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07-01-2010, 11:31 PM
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Location: Central Virginia
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Rock Krawler 3 1/2" Lift?
Any one got one, any thoughts on them? I have an '08 Rubicon, looking at putting on the Entry Level lift. Do I need to replace the Rubicon shocks? seems like a waste to ditch the upgraded shocks that come with the Rubicon.
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07-01-2010, 11:34 PM
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you can keep the stock shocks and get some extensions instead of buying new shocks. It will help keep the ride quality the same. Actually as far as I know the shocks they use on the JK's are all the same or very close to it... 3.5" lift will require one of those or you will bottom out the stock shocks during flexing.
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07-02-2010, 07:18 AM
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Ditch the shocks.
Save your $$ and get the 3.5" Mid Arm Flex.
You will need these items not in lift kit:
Shocks
Driveshafts
Wheels(no more than 4.5" backspace) or spacers
Tire Carrier (stock one will not work for a 35" or bigger)
AEV Procal (speedo calibration)
Gears (5:13 if A/T)
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07-02-2010, 11:35 AM
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If you plan on keeping your stock 32 inch tires, you will not need new rims or re-gearing - but if you are going to 35s you will need new rims or spacers and gearing would help an awful lot - 4.88 for manual, 5.13 for auto seems to be the recommendation. The tire carrier will work with a 35 ( if you get new rims, stock rims will require a spacer), but not for long as the added weight and bouncing will eventually cause the stock carrier to likely fail. Either new shocks of appropriate length or shock adapters will be needed. Drive shafts at 3.5 inches are a maybe - if you have a 4 door, likely not needed, with a 2 door probably or eventually as the rear DS angle becomes critical - or - I used adj control arms to reset the rear pinion angle. The front pinion angle is not critical as it is a HP pumpkin...but, there are cases of the front DS rubbing on the skid plate if you have an auto transmission...hope this helps a bit.
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Last edited by RockyClymer; 07-02-2010 at 11:43 AM..
Reason: clarification
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07-02-2010, 12:29 PM
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Driveshafts definite on 2dr.
4dr will require at least the front.
None needed if you never plan on flexing it.
Tire carrier and 35s:
Stock carrier will work as long as you do not wheel it.
It will pull the spotwelds loose on the t/gate.
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'09 Detonator Yellow 4dr Rubi, Bestop Element doors, Rugged Ridge XHD w/stinger, Warn 9.5ti, 3.5 Rock Krawler, Woods driveshafts, Hella 500 aux lights, 35x12.5x17 BFG KM2<< THEY SUCK
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07-03-2010, 05:35 PM
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RK 3.5 Mid arm flex on 35s:
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'09 Detonator Yellow 4dr Rubi, Bestop Element doors, Rugged Ridge XHD w/stinger, Warn 9.5ti, 3.5 Rock Krawler, Woods driveshafts, Hella 500 aux lights, 35x12.5x17 BFG KM2<< THEY SUCK
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12-19-2010, 08:19 PM
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i dig this very much!!!!
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Rock Krawler 3 1/2" Lift?
