Added Rough Country RC lifted knuckles ...now have 12.5" Wheel travel.!!!

[BigMeatsBronco]

While trying to achieve a flatter less steep tie rod angle, I have achieved additional wheel travel.

My solution for tie rod angle was to use RC uprights or knuckles. These have a tie rod mount 4" higher up allowing the tie rod to remain flat in a lifted truck.

I've already shaved my bump stops and dropped the diff 1.5"...and with 2 " lift spacers I've gained 2" of droop over stock.

I did have Fabtech UCAs installed and they limit the travel, hit the coil springs, rub on the tired and have LESS angle available in the uniball than the OEM UCAs ball joint. So I put the OEM arms back on.

Here are some pics of the wheel travel.

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[BigMeatsBronco]

And with less tie rod angle there will be less stress on the tie rods or the rack itself.

 

[Shane78]

Can you do mine for a 6 pack of beer?

 

[RainbowStix]

I’m not cheap, I’ll offer a 12 pack

 

[Hemisfear]

That CV angle is interesting

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

That CV angle is interesting

The CV angles are still at factory SAS angles because I dropped the diff. No issues there.

 

[5280firstedtion]

How about drivability, how does it compare to the “before” vs “after”

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

How about drivability, how does it compare to the “before” vs “after”

I'll put some miles down this weekend and give a report back.

 

[RainbowStix]

How’d you get just the knuckle

 

[Dubsesd]

How did you do the diff drop?

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

How’d you get just the knuckle

I called up RC and specifically asked for only the knuckles from the 5" kit...Best part is that both knuckles cost only $199 for the pair!

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

How did you do the diff drop?

I used the RC 3/8 dropp, you can buy it separately also if you ask. But as you can see from this thread, I had to modify it to achieve 1.5" drop.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/rc-diff-drop-kit-arrived.33003/page-2#post-1118960

 

[DREWR13]

Man, love your threads. Seems like so few people are actually trying to get some flex and articulation. I have no need for high speed desert running setups and want the most flex for low speed off-roading.

 

[BAUS67]

While trying to achieve a flatter less steep tie rod angle, I have achieved additional wheel travel.

My solution for tie rod angle was to use RC uprights or knuckles. These have a tie rod mount 4" higher up allowing the tie rod to remain flat in a lifted truck.

I've already shaved my bump stops and dropped the diff 1.5"...and with 2 " lift spacers I've gained 2" of droop over stock.
I did have Fabtech UCAs installed and they limit the travel, hit the coil springs, rub on the tired and have LESS angle available in the uniball than the OEM UCAs ball joint.
So I put the OEM arms back on.
Here are some pics of the wheel travel.

Looks AWESOME!!!!!!


I'm guessing the 2" spacer was a top spacer?? ......and from Fabtech as well???

 

[orion]

Did you do anything in the rear? She is flexing good!!!

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