Rock Krawler Steering

TenaciousTJ · 12-09-2005, 10:57 PM

What are your thoughts/opinions on the RK steering setup? This looks to be the strongest one I've seen yet. It's got a 1.5" solid stock tie rod, and 1.25" solid stock drag link. I'd post the picture, but don't know how, maybe someone could help with that. Thanks.

TenaciousTJ · 12-10-2005, 08:59 AM

C'mon, someone has got to know something about this setup.

Pat98TJ · 12-10-2005, 09:11 AM

www.tinypic.com

Post a pic and I'll comment.

Spartan302 · 12-10-2005, 09:22 AM

This is the one you are talking about I'm assuming?

Knuckle over tie rod is nice. Only thing I wouldn't like is that it looks to use stock tre's. There is a kit I found that uses 1 ton tre's for a little less. Its a little more work to install, but still nice. I'll try and find the link for it.

TenaciousTJ · 12-10-2005, 09:37 AM

There's the picture, thanks. Are you running the kit you speak of?

Spartan302 · 12-10-2005, 09:39 AM

No actually I have the currie. I had bent my tie rod and purchased the currie hd steering before I had heard of this other one. I still am very pleased with my currie steering, its held up great.

redrock4x4 · 12-10-2005, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan302

This is the one you are talking about I'm assuming?

Knuckle over tie rod is nice. Only thing I wouldn't like is that it looks to use stock tre's. There is a kit I found that uses 1 ton tre's for a little less. Its a little more work to install, but still nice. I'll try and find the link for it.

Actually it uses heim joints. Personally I feel TRE's would be an improvement.

Spartan302 · 12-10-2005, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by redrock4x4

Actually it uses heim joints. Personally I feel TRE's would be an improvement.

Thanks for clearing that up. Its a small pic so it was hard to tell.

The other steering system I found was from JCR Offroad. It uses 1 ton tre's. Definitely beef. Just another option.

TwIsTeD OfF · 12-11-2005, 09:50 PM

I have a rockkrawler tierod and drag link.
It uses heim joints.
I honestly cannot recommend this for the street. The bolts that hold it on constancly loosen and have to be re-torqued. The joint where the tie rod and drag link are bolted together loosens up as well. There is too much slop in this setup for my taste. One thing I will tell you is that it is BEEF. I have had the whole front end of the jeep resting in the tie rod without even deforming.

Bodawgone · 12-12-2005, 04:43 PM

What is involved in installing the JCR 1-ton steering upgrade? What kind of clearance issues are there with the trackbar and swaybar mounts? How does the drag link tie in at the passenger side knuckle? Looks like a good setup just want some more info.

Spartan302 · 12-13-2005, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodawgone

What is involved in installing the JCR 1-ton steering upgrade? What kind of clearance issues are there with the trackbar and swaybar mounts? How does the drag link tie in at the passenger side knuckle? Looks like a good setup just want some more info.

There should be no issues with the trackbar, from the pic it looks like it clears it. I dont think they would design it that you had to modify the trackbar. Definitely has no problems with the swaybar.

Hard to tell from the pic how it ties in at the pass. knuckle. You just have to drill and ream the knuckles and pitman arm for the 1 ton tre's to fit.

Bodawgone · 12-17-2005, 08:30 AM

I contacted JCR and install seems pretty straightforward.

Quote from JCR Offroad: Installation is just a matter of getting the right size reamer, reaming the knuckles larger and bolting on the 1 ton steering. Needing a drop pitman arm depends on your set up. Most get away without one, but if
you already are using one, it can't hurt to leave in on. There are no
clearance issues when installing it under the knuckles(like stock) If
you install it over the knuckles, then you would have to move your sway
bar links. The drag link connects to a tapered hole in the passenger
side Tie rod end.

I may be going this route in the near future, price is right, not inflated like other setups out there. It would be next on my list of mods but got bumped down the line due to a cracked exhaust manifold, 91,000 miles out of stock and it finally cracked. That's Jeepin for ya!

Spartan302 · 12-17-2005, 08:48 AM

Thanks for the info. Let us know if you go that route and how you make out with it.

bondo303 · 12-17-2005, 11:50 AM

I have the RK steering. Mine is the older style, not the one that is pictured. It does use heim joints. I did the under the knuckle setup. Mine has not loosened up but I will remember to do torque checks when I do maintenance on the Jeep. Here is a pic of mine.

TenaciousTJ · 12-17-2005, 12:45 PM

do you notice a difference not running a steering stabilizer?

12-10-2005, 08:59 AM	#2
TenaciousTJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 167 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	C'mon, someone has got to know something about this setup. __________________ 2005 Black 'Con. The goods:37"SSR's-15x10 M/T's-RE LA 5.5"w/ 7.5"springs-JKS 1.25"BL-M.O.R.E. 1"MML-Alloy 5.13 gears-PSC HD steering-PSC rockrings F/R-PSC rockers w/ slider bars-OMF rock domes-Pro Fit VSM-Hanson 52" rubicon bumper-JKS BPE's-Power windows-Husky liners-Alloy tube seals-AEM intake-Poweraid TBS-Banks header and cat back w/ monster muffler-empty pockets. -OlllllllO- Life is Good

12-10-2005, 09:37 AM	#5
TenaciousTJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 167 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	There's the picture, thanks. Are you running the kit you speak of? __________________ 2005 Black 'Con. The goods:37"SSR's-15x10 M/T's-RE LA 5.5"w/ 7.5"springs-JKS 1.25"BL-M.O.R.E. 1"MML-Alloy 5.13 gears-PSC HD steering-PSC rockrings F/R-PSC rockers w/ slider bars-OMF rock domes-Pro Fit VSM-Hanson 52" rubicon bumper-JKS BPE's-Power windows-Husky liners-Alloy tube seals-AEM intake-Poweraid TBS-Banks header and cat back w/ monster muffler-empty pockets. -OlllllllO- Life is Good

12-17-2005, 11:50 AM	#14
bondo303 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 612 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I have the RK steering. Mine is the older style, not the one that is pictured. It does use heim joints. I did the under the knuckle setup. Mine has not loosened up but I will remember to do torque checks when I do maintenance on the Jeep. Here is a pic of mine. __________________ 02 X Amber Fire 48 CJ2A

12-17-2005, 12:45 PM	#15
TenaciousTJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 167 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	do you notice a difference not running a steering stabilizer? __________________ 2005 Black 'Con. The goods:37"SSR's-15x10 M/T's-RE LA 5.5"w/ 7.5"springs-JKS 1.25"BL-M.O.R.E. 1"MML-Alloy 5.13 gears-PSC HD steering-PSC rockrings F/R-PSC rockers w/ slider bars-OMF rock domes-Pro Fit VSM-Hanson 52" rubicon bumper-JKS BPE's-Power windows-Husky liners-Alloy tube seals-AEM intake-Poweraid TBS-Banks header and cat back w/ monster muffler-empty pockets. -OlllllllO- Life is Good

12-10-2005, 09:11 AM	#3
Pat98TJ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 271 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	www.tinypic.com Post a pic and I'll comment.

12-10-2005, 09:22 AM	#4
Spartan302 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lancaster, Pa Posts: 943 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	This is the one you are talking about I'm assuming? Knuckle over tie rod is nice. Only thing I wouldn't like is that it looks to use stock tre's. There is a kit I found that uses 1 ton tre's for a little less. Its a little more work to install, but still nice. I'll try and find the link for it.

12-10-2005, 09:39 AM	#6
Spartan302 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lancaster, Pa Posts: 943 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	No actually I have the currie. I had bent my tie rod and purchased the currie hd steering before I had heard of this other one. I still am very pleased with my currie steering, its held up great.

12-12-2005, 04:43 PM	#10
Bodawgone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Crimora, VA Posts: 70 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	What is involved in installing the JCR 1-ton steering upgrade? What kind of clearance issues are there with the trackbar and swaybar mounts? How does the drag link tie in at the passenger side knuckle? Looks like a good setup just want some more info.

12-17-2005, 08:30 AM	#12
Bodawgone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Crimora, VA Posts: 70 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I contacted JCR and install seems pretty straightforward. Quote from JCR Offroad: Installation is just a matter of getting the right size reamer, reaming the knuckles larger and bolting on the 1 ton steering. Needing a drop pitman arm depends on your set up. Most get away without one, but if you already are using one, it can't hurt to leave in on. There are no clearance issues when installing it under the knuckles(like stock) If you install it over the knuckles, then you would have to move your sway bar links. The drag link connects to a tapered hole in the passenger side Tie rod end. I may be going this route in the near future, price is right, not inflated like other setups out there. It would be next on my list of mods but got bumped down the line due to a cracked exhaust manifold, 91,000 miles out of stock and it finally cracked. That's Jeepin for ya!

12-17-2005, 08:48 AM	#13
Spartan302 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lancaster, Pa Posts: 943 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Thanks for the info. Let us know if you go that route and how you make out with it.