How To Install a Jeep Wrangler JL Lift Kit - Rock Krawler 2.5" X-Factor Complete Install

In this how to video I'll guide you through a complete install on a Rock Krawler 2.5" X-Factor lift kit for a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU however, the install of any lift kit from Rock Krawler or even other brands will be very similar not only on a Jeep JLU but also Jeep JL and even Jeep JK and JKU. So use this video as a reference to see what you are getting into and what is involved when installing a lift kit on your new Jeep Wrangler.
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This product is meant for entertainment purposes only. Your mileage may vary. Do not try this at home. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. For off-road use only. Slippery when wet. Batteries not included. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle, heavy equipment, cherokee XJ, wrangler TJ, wrangler JK, or any Jeep vehicle, especially the newer Fiat ones. How-to videos may be too intense for some viewers and children under 30 years of age. Please remain seated until the 4x4 ride has come to a complete stop. Studies have shown viewing these videos causes increased cancer risks in laboratory test people. I am not a professional, I have no training, I'm not even particularly good at horse whispering. Don't believe everything that you know. Please keep your hands in the vehicle at all times. Do not tap on glass. Do not eat anything that has been on the floor for more than 3 days. Keep your hands to yourself. Not to be taken internally. Reproduction strictly prohibited. Driver does not carry cash. Objects in Bleepinjeep mirrors may be farther than they appear.

[@JH-fe2ho]

This hands down is the best channel on KZbin

[@georger9998]

Joel Hatala no doubt! By far the best you can get on KZbin.

[@hmac368]

I’m saving this video. Very well done, man. Installing my lift either this weekend or next.

[@123kend]

Love watching your video's because you are down to earth and not all polished and snooty like some other video's

[@MSTrishRN]

That was awesomeness! I felt like I was right there with you and the chicken. Thank you for explaining everything.

[@persicon_jl]

Great instructions man. Appreciate it.

[@chrispaul8980]

Great video, I'm now a subscribed member. Really enjoy how honest your videos are and how you keep the issues and errors that you make in the video. Makes it easier for us to know what to expect. What electronic angle finder are you using?

[@sellsn01]

Awesome video. By the way I just bought that same grease gun. You can tighten and loosen the end by spinning the threads on the gun fitting. That should help.

[@davidgreen9957]

I watched the first video and thought the control arm was in backwards, but then I thought Matt could not possibly be wrong! I'm doing my RK lift next weekend, luckily for me the JK installation looks much easier than the JL.

[@gjkelly]

How did your install go? (difficulty and work time) I'm about to order the JK 2.5 xfactor lift

[@juanrobles2138]

he made the E BRAKE relocation way harder than he had to. Got the job done so good for him!

[@4x4jeepmods4]

I Love You Man" You Make it look So Easy

[@4x4_travel]

Quick tip if you are doing this lift- Before you do anything, carefully cut / notch the back side of the front brake line brackets using a Dremel or a narrow cutoff wheel. Just weaken the brackets so you can bend them open and remove the line. Bend them open while they are attached to the control arms. This worked for me and took 5 min each. Another tip, drill the hole for the front bump stop but don't install until you are installing the spring. Put the bump stop in the spring when you insert the spring onto the perch. Tighten it up through the coils.

[@joeboo2471]

16 minutes in and you definitely convinced me to pay to have mine installed:)

[@NorthRedWave]

but whats the fun in that!

[@joeboo2471]

@@NorthRedWave wound up doing it myself...didn’t check my torque after a few runs. Long story short is my new tag name with fellow jeepers is now “Loose Nuts”...thinking of naming my Jeep that.

[@NorthRedWave]

@@joeboo2471 haha yeah I did it myself too. Got severe death wobble problem and a lot of headache trying to fix it. But hey that is part of the jeep fun when everything is falling apart lol

[@hawgwld1504]

Why did you remove your Steer Smarts front track bar instead of adjusting it?

[@YourFavoriteLibertarian]

I like this guy. His voice and mannerisms remind me of my cousin Andy. He is also a wrencher. I need to get him into jeeps 😏. Very informative video. I am seriously looking at this kit. I want one complete kit. It seems like a lot of them out there on the forums are "afterwards I added an adjustable this, Steering stabilizer that, etc."

[@BobbyMcCracken]

Great video, when you were pulling the parking break line you said you could not get a 1/2 socket over line to release the clip. I used a 1/2 closed end wrench and it worked great. Just passing along info since this video gave me so much, thx.

[@ZeeSD56]

Just did my x factor install. Didn't see this video beforehand unfortunately. Rock krawler 3.5 x factor system with all control arms and track bars. Install was kind of tedious to get it all done right. I recommend disconnecting the fad connector to make sure you don't break it while doing the install. Impressions of the on road drive is amazing. Handles superb and feels great all around. Have yet to take it off road since I broke my fad connector lol. Waiting for the new connector to come in so I can replace it.

[@crkproductions5000]

Nice

[@leavesthe9984]

Did the Steer Smart track bar not have enough adjustment for the lift? I thought in the video you installed the steering on you said it would work?

[@mikesters3532]

The grease gun nozzle can be adjusted larger and smaller by turning the end. You will break off a zerk fitting hulking out on it that way.

[@tenmileoutdoors2184]

@bleepinjeep How many miles is it from the Parking lot at Windrock to the Caryville flats? Figured you might have an idea

[@scotta7798]

yeah, great job! it does bother me that i’ll be doing this on my own like you! not a one man job. the thing that bothers me is you have better tools and more experience. but this will be my goto video. thanks. anyone in san diego that likes to work on jeeps?

[@chrissmith1011]

I'm old school. I miss the CJ's. I know the JL is technically better. More advanced. I miss the days of putting the springs on top of the axels, longer shackles, and done. Maybe adjusting the drive shaft angle depending on how much lift you put on it. I remember my dad and I got a 75 CJ down to the frame in 5 hours. Built own own inline body which means the body is inside or even with the frame. You drive from the center. Passenger behind driver. No lift needed. Just slap some Gumbo Monster Murders, 42's. Cause lift kits don't give your more clearance axle to ground, they let you put bigger tires on. God I miss simplicity.

[@jayhernandez6812]

What is the final measurement for the rock crawler adjustable trackbar? Also, is there a way to adjust the trackbar while in place and torque while in place?

[@atomicpunk515O]

I would have (if possible) installed the new bump stops after installing the new springs. otherwise, nice informative video!!

[@flht6111]

Have a 20 JL deisel , did you have to install a CV driveshaft also ? I’m being told by local shops it is necessary. What’s you’re opinion ?

[@jwingo7257]

You are a Pete Townsend doppelgänger! 👍🤣 Excellent informative video!

[@atomicpunk515O]

Or Hans Gruber from Die Hard.

[@jwingo7257]

atomicpunk515O Even better!🤣

[@jayhernandez6812]

What brand is your wheels lock for your new wheels and where did you buy it?

[@alexportillo2547]

great video, were the bushings/spacers (not the internal RK ones) on the front track bar frame side from the OE trackbar or did they come with the RK one? was fixing my steering and noticed I only have one of those O rings one side

[@jayhernandez6812]

I have a mopar lift kit and thinking putting some adjustable control arms to correct my geometry and caster, pinion angle, center axle, and if i am on budget should i put front or rear?

[@filmguy91]

What about loctite and anti-seize for the jam nuts and control arm threads?

[@Shorts5683]

Oh look, KZbin is turning into Regular TV… We’re doing reruns now.

[@jeremyrose7541]

Lololol

[@alejandroalbertos2132]

Greetings, excellent video! didn't you have problems with the abs lines? did you just have to cut the bracket?? thanks

[@DJWORKWELL]

Hello question the installation is similar for JK ?

[@DavidReese2ndA]

So the exhaust pipes are the same length, Performance reasons, Jk, and JL have that loop in the left side exhaust pipe..... even the Gladiator!

[@k.l.858]

I bought the exact same kit. I spoke to a mechanic and they told me not to use the OEM wheels because they have a +20 offset and the kit requires a -12 to -18 offset with a 4 1/2 backspace. Looking at your video you are using the OEM wheels/tires. Are you getting any rubbing or other problems running that set up?

[@paulmercado328]

What are your torque specs for control arms if you wouldn't mind me asking? We we nstalled these today but we lost our instructions and we don't see helpful info online. Lol thanks Matt!

[@peterfranzjr.1190]

Another great video. I watch every JLO video. My father in law watched this video before helping my install Rubicon Suspension onto my Sport S. Is it true that you're also near Letchworth?

[@jayhernandez6812]

Is there away to put all this control arms with out cutting or drilling?

[@LarryRichelli]

I know he won't answer you but I would recommend using the Rough Country lift kit. I is much easier and less expensive, remember, this guy is sponsored and gets these things for next to nothing.

[@kencassy]

I would love to have your opinion I'm going to buy a witch for my Jeep I'm looking at the 10000 pound Warren or a 12000 pound Smittybilt what would you recommend 2016 jku

[@bleepinjeep]

Warn for sure!

[@bobforpples]

I googled, “Warren witch for Jeep”, and couldn’t find anything.

[@mikeyoung6347]

Hi Matt, Yous guys make excellent videos. I have a 5 spd. '99 TJ, I've acquired everything I need to swap out the 4cyl. for a 6 cyl. 4.0 L H.O., Only 88k on it, $400! and it started right up in the salvage yard! I felt it was a great deal. Ax-15 and transfer case only cost $350 for both! and he threw in the shafts!!!! So, I figured I should keep looking for some other deals, namely a rear Dana 44. I was recently given exclusive access to a junked car yard. I saw a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. The rear axle looks like a Dana 44, unable to make out the ratio. I am aware 93-04 Rodeos had a Dana 44. Do you have any experience taking a Rodeo Dana 44 and putting it on a TJ? Have you heard of anyone doing this? Did you know Rodeos have a Dana 44? Let me know your thoughts on this. Crescent Hammer...funny.

[@bleepinjeep]

Yes they do have 44s, I dont know anything about them though, I assume they are narrower and different bolt pattern.

[@MangoTangoJKU]

How much lift did you gain with this kit? Did it net 2.5 or more? Thanks

[@drivinwest8944]

Who are the 6 people who disliked this!? @UCvlG_ZnHoZLPv0CVWOC0a1Q, you rock! Thanks for this! It'll be a huge help when I install my Rock Krawler 2.5" Adventure Series kit.

[@tkrum5231]

How much lift did this give you.

[@litoornelas6409]

Where I can follow this build? Also you still have the JLU?

[@bleepinjeep]

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[@the-bu3lb]

Why would u use the new track bar when you just spend a shit ton on steersmart ?

[@serjkeshish7]

👏👏👏

[@ThePitt]

I liked the original format of bleepinjeep when it was just Matt at home in his garage. Good content but It's just gotten too commercial and isn't the same.

[@bleepinjeep]

Watcha talking about? This was me at home in my garage?

[@ThePitt]

@@bleepinjeep I know and these episodes are the best! You are still our favorite Channel and can't get enough of it. Last night the only thing we watched was the "I rolled my CJ7.." episode! Epic! Who needs cable?!

[@georger9998]

Mmm I’m in the mood for some fried chicken

[@tomcooper920]

Um........ for some reason this feels awful familiar....... oh ya, I watched this the first time it came out.

[@Tupadre762]

Bleeping chicken

[@tylernutter7738]

The only plus side about doing the builds at my dealership V.S in my drive way? No rusted out piles of crap that fight me for 20 minutes to get an control arm off. Stupid TJ.

[@RCS1master]

why would you change the trackbar that you already upgraded. most people watching would understand NOT changing this piece

[@RCS1master]

Unless the steering upgrade is not worth it

[@v8felon]

I just see all those ads and skip on

[@mortadachevy6031]

firstt!!!

[@MoragTong_]

Lol...the control arms are bigger than your actual arms.

[@mattgolding3531]

Bro you only tork when on the ground. Also always lossen everything at the same time when doing a lift. Just go spend $50 on two more jack stands. Stop wasting money on power tools and just get some basic garage tools. I have less than half the tools that you do and did the same job on my old Jeep 8 yrs ago in the driveway.

[@oraivan1]

Rock crawler is garbage. Metalcloak is the way to go.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

False

[@mattclark8483]

Yeah Im with Ben on this one, Rock Krawler has never let me down so far. Im sure metalcloak is a good kit as well though.

[@craigversetti5700]

Definitely not garbage but extremely expensive....

[@ZeeSD56]

Disagree. Got my RK kit installed and it has provided a great ride so far. I am sure it takes longer to install than the metalcloak lift. Several of these aftermarket options are great, Clayton, RK, metalcloak, etc.