Keep Rubi takeoffs as trail spares?

GraniteCrystal

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Just put a lift on on my JKUR. Which of these should I keep as trail spares and which should I sell?

Springs
Shocks
Front lower controls arms
Rear lower control arms
Front sway bar links
Rear sway bar links
Front driveshaft
Trackbar
Drag link (did the flip so not sure it'd even work anymore)


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The only things I would even consider for a spare would be the control arms or track bar. That other stuff I can't see you commonly breaking on the trail. I would keep the track bar as a spare though myself just because I've had issues with aftermarket track bar bushings in the past. You could want to go back to it at some point if it will even fit. That's just me.


EDIT: This was posted in another thread 2 minutes before yours, lol. Aftermarket bars can change the feel of the Jeep and you may decide you don't like it. So I would hold onto the OEM track bar for a little bit to make sure you're happy with the new lift components. And yes, keep drive shaft too, I skimmed over that, my bad.

Rottenbelly said:
...... I had a JKS trackbar it it would flex bad if I put the tires up against the curb and pushed off it.
Ended up swapping back to the stock one after a bracket upgrade.......
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GraniteCrystal said:
Just put a lift on on my JKUR. Which of these should I keep as trail spares and which should I sell?

Springs
Shocks
Front lower controls arms
Rear lower control arms
Front sway bar links
Rear sway bar links
Front driveshaft
Trackbar
Drag link (did the flip so not sure it'd even work anymore)


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I would hang on to the front LCA's, track-bar, and the driveshaft.
Driveshaft as a trail spare is really handy.
Control arms are your lowest point, so they can really take a beating.
Trackbar just incase, I broke one deep into a nasty trail (ripped the threads out of the adjusting sleeve).
It was a nightmare to get out without it.
 
Control arms, if you did not go to a long arm set up, track bar would be a a good option as well.

Driveshaft, maybe, depending on how much lift. Odds are your new one is stronger.

Shocks and springs, sell. They will lift a 2 door, i am running a set on mine.

End links, the rears are longer and could be used in the front as a spare. I know some lift kits have you swap it to the front and give you new rears.

Drag link, probably sell.
 
Just something for the record,That was a old JKS trackbar, probably 6 years ago with hydro assist and 37's. It just flexed way to bad for my liking so I ended up redoing some tracbars brackets and going back to the stock one.
I thought I heard that it was redesigned since then but I'm not sure.
 
Rottenbelly said:
Just something for the record,That was a old JKS trackbar, probably 6 years ago with hydro assist and 37's. It just flexed way to bad for my liking so I ended up redoing some tracbars brackets and going back to the stock one.
I thought I heard that it was redesigned since then but I'm not sure.
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Here are some pics of my new one vs the stock one I took off. Look like the one you swapped out? This thing feels really beefy but may be weaker under more serious load?

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GraniteCrystal said:
Here are some pics of my new one vs the stock one I took off. Look like the one you swapped out? This thing feels really beefy but may be weaker under more serious load?



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It looks like the kit came with a raised trackbar axle bracket. If that's the case, you probably could have re-used the OEM trackbar. Not sure why they included a new one other than to get the axle centered perfectly. Also, if the kit did come with an aftermarket raised bracket, I would recommend welding it on when you have a chance.
 
GraniteCrystal said:
Here are some pics of my new one vs the stock one I took off. Look like the one you swapped out? This thing feels really beefy but may be weaker under more serious load?

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It does look different than my old one. Looks a bit thicker.
Mine looks to have more curve over the diff also.And the gold part is now straight on yours, mine had a curve. Only pic I could find before my hydro assist install.
 
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I'd definitely keep the track bar. Hell, I used to run a JKS track bar but swapped the factory one back in and have been running it ever since - this with my 40" tires, ProRock 60 and DTD.
 
wayoflife said:
I'd definitely keep the track bar. Hell, I used to run a JKS track bar but swapped the factory one back in and have been running it ever since - this with my 40" tires, ProRock 60 and DTD.
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Rottenbelly said:
It does look different than my old one. Looks a bit thicker.
Mine looks to have more curve over the diff also.And the gold part is now straight on yours, mine had a curve. Only pic I could find before my hydro assist install.
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Thanks guys. Good to know. Definitely keeping stock track bar as trail spare.

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Along with what others have said, I would also keep the rear sway bar links. rears being longer come in handy in a pinch.
 
Rottenbelly said:
JKS trackbar. Broke on trial down in Arizona.


He did say they sent him a new one....
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wayoflife said:
Yep - seen that before. Good ol' JKS track bar.


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So just put the stock one back on if it breaks? Is it a big deal if the axle isn't centered with the stock one?
Mike_JK_Houston_711 said:
Their trackbar broke on its trial run? As in the first run with it installed?


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I think he probably meant trail not trial

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Rottenbelly said:
It does look different than my old one. Looks a bit thicker.
Mine looks to have more curve over the diff also.And the gold part is now straight on yours, mine had a curve. Only pic I could find before my hydro assist install.
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Are sure that was a front track bar? Looks like the rear one. I had both front and rear on my old jku.
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