COILOVERS vs SHOCKS! Rock Krawler Long Arm is Complete!

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We finally finish the Rock Krawler long arm and 3 link install on our Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon! And while we are at it, we take a moment to explain why coilovers are not always the right choice or the better choice, and what that means for the Stepchild build!

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[@infantryfreak]

"Maybe 42's are the answer, but Brittney can't hear me say that...…." as SHE edits the video LMAO, love the channel guys keep it up!

[@davidhoxit4274]

Can't wait for the test jump, I mean drive!! Happy New Year!!!!

[@ZenDude65]

That's the most affection I have ever seen her give you. Nice build Kevin

[@chillis28]

You knew I needed my Jelly segment!! Excited to see the Stepchild off-road! ❤️

[@philiphannum4211]

Charles Hillis Can you say toy motivated?

[@k30blzr]

Will Kevin be allowed to complete a sentence in 2020?

[@LiteBrite]

Nope. 😁

[@canesfinsfanfromva803]

Y start now?😉😅😁

[@Liberty_Offroad]

I thought she's made improvements already, not that it really matters. :)

[@rockiemountin7535]

k30blzr ha ha ha I was thinking the same thing that poor boy can’t get a word in edgewise

[@SeanFillner]

@@LiteBrite good girl LOL

[@donjernigan8119]

Yes, we got the suspension mod done now to see if we can break, test it. I do understand people seeming to be dressed less for cold weather after spending over 10 years in Maine. At anything more than 10 degrees I would be wearing a sweater and flannel shirt with the appropriate undergarments and boots, and when working I would remove the sweater. It is amazing how hot it gets when the thermometer hits freezing.

[@jimschmidt4089]

Happy New Year you guys. A great way to JUMP into the new year Kevin! Fantastic series, very knowledgeable and a great team there at RK! Keep living the dream you guys!

[@kevinhagen3231]

Awesome!!!!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

[@hangemhigh64lv]

The stepchild looks killer! I love the way you two interact with each other. Prayers for a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

[@markyjerky9881]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thanks for the great videos.

[@withintheglass2170]

How is it that you made the worlds most capable JL even better every time you do something. You’ve accomplished so much this year! Enjoy your New Years!!!

[@demar7860]

Kevin & Brittany charging the GNAR 2020!!!

[@billseibel2563]

Super rad "Rock Monster" Stepchild! Happy New Year LiteBright Nation 🎉

[@sawmanpeters6292]

Great video. Nice to see a detailed install and explanation for adjustments etc. Enjoy the new setup. Looking forward to seeing more video’s

[@stompindakka3222]

Awesome stuff guys. Happy new year too you guys.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

That does look like a nice three link kit and install. Though it also shows just how much the Jeep has been modified by now All for the sake of a better ride, so *_Jelly doesn't get jostled_* while you drive across 'murica ! 😁

[@relewis3]

Happy New Years, can’t wait for the next video!

[@johnoehrlein8379]

Nice, and Happy New Year!!!

[@calvinh.8882]

It's funny seeing it bouncing like that because it has no shocks. I wanted to replace my trucks shocks with some much better offroad shocks, so I called my local 4x4 parts store and they had a set of the ones I wanted, so I went outside and took my shocks off and then called my other half to get her to pick the new set up on her way home, to find out that she had 3 more real estate showings so she wouldn't be home for at least 3more hours, and I needed my truck because I was going to have people waiting on me at the trailhead in one hour, so I said I'll just drive it to town without shocks on it, and the roads were nice and smooth so I didn't think anything was even much different, so I was running 60mph when I hit a spot where they had removed old RXR tracks, and they were at an angle so it wasn't even a straight-on hit, and I about wrecked my truck when I hit it! lol. My truck was bouncing really bad, and it was bouncing like corner to corner, I felt like I was riding an angry out of control bull. lol. I got it slowed down and drove very slow from there on, and I put the shocks on my truck in the parking lot of the store because they were closing as I was paying for the shocks, so I couldn't have them install them on their lift. lol. Never drive fast when you have no shocks on your vehicle. lol.

[@lesszabo5625]

Great video, that suspension is off the charts. Waiting for the next video to see how amazing it will be in use. Thanks, have a safe and fantastic NEW YEAR.

[@michaelsullivan1703]

I'm not quite sure, but I think you may have voided your factory warranty on that Jeep, maybe, ..I'm just guessing.

[@RyanRKJ]

Michael Sullivan they are beyond the number of miles covered by the Jeep warranty anyways.

[@bennettrf2793]

Ryan rkj whats the mileage

[@cesarquintanilla1264]

OMG you guys built the Stepchild so awesomely. Love the videos it looks awesome and love what you do. Can't wait to see what she will do. Happy New year to you all.

[@ChrisGraham73]

Such a killer build! I can't wait to see how it all comes together on the trail.

[@alfonzoortega3410]

great job guys cant wait to see you out there testing it out

[@kevinkc3onohelijeepworld953]

Congrats ☺️ have a Happy &Healthy New Year

[@christinapittsley786]

Happy New year!

[@Chrissi.Pinder]

Happy New Year !

[@GoodDayFarm]

Great video! Glad I watched to the end, yay for Jelly!

[@BikeInHudson]

Kevin - Your “bouncy Jeep” demo showed more than what an old Car with worn out shocks might look like. It showed that the new suspension has very little friction built in and was installed with no bind. Nice job!

[@guidok3762]

Looks awsome, great build for all Jeep Adventures over the world

[@jeffdrobny6415]

Looks amazing. I can't wait to see it in person

[@robertquackenbush5547]

It's amazing that Kevin hasn't broken the stepchild completely yet the way he drives it

[@iamSuperVal]

This is one of your best videos LITE BRITE!!! Great job at explaining everything! Glad you finally got a long arm kit!

[@charles_wipman]

Have a very good, safe and happy new year guys.

[@canesfinsfanfromva803]

Going to be NASTY! Soooo many things I could say!! Have a great new year guys.

[@eldridgesmart5516]

Thanks for the video 👍🏾👍🏾. Looking forward to comparing the updated Step Child to the previous, on some of the same old trails. It's gonna be awesome. Have fun!

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

Love you guys 2 get some rest, cant wait to see it perform !!!

[@ghassanchaker]

Happy new year lite bright nation

[@MikeCurtis7663]

Happy New Year Kevin, Brittany, Jelly, and The Step Child! This is looking so great. I look forward to meeting youse guys in person some day and seeing both Jelly and The Step Child in person. Thank you for such great and informative videos.

[@pauljohnson7382]

Cause & effect is something to consider on everything/anything... Example: because it's the end of the year...the effect is to wish Brit & Kev..."Happy New Year"

[@chrisjones2252]

Amazing video and upgrade, with a great explanation for why you went the direction you did. Can't wait to see it in person at Winter 4x4 Jamboree. Happy New Years. Cheers.

[@Mex420Mex]

😅 6:25 If the Stepchild's a-rockin'... Happy New Year Kev, Brit, Jelly and all of LBN!

[@jmcmullenconst]

Thanks, lite brite is shining brighter this new year. Don't forget to subscribe to E3 offroad.🤙👍🍻

[@oliverleclere1829]

Have a happy and dirty new year!!!

[@terrystotzheim9719]

Great video guys! The folks at Rock Krawler must be amazing at what they do!!!! Happy New Year everyone!!!!!!

[@WranglerAddiction]

Jeep is getting better and better , happy new year guys 🤟

[@bobbyspry6716]

Happy holidays

[@jaromwolcott4493]

Looks amazing. I was bummed I couldn’t make it to the meet and greet on Sunday. Can’t wait to see it perform on the trails.

[@MultiPimpmaster101]

I am literally shopping for a lift on my bronco and theres a nice lift with a coil and shocks that has alot of travel but for $2600 i can do a coilovers but im having trouble justifying the extra cost so this video was perfect lol

[@cgscprspecialist3937]

Awesome build you have cleared up my confusion about coilovers I am going to try out your build going to check out rock crawler,as always excellent video.

[@mikebiron7339]

The suspension looks amazing! Everything came together, at least what we are seeing. I'm sure there were all kinds of challenges. The amount of "beef" in these parts, oh my. You need the Hemi more than ever now to push all that down the road! LOL. Can't wait to see it off road now. Stay warm!

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@fallenseraph5V]

Great video guys. 👍 If y’all get to cold common back to Texas, it’s ball sweating hot over here.

[@LEEJOEVANNOY]

Happy New Year's🎉🎊 and much love and respect all the way from Portland Oregon

[@francesvince]

Totally awesome build! Happy New Year and see you next year. Can't wait until you guys hit the trails again💗👌👍🤙

[@michaelnoble389]

Happy New Year, can’t wait for the Alaska videos.

[@angelc7984]

Happy new year you guys.😎🥳

[@liroon8658]

I know absolutely nothing about mechanics and cars but i still find these entertaining and i love that you guys try your best to explain what is occurring and why 💜. Also happy new year i hope this will be the year i get to meet yall.

[@donjernigan8119]

Happy New Year guys

[@Stefoshark]

Happy New Year , from Canada

[@JLURBilletSilverMetallic]

The Stepchild looks like a total Beast! It was so great meeting Jelly and you guys in NY . I hope you guys come back to hangout like we talked about that night .Safe travels throughout the New Year !! CDJW loves you guys !!!

[@BecksArmory]

Great video! I love the explanation as to why coil overs are not the end all be all. You explained it very well!

[@lonniet.2816]

You've created a Monster! And i love it!! Happy New Year, stay safe!! Hi Jelly.....

[@robertmarez3195]

Wow, what a transformation Stepchild has gone through. Has come along ways. Great video and awesome insight on the install. Jelly finally got the ball🐶..yeaaaasa...Looking forward to your next video and the adventures you gonna put her through (especially up in Alaska).... awesomeness how your subs came out to meet with that weather..... you two are so wonderful.... Safe Travels

[@lishi216]

nice build.

[@VictorLopez-rc6fg]

Feliz año nuevo a LITE BRITE y a toda la familia off road 4x4✌😉✌🎆🎇🎉🎆🎇

[@JohnDoe-du6yi]

Victor Lopez English

[@JKVTrucking007]

@@JohnDoe-du6yi maybe he doesn't know English, mind your business .

[@JohnDoe-du6yi]

I wanted to know what he is saying, he had good emojis. Did you get all defensive or what?

[@derrickscott28081]

Looks great , welcome to club RK !

[@davyleupz]

Sweet setup, dream build. Those 6packs would be sick on my XJ - “Frankenstein”. It’s named that because I’ve had it for 16 years it was my first 4x4 and has been pieced together with any parts I can get my hands on.

[@quinnmortensen1415]

Love the Jeep. It looks great. SEND IT KEVIN!

[@jeffriley2502]

Keep up the fun!

[@mysurvivalisland]

New shocks cool stuff

[@rcsskier]

I appreciate the info on the coil over setup; the pluses and minuses; and why. Happy 2020 Litebrite, can't wait to see that new setup put to the test and if those killer 6pak shocks find a loving home. Cheers!

[@zmotorsports62]

I completely agree with the assessment of coilovers. When I built my JKUR everyone expected me to go coilovers because I went longarm directly from stock and my off-road background but coilovers are not the end all be all as they still have drawbacks and my Jeep is my daily driver/weekend wheeler. A lot of misconceptions out there as well as the whole LCG trend. Mike

[@zmotorsports62]

MoneyPit Jku yes, even with only 2.5”-3” of lift I would still recommend adjustable control arms to keep the axles centered in the openings as well as maintain adjustability to keep pinion angle and caster properly set. This will maintain the street manners especially since your building a driver rather than a trailer queen. Hope that helps. Mike

[@zmotorsports62]

MoneyPit Jku I’m sure there are a lot good ones out there but the only ones I can vouch for personally that I have used are Teraflex and Metalcloak. Both are high quality but I have been really impressed with Metalcloak’s Duroflex bushings. I built my own links several years ago using OEM TJ bushings at the axle and Currie Johnny Joints at the frame but knowing what I know now after my experience with Metalcloak I think I would be running their Duroflex bushings. Mike

[@zmotorsports62]

MoneyPit Jku I’m happy to help. I have some Jeep videos on my KZbin channel as well that you may find informative if you have time. Happy New Year to you as well. Mike

[@Bruce.Wanye.]

So what kind of shock do you recommend for daily drive coilover or normal shocks

[@trjnsd6874]

Wow! A Happy New Rear ! Amazing to see all that work, and good competent help. This is going to be a Jeep to behold! Thanks for the clear explanation on coilovers vs springs - Articulating minds want to know! Kudos to all the people helping on StepChild; so many things to get right but it only takes one thing wrong to mess everything up - like tooshortshocks and that oil filter location. "You got to move it - Move It!" Love and best wishes to all in LiteBriteNation for a wonderful, fun and SAFE New Year! (...BTW, its 70 and sunny in San Diego...just sayin'...!)

[@brandonfarmer7446]

That is suoer bad ass set up

[@trevorhowell6575]

Happy New Year LBN.... happy to see the new video for the last day of the year....but we need another video to welcome in the New Year... Oh and least we get to hear about a new shock... It was a real eye opener on how great those 6 packs are, but now we get to see a different type of shock..I hope you change these in about 6 months and try something else... Thanks for the real world testing

[@Shigargarden]

Very worthwhile suspension system I love this

[@jasonf1340]

Happy new year.

[@michaelhalstead64]

I don't know if its because I've watched this build from inception... but this is seriously the coolest, dopest, best looking daily drivable JL I've ever seen. EVER! God, I love this jeep.

[@67wildwolf]

Hey guys Rebel Off road already has a lift kit that puts coil overs up front and shocks in the back. For the JT and JL. Best of both worlds.

[@87FoRunner]

I love my RRD setup on my JK. I think they are very underrated/not promoted enough.

[@jacobsawade3422]

Love that jeep. hope to meet you some day

[@sonnicman]

Happy New Year Kev, Brit & Jelly! It's been an amazing year for all of you, and I am excited about what you accomplish in 2020. This Hybrid setup on the StepChild is very intriguing. Time will tell how it fares under Kevin's torture testing.

[@bradshutler9356]

Insane, sick, rad, mad and bad ye ha! I need more java and donuts maybe a sedative after watching this. Happy New Year Lite Brite Nation!

[@THEpicND]

Cant wait for the jumping video

[@mikehoffman3690]

Super impressive

[@Thundercat68]

Just when I thought the Stepchild couldn’t be more badass!! This happens. Congrats, it will be amazing

[@Bennett-xo6iu]

Just when I think the stepchild couldn't look any more badass you step it up like tenfold what the hell now I kind of wonder what's going to happen next can't wait till you guys test it out and get to see how she performs keep up the videos stay safe out there and try to stay warm 👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@LJ_Jeff]

Stepchild looks amazing. That suspension looks like its gonna work great! And you can't even tell you raised it an inch. But that may just be because it's on video.

[@phillipcraggs6202]

I miss Jelly. great work, thanks for sharing.

[@jeepdogjl8687]

I've been planning on putting an RK lift on my Jeep next spring. I'm interested in seeing how the RK triple rate springs perform not only off-road but also on- road. The Stepchild is an awesome build it's only missing one thing "Atlas"

[@PWlangford1]

Lots of work. 🇨🇦

[@wolfgangnebel2673]

Freaking awesome what you are doing with the step child! Please allow me to wish you all the best for 2020 (only 3 3/4 hours left in 2019)!

[@roncameron9541]

Happy New Year to all!

[@nmbueller1313]

Happy New Year from your “extended” Williams family in New Mexico!👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@joecantrell7489]

Nice!!

[@gregvanwinkle8545]

GOOD MORNING HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

[@gregvanwinkle8545]

Oyeah 1st 😘

[@sithinstructor]

Wowzers.

[@TheNick6699]

About time kids !🤙😁

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

What is important to supporting the sprung mass is the wheel rate. If the wheel rate is low, adding x pounds will compress the suspension more than if the wheel rate was high. The springs you have now appear to be dual rate. The area with the coils close together is the lower rate and the area with the coils farther apart is the high rate. Why couldn't you design a spring configuration for coil overs that would have the same wheel rate? It shouldn't matter what position the springs are in. You would at least need a double, maybe triple, spring setup, but the wheel rate at ride height should be the same. That said, you've made lots of changes here and if you liked your springs before there is no real reason to use coil overs instead of just using the existing spring with a smooth body shock like you have. Test it out and go from there. I am a bit confused on why there wasn't more test fitting before final welding if you wanted to use the six packs. Maybe time? If you decide coil overs are something you want, ask around about suspension frequency. If the guys you are talking with can't talk intelligently about suspension frequency, you probably shouldn't deal with them. You want something that will perform well on and off road. Have you read Billavista's coil over bible? www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/coilovers/Part_1/ If consistent ride height with different payloads is a top priority, maybe airbags would be a good choice in the rear. I can't wait to see this thing offroad! Looking forward to future trail videos.