Opinions on Rock Krawler Lifts

[DuRsT]

Hey all, I’ve started adding a few things to my wife’s ‘21 Rubi. Last weekend I installed a winch and Warn bull bar along with a couple of cosmetic items. I have Ace Engineering sliders on the way now.

She may have finally picked her wheels, the Fuel Beast in a 18x9 +18 offset. We hate tires sticking way out from the fender. Plan is to run these with a 35” tire, likely a Ridge Grappler or STT Pro.

I found this lift and wanted to get some input, I like the fact that it comes with an adjustable front track bar and RK is known for high quality. Open to changing shocks, getting a larger kit etc but know this is my wife’s Jeep so it will see mostly street duty with the occasional trip to the local off road park.

https://www.morris4x4center.com/roc...lift-kit-with-twin-tube-shocks-jl-4-door.html

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[MaineBumpkin]

Great video here I found while researching lifts Lift comparison

 

[limeade]

RK lifts are excellent. They're stout, easy to install, and high quality. The lift you linked is everything you'll need and is a good lift. This lift can also be easily upgraded in the future to add the other 2 sets of control arms for more flex and articulation.

Since you have a Rubicon, I would suggest one of the different RK lifts though. Your lift includes front sway bar disconnects, which you don't need as your sway bar disconnects electronically. These manual sway bar disconnects are for the Sport/Sahara owners who have a traditional front sway bar. I would get one of the lifts with the No Limits sway bar links, which are specifically designed for the Rubicon sway bar to give max articulation. The lift I linked below is exactly the same as the one you linked but with the No Limits links. Plus, if you buy it at Northridge 4X4 and use discount code: JLWRANGLERFORUM you'll save $225 and the cost will be $2,027. This will give you a more expensive kit at a cheaper price.

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...2-5in-max-travel-no-limits-tt-system-lift-kit

 

[DuRsT]

RK lifts are excellent. They're stout, easy to install, and high quality. The lift you linked is everything you'll need and is a good lift. This lift can also be easily upgraded in the future to add the other 2 sets of control arms for more flex and articulation.

Since you have a Rubicon, I would suggest one of the different RK lifts though. Your lift includes front sway bar disconnects, which you don't need as your sway bar disconnects electronically. These manual sway bar disconnects are for the Sport/Sahara owners who have a traditional front sway bar. I would get one of the lifts with the No Limits sway bar links, which are specifically designed for the Rubicon sway bar to give max articulation. The lift I linked below is exactly the same as the one you linked but with the No Limits links. Plus, if you buy it at Northridge 4X4 and use discount code: JLWRANGLERFORUM you'll save $225 and the cost will be $2,027. This will give you a more expensive kit at a cheaper price.

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...2-5in-max-travel-no-limits-tt-system-lift-kit

Much appreciated man, looks like a great kit.
Anyone have any feedback on the kit or the shocks?

 

[Roky]

Much appreciated man, looks like a great kit.
Anyone have any feedback on the kit or the shocks?

Rock Krawler is definitely top shelf, I’m on the 3.5” Xfactor..... love it!

 

[DuRsT]

Rock Krawler is definitely top shelf, I’m on the 3.5” Xfactor..... love it!

Great to hear! What shocks are you using?

 

[Roky]

Great to hear! What shocks are you using?

I have the Fox 2.5 reservoir shocks with DSC. We have our rig set up for off-roading, but it drives and handles awesome on the road.

 

[limeade]

Much appreciated man, looks like a great kit.
Anyone have any feedback on the kit or the shocks?

I'm also on the RK 3.5" X factor and love it. Handles awesome on and off road. I'm using the regular Fox 2.0 shocks.....for now. They do pair nicely with the RK springs, but off road I need something a tad stiffer (especially after installing Nitto trail grapplers) and with a bit more travel. The Fox 2.5 DSC's or something similar will be in my next round of mods this summer (before Moab and the Rubicon).

You really can't go wrong with an RK lift.

 

[gsxr310]

Ran RK mid arms and now running their long arms. Been happy w RK!

 

[Goin2drt]

We have had our RK 2.5” Adventure series 3 with Fox shocks since new. Added last year the adjustable LCAs from the X factor lift. We love it.

 

[jhackathorne]

RK lifts are excellent. They're stout, easy to install, and high quality. The lift you linked is everything you'll need and is a good lift. This lift can also be easily upgraded in the future to add the other 2 sets of control arms for more flex and articulation.

Since you have a Rubicon, I would suggest one of the different RK lifts though. Your lift includes front sway bar disconnects, which you don't need as your sway bar disconnects electronically. These manual sway bar disconnects are for the Sport/Sahara owners who have a traditional front sway bar. I would get one of the lifts with the No Limits sway bar links, which are specifically designed for the Rubicon sway bar to give max articulation. The lift I linked below is exactly the same as the one you linked but with the No Limits links. Plus, if you buy it at Northridge 4X4 and use discount code: JLWRANGLERFORUM you'll save $225 and the cost will be $2,027. This will give you a more expensive kit at a cheaper price.

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...2-5in-max-travel-no-limits-tt-system-lift-kit

Question on this recommendation. With the RK lifts does it have to have the Rubicon No limits sway bars?

 

[limeade]

Question on this recommendation. With the RK lifts does it have to have the Rubicon No limits sway bars?

Nope, RK offers several options to fit your budget and/or model. The Adventure series includes longer rear links and you re-use the stock rear links on the front (for Rubicon). You can also get the RK disconnects for non-Rubicon models. But if you have a Rubicon, the absolute best is the No Limit links.

If you look at the RK lifts on the Northridge 4x4 site, they have all the different levels of lifts with the different sway bar options. Theres multiple options to cover any and all budgets.

 

[conFUcius]

@DuRsT - Using my Jeep for similar purposes (daily driver and occasional off-road use). I’m running the RK Adventure Series 2.5” with RRD shocks from RK with Fuel Beast wheels and 37” KO2s. Personally, I have been very satisfied with its on road use. While I am new to taking it off-road, have been thoroughly impressed by the more road-oriented Adventure Series’s performance off-road. You will not be disappointed with them.

 

[Roky]

Also .... in case anyone is wondering, or may have heard some misinformation, the RK no limits sway links on the Rubi articulate virtually the same amount as being unhooked. I did a comparison a while back, there was maybe 1/4” difference completely unnoticeable...just wanted to throw that out there......

 

[jhackathorne]

Nope, RK offers several options to fit your budget and/or model. The Adventure series includes longer rear links and you re-use the stock rear links on the front (for Rubicon). You can also get the RK disconnects for non-Rubicon models. But if you have a Rubicon, the absolute best is the No Limit links.

If you look at the RK lifts on the Northridge 4x4 site, they have all the different levels of lifts with the different sway bar options. Theres multiple options to cover any and all budgets.

Got it. I am probably going to go with a different RK lift and add in the No Limits before spring/summer when I will need them. Thanks!

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