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Rock Krawler 3.5 Mid Arm vs 3.5 X Factor

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Old 01-30-2012 | 07:42 PM
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I Love my x factor 3.5 lift!!!! Nice directions, install went smoothly, I had to re adjust the rear track bar though. Well worth the money IMO. Any questions you got just ask. I havn't takin it on the trail yet though, BUT its a smoother ride now which I like.
Old 01-30-2012 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CDN-JK
I have the 3.5 mid arm and would buy the same kit again if I had to choose. I don't need a 3 link in the rear and the only thing I will be upgrading is getting rear uppers ca's as well. My steering is fine and the kit dials in so good that I'm not running a steering stabilizer and have had 0 issues since install, which I did myself with 2 jack stands and a floor jack.

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The x factor isnt the 3 link...thats the xf plus and max flex.
Old 01-30-2012 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sient wolf
I Love my x factor 3.5 lift!!!! Nice directions, install went smoothly, I had to re adjust the rear track bar though. Well worth the money IMO. Any questions you got just ask. I havn't takin it on the trail yet though, BUT its a smoother ride now which I like.
What tires are you running? 2 or 4 door? Pics?
Old 01-30-2012 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CottonFire
The x factor isnt the 3 link...thats the xf plus and max flex.
My mistake. I would get the mid system plus rear uppers. Might be cheaper than the x factor.
Old 01-30-2012 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CDN-JK

My mistake. I would get the mid system plus rear uppers. Might be cheaper than the x factor.
The other benefit of the x over the mid is the rear lower CA is 1" longer to properly place the axle at flex.
Old 01-30-2012 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CottonFire
The other benefit of the x over the mid is the rear lower CA is 1" longer to properly place the axle at flex.
They're adjustable arms so you can set them to what you want.
Old 01-30-2012 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CottonFire
What tires are you running? 2 or 4 door? Pics?
Stock for right now, about to buy some new ones. 4 door. This is the only picture I have right now, never took a "final" picture as its been getting worked on. Just put on my front bumber today. Attachment 272521
Old 01-30-2012 | 08:02 PM
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Attachment 272522 Hers one I snapped like 10 min ago... If that helps at all.
Old 01-31-2012 | 05:11 AM
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Talked with RK yesterday. I'm looking at the 3.5 X-Factor Pro(Same parts as 5.5 XF) with 2.5 coils when I do my lift mine. Said that will work with the 2dr with no problems and 35's. Don't feel like I need the 3-link conversion with the type of offroading I plan on doing. I just want all the components in one package.
Old 01-31-2012 | 05:42 AM
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yall are crazy, the 3-link gets me hard just thinking about it. flex, yes please!



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