Purchased RK lift- killer deal

[Brad41]

I’m considering this lift, as I have been impressed with several of their other aftermarket parts I have on my JLUR. Is anybody out there running this lift?

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[jhackathorne]

I also love Maximus-3 products and ran them on last Jeep and also this one. However I did opt to not run their lift. For the price there are better lifts out there. I am sure they are high quality, but maybe just not the best value.

 

[Brad41]

I also love Maximus-3 products and ran them on last Jeep and also this one. However I did opt to not run their lift. For the price there are better lifts out there. I am sure they are high quality, but maybe just not the best value.

Thanks for the reply. What 2.5 would you consider under $1,800?

 

[Roky]

 

[Some Random Guy]

The control arm brackets seem weird on a 2.5 lift. They were good value to me on the 3.5 and swayed me over from Clayton to avoid tearing up my driveshaft cv boot.
RK provides the springs anyway for Maximus-3, so their 2.5 seems a good fit. Is the 2.5 a temporary stop for you or the current end-game?

 

[Brad41]

thanks, I’ll look into this. I’ve heard good things about rk.

 

[Brad41]

The control arm brackets seem weird on a 2.5 lift. They were good value to me on the 3.5 and swayed me over from Clayton to avoid tearing up my driveshaft cv boot.
RK provides the springs anyway for Maximus-3, so their 2.5 seems a good fit. Is the 2.5 a temporary stop for you or the current end-game?

this will be it for me. Will run 37’s. (Currently running stock suspension and 35” ko2). I also tow a 2,800 lb camper, so need the lift to be stiff enough to handle that. I think my tongue weight is 225.

my goal is towing the camper around and doing some wheeling, probably nothing too crazy.

 

[jhackathorne]

I was on the border for that exact lift from RK. But ended up w/Synergy and got Fox shocks. I don't think you would go wrong with that lift. at all from RK.

 

[Brad41]

So I’ve been looking around tonight at lifts, and came across this at quadratec. Thoughts on this one? Heck of a discount. They also have the monotube shock option for the same price.

 

[jhackathorne]

So I’ve been looking around tonight at lifts, and came across this at quadratec. Thoughts on this one? Heck of a discount. They also have the monotube shock option for the same price.

I'd order that right away! That is a crazy good deal. I would have ended up with that if it was available when I ordered my lift.

Only thing I had read about that kit was shocks. Some had issues but that was awhile ago. They are rebuildable too so that is a bonus.

 

[Brad41]

I'd order that right away! That is a crazy good deal. I would have ended up with that if it was available when I ordered my lift.

Only thing I had read about that kit was shocks. Some had issues but that was awhile ago. They are rebuildable too so that is a bonus.

well this escalated quickly! I went from asking about a lift to ordering a completely different one in a matter of hours.

 

[Brad41]

well this escalated quickly! I went from asking about a lift to ordering a completely different one in a matter of hours.

This is why I don’t impulse buy. Buried in the description, it appears this is for the 2-door only? Can anyone help me confirm?

link:

https://www.quadratec.com/p/rock-krawler/25-flex-no-limits-suspension-system-wrangler-jl

@Rock Krawler Suspension

 

[Some Random Guy]

Yeah, fitment says JL 2-door fairly clearly. Good news, just springs to change. They’re usually not too expensive. 2door shocks might ride better.

 

[jhackathorne]

I’d check the spring rates too and compare to the 4 door version. If they aren’t too far apart I’d stick with those springs. You’re likely to only lose about 1/2” or so is my guess.

 

[Roky]

thanks, I’ll look into this. I’ve heard good things about rk.

If you don’t mind doing a little leg work, I had a guy come for install that bought his RK lift individually, because he couldn’t find one in stock. It came out almost the exact same price. Between , river city off-road, NR 4x4, Quadratec, etc... he found all the parts in stock.
Just something to think about, here’s a list of what you need to do Rock Krawler lift.....

Front coils - 180
Rear coils - 200
TT shocks - 320
Front lower control arms - 370
Front track bar - 233
Rear track bar relocation bracket - 100
Front sway bar end links - 120
Front/Rear coil isolators - 50
Bump stop kit - 73
Total..... 1646.00

Of course this is just a quick estimate of NR 4x4 web page, with coupon codes, and /or sales you can probably shave a couple hundred off that. Again...just another approach, and I’m sure you could do this with any lift, but this is the one I’m most familiar with and the one I always recommend based on my experience with it.
Good luck with your build........

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