Install Pics - Rock Krawler 5.5 Longarm Coilover

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TEXASKEV

Discussion Starter · Aug 5, 2009 (Edited)

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The guys at Atomic 4x4 in Austin Texas installed this RK long arm suspension on my JK. As with everything else that I've had done at this shop the quality of work was outstanding. Atomic is not just a service shop, they are master fabricators & welders and can handle any job. Here are a handfull of pics. I'll post wheeling pics soon!

One note about Rock Krawler: This is my first product that I've bought from them. The kit is huge and shipped in 16 boxes. But every little nut and bolt was there, very complete. Quality is off the scale good. And instructions are also top notch. Great outfit - thanks RK!! / and no, I don't work there

Edit: a few wheeling pics at the bottom of this page.

A few new parts!

Cutting & Grinding off old mounts

Rear axle truss

Adam Welding new mounts on

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TEXASKEV

Discussion Starter · #21 · Aug 22, 2009

I'd like to see a pic of your ride with the Xenon Flat Fenders. I'm thinking of going to them.

lvdoug

· #22 · Sep 18, 2009

how does it ride on the street?

TEXASKEV

Discussion Starter · #23 · Nov 3, 2009 (Edited)

lvdoug said:
how does it ride on the street?

Hi, sorry for the late reply, I've been really busy with the work thing. This lift rides better than stock on the street. The only disclamer is that if you hit had bumps, pot holes etc, you get more of a 'jaring' impact in the cabin. That is due to the fact that all but 4 of the long arm ends are not rubber mounted. So just slow down for speed bumps. I've had this on the HWY at 80 mph and the ride is fantastic! Way better than I ever hoped for.

Bottom line, this lift rides better than anything of this size that I've ever driven or ridden in. Off road, VERY flexi, but I haven't even been able to find trails to really test it yet. But I have plans :beer:

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PhilD

· #24 · Nov 5, 2009

Looks great :smokin:

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Just in time for Katemcy in Feb

Marine01

· #25 · Nov 5, 2009

Looks awesome, do you plan to run larger tires?

TEXASKEV

Discussion Starter · #26 · Nov 6, 2009

PhilD said:
Looks great

Just in time for Katemcy in Feb

Thanks PhilD, I'll see you there!

Marine01 said:
Looks awesome, do you plan to run larger tires?

I'll run 37's in a few months. The 35's have some miles left on them. Best lift that I've had on any of my Jeeps so far.

Phoenix07013

· #27 · Nov 6, 2009

I'm so glad I got to see pics of what the rk 5.5 looks like. I'm settling on getting the 3.5 until I can upgrade my axles and get a ripp s/c, I really like the new pit bull 38.5's, but it'll be like turning an engine with a screwdriver with my f d30. Awesome, awesome product line. Back to the shop to practice welding I go...

TEXASKEV

Discussion Starter · #28 · Nov 22, 2009

LOL, yeah I get that question a lot. I'll bump to 37s in a couple of months. Dang, this lift kit rides fantastic!! Better than stock.

RODICON

· #29 · Nov 22, 2009

Nice.

Proud Rebel

· #30 · Nov 22, 2009

I love the looks of your ride! :beer:

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Matt666

· #31 · Nov 22, 2009

Glad to see another posting about this system!! I have been doing my research and have come to the conclusion that this IS the answer. Go big or go home!!!!
Love the pictures and love the flex.

TEXASKEV

Discussion Starter · #32 · Dec 9, 2009

Matt666 said:
Glad to see another posting about this system!! I have been doing my research and have come to the conclusion that this IS the answer. Go big or go home!!!!
Love the pictures and love the flex.

Yeah, go RK and you will not be sorry. Quality is fantastic. Thanks for the comments on the pics

WILLNEVERBEDONICON

· #33 · Dec 10, 2009

how much uptravel do you have at 5.5"?

are you running the 10" or 12" coilovers?

and also how much room is there from the top of your upper coilover mount to the bottom of the inner fender well? (room for taller coilovers?)

TEXASKEV

Discussion Starter · #34 · Dec 18, 2009 (Edited)

WILLNEVERBEDONICON said:
how much uptravel do you have at 5.5"?

are you running the 10" or 12" coilovers?

and also how much room is there from the top of your upper coilover mount to the bottom of the inner fender well? (room for taller coilovers?)

"are you running the 10" or 12" coilovers?"
They have 12" of travel avaliable, if you need the spring / shock length just let me know and I'll hit it with the tape.

"..how much room..." From the top of the shock mount you would only have about an extra inch for a taller spring.

Not sure what you are asking about uptravel.... But the pic of it on the forklift isn't quite at full flex.

chasinternet

· #35 · Dec 20, 2009

Texaskev I was thinking about your comment about bumps hitting you a little harder due to lack of rubber bushings - I do a fair amount of desert washboard driving - have you done any? Most of time airing down the tires takes care of it but sometimes it can really rattle your teeth - was wondering how that feels with the RK setup.

TEXASKEV

Discussion Starter · #36 · Dec 28, 2009 (Edited)

chasinternet said:
Texaskev I was thinking about your comment about bumps hitting you a little harder due to lack of rubber bushings - I do a fair amount of desert washboard driving - have you done any? Most of time airing down the tires takes care of it but sometimes it can really rattle your teeth - was wondering how that feels with the RK setup.

No I haven’t used my JK in the way that you plan on using yours. For the record, the frame end of this RK kit’s 4 lower control arms have a quality rubber end. The axel end as well as both single upper arms (it’s a 3 link kit) all have Johnny Joint type connections. That is why a bit more jolt on bumps than OEM.

Having said that, I’ve been a fan of JeepSpeed and basic trophy truck racing for years. And my past life as a race car setup guy gives me some insight. Just about every race truck that I’ve ever seen has had Heim or JJ joints at all axel and frame mounts. Very rare to see rubber joints at all. So they do depend on lower air psi and long springs to smooth out the ride.

So I think that this lift would be a great choice for your needs as long as you are aired down a bit. I’ve never seen a longarm lift for a Jeep that had all OEM rubber control arm connections, all that I've researched have about the same number of hard connections. The OEM jounts just don’t flex enough I guess.

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WranglerKid

· #37 · Mar 23, 2010

You commented on my Jeep so Im going to return the favor :grinpimp:

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Very Nice you make me jealous Nice choice with the Fox

brent_f70

· #38 · Mar 23, 2010

Thanks for the pics....been thinking about a new lift and this one just jumped way up on the list!!

TheBeatenPath

· #39 · Mar 25, 2010

pics with 37s?

TEXASKEV

Discussion Starter · #40 · Mar 25, 2010 (Edited)

TheBeatenPath said:
pics with 37s?

I'll shoot up & post some poser pics with the 37"s tonight. Thanks for the comments guys :beer:

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