Limits of a JKU with EVO long arm lift and 35" beadlocks

[Spudcannons]

Could the misalignment joints reduce bind and the better geometry allow for longer shocks for more flex? I know the lower angle of the long arms helps a lot with holes and ledges where a higher angle would try to force the wheel down Thanks to OmanJeep for the excellent graphic of the axle travel.

 

[Spudcannons]

Not to get too off topic but I love your rig Olram30.
I would think having the long arm kit that you have very few limitations. I have the enforcer pro but haven't actually maxed out the flex yet. This picture is right after trimming the fenders and is 35" off the ground.
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That's a nice looking rig! Is that disconnected? Will a ramp cycle the suspension as well as a lift?

Also a bit off topic, what welder did you both use for the rock sliders? I am about to weld them on but I am not sure if my miller 140 will penetrate enough for the welds to hold up to large rock hits.

 

[olram30]

Could the misalignment joints reduce bind and the better geometry allow for longer shocks for more flex? I know the lower angle of the long arms helps a lot with holes and ledges where a higher angle would try to force the wheel down Thanks to OmanJeep for the excellent graphic of the axle travel.

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I took your link out, no need to send our members to another forum. So if I were to put long arms on my jeep, would it flex more? These are about the longest shocks a person can put on a standard coil lift.

 

[piginajeep]

I took your link out, no need to send our members to another forum. So if I were to put long arms on my jeep, would it flex more? These are about the longest shocks a person can put on a standard coil lift.

It's like measuring from your asshole and saying you have a 12" dick

 

[Grubbicon]

Like already stated a long arm does not effect the amount of flex your going to get out of your jeep. It just puts the axles where they should be. And as olram30 said its going to be you shocks and at that point if you try to go to long with a shock your just going to drop a spring out and possibly bottom out when going up. Here is mine with it fully dropped out. It is really to the point of needing a limiting strap just to be safe. I ended up having to run limiting straps in the rear because it will drop a spring out and it will bottom out going all the way up (im stilling kicking myself for my shock length choice).

 

[Spudcannons]

I took your link out, no need to send our members to another forum. So if I were to put long arms on my jeep, would it flex more? These are about the longest shocks a person can put on a standard coil lift.

Sorry about the link I'm too used too citing sources :cheesy:
So with the shocks that I have they max out at ~12" so any more travel would need coil-over shocks? Is this where a long arm would allow more travel because the wheels stay centered giving more clearance vs short arms which would rub the sheet metal and since there is nothing to fall out they can keep going?

 

[OverlanderJK]

So your saying a good long arm doesn't flex any better than short arms ?

That is exactly what I am saying.

 

[jkbarnett]

It's like measuring from your asshole and saying you have a 12" dick

That's hilarious

 

[OverlanderJK]

Sorry about the link I'm too used too citing sources :cheesy:
So with the shocks that I have they max out at ~12" so any more travel would need coil-over shocks? Is this where a long arm would allow more travel because the wheels stay centered giving more clearance vs short arms which would rub the sheet metal and since there is nothing to fall out they can keep going?

A long arm will never allow more travel.

 

[crippledpetey]

It's like measuring from your asshole and saying you have a 12" dick

You mean that's not how you measure :doh:

 

[olram30]

This is like saying a drag link flip adds more steering.

 

[Coloradan]

Could the misalignment joints reduce bind and the better geometry allow for longer shocks for more flex? I know the lower angle of the long arms helps a lot with holes and ledges where a higher angle would try to force the wheel down Thanks to OmanJeep for the excellent graphic of the axle travel.

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Here's another diagram of what you're talking about. I guess eventually the long arm would droop lower than short arms would, but that is well beyond the limits of the shocks, even coilovers.

 

[OverlanderJK]

Here's another diagram of what you're talking about. I guess eventually the long arm would droop lower than short arms would, but that is well beyond the limits of the shocks, even coilovers. View attachment 138824

Negative. A long arm is longer, sure but it is also moved farther back.

 

[olram30]

It's like measuring from your asshole and saying you have a 12" dick

I hope there isn't any diagram of this

 

[Grubbicon]

I hope there isn't any diagram of this

Damn come on I was in the process of making it lol.

 

[MedixJK]

It's like measuring from your asshole and saying you have a 12" dick

Thats funniest shit ive ever read on here

 

[Spudcannons]

Damn come on I was in the process of making it lol.

Sweet JK build!

 

[Grubbicon]

Sweet JK build!

Thanks man

 

[utiadam]

That's a nice looking rig! Is that disconnected? Will a ramp cycle the suspension as well as a lift?

Also a bit off topic, what welder did you both use for the rock sliders? I am about to weld them on but I am not sure if my miller 140 will penetrate enough for the welds to hold up to large rock hits.

Thanks! Yeah it was disconnected for this. A ramp will cycle the suspension just as well but I think it is quite a bit more dangerous. With a lift a can slowly control how high up it goes and release when the rear wheel comes up. I really want to max out out but get scared, lol. I'm betting it's right around 36"

A buddy welded my sliders, gussets, and control arm skids for me. I believe he has a Miller 252.

 

[Spudcannons]

Used the ramp today. The fenders are coming off they are limiting travel.