RK 3.5” Adventure-X Pro Long Arm Install

[beast40]

Always fun watching your builds! What made you pick RK for your LA set up?

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[chevymitchell]

So much shop envy. Love your setup and that really is a lot of progress for a single day.

Thank ya. Just worked non-stop up until a minute ago. Cleaned up shop and called it a day. I've got to get the 02 sensors off next and then the cats can come out. After that, it's cutting and grinding time.

 

[chevymitchell]

Always fun watching your builds! What made you pick RK for your LA set up?

Appreciate that!

I chose RK this time for their 3 link set-up. I've used Teraflex and EVO in the past. Both have their pros and cons, of course. I'm sure this one will, too, but I wanted to go 3 link and theirs looks very beefy. Also, having the experience of installing something new and wheeling something new was intriguing to me. This way I can help others accurately by having actually done the work. I'm not brand loyal anymore. There's too much good stuff out there. I do favor teraflex but their long arm isn't the best design.

 

[chevymitchell]

Exhaust is out. The muffler has a serious rattle on the inside. Haha. Finding little gems like that is always nice.

Got a list going of little parts I’m going to replace while I’m here. Like the exhaust isolators and mounts, front wheel hubs, etc… cheap enough to justify as regular/periodic maintenance items.

 

[Grayhound]

Exhaust is out. The muffler has a serious rattle on the inside. Haha. Finding little gems like that is always nice.

Got a list going of little parts I’m going to replace while I’m here. Like the exhaust isolators and mounts, front wheel hubs, etc… cheap enough to justify as regular/periodic maintenance items.

That is a full days work!

 

[chevymitchell]

That is a full days work!

Having McDonalds for lunch slowed me down...Lol.

Tomorrow, I'll do the cats, but that's it. Busy week of graduations and having family in town so I won't get much done until next weekend now. Gives me time to get some gas for the welder and order parts. I'm in no rush. Just need it done for a big wheeling trip in July.

 

[Grayhound]

Having McDonalds for lunch slowed me down...Lol.

Tomorrow, I'll do the cats, but that's it. Busy week of graduations and having family in town so I won't get much done until next weekend now. Gives me time to get some gas for the welder and order parts. I'm in no rush. Just need it done for a big wheeling trip in July.

Goes to show what a major undertaking a long arm kit is!

 

[chevymitchell]

Goes to show what a major undertaking a long arm kit is!

Absolutely. It's something you need to plan for, for sure; preparation is key for the shortest amount of down time when doing it by yourself.

 

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[20-Willys]

Nice progress video and I like your shop. Nice and neat.

 

[chevymitchell]

This is the little stuff you’ve got to anticipate happening and have extra money set aside. Little sh*t like this will add up fast. When it comes to the exhaust, you might as well plan on replacing the bolts right up front unless your rig is super new.

 

[chevymitchell]

Other side broke, too. Cats are out though. Super easy really.

 

[chevymitchell]

First parts issue… lol. I’m not sure I’ve ever done a large suspension project like this without something being wrong or missing with the parts.

Inventory all parts by part # and not just the count. Check bolt lengths, nut types, washer ID’s, every detail you can.

I was sent a rear JK 3 link conversion kit. Not a JL. Pics for reference in differences.

 

[Oletimer]

First parts issue… lol. I’m not sure I’ve ever done a large suspension project like this without something being wrong or missing with the parts.

Inventory all parts by part # and not just the count. Check bolt lengths, nut types, washer ID’s, every detail you can.

I was sent a rear JK 3 link conversion kit. Not a JL. Pics for reference in differences.

that stinks , but at least your not needing to drive it to work tomorrow!

 

[chevymitchell]

that stinks , but at least your not needing to drive it to work tomorrow!

lol. True. I work from home as it is with my “real” job.

And since I put the Jeep down for this, the kiddo gets to ride the bike to school and back.

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