3link systems with.
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