The artec stuff is great. I say buy it up if the price is right.

*edit* are you sure you need to go to long arms,though?

 

Planning on a mid arm not long arm.... I know most of their stuff is good quality, I just can't find any info on their link brackets.

 

The design requires a little more more welding than some other versions, but if you're gonna be in there burning them in anyway, I don't guess it really matters. I would certainly consider using them when I get to that point.

 

I already know they will require some more welding.. I'm more worried of the design they have, specially the front bracket that holds both links to the frame. In the pictures you can see how the front Artec bracket holds the JJ different from Poly performance and genright.

 

I'm not sure about the front brackets, but the rear brackets are great. Lots of welding, but they are super durable. They also tuck the links up a little on the TJ frame, which gives a better sliding surface if you have a low rig with a high clearance center skid. They are pretty foolproof to put together. I had them on my TJ, and was extremely pleased. Would definitely use them again.

 

I have the Gen-Right brackets. I didn't care for how the upper mounted on the front. I cut off the upper tab and gusset, then welded on a link bracket that mounted the through bolt horizontally.

The new bracket also raised the vertical separation at the frame.

 

I've worked with Artec link brackets. They're very nice, no reason to hesitate on the purchase.

 

Thanks for the info,
I was just hesitating on the purchase since the front 3 link bracket holds both JJ horizontal. I guess im just over thinking it.
What do you guys say on using the 1" threaded shafts on top, and 1 1/4" threaded shafts at the bottom?

 

That's just fine.

 

On a 3 link, I would use a larger joints and tube up top also.

 

EDIT:: I misread the question. I would use the same joints all around, but the link material can be thinner. I've heard that Blaine uses the smaller 1" shafts on his uppers.

no need for 2"x.25 wall on the upper of a 3 link. 1.75"x.125 will be just fine.

upper frame side bracket being mounted horizontal was the way I needed to do it because of the duroflex joints. poly performance brackets with custom upper mount.