Tuesday, June 30, 2015

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.

Monday, June 29, 2015

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.

 

Sunday, June 28, 2015

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.