Steering Box/Sector Shaft Brace

jk12blk

jk12blk

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For those of you running Rock Krawler's 3.5 x factor system, which sector shaft brace manufacturer did you choose?
Appears EVO, Rock Solid, Synergy and JKS are the popular choices.
I prefer not having to change out my RK front trackbar.

I'll check with RK tomorrow as well to see if they recommend a particular product.
If RK recommends a particular product, I'll respond to this post for those of you who may be interested.

In the meantime, any feedback is appreciated.

thanks,
 
JKbrick

JKbrick

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To add to that inquiry, JKS braces to the opposite frame rail and Poly braces to same frame rail as steering gear box is bolted to. Which is better/stronger?
 
JKbrick

JKbrick

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I misspoke, the Synergy one actually attaches to the track bar brace I believe. Is that as strong as going to the opposite frame rail the way the JKS does?
 
wayoflife

wayoflife

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There are over 2 million JK's on the road today. How many steering boxes have you seen tearing off the frame or sector shafts breaking?
 
JKbrick

JKbrick

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I just switched from a TJ to a JK and didn't know with it not overly modified if I needed to fix a weakness? Not into wasting money so thanks for the information.
 
wayoflife

wayoflife

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Jkrubi said:
I just switched from a TJ to a JK and didn't know with it not overly modified if I needed to fix a weakness? Not into wasting money so thanks for the information.
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Well, I like to try and save people money whenever I can. Not that I'm not saying a JK sector shafts can't break, it's just really rare and not something I would waste your money on.
 
Rebel JK

Rebel JK

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Would a brace be good temporary insurance for those running 37's until a hydro system can be installed. $$
 
wayoflife

wayoflife

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Rebel JK said:
Would a brace be good temporary insurance for those running 37's until a hydro system can be installed. $$
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There are tons of guys running 37's without a ram assist now. How many sector shafts have you seen break on them?
 
Rebel JK

Rebel JK

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Agreed, I had to replace my box due to a shot shaft bearing though, so now I'm paranoid. Im only thinking of adding a brace for the extra bearing support. I sure as hell dont want to drop any un neccessary coin, so I appreciate the straight skinny. Would rather hold off until going hydro. Need to pump up the build budget first.
 
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