Skyjacker 1.5" Lift

[Craigb]

http://www.rockkrawler.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=RK06184

Good lord those a expensive, but probably worth it! Do you know of anything more reasonable?

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[Pressurized]

Good lord those a expensive, but probably worth it! Do you know of anything more reasonable?

Yes, Rusty's has a set that is going to be popular with the crowd that isn't building big flexing rock crawlers... They use the factory style Clevite bushings in both ends for long life and stock like ride quality.

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-s...s-adjustable-front-lower-control-arms-jl.html

 

[TTEChris]

Good lord those a expensive, but probably worth it! Do you know of anything more reasonable?

EVO has a set but they are even more

Rough Country will probably have a set, or even some control arm drop brackets with built in cam bolts(if you never plan on playing in the rocks.)

I know the RK arms are beefy as I've run them in the past. I'm not a fan of drop brackets and have no first hand experience with Rough Country's adjustable arms(their fixed arms were beefy in some JK kits)

My Skyjacker kit came with cam bolts that require you to cut into the lower control arm mounts (something I would never do on a Jeep since they hang so low and are prone to damage) Again, if you don't plan on playing in the rocks may be an inexpensive solution.

 

[TTEChris]

If you are into rock crawling and don't want a solid joint I would wait for a set of Synergy or Metal Cloak arms. Both allow for a lot of flex without the harshness of a solid joint.

 

[Pressurized]

EVO also has a set of geometry brackets, but for $10 more I would definitely do the Rusty's control arms.

https://www.offroadevolution.com/product/evo-mfg-jl-front-overland-control-arm-drop/

 

[Pressurized]

If you are into rock crawling and don't want a solid joint I would wait for a set of Synergy or Metal Cloak arms. Both allow for a lot of flex without the harshness of a solid joint.

For what it's worth, I just found out that Rusty's has released their arms with a flex joint also. Interesting that it's the same price as the Clevites!

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-s...-lower-control-arms-w-forged-flex-end-jl.html

 

[Swanny297]

I Also performed a Wheel alignment. As I suspected the caster was off on the front. I could feel less directional stability. I need to increase it by a couple degrees on both sides. Who makes some really beefy adjustable control arms that are reasonably priced. I don’t think the skyjacker ones are available yet.

Doesn’t look like caster moved much at all if your before numbers are good

 

[TTEChris]

For what it's worth, I just found out that Rusty's has released their arms with a flex joint also. Interesting that it's the same price as the Clevites!

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-s...-lower-control-arms-w-forged-flex-end-jl.html

Nice that they give you a choice based on your preference. Both at a reasonable price.

I personally prefer the Dual Durometer style bushings at both ends, but few manufacturers offer them. When I sold my Metalcloak arms to a friend who had clevite/solid arms(Front and rear lower, stock uppers) he was amazed at the ride improvement over stock from just changing the control arms.

 

[Craigb]

Doesn’t look like caster moved much at all if your before numbers are good

The before numbers are after the lift was installed. I didn’t check it before the lift. I have nothing to adjust the caster with that is why I need the adjustable arms.

 

[Craigb]

Nice that they give you a choice based on your preference. Both at a reasonable price.

I personally prefer the Dual Durometer style bushings at both ends, but few manufacturers offer them. When I sold my Metalcloak arms to a friend who had clevite/solid arms(Front and rear lower, stock uppers) he was amazed at the ride improvement over stock from just changing the control arms.

There are so many options out there. I don’t plan on rock crawling but I definitely don’t want to cut my frame or drop the arms. The Rusty’s look like maybe the way to go. I will probably call skyjacker tomorrow and check on there set with front and rear arms they list them in the instructions as optional but they are not on their website. If they are not available I’ll get the Rusty’s. I want it ready for topless weekend in crystal beach!

 

[Craigb]

I went ahead and ordered the Rusty’s with flex joint. I’ll replace the rear arms later. I’ll let y’all know how they turn out and what kind of caster I get out of them.

 

[Pressurized]

I went ahead and ordered the Rusty’s with flex joint. I’ll replace the rear arms later. I’ll let y’all know how they turn out and what kind of caster I get out of them.

Being adjustable, you can get whatever caster you want... I don't know what the baseline caster is going to be on the JL, but I'd shoot for 5.0 to 5.5.

Let's get some pictures up when you get them. Maybe you could start a new thread?

 

[aug0211]

Well looks like it ended up 2.0 in the front and 2.25 in the back. It is level side to side

Thanks for following up! Mind shooting a side profile pic? What’s your rake look like now?

 

[Craigb]

Being adjustable, you can get whatever caster you want... I don't know what the baseline caster is going to be on the JL, but I'd shoot for 5.0 to 5.5.

Let's get some pictures up when you get them. Maybe you could start a new thread?

I would like to get 5.5 degrees the max recommended is 6.0. I will start a new thread and post pictures.

 

[Craigb]

Thanks for following up! Mind shooting a side profile pic? What’s your rake look like now?

I will take a picture tomorrow

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