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Old 06-18-2008, 10:59 AM
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I had decided on jk 44's,....but I found a front kingpin HP 60 for $800. So im gonna go 60's front rear. Im gonna pick it up on Fri., and hopefull have it all set up by the labor day weekend! know I have to come up with a list of parts im gonna need to buy. (prolly including a new place to live since im suppose to be saving for the wedding)

I currently have the RK 3 link longarms. Do yall think it will be ok with the weight of a D60?
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If you arent running 42's you will be dragging those things on every obstacle that you go over.
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running 36 now. Im planning on jumping to 38's
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How big (dia. & thickness) are the RK longarms?
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2" solid stock. 1/4 " steel brackets
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2" solid stock. 1/4 " steel brackets
2" Solid! That is way overkill, what did you pay for those? Those things must weigh a ton. Most guys/companies use .250 wall.
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Might as well use railroad track as 2" solid steel. Way too heavy and probably not any stronger than thick walled tubing.
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yo 911 why does the rk long am only come with 1 upper? also why do you have to remove you lower mounting point?
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http://www.rockkrawler.com/
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They are big arms, I dont have to worry about bending or breaking one. So im assuming it will be ok by yall "overkill" comments...it will go with my "overkill" 60's front/rear
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yo 911 why does the rk long am only come with 1 upper? also why do you have to remove you lower mounting point?
Its a 3 link setup.....i guess you read through. I paid about 560
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how much lift you have? also i would stifing up you steerin, steering box,and also our so call unibody
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srry keyboard is acting up out of the blue rrrrrrrrg
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The RK arms are obviously plenty. That's what I run on mine and love em. Near impossible to bend!

I would certainly suggest full hydrolic assist. While you're at it why don't you put a steering axle on the back too! Just a thought.


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