Rock Crawler’s 2/4 Drop Saga

[Clv22p]

So I asked if they were going to produce spindles for the 22” hubs and their response was:

“As of right now I cannot confirm until we start showing more data on customer interest unfortunately”

So, I’m going to take that as a no, unless there becomes a large demand for them. Especially when they can just suggest that you go spend an additional $400 on 20” hubs.

AKA it depends on how angry customers and how many returns are made. I looked at their website earlier and still no mention on the hub difference.

I did notice they have some rear compotes now too. No complete kit yet though.

 

[Rock Crawler]

AKA it depends on how angry customers and how many returns are made. I looked at their website earlier and still no mention on the hub difference.

I did notice they have some rear compotes now too. No complete kit yet though.

True. I’m surprised they have not mentioned the hub issue on their site.

 

[gearhead321]

Factory Part # for 20" hub/bearing is 68303538AG and list for $288.00 each. The MOOG part number is 515180 but cant seem to find anywhere to purchase them. Either part number should be able to be cross referenced to another brand. Hope this helps anyone with 22" wheels.

 

[Rock Crawler]

I truly believe that the hole could be bored out. If a machine shop could do it for less than the cost of new hubs, it probably be worth it. It is really close. Hardly anything would have to be bored. But, as I stated before, there would no longer be a warranty due to the modification. Not sure if it really matters or not because most warranties are not worth much anyway. I just have a hard time gambling with $600.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Factory Part # for 20" hub/bearing is 68303538AG and list for $288.00 each. The MOOG part number is 515180 but cant seem to find anywhere to purchase them. Either part number should be able to be cross referenced to another brand. Hope this helps anyone with 22" wheels.

Moog 515180 is $237.89 on RockAuto

 

[Rock Crawler]

Factory Part # for 20" hub/bearing is 68303538AG and list for $288.00 each. The MOOG part number is 515180 but cant seem to find anywhere to purchase them. Either part number should be able to be cross referenced to another brand. Hope this helps anyone with 22" wheels.

I’d much rather use the spindles, but not for $1,000+.

 

[Rock Crawler]

BellTech sent me the RMA, so I’m giving up on the spindles. I went ahead and ordered the MaxTrac front struts and UCA’s. My truck is stuck on the lift until I can get this done and the AC quit working on the Jeep. So, I’m sweating my *** off driving back and forth to work. I gotta get this done ASAP. Oh, and if anyone decides to do the cut brackets on the rear axle, I highly recommend removing the axle completely. It’s pretty difficult doing it on the truck.

 

[gearhead321]

I have the IHC rear relocate kit and was running their kit up front. I now run the belltech 16005 fully adjustable front coilovers with the IHC upper control arms to get my alignment specs dead on.

 

[gearhead321]

The factory hubs are only 169.79 on rockauto. I always forget about that website...

 

[Rock Crawler]

I have the IHC rear relocate kit and was running their kit up front. I now run the belltech 16005 fully adjustable front coilovers with the IHC upper control arms to get my alignment specs dead on.

Questions:

1. Is the ride different/better with the BellTech fully adjustable coilover? I’d hope so for that price.

2. Did you tack weld the relocation brackets? I’ve heard you might have to check bolts occasionally and that tack welding eliminates any movement.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Maxtrac lowering struts showed up today. Still waiting on the UCA’s.

 

[BadTrooper_345]

my maxtrac uca should be here friday, i didnt realize the ones on truck now are a hard plastic? what the alabama cousin humping cheap *** crap is that?

 

[ferraiolo1]

It depends on the suspension package you have.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Rock Crawler]

my maxtrac uca should be here friday, i didnt realize the ones on truck now are a hard plastic? what the alabama cousin humping cheap *** crap is that?

Mine are some kind of composite material as well.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Maxtrac UCA’s arrived today. Now I just have to find time to finish this thing.

 

[Clv22p]

Is the rear complete?

 

[Rock Crawler]

Is the rear complete?

Unfortunately not. I have very little time available. I’m hoping to have all of it done Saturday. Did you get your Beltech spindles on?

 

[Clv22p]

No. I should have time next weekend to get them on.

 

[BadTrooper_345]

yep mine came too! i need to open them and look at them.

 

[gearhead321]

Questions:

1. Is the ride different/better with the BellTech fully adjustable coilover? I’d hope so for that price.

2. Did you tack weld the relocation brackets? I’ve heard you might have to check bolts occasionally and that tack welding eliminates any movement.

1. The ride is very smooth now that I adjusted the compression and rebound on the struts.
2. I have not tack welded anything. I have checked the bolts a few times in approximately 3000 miles. No movement.
I have had noise from the rear sway bar end links a few times. Those are going to be replaced with links that have grease fittings. The IHC rear shocks have started to squeak as well. I ordered QA1 TD903 shocks to make it fully adjustable at all 4 corners.