Originally Posted by kjeeper10

Heres mine with the brace only. Axle moved forward .5 running RK coils. EVO coils were the same diameter. Theres maybe 1/4 clearance and doesn't hit stuffed.

Originally Posted by mdash

I run the Metalcloak springs with the sector shaft brace and I did have a small amount of rubbing. My front axle is 3/4" forward and that is what caused it. I was able to take a die grinder and grind a small amount off the brace and now it clears without issue. I also run a ReadyLift track bar and it clears the brace. Granted, I only have the 2.5" springs so I'm not running high steer. That will make a difference on what track bar will clear the brace. Every thread I read in the tech section I find you bashing on people and talking down to them. What's your deal? How many times are you going to beat a dead horse? I get it, if you plan to run KOH or use the skinny pedal a lot then hydro assist, one ton axles, a trailer full of tools is all necessary, but I highly doubt the original poster is going to do that with his $50K rig. If he is, then shame on me. The JK isn't as paper thin as this forum makes them out to be (well, the sheetmetal is). This Forum, in my mind is more for beginners, entry level builds, weekend warrior types. I'd say 2% of the people on here actually use their Jeeps to the point where you try to send them. This isn't Pirate man. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Hydro assist doesn't have it's place. It does, but that place, is not on every single Jeep. I'm going to break the internet here, I run 37's, I don't have hydro assist, I don't have 1 ton axles and it's been this way for 5 years. Let me guess, "it's a ticking time bomb," or "I'm going to be the one that breaks and ruins everyones day," lets see, what other BS can you spit at me? "See you at the mall." LOL! All I'm saying is share your knowledge, cause somewhere in there you do say some logical stuff, but don't be so damn condesending and realize not everyone is heading to KOH this year. I see your point. Be mindful that in this scenario you now have 4000#'s plus on your one tire, something will move. I've seen a lot of parts break because hydro assist gives you no 'feeling,' if the tires stuck hard enough, something is going to give. It may not be the sector shaft, now it's the knuckle, control arm mount, etc.

Originally Posted by Chuck-The-Ripper

So you felt the need to spend over $10k on axles, but can't consider $350ish on hydro....? Logical. As for the guy asking me what my problem is: I don't have one. You must mistaking me for someone else if you believe I've once suggested 1-tons. If you've read my posts like you say you have, you would know I run 37s on a 30-44. I also know that problems should/will arise in doing so. I'm fine with fixing my shit on the trail if need be, and have the ability to do so. Maybe sometimes I do come off condescending. It's hard to read someone's expressions through text, so if I offend anyone, I apologize.

Originally Posted by Matthewd5

I'm reading everything I can about that upgrade, but I haven't had a situation where I felt like I was missing anything in my steering... I'd love to try someone's JK and see what the difference is, Matthew

Originally Posted by Monte417

Honestly if you have ever rock crawled you would know it's very difficult to turn when aired down even unlocked. When locked it's even worse. You say you wheel it pretty hard but you have never come across an obstacle where you find it difficult to turn those aired down 37s? What type of wheeling do you do?

Originally Posted by Monte417

Honestly if you have ever rock crawled you would know it's very difficult to turn when aired down even unlocked. When locked it's even worse. You say you wheel it pretty hard but you have never come across an obstacle where you find it difficult to turn those aired down 37s? What type of wheeling do you do?

Originally Posted by Matthewd5

I do mostly rock crawling, I guess I always just worked through turning the wheel hard when need be Only real problem I've had tuning is when the front locker is on So the steering is dramatically easier? Matthew