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Old 09-14-2013 | 03:06 PM
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Hey guys, I have a 2012 2door 3 inch lift 37s jks adj track bars, RK control arms. 4.56 gears. The road manners are surprisingly good with the 37s but I would like to upgrade my steering. I was looking at the Carolina metal masters upgrade from northridge and it seems like a great kit. Can anyone comment on this? Or have any other suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Old 09-14-2013 | 03:19 PM
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I have the tie rod and its beefy. Havnt banged it on anything yet but the owner told me its guaranteed. If it bends or breaks he will replace it.
Old 09-14-2013 | 03:22 PM
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Had not seen that steering upgrade before, looks beefy.

I ran the Synergy components in stock location for quite a while, then finally got around to adding their front and rear tb brackets and did the flip. Worth looking at if you don't get any feedback on the carolina components.
Old 09-14-2013 | 03:32 PM
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Thanks a lot guys, synergy is also a consideration of mine. That seems awesome that they warrantee it even if you smack I on something
Old 09-14-2013 | 06:34 PM
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If you air down,you may want to look into hyd ram assist
Old 09-14-2013 | 06:44 PM
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I saw Carolina's set up at Jeep Beach this year and looked strong almost bought it as they had a special on them. Didn't need it at the time so I'll wait till next year for it.
Old 09-14-2013 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by familytime
If you air down,you may want to look into hyd ram assist
I air down to like 15psi, hydro ram assist is a little out of my price range lol, maybe in the future after I graduate
Old 09-16-2013 | 08:24 PM
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Okay so after talking to northridge I'm leaning towards the synergy tierod and drag link. Now if I get that kit do I have to do the drag link flip or can I mount it in the stock position. I don't want to lose the up travel and my lift is a 3 inch but prob has sagged a little over time. Any input? Thanks!
Old 09-16-2013 | 08:36 PM
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From post #3 in this thread ...

I ran the Synergy components in stock location for quite a while, then finally got around to adding their front and rear tb brackets and did the flip.
And from the description for the drag link

Can be used in factory position on bottom of steering knuckle

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Old 09-16-2013 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
From post #3 in this thread ...

And from the description for the drag link

Wow I'm dumb lol, thanks for pointing out what wasn't quite obvious to me Lmfao



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