Complete my lift
11-03-2013, 07:04 PM
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Complete my lift
Ok I have an 07 JKUX with a RC 3 1/2in lift, kit came with springs, shocks, sway bar mounts, track bar bracket, brake line extensions, bump stops, a pitman arm, and front tubular lower arms..... I know there's more upgrades I can do here, I'm not going for a rock crawler, I hit trails, rivers, and mud pits. What am I missing??? Should I get sway bar disconnects? Replace all my stock arms?? New track bar ( If so how I know which one would b right for my lift) I got the brackets that raised the track so it's not at a huge offset angle..... Any suggestions guys I'm open to em all, got some extra $$$ and ready to build
11-03-2013, 08:53 PM
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Is there a problem or a reason you want to add or replace components?
The drop pitman and front trackbar bracket work together. If you remove one, you need to remove the other. If you remove both, add an adjustable trackbar to center the axle. If you want to throw some money at it, look into a drag link flip. This moves the axle end of the drag link up on top of the knuckle, and adds a different bracket at either raise the trackbar at the axle, or lower the trackbar at the frame. (any adj trackbar will work, but if you decide on a flip, you may be better off buying the same brand as the rest of the flip components). And you will probably want to add taller bumpstops as well. (this is generally considered to be a much better option than a drop pitman, but is of course much more expensive.)
Disconnects will depend on your usage/needs. If you have the money and spend time on the trails, go for it.
Do you need to adjust the caster or set a pinion angle for an aftermarket driveshaft? (one set of adjustable arms). Or move an axle forward/backward in a wheel well? (both upper and lower arms)
The drop pitman and front trackbar bracket work together. If you remove one, you need to remove the other. If you remove both, add an adjustable trackbar to center the axle. If you want to throw some money at it, look into a drag link flip. This moves the axle end of the drag link up on top of the knuckle, and adds a different bracket at either raise the trackbar at the axle, or lower the trackbar at the frame. (any adj trackbar will work, but if you decide on a flip, you may be better off buying the same brand as the rest of the flip components). And you will probably want to add taller bumpstops as well. (this is generally considered to be a much better option than a drop pitman, but is of course much more expensive.)
Disconnects will depend on your usage/needs. If you have the money and spend time on the trails, go for it.
Do you need to adjust the caster or set a pinion angle for an aftermarket driveshaft? (one set of adjustable arms). Or move an axle forward/backward in a wheel well? (both upper and lower arms)
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11-04-2013, 04:12 AM
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If it ain't broke don't fix it. If you have problems be specific and you will find the solutions. Throwing money at you jeep is not going to help make it any better unless you have some kind of limitations to it that you are trying to overcome.
11-04-2013, 06:28 AM
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I just wasn't for sure if the kit was really missing anything, nothing's broke and I don't wanna spend my money if I don't need the part thanks for the advice
11-04-2013, 08:00 AM
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I just wasn't for sure if the kit was really missing anything, nothing's broke and I don't wanna spend my money if I don't need the part thanks for the advice