What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[Roky]

Not today, but 12 weeks from now when the kit comes in........... installing RK long arms........so me and Colby start our 12 week wait......

 

[Headbarcode]

Fuel Kicker 5s. Drives pretty close to stock. A little floaty, steering is a touch more sensitive. I think its just a byproduct of a lifted vehicle though. I like it so far.

Floaty and sensitive steering feel typically indicates too low of caster and/or too much tire pressure. Rubicons in particular, tend to start life being caster deprived which gets worse after a lift.

 

[Headbarcode]

Not today, but 12 weeks from now........ installing RK long arms........so me and Colby start our 12 week wait......

This is what happens when hanging out with Moto on the forum. Lured in with fancy knuckles, then when hooked, might as well gut the underside "while you're in there". Hahahaha!

Seriously though, congrats on the upcoming setup! Looking forward to reading your thoughts on it post build.

 

[Roky]

This is what happens when hanging out with Moto on the forum. Lured in with fancy knuckles, then when hooked, might as well gut the underside "while you're in there". Hahahaha!

Seriously though, congrats on the upcoming setup! Looking forward to reading your thoughts on it post build.

I’ll admit I was lured in by the knuckles , but just look at them, they’re so damn sexy, lol.
The long arms have been on my radar for a long time. They are the one thing that if I had it to do over, I would have put on from the jump.

I recently checked the angle of my control arms roughly with a tape measure. Held it along the bottom of connecting bolts, then I stretched it out to where the long arms will mount. As you can see there’s not much difference in the angle.

So after talking with RK and Moto 21 about his, my on road ride won’t be the biggest benefit for me. It will probably improve stability slightly at best. My biggest benefit will be off-road where she spends most of her time.The longer arms will keep the wheel in the center of the wheel well when at full articulation, which in turn will eliminate rear steer feeling, and center my bump stops rendering them useful again, lol. Sorry for the novel....

 

[hoag4147]

I’ll admit I was lured in by the knuckles , but just look at them, they’re so damn sexy, lol.
The long arms have been on my radar for a long time. They are the one thing that if I had it to do over, I would have put on from the jump.

I recently checked the angle of my control arms roughly with a tape measure. Held it along the bottom of connecting bolts, then I stretched it out to where the long arms will mount. As you can see there’s not much difference in the angle.

So after talking with RK and Moto 21 about his, my on road ride won’t be the biggest benefit for me. It will probably improve stability slightly at best. My biggest benefit will be off-road where she spends most of her time.The longer arms will keep the wheel in the center of the wheel well when at full articulation, which in turn will eliminate rear steer feeling, and center my bump stops rendering them useful again, lol. Sorry for the novel....

All good points but we all know you are preparing for 40s

 

[SleepEatJeepRepeat]

Got my new jeep Wednesday, Thursday got 37” tires, Friday did a rock crawler 2.5” lift with controls arms, Saturday marveled at how awesome it looks and drives. Also annoyed wife, who for some unknown reason, is totally resisting my idea of setting up lawn chairs in the yard and spending the day tanning and enjoying the view of my new jeep. I even offered to bring a cooler with Pinot Grigio and a fruit platter.

 

[Headbarcode]

I’ll admit I was lured in by the knuckles , but just look at them, they’re so damn sexy, lol.
The long arms have been on my radar for a long time. They are the one thing that if I had it to do over, I would have put on from the jump.

I recently checked the angle of my control arms roughly with a tape measure. Held it along the bottom of connecting bolts, then I stretched it out to where the long arms will mount. As you can see there’s not much difference in the angle.

So after talking with RK and Moto 21 about his, my on road ride won’t be the biggest benefit for me. It will probably improve stability slightly at best. My biggest benefit will be off-road where she spends most of her time.The longer arms will keep the wheel in the center of the wheel well when at full articulation, which in turn will eliminate rear steer feeling, and center my bump stops rendering them useful again, lol. Sorry for the novel....

Pft! I'm the one who tends to occasionally run on. Lol! But I like details, so I provide them for those who, like myself, don't just scan the threads.

I fully agree with RK and Moto. Going from mid arms that terminate on the underside of the frame to long arms that attach to the side of it, will not change on road angles and behavior enough to notice. Minimizing fore and aft axle shift during suspension cycling is where the long arms will really shine.

Curious, are you sticking with the 4-link or going with their 3-link? Coilovers or RK's 4.5" springs? If the latter, will your 2.5" Fox's have enough stroke? I know you went with the ones for 4.5-6" lift, but would they be enough to not be a limitation? Not trying to bomb you with questions, just genuinely interested.

 

[Roky]

Pft! I'm the one who tends to occasionally run on. Lol! But I like details, so I provide them for those who, like myself, don't just scan the threads.

I fully agree with RK and Moto. Going from mid arms that terminate on the underside of the frame to long arms that attach to the side of it, will not change on road angles and behavior enough to notice. Minimizing fore and aft axle shift during suspension cycling is where the long arms will really shine.

Curious, are you sticking with the 4-link or going with their 3-link? Coilovers or RK's 4.5" springs? If the latter, will your 2.5" Fox's have enough stroke? I know you went with the ones for 4.5-6" lift, but would they be enough to not be a limitation? Not trying to bomb you with questions, just genuinely interested.

I ordered the 3 link rear......

Never say never but at this time I’m comfortable with the amount of lift and articulations I have right now. I can’t get any more travel without going to coil overs or 6 pks. The only reason I didn’t go with the 6pks, is I really like using the adjustability of the resi dsc’s. Don’t want to go to 40s because I want to do it right and do tons with them. So for now, I feel the only thing I’m missing out on is the more freedom of articulation.

 

[SleepEatJeepRepeat]

I ordered the 3 link rear......

Never say never but at this time I’m comfortable with the amount of lift and articulations I have right now. I can’t get any more travel without going to coil overs or 6 pks. The only reason I didn’t go with the 6pks, is I really like using the adjustability of the resi dsc’s. Don’t want to go to 40s because I want to do it right and do tons with them. So for now, I feel the only thing I’m missing out on right now is the more freedom of articulation.

You showed me pictures of your jeep flexed out once before , it is pretty amazing as is.. I can’t imagine the extra cost of a coil over system being worth it.

 

[Steel8083]

I really like those wheels. Are they 1 or -12 offset? Would you be able to send a few more pics of from the front showing the poke?

They are +1 offset. I believe the tread is out 2" and the sidewall sticks out 2 3/4"

 

[JimLee]

coil overs

 

[Roky]

NO !!!

 

[JimLee]

NO !!!

 

[SleepEatJeepRepeat]

lets be honest half the fun is building the jeeps.. it’s always just one more thing and I am done, but you don’t really want to be done

 

[Roky]

This is what happens when hanging out with Moto on the forum. Lured in with fancy knuckles, then when hooked, might as well gut the underside "while you're in there". Hahahaha!

It’s not so bad in the rabbit hole. You just need to change your lifestyle a little bit.
I mean ... Top Ramen noodles and Spam isn’t that bad when cooked properly.....