Wanted to give some final reviews/impressions on the JKS JSpec kit that has been a pleasure all the way from the beginning.
I first ordered the kit from Ryan at XtremeTerrain. Packaging of the parts were top notch, and instructions were very clear. You can also print out different instructions specific to each of the parts from JKS website directly to get more in depth instructions.
The lift kit went on without any issues, with the hardest part being the installation of the bumpstops in the front. You really need nice new sharp drill bits to get through those spring perches effectively. Do Not try to skip any drill bits and step them up using 4-5 sizes as not to jump up in size too fast.
Everyone who installs 2.5+ lifts eventually get an adjustable track bar, and one of the most popular one is the JKS Front Adjustable Track Bar. Forum members also highly praise the JKS front sway link disconnect system, touting that it is the best of all. It is this type of quality that make up this kit. By no means, am I being sponsored or paid by the company. Just a very pleased customer!
So onto the details,
When I installed the lift, I opted to install their JKS J-Link Front LCA to correct Caster, although the option to install geometry brackets came to mind. I wanted to stay with JKS, and give them a try despite many people going to Synergy Front LCA.
Today, I finally got an alignment, after about 2 weeks of the suspension settling. Jeep felt good after the lift, even without an alignment, but wanted the peace of mind that everything will work well after an alignment.
I can confirm that with a JSpec 2.5 with their JKS J-Link arms, the alignment was basically NOT needed, IN MY CASE. All Wranglers are different, so keep that in mind. In my case, Front Right Toe had to be adjust only 0.01", only so that the stealership doesn't feel bad taking my $135 for the alignment. Even before they adjusted that, it was within Spec. Maybe that's why they call it a JSpec kit :O Camber is not adjustable on our Jeeps, so don't worry about that.
Finally, while I had the Jeep at the shop, I had them install my JKS Exhaust Spacers/Extensions to clear the driveshaft and exhaust during droop. I looked under and they installed it all well without issues and I can verify that there are no exhaust leaks. The spacers look very nice and are not rough looking like some of the other company spacers. Keep in mind, my Jeep has not been through a winter, so it was a breeze for them. Now, I don't have to fork out for a new driveshaft!
Here are some photos!
I first ordered the kit from Ryan at XtremeTerrain. Packaging of the parts were top notch, and instructions were very clear. You can also print out different instructions specific to each of the parts from JKS website directly to get more in depth instructions.
The lift kit went on without any issues, with the hardest part being the installation of the bumpstops in the front. You really need nice new sharp drill bits to get through those spring perches effectively. Do Not try to skip any drill bits and step them up using 4-5 sizes as not to jump up in size too fast.
Everyone who installs 2.5+ lifts eventually get an adjustable track bar, and one of the most popular one is the JKS Front Adjustable Track Bar. Forum members also highly praise the JKS front sway link disconnect system, touting that it is the best of all. It is this type of quality that make up this kit. By no means, am I being sponsored or paid by the company. Just a very pleased customer!
So onto the details,
When I installed the lift, I opted to install their JKS J-Link Front LCA to correct Caster, although the option to install geometry brackets came to mind. I wanted to stay with JKS, and give them a try despite many people going to Synergy Front LCA.
Today, I finally got an alignment, after about 2 weeks of the suspension settling. Jeep felt good after the lift, even without an alignment, but wanted the peace of mind that everything will work well after an alignment.
I can confirm that with a JSpec 2.5 with their JKS J-Link arms, the alignment was basically NOT needed, IN MY CASE. All Wranglers are different, so keep that in mind. In my case, Front Right Toe had to be adjust only 0.01", only so that the stealership doesn't feel bad taking my $135 for the alignment. Even before they adjusted that, it was within Spec. Maybe that's why they call it a JSpec kit :O Camber is not adjustable on our Jeeps, so don't worry about that.
Finally, while I had the Jeep at the shop, I had them install my JKS Exhaust Spacers/Extensions to clear the driveshaft and exhaust during droop. I looked under and they installed it all well without issues and I can verify that there are no exhaust leaks. The spacers look very nice and are not rough looking like some of the other company spacers. Keep in mind, my Jeep has not been through a winter, so it was a breeze for them. Now, I don't have to fork out for a new driveshaft!
Here are some photos!