Rock Krawler Pro-X 4-Link Rear Conversion -- install, test, and review

[EvanPeterson]

ANYWAY…

UPDATE!!!

someone on here mentioned that Icon makes a “bump stop spacer” for the coilovers I’m running… and they’re installed, just waiting for an opening with a forklift to see if it solves the TOO MUCH ruck issue!

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[Mdsuits]

Mine finally showed up today.

 

[EvanPeterson]

Mine finally showed up today.

Nice!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[Noremac]

Im living vicariously through you guys right now. The RK kit is very high up my want list and really want to see what it can do with the oem sasquatch bilstiens.

 

[Iron Head]

Cool video. I am going to have to go find a good speed bump because I haven't even noticed the rear end kick this kit fixes. Coming from years of driving lifted Jeeps, my stock Bronco still feels like a sports car. Is the rear end kick something that bugs a lot of you guys?

Rear kick is common when you lift these and don't recenter the track bar. I experimented- i did my 2" lift (Icon pre-load/spacer on stock BADSQUATCH) without installing by relocation bracket and had this kick you hear about, and it's very noticeable if you really pay attention even at low speeds. I then installed my relocation bracket on the housing/trackbar and it went back to feeling like stock. I did the spacer kit while waiting for my Fox's, and once I installed them 8 months later, still drove like stock other than more adjustability with the shocks. Still, I am going to look into this kit because it does simplify things and give the suspension better flex.

 

[SierraBronco]

Thought I’d add to this thread after getting our kit installed.

Wow. The on-road manners have improved. I never felt the kick that people talk about going over expansion joints or anything, but the steering somehow feels tighter. Wasn’t expecting that part. It’s tracking so well I’m not worried about taking it in for an alignment check either. Just going to run it as is. But we did a quick check on a little mound we’ve previously tested articulation on for the Boss Links. Previously we were able to get the rear tire to lift before making it to the top, but now (assuming the mound hasn’t been worn to erosion) we make it all the way to the top with both rear tires still firmly planted. Very impressive. I’d recommend this to any bronco owners.

 

[EvanPeterson]

Thought I’d add to this thread after getting our kit installed.

Wow. The on-road manners have improved. I never felt the kick that people talk about going over expansion joints or anything, but the steering somehow feels tighter. Wasn’t expecting that part. It’s tracking so well I’m not worried about taking it in for an alignment check either. Just going to run it as is. But we did a quick check on a little mound we’ve previously tested articulation on for the Boss Links. Previously we were able to get the rear tire to lift before making it to the top, but now (assuming the mound hasn’t been worn to erosion) we make it all the way to the top with both rear tires still firmly planted. Very impressive. I’d recommend this to any bronco owners.

Congrats on getting yours installed!

And thanks for adding your experience!



one thing I’ve figured out, is that the truss hits the exhaust… I’m chopping that off soon

 

[SierraBronco]

Congrats on getting yours installed!

And thanks for adding your experience!



one thing I’ve figured out, is that the truss hits the exhaust… I’m chopping that off soon

Haha! I was looking at the exhaust routing and wondering if that might happen. Guess I’ll need to look into bump stops too

 

[EvanPeterson]

Haha! I was looking at the exhaust routing and wondering if that might happen. Guess I’ll need to look into bump stops too

We just tested our bumpstops out today… will be posting the update video soon.

needless to say… these are worth the $55

 

[mpeugeot]

Ouch haha. Not exactly what I said if you watched the full hour episode saga but I feel the attempted punch lol. My comment was sarcasm. Stand by, my chin is tingling.

At least it didn't tear off the entire bumper... LOL

 

[Darrell]

I just got mine, does anyone have a install video or any tips to do it yourself and how hard is the install. I went to Rock Krawlers website but nothing.

 

[EvanPeterson]

I just got mine, does anyone have a install video or any tips to do it yourself and how hard is the install. I went to Rock Krawlers website but nothing.

I mean, we have video of the entire install… but it was too long to put on YouTube.

Are you fairly confident in your welding abilities?

 

[EvanPeterson]

**this was our solution to the up-travel issue**

 

[SierraBronco]

I just got mine, does anyone have a install video or any tips to do it yourself and how hard is the install. I went to Rock Krawlers website but nothing.

I’d recommend outsourcing the welding to a reputable shop. Maybe look at their work before committing to avoid getting the shoddy welds I got. Yeah, they’ll hold, the truss is straight, and axle is true, but damn the welds look like shit.

Besides that if you can remove a bolt and reinstall it you’re set. Oh-and run a grinder to cut off some shit.

 

[EvanPeterson]

I’d recommend outsourcing the welding to a reputable shop. Maybe look at their work before committing to avoid getting the shoddy welds I got. Yeah, they’ll hold, the truss is straight, and axle is true, but damn the welds look like shit.

Besides that if you can remove a bolt and reinstall it you’re set. Oh-and run a grinder to cut off some shit.

exactly why I outsourced it too… I CAN weld… I want it to look better than what I could do

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