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 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.

 

Lift Your Jeep On The Cheap

     A lot of people think that the only reason to lift a vehicle is to climb obstacles on the most difficult of off-road courses.  Certainly, a lifted vehicle is going to be able to meet off-road challenges that a stock vehicle simply can not.  But off-roading is not the only reason to invest in a Rubicon Express Lift Kit.  It is worth exploring some of the other benefits.