Last night after finishing dinner the Valet informed me that someone backed into my Jeep and busted the rear driver side tail light. The valet saw the accident and talked to the guy, but decided to not take any information (name, phone, license, etc) nor did he come in to get me so I could...
I like the ride. The handling is more crisp (for lack of a better word). Some of that is due to the steering stabilizer but overall the suspension is more responsive too. Driving at higher speeds is a pleasure and the little bumps I hit going onto the beach seem to be less jolting. I...
2.5 Inch X Factor "No Limits" System
FOX 2.0 PERFORMANCE SERIES IFP SHOCK FRONT, 2-3IN LIFT
FOX PERFORMANCE SERIES 2.0 IFP SHOCK REAR, 2-3IN LIFT
Front 1-4" Bump Stops
Rear 1-4" Bump Stops
Steer Smarts bottom mount drag link
Steer Smarts RUBICON tie rod assy
Steer smarts stabilizer clamp 1 5/8...
check for paint corrosion. Around the hinges and on the hood seem to be prime locations.
Make sure your heated seat can stay on high for long periods of time.
Check rear defroster connection.
When I did my RK install RK recommended tie rod and drag link. I talked to my installer who also recommended those plus the steering stabilizer. Based on their recommendations I did them all.
Received mine today. Thanks Oracle.
Planning on tapping into the trailer wires and also to a switch. Spent a lot of nights at the beach this year and having extra lights when loading at night will be beneficial.
I am happy with RK 2.5 lift.
Based on talking to RK and my installer here are all the components I purchased:
Rock Krawler 2.5 inch x-factor no limits
Fox 2.0 performance series IFP
Steer Smarts drag link, tie rod, stabilize
Attached is a pic of my Rubicon. First pic stock, 2nd pic added 35s and 3rd pic added RK 2.5 x-factor lift with fox shocks.
You can see the height difference between all 3. Hopefully this helps.
I have Jtops and a hard top. Left it on all summer. I was worried that adding it would ruin the open air feeling of the jeep with the roof off, but it really wasnt that bad. Plus side extremely hot days it was nice to be out of the direct sun.