gridsquares
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Hi all,
I recently upgraded to the Rock Krawler 4.5" Mid-arm, X Factor lift with No Limits end links. I have Synergy steering installed too (i.e., drag link, front/rear track bar, tie rod, rear sway bar drop brackets, rear track bar relocation bracket, brake cable relocation, and front/rear frame braces).
I took it out for a test ride in Colorado on an easy trail to work everything in - no issues. I then took it to the local 4 Wheel Parts store for a full alignment to dial it all in precisely. I even paid additional labor costs to "make sure I installed everything correctly" and perform a suspension test (I know the suspension test was never performed...more on that later).
I then took it to Ouray, Colorado for a real flex test. My entire trip was spent cursing the suspension and p*ss poor work at 4WP. This trip involved the most deathly sounds front and rear. When I brought my Jeep in for a professional alignment I told them I wanted everything torqued to the specification sheet I wanted to provide. They told me that it was not necessary as their people knew the specifications. When I picked it up and asked the rep about the specifications used he said that they "use factory specs" and when I asked about my after-market parts specs he walked around the question.
Everything seems to now steer much tighter (besides in gusty winds). However, now I am left with lots of creaking sounds no matter on gravel or pavement. I also came to identify that the rear sway bar at a flex makes contact with the Synergy bolt holding the rear track bar to the track bar frame reinforcement brace. It shaved some of the bolt head off. Had they actually inspected the suspension this would have been easily identified.
Any of you have any ideas what could be the problem? I noticed 4WP lubricated everything and did not tell me which grade grease they used. RK spec sheet states they've changed their grease recently. Should I unbolt everything and torque them back to what was originally intended for specifications (mostly based on the Mopar specs and a few variations for Synergy parts)? Take it back to 4WP and probably be told I do not know what I'm talking about? Or are any of your aware of a potential problem from the RK parts or any other OEM component I am not considering?
Appreciate it! Also, here's a clip of the creaking....could not identify the source. So much for a nice shiny toy!
I recently upgraded to the Rock Krawler 4.5" Mid-arm, X Factor lift with No Limits end links. I have Synergy steering installed too (i.e., drag link, front/rear track bar, tie rod, rear sway bar drop brackets, rear track bar relocation bracket, brake cable relocation, and front/rear frame braces).
I took it out for a test ride in Colorado on an easy trail to work everything in - no issues. I then took it to the local 4 Wheel Parts store for a full alignment to dial it all in precisely. I even paid additional labor costs to "make sure I installed everything correctly" and perform a suspension test (I know the suspension test was never performed...more on that later).
I then took it to Ouray, Colorado for a real flex test. My entire trip was spent cursing the suspension and p*ss poor work at 4WP. This trip involved the most deathly sounds front and rear. When I brought my Jeep in for a professional alignment I told them I wanted everything torqued to the specification sheet I wanted to provide. They told me that it was not necessary as their people knew the specifications. When I picked it up and asked the rep about the specifications used he said that they "use factory specs" and when I asked about my after-market parts specs he walked around the question.
Everything seems to now steer much tighter (besides in gusty winds). However, now I am left with lots of creaking sounds no matter on gravel or pavement. I also came to identify that the rear sway bar at a flex makes contact with the Synergy bolt holding the rear track bar to the track bar frame reinforcement brace. It shaved some of the bolt head off. Had they actually inspected the suspension this would have been easily identified.
Any of you have any ideas what could be the problem? I noticed 4WP lubricated everything and did not tell me which grade grease they used. RK spec sheet states they've changed their grease recently. Should I unbolt everything and torque them back to what was originally intended for specifications (mostly based on the Mopar specs and a few variations for Synergy parts)? Take it back to 4WP and probably be told I do not know what I'm talking about? Or are any of your aware of a potential problem from the RK parts or any other OEM component I am not considering?
Appreciate it! Also, here's a clip of the creaking....could not identify the source. So much for a nice shiny toy!
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