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Project-JK EVO Flex w/Short Arms RTI Scores - Read 'em and Weep!!

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Old 11-21-2008, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by landshark
Great write up WOL but, I am curious about the test documentation.
Shouldn't there be a space on the test sheet stating the tire pressure. I mean no offense but, if I was just looking at the documentation (without your commentary) I wouldn't know why the difference in numbers! Just my 2 cents
the ramp is normally run at street pressure and that's why there is no space for psi. we just ran the ramp at trail pressure as a test to see how much of a difference there would be. and, as you can see by the results, there is about a 10% gain.
Old 11-21-2008, 03:55 PM
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Off Road Evolution is very impressive.

There products appear to be of a very high quality and there welds are amazing. I hope to have some of their stuff on my Jeep soon!
Old 11-22-2008, 04:19 PM
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Man, that is awesome. Something to dream about!

One thing that surprised me on the write up you did was in the information regarding the painted lines on the ramp. The 4 link short arm kit actually went further up the ramp than the 4 link long arm kit? Doesn't that seem weird?
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Originally Posted by tn_dodge
Man, that is awesome. Something to dream about!

One thing that surprised me on the write up you did was in the information regarding the painted lines on the ramp. The 4 link short arm kit actually went further up the ramp than the 4 link long arm kit? Doesn't that seem weird?
I believe what that is showing is that the 4 link short arm with front evo coilovers scored better than a 4 link long arm. That makes sense though, the coilovers allow for a ton of flex.
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Originally Posted by NGINIER
I believe what that is showing is that the 4 link short arm with front evo coilovers scored better than a 4 link long arm. That makes sense though, the coilovers allow for a ton of flex.
You may be right. That wasn't how I was reading it. I was looking at the silver and orange painted lines, which read like a standard long arm lift and a standard short arm lift to me. WOL is running the short arm with the evo and he was up at the yellow line!
Old 11-27-2008, 06:34 PM
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Question More questions Wayoflife

:confused: Yeah I was impressed just looking at those pics. WOL, do you need limiting straps with the front coilover setup? I just ordered the front kit from them and am awaiting delivery. You mentioned a new track bar locator, was that for the front or the rear? Also, they offer a bolt in and a weld in kit, why do you recommend the weld in kit?
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Originally Posted by Leonard Massi
:confused: Yeah I was impressed just looking at those pics. WOL, do you need limiting straps with the front coilover setup?
nope, none are needed up front, just the rear.

I just ordered the front kit from them and am awaiting delivery. You mentioned a new track bar locator, was that for the front or the rear?
technically, anytime you go 4" or more in lift, it is a good idea to relocate your track bar so that it's more parallel to the axle like stock. you should do this even if you have an adjustable track bar. for the evo setup, you only need this up front as their evo lever setup in the rear will take care of this.

Also, they offer a bolt in and a weld in kit, why do you recommend the weld in kit?
the evo lever bolt in kit is fine and works great, i personally just like to have things burned in. that way, i know they are secure and will have fewer bolts to check on a regular basis
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WOL,

that is extremely EXTREME!!! I never thought a JK could be modified enough to do that without any body fender trimming!!!
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Question Did I understand you correctly?

technically, anytime you go 4" or more in lift, it is a good idea to relocate your track bar so that it's more parallel to the axle like stock. you should do this even if you have an adjustable track bar. for the evo setup, you only need this up front as their evo lever setup in the rear will take care of this.

So, since I'm currently at 3" and won't be going bigger until I do the rear Evo Lever, I don't need the relocator? I just want to make sure I'm understanding you, thanks again for a great resource and guinea pigging your jeep for us.....
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Originally Posted by Leonard Massi
:confused: Yeah I was impressed just looking at those pics. WOL, do you need limiting straps with the front coilover setup? I just ordered the front kit from them and am awaiting delivery. You mentioned a new track bar locator, was that for the front or the rear? Also, they offer a bolt in and a weld in kit, why do you recommend the weld in kit?
I cant wait to see that thing installed......

Who is doing your install? You'll love that set up. I have seen it in action. I need it too.


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