Rancho RS5000 Steering Stabilizer

If you enjoy the wild feel of off-road driving or just want a more comfortable street ride you want to be sure to go with Rancho’s struts and shocks to get a great price for a part that will last a lifetime.

You will have great balance when it comes to off-road and on road performance with Ranchos struts and shocks. They are made to fit your Sports Utility Vehicle or truck no matter if it’s a lifted truck or stock. The RS5000 has ten stage valving that is vehicle specific and made to fit your Jeep. The Rancho shocks are easy to install and are the perfect update to your stock parts.

You get the perfect, stable ride with these struts and shocks. They are built to last a very long time with loops that are double welded and twin tubes constructed to a high capacity. The rods are nitro-carburized. It makes no difference if you drive on or off the road these shocks and struts will vastly improve the riding experience.

The RS5000 struts and shocks have a boot for protection of the oil seal and shock rod to make sure you have a smooth enjoyable riding experience and ensures you stay safe for many miles. The best part about purchasing these struts and shocks are that you get a lifetime guaranteed warranty.

The Rancho shocks give great highway and off-road experience at a very reasonable price to fit any budget. Can easily fit any type of Sports Utility Vehicle or truck. The rods are made of double chrome to five eighths of an inch. The boots that protect your shocks and struts are red urethane. The bushings for the parts have rubber bushings with a double weld mount to make sure you ride in comfort and get lasting durability. They have a finish that is made to stand up to all of the elements.

Features at a Glance

·         You can drastically raise your sports utility vehicle or truck’s riding quality with Shocks and struts from Rancho

·         Made to fit lifted or stock trucks or Sports Utility Vehicles

·         You get an increase in stability with loops that are double welded

·         The twin tubes are designed for high-capacity

·         The valving is vehicle specific with ten stages

·         The rods are made strong and durable made with nitro-carburized rods

·         There is a protective boot for the oil seal and shock rod

·         There is a limited warranty on your RS5000 struts and shocks from Rancho

So be sure that if you want to have a high quality ride with a great price. Rancho RS5000 struts and shocks give you a peace of mind that you will be saving money and riding in comfort.

Rubicon Express 3.5 Inch Standard Coil Lift Kit complete with Mono Tube Shocks

The company known as Rubicon Express makes their 3.5 inch standard coil lift kit complete with mono tube shocks for the Jeep JK wrangler model years 2007 – 2012.  These systems are easy to install and will give you off road performance that is impressive along with a great value all while you will never even need to change your drive shaft or even make any sort of modifications to your exhaust or your brake lines.  With this kit you will get the extra ground clearance than any rig needs for off road use and you will also get extended wheel travel.

Your Jeep will need an alignment once you have finished the installation process.

Get the suspension components that you need to be able to upgrade your factory rig while still retaining the optimal ride quality and your factory handling when you get this suspension lift kit that is made by Rubicon Express. 

Features at a Glance

·         The 3.5 inch standard coil lift kit with mono tube shocks is made by Rubicon Express with pride right here in the USA

·         This kit comes to you complete with the Rubicon Express Advantage warranty that is good for a lifetime

·         This system is easy for anyone to install

·         It allows you to get performance off road that is impressive along with a great value all without the need to change out your drive shaft

·          All of your factory installed control arms as well as a few other factory installed components will be retained

·         With this kit installed, it is easy to upgrade later on if you decide you want even more ground clearance

·         This suspension lift kit is meant for use with the JK Wrangler model years 2007 – 2012

·         It includes the replacement coil springs for both the front and the rear

·         It also comes to you complete with the bump stops

·         Also included is the bracket for the rear track bar

·         You will get end links for the extended sway bar

·         This kit also comes to you complete with the mono tube shocks

Rubicon Express is always raising the bar and they have done it again with this lift kit.  They have brought the industry a low cost, great performing 3.5 inch suspension lift kit for the JK Wrangler.  In fact, they are well known for making the first ever long arm suspension lift kit for the JK back in 2006.  When it comes to suspension systems, lift kits and suspension components, there is no other manufacturer in the industry that is more innovative and well – known than Rubicon Express.  When you want the perfect lift kit at the perfect price then you only need to look for Rubicon Express.

Rubicon Express Super Flex Adjustable Control Arm

The Super Flex control arms for the Wrangler TJ and the Cherokee MJ/ZJ and XJ have been made by Rubicon Express from the highest quality materials that are available.  These control arms were designed specifically to be able to withstand even the most perilous of conditions because let’s face it – going off road is not exactly the smoothest ride in the world.

Each one of the control arms in the Super Flex series features a bearing assembly that is spherical and is able to be rebuilt.  The assembly has a polymer race that is quite large at 2.25 inches and this encloses a hard steel plated bearing that is 1.75 inches.  Then you have the steel insert that is threaded and this insert allows for the adjustable pre – load as well as ease of maintenance.

The entire assembly is able to be greased and you will get an operation that is incredibly quiet due to the fact that the movable parts are not made from metal.  This is the bearing that you need when you want extra flex for that supreme prowess on the trails.  It gives you that while not asking for sacrifices like the highway handling or durability that is long term.

These control arms that are made by Rubicon Express are sold in pairs and they have been perfectly engineered with the clearance that you will need to fit your Jeep.  The steel that the bearings are forged from is nearly impossible to destroy.

Features at a Glance

·         The control arms that are in the Super Flex series are sold in sets of 2

·         Rubicon Express makes these control arms with pride right here in the USA

·         The tubular construction of the control arms is incredibly durable

·         These control arms come to you complete with a warranty hat is quite comprehensive

·         The overall length of the Super Flex series control arms is fixed

·         When you get these control arms you will get one for the passenger side and one for the driver side

·         These control arms have been designed and engineered in such a way that you get flawless fit, form and function

·         With these control arms you will easily be able to improve and even upgrade the suspension system in your Jeep

·         Rubicon Express designed and then engineered these arms to not only meet he industry standards for quality but to exceed those standards

·         In doing so, Rubicon decided to use only materials of the highest quality to make the Super Flex series control arms

·         These control arms feature a bearing assembly that is spherical.  This assembly is able to be rebuilt with ease later on down the road

Rubicon Express Reviews Front Adjustable Track Bar

The front track bar that is made by Rubicon Express is adjustable and meant for use on Jeeps that have been given a 3.5 inch or higher lift.  It is quite useful for correcting handling and alignment problems on rigs that have been lifted.  This adjustable track bar for the front has been made from chromoly.  It allows for the wheels to have more travel than the track bar that was installed by the factory and it features a rod end that is able to be replaced to make maintenance easier in the future.

Features at a Glance

·         Rubicon Express makes this front end adjustable track bar with pride right here in the USA

·         This track bar comes to you complete with a comprehensive warranty

·         Rubicon Express has designed this bar to give you the ideal fit, form and function

·         With this bar, you will be able to improve and upgrade your suspension system

·         Rubicon made this bar to not only meet the quality standards set forth by the factory but also to exceed them

·         This bar is meant to be used on Jeeps that have been given a suspension lift of 3.5inches or more

·         It will assist is the correction of handling and alignment issues

·         The bar is adjustable

·         Rubicon Express has crafted this adjustable front track bar from chromoly

·         With this bar, your wheels will have more room to travel than what they had with the bar that was installed by the factory

·         The end of the rod is replaceable which makes future maintenance a breeze

If you are thinking about upgrading the suspension system in your Jeep but you are not quite ready to invest all of our hard earned money in a brand new, full suspension lift kit, Rubicon Express has got what you need.  They give you only the best quality suspension components which is great, but what is even better is that they price their pats so that they are affordable.  This means that you will be able to replace things like the bushings, the coils that were installed by the factory and anything else and then get back on the road with your Jeep riding exactly how you want it to ride.  Don’t skimp out on those tiny yet important Jeep parts, especially when you know that Rubicon has them at prices that you can afford.  They have bushings for Jeep models going all the way back to the 1950s and everything from there to sway bar links for today’s models and everything in between.  Even better, they are all backed by warranties from the factory that guarantee they will be free from defects in workmanship and materials.

 

Rubicon Express Mono Tube Front Shock

What is the difference between a mono tube shock and a twin tube shock?  Let’s take a quick peek at the two.

Mono Tube

With a mono tube shock, the cylinder of the shock has been divided into a couple of sections.  This is a section for the gas chamber and one for the fluid.  The shaft and the piston move in the fluid section.  There is only one valve assembly in the piston.  The overall diameter of the single cylinder and the valve for the piston are larger than what you see in a twin tube design, even while the outer dimensions of the two types are typically the same.   With this type of design, there isn’t a need for gas or air in the area with the fluid so the valve is able to work more responsively while not experiencing any performance fade or aeration.  The gas chamber is high pressure and is kept separate from the area with the fluid by a seal and a floating piston.  This provides an area for expansion for the excess movement of the fluid during the compressions stroke.  For movement that is more aggressive, this floating piston gets pushed further into the chamber for the gas which works to increase the pressure of the gas rather quickly which then provides additional force for the damping.  A mono tube shock is designed to have performance capabilities that are higher when compared to a twin tube shock and as such, it is used as the original equipment on many rigs and the ones that do not have this type of shock installed by the factory can upgrade to it. 

Twin Tube

With this type of shock, the working cylinder is the place where the shaft and piston move.  The outer cylinder is a reservoir for hydraulic fluid.  Both the stationary base valve and the piston have fluid valves.  The base valve is what controls the flow of liquid between the cylinders while also providing damping force.  The valves that are in the piston are responsible for controlling the damping.  When you hear the term “gas shock”, it typically refers to a twin tube shock.

Rubicon Express Mono Tube

The mono tube shocks that are made by Rubicon Express have been developed and tuned specially for each intended application.  In this way, the control is maximized while the ride quality is not compromised and neither is the stability at high speeds or the comfort for longer trips over rough terrain.  These shocks will allow you to get the best from your suspension system.  They have been robotically welded for precision and then specifically calibrated and then tested to ensure that you get the best ride possible regardless of the terrain.  When you want shocks that deliver on performance, strength and consistency, this is what you are looking for.

Rubicon Express Reviews Leaf Spring

Ok, for those not in the know, a leaf spring is just a simple type of spring that is commonly found being used in suspension systems for wheeled vehicles.  Originally, this was called a carriage spring or laminated spring and even sometimes can still be referred to as a cart spring or semi – elliptical spring.  This is a very old type of spring that dates all the way back to medieval times.

Leaf springs take the shape of a slender arc made from spring steel.  The middle of this are will be the location for the axle while the tie holes at each and will be attached to the body of your rig.  For those rigs that are heavy, leaf springs can actually be made from a number of the “leaves” stacked one of top of the other to form many layers using leaves that are progressively shorter.  Leaf springs also have functions in locating and damping applications.  While the friction between the leaves causes the damping action, it isn’t very well controlled and can result in restriction in the suspension stem’s motion.  This is a big reason for manufacturers moving to only making these springs with a single leaf.

Leaf springs can be attached right to the frame of your Jeep at either end or it can be attached as a single end while the other end attached to a swinging arm – generally via a shackle.  These shackles make the springing action softer.  Some leaf springs have a concave end which is also called “spoon end”, although this is rare now, meant to carry a member that swivels.

Rubicon Express Leaf Springs

The leaf springs that are made by Rubicon Express have been engineered to meet and exceed the standards for quality that have been set forth by the factory.  They will not only improve your suspension system, they are a great tool for upgrading it.  These have been designed to be direct fit parts, which means that you get the ideal fit, form and function.  They do come to you complete with a warranty that is quite solid.

What makes these leaf springs that are made by Rubicon Express the best choice for your Jeep?  These leaf springs have been forged from steel that is of the highest grade that is available in the entire industry.  The clamps that are used to hold all of the packs together are bolt style  and this maximizes the flex you get when compared to the clamps that competitors use that are the fold over style – that style tends to bind.  Each one of the leaves has been diamond cut in order to reduce the amount of friction that occurs between them when they are stacked.

 

Rubicon Express Gen2 Sway Bar Disconnects

If you are a Jeeper who enjoys hitting the rails then the chances are good that before you do, you disconnect the sway bar in your Jeep.  By doing this, the front axle of your Jeep has more articulation.  Disconnecting a solid sway bar for the front axle is not really a difficult thing to do.  Just hold a wrench to the bolt and the socket in order to take the nut out.  However, you will still need to have the proper sized tools at hand to accomplish this.  Also, taking off the end links might be pretty easy, but when it comes to replacing them, that is a whole ‘nother ball game.  What better solution for this issue than a quick disconnect for the sway bar in the front of your Jeep?  With the Gen2 disconnects that are made by Rubicon Express, there is a lynch pin on each side that you will need to pull.  Do this and the sway bar will instantly be disconnected and your solid front axle will be free to really move.  Being able to flex more means that your off road stability and handling will be better.

Now, with the Gen2 disconnects, the easiest and quickest way to increase your wheel travel couldn’t be any easier!  Once you disconnect the sway bar, you no longer need to find a place to keep those ends links safe.  There is a retainer for the lynch pins that you can use to attach the end links to a location that is remote so that you will be able to achieve the maximum in terms of steering clearance.  This disconnect has rod ends that are spherical and proprietary bushings that are made from urethane and offer you a ride that is quiet.  All of the 6061 – T6 retainers have been crafted from aluminum while the links and the axle pins have been plated in nickel.  The pin connectors have been anodized and the entire kit has been given a clear anodized finish so that the parts look clean but they are also imbued with a resistance to corrosion.

This Gen2 disconnect kit has been designed to give you the quickest and easiest way to disconnect the sway bar.  Once the sway bar has been disconnected, the disconnects will swing out of your way and then it will lock into place in order to ensure that it doesn’t get in your suspension system’s way.

Features at a Glance

·         The Gen2 disconnects by Rubicon Express are made with pride right here in the USA

·         They come to you with a comprehensive warranty

·         Once the sway bar has been disconnected, the disconnects swing out of your way and then lock into place

·         The Gen2 disconnects have been given a clear, anodized finish which is resistant to corrosion

Rubicon Express Exhaust Spacer Kit

If you have given or are thinking about giving your Jeep a lift of more than 3 inches then you will need to also install a set of exhaust spacers.  This is for Jeeps with model years of 2012 and newer.  These spacers are to be installed right in between the passenger and drive head pipe flanges and the flanges that are on the exhaust cross pipe that moves this cross pipe to the rear.  This will prevent any contact with the front drive shaft and the cross pipe for the exhaust while the suspension is in downward travel.

Features at a Glance

·         Rubicon Express makes their exhaust spacer kit with pride right here in the USA

·         These exhaust spacers are for JK Wranglers models 2012 and newer that have been given a suspension lift of 3 inches or higher

·         The function of these spacers is to ensure that the exhaust cross pipe and the drive shaft never come into contact with each other

·         The spacers for both the passenger and the driver side are included

·         When you get this exhaust spacer kit you will get everything that you will need in order to safely and properly install these spacers

Extreme Duty Long Arm System

This was the very first of the radius long arm suspension kits that were available for the Wrangler JK.  It has been engineered in such a way that it works with the electronic stability controls in your Jeep as well as with the electronic sway bar that is made by Rubicon while not making any compromises on safety.  It features the world renowned radius ling arms that are made from chromoly and the geometry has been designed so that it keeps the drive shaft and the pinion angles in place while eliminating that unnecessary jacking or squat of the suspension.

The chromoly tubing that is used for the lower control arms is 2 inches x .250 wall and it can take serious off road abuse.  This long arm system when coupled with the Rubicon Express shocks that have been correctly valved will allow your JK to transmit the input from the throttle to the wheels over a variety of terrains, ensuring that you get traction that is sure footed as well as positive feedback from the suspension.  The end result is on road handling that is superior and an off road performance that is unrivaled.  All of this while also not needing to disable the safety features that were installed by the factory.  If you get this in the 3.5 inch lift version, you will be able to add tires up to 35 inches tall.  The 4.5 inch version will accommodate tires up to 37 inches tall.  Both version will require modifications to be made to your drive line as well as an alignment after installation.

Rubicon Express CV Drive Shaft

Whenever you need additional components for the suspension lift kit that you already have or are in the process of putting on your Jeep, Rubicon Express has exactly what you need.  From retainers to lock rings and everything in between, Rubicon Express makes it all and offers it to you at prices that can’t be beat.

Features at a Glance

·         Rubicon Express makes this CV drive shaft with pride right here in the USA

·         This drive shaft comes to you complete with a warranty that is quite comprehensive

·         If you have a Jeep Rubicon Unlimited LJ model years 2003 – 2006 then this is the drive shaft that you need

·         This drive shaft is compatible with the NP242 transfer case

·         Rubicon Express made this component to be a direct fit part which means that installation is a breeze

·         The length of this CV drive shaft is 25.5 inches

·         This drive shaft has been designed in such a way that you get the ideal fit, form and function

·         With this particular component, you will be able to improve and even upgrade the suspension system in your Jeep

·         This component has been made to not only meet the OEM standards for quality but to exceed them

It is highly recommended that you have a CV drive shaft in the rear on any Jeep that has been given a suspension lift of 3.5 inches or higher.  This is because when you lift any vehicle, the compound angles that are put on your conventional drive shaft that has a pair of joints is excessive. This can lead to vibration and even to failure that is premature.

There are 2 causes of vibration in the drive shaft that are commonly seen.  They are an imbalance in the drive shaft and the operating angles of the U joints.  Drive shaft geometry must be precise.  If it isn’t, you will get a vibration in the drive shaft as well as wear that is excessive and these two things can easily lead to a premature failure.  It is highly recommended that you lubricate the drive shaft every time you change the oil in your Jeep or every time you go through large amounts of water.  Not doing this can easily lead to a failure of the drive line…especially in the assembly of the CV ball.  This assembly should be uninstalled from the yoke of the transfer case for you to grease it properly with a grease gun that has been fitted with a needle style fitting.  It is also important to use a high quality Extreme Pressure or EP 1 grease or one that is compatible and meets the NLGI Grade 2 specs and has an operating range of -10⁰F to 325⁰F.

 

Rubicon Express 2.5 Inch Suspension Lift Kit with Mono Tube Shocks

Rubicon Express makes their 2.5 inch suspension lift kit complete with the mono tube shocks for the Jeep JK Wrangler model years 2007 – 2012.  These systems are easy to install and they deliver an off road performance that is impressive along with value all while you do not even need to change out your drive shaft, modify your brake lines or even the exhaust.  This system will allow you to have that greater ground clearance you need along with extended wheel travel and you will finally have the space you need for those 35 inch tall tires you have been wanting.

Please note: Your Jeep will need to be aligned after the installation of this kit has been completed. 

Whatever components for your suspension that you need in order to upgrade that factory Jeep in order to make it ride the way you want it to can be found being made by Rubicon Express.  Rubicon makes it easy to finish any of the DIY projects you might want to complete on your Jeep.

Features at a Glance

·         This suspension kit was made by Rubicon Express with pride right here in the USA

·         Rubicon Express backs their suspension systems with an Advantage Warranty that is good for a lifetime

·         With this suspension lift kit on your Jeep, you will be able to add tires up to 35 inches tall

·         This kit is easy to upgrade if you want to add even more height later on

·         You will get the mono tube shocks with the 2.5 inch suspension lift kit

·         This system also comes to you complete with the sway bar links that have been extended

·         Also included is the bracket for the rear track bar

·         You get the bump stops as well

·         This kit comes with replacement coil springs for both the front and the rear

·         Meant for use with the JK Wrangler model years 2007 – 2012

·         You will be able to retain your control arms that were installed by the factory as well as a few of the other factory installed components

·         Off road performance is unbelievable with this system

·         You get all of this without even having to change out your drive shaft

·         This system is simple to install

·         It comes to you complete with everything that you will need in order to complete a safe and proper installation including highly detailed instructions for installation

·         No need to modify your exhaust

·         No need to modify your brake lines

·         You will need to get your Jeep aligned once you have installed this system

Rubicon Express makes all of the suspension parts that you will need for any sort of lift that you want to achieve.