Rock Krawler maintenance & All brands suspension general conversation

[Moto_21]

This pains me, I've got to cut the shock and sway bar mounts off my new rear axle to put on the coilover mounts for the Rebel recon kit. Oh well, in the garage now is better than doing it rolling around on the concrete under the Jeep. At least the recon mounts have built in skid plates for the lower control arms and shock mounts. Yes my garage is a mess, I'm out of room to pile Jeep shit up, lol.

I prefer hot summer asphalt

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[JimLee]

At least thats what it looks like lol

You are correct sir.

 

[JimLee]

I prefer hot summer asphalt

 

[JimLee]

Nice its got threaded holes for a 4 link or 3 link set up

It's also got built in coil spring retainers, now that I won't need coil springs anymore, lol.

 

[Moto_21]

It's also got built in coil spring retainers, now that I won't need coil springs anymore, lol.

Wondered what that was lol. You could put a really short spring on it for shits and giggles so everyone thinks its gonna fall out

 

[xtremejoe]

Holy shit..... the new definition of bomb proof........these things are massive. 2” diameter with 7/16” thick wall tubing.......

At least I don’t have to get another crow foot, the jam nut is same as I’ve got now, 1-7/8”.......

Nice finally in.

When a jam nut gets loose post install what do you guys use to tighten it given the space issues on the JL?

Remove the arm and use crescent wrench?
Squeeze the crows foot in where it does fit?
Air hammer on the nut?

I wonder if your long arm will make it easier to access. On my TJ long arm, the jam nuts were super easy to adjust with just the wrench, but on the JL short/mid arm RK kit I can't fit the tools in and have taken them off to use a wrench. Thinking an air hammer for convenience

 

[Roky]

Nice finally in.

When a jam nut gets loose post install what do you guys use to tighten it given the space issues on the JL?

Remove the arm and use crescent wrench?
Squeeze the crows foot in where it does fit?
Air hammer on the nut?

I wonder if your long arm will make it easier to access. On my TJ long arm, the jam nuts were super easy to adjust with just the wrench, but on the JL short/mid arm RK kit I can't fit the tools in and have taken them off to use a wrench. Thinking an air hammer for convenience

At 250 ft lbs , I have never had one come loose, so can’t help you there. Although if for some reason it does loosen on the trail I’ll likely just snug it up until I can get it on some stands or lift and torque the ever living shit out of it again............. I also use Goop on my jam nuts, I like to think that’s why I’ve never had one come loose ever.

 

[xtremejoe]

At 250 ft lbs , I have never had one come loose, so can’t help you there. Although if for some reason it does loosen on the trail I’ll likely just snug it up until I can get it on some stands or lift and torque the ever living shit out of it again............. I also use Goop on my jam nuts, I like to think that’s why I’ve never had one come loose ever.

Is that the goop that Gwyneth Paltrow sells - Haha

 

[Roky]

Is that the goop that Gwyneth Paltrow sells - Haha

LMAO.........Goop...

 

[Roky]

I just hope I don’t loose any flex with these long ass bastards.....

 

[MichaelAnthony]

So question... I just found out I am going to be getting my axles soon. I am going to need wheels. RK says 4.0"-3.5" back space for the Rubicon with their 4.5" lift. has anyone had any issues with the 4.5" back space? I was thinking about going with the Rock Monsters at 4.5" backspace instead of the Method or Slab with the 3.0" Back space. Just curious if anyone has tried them or is running them.....

 

[Roky]

So question... I just found out I am going to be getting my axles soon. I am going to need wheels. RK says 4.0"-3.5" back space for the Rubicon with their 4.5" lift. has anyone had any issues with the 4.5" back space? I was thinking about going with the Rock Monsters at 4.5" backspace instead of the Method or Slab with the 3.0" Back space. Just curious if anyone has tried them or is running them.....

I think their recommendations are for D44 axles, if your axles are gonna be wider than the 44s then you should be good. I’m running 4.53 bs on 3.5 springs with 1/2” spacer no issues.

 

[Gorilla57]

So question... I just found out I am going to be getting my axles soon. I am going to need wheels. RK says 4.0"-3.5" back space for the Rubicon with their 4.5" lift. has anyone had any issues with the 4.5" back space? I was thinking about going with the Rock Monsters at 4.5" backspace instead of the Method or Slab with the 3.0" Back space. Just curious if anyone has tried them or is running them.....

What size tires are you going to run? I’m on stock D44’s with 4.5” RK long arms and running 37’s on a 4”BS wheel. My front tires will rub the LCAs when aired down, turned full lock and obstacles pushing against the outer sidewall. So, pretty rare when it rubs, but it does.

 

[MichaelAnthony]

@Gorilla57 I was going to go with Cooper STT Pro 40" for now just to see how it runs/rides because I am not sure what direction I want to go with this. Also I went with the DStrac axles with their new axle set with 40 spline so I can run whatever size tire I want. However I currently have Method MR106 on now with 3" BS and was sure if I wanted to lose the clearance I have now. My axles are shipping soon and I was gong to just throw those on now while waiting for the lift. Not sure if i could do that or not I will see when they come in. I just didn't want to have any issues with any kind of rubbing at all of anything. I am more or less just a once and done kind of guy.

 

[Gorilla57]

@Gorilla57 I was going to go with Cooper STT Pro 40" for now just to see how it runs/rides because I am not sure what direction I want to go with this. Also I went with the DStrac axles with their new axle set with 40 spline so I can run whatever size tire I want. However I currently have Method MR106 on now with 3" BS and was sure if I wanted to lose the clearance I have now. My axles are shipping soon and I was gong to just throw those on now while waiting for the lift. Not sure if i could do that or not I will see when they come in. I just didn't want to have any issues with any kind of rubbing at all of anything. I am more or less just a once and done kind of guy.

Well, my setup should give you an idea what’s gonna fit. I feel like mine is perfectly setup for the very minimal amount of rubbing of the LCAs. I wouldn’t change a thing since it’s EXTREMELY rare that the tires hit. 40’s on my wheels would be 1.5” closer to the arms at full lock and would rub for sure. But, you’ve got 3” BS wheels, so it would be close..... Adjust your steering stops out a little and run it.

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