[EDubiton]

A few months back I purchased some upper adjustable control arms from JKS to adjust my caster angle. Now that I thought my finances would permit, I decided I wanted the matching lower.

Not so fast, they are twice as expensive as the uppers. In fact, they are twice as expensive as most all other competition. Has this always been the case and I just didn't pay attention, or are they just THAT much better?

At this price, I'm better off replacing the ones I bought and just buying a whole new set.

 

[Splnkr]

What price are you seeing just out of curiosity. They are definitely heavy duty. CG

 

[kjeeper10]

Because lowers are typically bigger and have 2 joints.
You don't necessarily need both sets up front.

 

[King Nothing]

A few months back I purchased some upper adjustable control arms from JKS to adjust my caster angle. Now that I thought my finances would permit, I decided I wanted the matching lower.

Not so fast, they are twice as expensive as the uppers. In fact, they are twice as expensive as most all other competition. Has this always been the case and I just didn't pay attention, or are they just THAT much better?

At this price, I'm better off replacing the ones I bought and just buying a whole new set.

.....or just buy someone else's lowers.

 

[kjeeper10]

What price are you seeing just out of curiosity. They are definitely heavy duty. CG

I'm seeing $350 which isn't too bad.

 

[EDubiton]

I'm seeing $350 which isn't too bad.

On the JKS site: $605

.....or just buy someone else's lowers.

This is an option as well, but I was hoping to keep them all matching.

 

[kjeeper10]

I was looking at these
http://jksmfg.com/i-19723094-wrangl...ble-control-arms-front-lower-control-arm.html

those are unique and iirc twist within the arm to to reduce binding.

 

[EDubiton]

I was looking at these
JKS Forged Series Adjustable Control Arms | Designed for 0" to 6" of lift

those are unique and iirc twist within the arm to to reduce binding.

I saw those too afterwards. they wouldn't match the ones I bought for the upper; but on that note, I don't recall spending that much on the uppers either but the ones I got were definitely not the forged.

Synergy and Metal Cloak have similar products for much less.

 

[kjeeper10]

RK (newer pro Krawler joint and brand new Flex joint)

 

[dawhitesJKU]

brand new flex joint? they are always coming out with new stuff ... i hope it comes out with my new Rk that's currently shipping.

 

[kjeeper10]

brand new flex joint? they are always coming out with new stuff ... i hope it comes out with my new Rk that's currently shipping.

I do believe so. The new product release date should be any day now.

Here's the info posted on JKO

 

[kjeeper10]

Well, now is about as good of a time as any to release this info. We have been sitting on it for some time! All of our systems with welded control arm ends are now shipping with our new Pro Flex Joints! See images below. *They are a hybrid joint. Almost a true spherical joint, but with an anti wobble feature to hold the orientation of the control arms that are bent for high clearance (much like a trophy truck trailing arm). *They can be serviced in the vehicle with light duty marine grade grease. *The races or bushing material is a thermoelastomer. An injection molded product that gets pushed into the tool at 10,000 psi. The density and parts are much more consistent then urathanes or vulcanized rubber products because of this process. The thermoelastomer has a durometer of 70A which makes it much softer than most poly's or rubber products commonly found in the industry. Thus it absorbes vibration better. *They are easily rebuilt with the standard tools used on our Pro Series Krawler Joints. *We offer two races for them. Black as shown with a durometer of 70A or red for actual race vehicles with a durometer of 94A. *They offer +/- 15 degrees of deflection when installed in the vehicle and unlimited MacroMotion as the ball can pivot freely... We feel with the new Pro Flex Joints and the unbelievable success of our Pro Series Krawler Joints, we are offering some of the most durable, most capable control arms in the off-road industry.. The new Pro Flex Joints will be on display at TDS for those of you that can get out there and check them out in person. The official press release of the new joints should be out March 16th.

 

[dawhitesJKU]

we'll see. I ordered my kit (2.5 max travel) 02/17 through N4x4, RK received the order 02/19, and shipped 03/10. I should receive it by Tuesday 03/17.

 

[EDubiton]

Well this thread certainly took an unforeseen turn

 

[dawhitesJKU]

its still LCA related lol.

 

[kjeeper10]

its still LCA related lol.

Yep

 

[Sharpie]

I've been contemplating LCAs and those RKs just look like what I might need!

 

[kjeeper10]

I've been contemplating LCAs and those RKs just look like what I might need!

The new joints make sense. Sorta like a spherical joint ie Currie JJ, TF, Etc. But fully enclosed in soft rubber like a MC joint.
I've yet to see a single complaint on the Pro Krawler joints.

 

[Tank555]

I just bought all JKS control arms (adjustable) both upper and lower, front and rear. I used the price match that Quadratech offers, and found the front lower arms for about $250 less, and they matched the price, I got them for $544. PM me if you want the info.

 

[dawhitesJKU]

I just bought all JKS control arms (adjustable) both upper and lower, front and rear. I used the price match that Quadratech offers, and found the front lower arms for about $250 less, and they matched the price, I got them for $544. PM me if you want the info.

that's the best part of shopping ... looking for deals!! spending ... not so much lol.