RPM 2.5 ton Steering upgrades for the Jeep JL/ JT

[@JustinKingOffroad]

on that seized TRE it should have been VERY HARD hits with the hammer on the face of the knuckle to knock that out. i've had to take full on swings before with a 5 pound hammer to break stuff free on other vehicles.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea.... I’d rather ruin a $50 end 😂

[@JustinKingOffroad]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD lol I hear ya but they do usually pop right off with big hits

[@yiddyg1565]

Lol I used a 12lb hammer on my jl tre

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Ooooof,, I’d be to nervous fucking the aluminum knuckle hitting it super hard with a metal hammer... I figure a replaced end is cheaper then a knuckle...

[@jtjeepdad4526]

The harbor freight ball joint puller came through for me today getting the drag link separated from the pitman arm. Thanks for the tip! Worked flawlessly.

[@DilettanteDon]

That is what I used for mine as well.

[@danielmelton5573]

I was just looking at upgrading to the rpm. I have synergy rods now and they are definitely better than stock but the RPM seem to be more stout.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Synergy isn’t bad... but there are a handful of short comings with it.. things as I see as potential headaches I rather avoid... and yes... this one is massively stouter...

[@JustNobodyButME]

Well you did go from a 1 ton to a 2.5 ton so i would hope so. Im swapping the stock rubi to the 1 ton rpm aluminum.

[@tarapolley3275]

Nice video you guys! I love watching your installs. Wouldn’t be able to do my own without your guidance. Keep up the good work. I like how you don’t edit out all the hard parts and fails attempts!!!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Glad to hear… tht has always been something that bugs me when watching a YT video and the difficult parts are always edited to look a breeze

[@slowmoney6790]

If you give the knuckle a couple hits next to the ball joint will knock it loose and save your threads, also measuring your old TR/DL length is more accurate when installed

[@jayhernandez6812]

Can you make a video if you can move up and down rpm tie rod and draglink with your hand to see if any movement?

[@Bluelightbandit]

Hmmm, The Longest Yard Reference? 😄

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Hmmmmm which part? 😂

[@Bluelightbandit]

Broken toy came from that movie.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lol, I just asked her... she said yes 😂

[@Bluelightbandit]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I th

[@cjlife8538]

@@Bluelightbandit I caught that too. That was some funny schitz

[@nomadbicycletours38]

Ice it down tie rod end then heat it after that it is easier metal move with heat and cold

[@jeeplifedeana4747]

Always leave the nut on a few threads when hammering on tie-rod end. No mushrooming

[@chrisparsons7036]

Thanks for the video as always. Probably has been brought up. Keeping the nut loosely threaded and hammering that will save the studs threads. Once loose you can remove the nut.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yes a few have pointed tht out. But thank you for re-enforcing the tip and thank you for watching

[@jeepdiyhelp9146]

One way you could have done it is turning the castle nut upside down getting a flush and then tapping it down that would have worked as well

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Awesoem, I’ll have to try tht next time, thanks friend!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Makin me wish I woulda went with aluminum. Great install, guys. Best part.... Misty- "I'm sorry I brokeded your toy...." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

U missed out hugely 😂 I can’t blame her for breaking it, the end was stuck good and I had her using impact guns. She gives serious effort when helping wrench.. 😂

[@daviddh8416]

I used a hydraulic jack with the pickle fork to get my tie-rod off when mine got stuck. I just jacked the end of the fork for leverage and the tie rod popped off.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I’m thinking I’m gonna pick me up an air hammer

[@daviddh8416]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD that would work better!

[@dcsoccerplaya]

Awesome video MO and Misty! I'm ordering my RPM steering tomorrow on Black Friday!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

🙌🙌🙌 my man!!! THE UPGRADES

[@JustNobodyButME]

I need to get some of those ugga dugga adjustables for my upcoming install. Thanks for the heads up bro. Great video and tips.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Tim ‘the tool man’ Allen grunts….

[@Jeep.Generation]

Nice upgrade. I been running the RPM for several months now. It’s been great. Holds up great when you smash it into a rock, lol. Nice video buddy.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I’m leaning tht way when my tierod fails... it’s gorgeous and robust as hell! Misty will abuse the hell out of it for sure!

[@cmac956]

why did you not check your toe in, toe out messurement ?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I did, 1/32 out

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

U can see my alignment tools on it when I talk about setting the toe... I didn’t include the how to with tht part as the video was long enough...

[@cmac956]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I was taught that the toe massuerment was from center to center of the tire if doing it on the ground. was that wrong ?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

As long as u are picking a stationary spot on both sides... however one needs to be on the front of the tire, on on the rear. I wouldn’t say it’s wrong... there are multiple ways of getting it done... bringing attention to my unsuccessful attempts dropping the TRE.. I find it easier to get an accurate reading on a flat surface rather then the tire...

[@cmac956]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD sounds good to me.

[@westonogle2700]

Just curious what was the shortcoming of the synergy system?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lol... I’m considering making a video about why... as I knew it would be asked... it’s not so much it failed... more so that I foresaw future problems with it and had suspected it was causing her bump steer

[@westonogle2700]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I appreciate reply! Its one of the systems I'm considering upgrading to.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Im not going to tell u not to go synergy... but it left more to be desired from me...

[@Strizzle81]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I have the same synergy setup and fox stabilizer. What did you not like?

[@joshualuk]

I miss my wife, we used too help me us doing things together. You guys make me miss her. Great job..

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

😟❤️

[@karmicforce01]

Great video. According to RPM notes, the jam nuts have to be torqued to 200 ft -lbs

[@miketuggle9273]

I had troubke taking mine off like you, at least my pickle fork worked, eventually. I cussed, pounded and cussed more. Wrecked the boots. I replaced with metal cloak stearing. Mo betta! Hows the anti seize in a can working out? I get messy with the paste .

[@hardlifesurvivor4404]

"Apparently I'm not good at mechanicking" LMFAO,

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Hahahaha 😂 hell, I was having issues getting it to drop 😂😂😂

[@hardlifesurvivor4404]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD how long did the job actually take

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Well with filming and 2 trips to the harbor freight... we were going from 12-5.... thou 2-2.5 hours is more then enough time to tackle this job, pending having the right tools and the ends not fighting you 😝

[@jasondevereaux3369]

Why not try a torch on the knuckle? I WAS gonna run out and grab one of those ball joint pully thingamajigs, but...pass. thanks got saved me 3.50..lol. 👍👍👍

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Meh, torching the knuckle would likely cook the joint anyway... that puller always performed clutch for me in the past... go figure when I highlight the tool it fails LMAO

[@Jeff-wu6wn]

I turn the castle nut upside down and bang on the castle nut that way you only damage the nut not the joint

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

That makes sense, thanks for the top buddy

[@roncua6900]

I want that kit for my JT 3.0

[@80smxpro41]

Great video as always. I'll just take mine to the off road shop for this job lol.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks friend, sometimes paying someone else to do the work is worth not dealing with the headache 😂😂🙌

[@dougenyart9243]

To my calculations you can get the stabilizer for 170 the relocation bolt for 25 and the kit with shipping for 1313.84 and the alignment will cost approximately 80 witch brings the total to 1418.84 if you do it yourself and shipping was 43.87 to Texas so this is a total of me or someone close to me shipping might very thanks for the content Mo

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

What exactly are you talking about? This kit is $880 with the stabilizer relocation bracket... shipping was about $40 for us as well 920+ your 80 for alignment comes to 1000... 1025 with the bolt? We are on different pages here lol

[@dougenyart9243]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD okay I wasn't on the right website that is is what went wrong with my calculation yes it is 800 with 27 for shipping my bad I was way off you got me sorry for the false information good catch the rest 25 for stud mount and 170 for the stabilizer witch comes to about 1100 with alignment

[@dougenyart9243]

The other price is if you have someone do it and this is just an application for this like 4 wheel parts

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Ok, now we are in the same page

[@randomstuff3672]

How are those TRE holding up?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

No issues as of yet

[@christophermartinez5314]

Awesome upgrade

[@karmicforce01]

Liking the RPM steering. Not liking the Jam nut coming loose after tightening to 200ft-lbs. I lock tite'd the nut, hopefully it will be less likely to move.... and this is with mall crawling, not even trail running.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thats wild, I cant even break it when im trying LOL

[@jeepplayer]

If you and Misty ever come to Vegas with the Jeeps, I'd happily take you through a few local trails I think you'd like.

[@jeepplayer]

BTW, awesome video! I now have a better direction for HD steering for my JK.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I hear Nevada has some fun stuff to do! Is actually on our list or places to go!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Glad to hear u liked the video! 🙌🙌🙌 keeping me motivated!!

[@randya8856]

No cotter pins on tire rod ends? Will that be ok?

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

Smart move, my friend. Good company, and GREAT product.

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

and I find it's a MASSIVE UPGRADE from Steer Smarts. SS stabilizer is really nice. :) Other than that, the whole system is flawed. My steer smart drag link and tie rod ends now reside in my JUNK PILE.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lol, steersmarts hasn’t failed me yet... but when it do... I’m 90% certain I’m going with rpm....

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

U should sell ur steersmart stuff... oh wait...it’s all eff’d up lol

[@ironbearjku2233]

Fantastic upgrade! I wanted to go 2.5 ton but already had headaches with clearance issues with my hydro assist and my 1 ton is 1.5 diameter so I imagine 2 inch diameter would be another headache lol

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

This is something to always consider.. clearance...never enough room for all the upgrades we want. I had to take off my steersmarts track bar when I put on a thicker diff cover... they weren’t jiving

[@ironbearjku2233]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD lol it's always something huh, I had to cut an inch off my track bar and an inch off the shank when I welded on my new track bar bracket after ripping off and releasing the stock one 3 times lmao

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Oooof! Tht sounds like some hill billy stuff 😂😂 kidding kidding!

[@ironbearjku2233]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD haha kind of but nah anything worth wheeling has to be custom

[@leongorani5121]

What do those anti flop/ anti rattle pieces at 9:00 do over the original black boots that come with the kit? Is it just to make it tighter/stronger?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

To prevent/ minimize the linkage from sagging downward

[@ScottyP82]

Great job like always guys!! 👌👍

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks friend! Always appreciate u watching! 💪💪

[@nomadbicycletours38]

Should put hydrolic assist on this,it helps a lot with off road and bigger tires

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

It’s in the plans, just hasn’t happened yet... thou it will Make it easier,, we still manage. So we keep putting off

[@nomadbicycletours38]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD a hydraulic press or jack on jig make so many jobs easy worth the time if work on rigs a lot jig is simply welded and bend

[@nomadbicycletours38]

My Jeep can't steer with out a hydrolic system helping in off road , your Jeep still close to stock so should be ok it dose help thu but bad for daily driver have to slow down more on roads

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Not gonna lie, I kinda like it being capable of daily driving and comfortable enough to still hit 80-100mph in it 😝

[@santiago71Q]

Did you consider metal Cloak before buying that one. Was there instructions on this kit by the way. Seems like a good learning experience. 👍

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I did, but we landed on RPM. Answering your other question, no. No instructions.

[@nomadbicycletours38]

Using a old tire under the front pumpkin help stability of jeep and a good safety

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I put it under the frame for tht same purpose

[@mikeestrella2]

Now 🤔 are these parts available for a FSJ like a J2000 or a J10 now getting 3 linked coil over front. Now I need stronger parts to steer with 🤪 the madness never ends.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

With the right kind of motivation.... it could be... right? 😂

[@nomadbicycletours38]

A modified small hydrolic jack remove bolts easy just need to make a jig for it

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Interesting, tht puller has always worked for me... being the fact we were recording it wanted to fail on me lol

[@nomadbicycletours38]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD blame merfey and his law's

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Ain’t that always true

[@guylongley1573]

Great job you guys. Misty you are a good mechanic.Mo stop bragging on how tight it is! LOL

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Misty being doing great wrenching! Always willing to work and help when I ask. Proud of her for sure! I like it tight 😎🤷‍♂️

[@guylongley1573]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD me too!!😂😂😂

[@jayhernandez6812]

Which one is the best rpm or apex or steersmart for this tie rod ans draglink and trackbar?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Steersmarts

[@persicon_jl]

Great as always man

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thank you!

[@papyrus38]

Stupid question: how did you turn the steering wheeling without the engine on?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

No tires on the ground, no resistance to over come

[@michaelmurray2592]

I absolutely love y'alls videos!!! I'm glad your bump steer is gone Misty. That can be real dangerous on the highway.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks friend! We appreciate the support and love! We got some more massive changes coming for heathen... gotta be sure everything is ready for it!

[@tonysmith5204]

I liked the install instructions thanks guys.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Appreciate it and thank you for watching! 🙌

[@shady_davidd1396]

Question I actually got this as a birthday gift from my mom but she got me the rubicon model instead of the non rubicon do you think there is enough thread for me to still use it with the rubicon having wider axels I would prefer not to return it and have to wait for the package to return and then the replace to be sent lol

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thts an awesome gift from your mom! But sorry to Nate bad news… you need to replace for the proper sized steering.

[@allanwagner4570]

sooooo I looked at rpm and dont see anything for TJ aftermarket steering?? I have G2 dana 44 front axle with 4.5 in longarm ???? any suggestions???

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I bet u they could custom cut it... call em and ask em?? I know they do custom jobs

[@allanwagner4570]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD cool i was also thinking about your sector shaft??? with that upgrade you could very easily shear off the sector shaft ,,,, can you upgrade that???

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

To psc 😂

[@woofamilyministry7855]

how do you like the Dana Spicer diff cover? Is it pretty beefy?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I prefer the flatter ones, like the ones Motobilt, cavfab, next venture motorsports offer

[@rickbarmore1167]

Wow, that is really close. Do you not fear that vibration from the crawling could have the drag link, tie rod, and stabilizer make contact causing some type of disruption? Anyways, awwwwwwesome video and great technical detail on what must be done when installing. Arrrrrgh, make it tight Moe, lol. Luv ya buddy. You truly make me laugh... Thanks

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

as we wheel, Ill adjust the stab. there is room to rotate still. Glad you enjoyed the video, steering is one of those things that look simple but is a lil more complex :)

[@josorzo11]

I recently purchased this, what’s the name of the relocation bracket for the steering stabilizer? I have metalcloak now but it rubs Thank you.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

So the half on the axle... is the synergy track bar relocation bolt. On the massive Tie rod... we used the rpm clamp bracket.

[@josorzo11]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD where did you bolt it too???

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

What part?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Send me a message in Instagram I’ll send u pictures if it helps?

[@KevinGarcia-nc9ff]

what's a flip kit ?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Where the draglink mounts over the knuckle, compared to underneath

[@bsideadventures2180]

Don makes the best tie rods

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

We heard great things, which is why we pulled the trigger 🙌

[@bsideadventures2180]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD Sounds crazy but it was so good my jk I didnt even run a Stabilizer.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Nah, not crazy 😜 solid steering parts for sure!

[@joethompson1292]

Get a bigger hammer. And when you have to hammer straight on the stud put the castle nut on upside down and hammer on that. Will not ruin the stud

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

thanks for the tip, ill try the again next time I have the issue.... thanks for watching!

[@joethompson1292]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD but good work! And don't listen so some people that say to hit the face of the knuckle really hard. Big chance of breaking the knuckle. Jeep on brotha

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea, was kinda my thought as well... 🙌🙌🙌 stay safe brother!

[@taraaaron1242]

How's it holding up

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

It’s holding strong…. The only thing I’m not liking about this setup… they don’t coat the TRE bolts… this leads to rusting. Steersmarts on the other hand DO. This protects them in the long run…

[@taraaaron1242]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I have stearsmaets but they have had issues and there customer service sucks. In fact a bolt broke on my drag link on a trail. That was a nightmare. Thank goodness I was with good friends. It will be on trail militia soon. . I just ordered what you have.

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Hell yeah! Lets watch and learn

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Let’s go bro!

[@joserosario6081]

Great video keep up the good work 👍

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thank you! Always happy to hear it! 🙌🙌🙌

[@lvwrx]

This Is the Way

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

😂 it’s my mechanic shirt... self certified... someone calls me out doing it wrong... I just refer them to the shirt 🙃

[@lvwrx]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD lol!! thats dope, your tools, your rules!!

[@rogerlopez1109]

Would these help death wobble

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

If you have worn ends on your current set up… yes

[@80smxpro41]

Mo, curious what does that set cost?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Legitimately fairly priced... $800 for both.. plus another $70 for the relocation bracket.. wanna say steersmart cost me around $1300-1400 when I bought it.... Synergy was about $750 if I remember...

[@jasondevereaux3369]

I did three synergy tie rod and Rubicon express draglink. 480.00. Works for my 10% wheeler and curb climbing 😁😁😁

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

@@jasondevereaux3369 LOL, we talking bout JLs here, sit down LOL

[@jasondevereaux3369]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I think is time for a spin off. JK LIFE...damn kids always forgetting those that forged the way. Lmao before there was fortnite, there was space invaders

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

What are u talking about, I forged ur way 😂😂😂

[@matty86suk]

I love milwaukee impacts!!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Game changing stuff. Should have invested in these years ago

[@rickmarquart3277]

Thanks guys! Appreciate all of your work. 💪🏼👍🏻🇺🇸🍻

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Our pleasure! and thank you for watching, again :)

[@arnoldmiller3120]

I see you got them good Milwaukee tools now

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Life changing.... bro..... LIFE CHANGING

[@arnoldmiller3120]

They definitely are

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I would wince before watching you muscle them out. Put ratchet-wrenches and a roll pack on your short list next. :)

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Cool hat misty

[@WranglerAddiction]

God that tie rod end was on there good damn lol

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea.... I’m gonna invest in an air hammer. With pickle fork attachment soon...

[@WranglerAddiction]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD i really like the ends on my steer smart as well they’re are very tight but you’re right when it’s time to replace i might get the rpm as well🤷‍♂️

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

It’s dumb not to... their ends are similar in size and cost less then half... I’m not spending $200 an end when it’s time to replace... and u don’t just replace one... But steersmarts have not failed me yet... they claim it will last forever... thou I doubt....

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I mean if they did last forever... they have a life time warranty.... right?

[@WranglerAddiction]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD yeah mine is been thru hell like there is chunks missing and still really solid 🤷‍♂️

[@josorzo11]

I’m about to make purchase, does it really make a GOOD difference? Im torn between this and metalcloak . Love the videos guys keep it up 👍🏼

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

So steering on the jl can be a headache... so many things to change out... are landing on lifting? I don’t think there is sufficient room for this under the jeep if it ain’t lifted

[@phillyb4588]

Aluminum all day

[@bradcallander7789]

steering is fun

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I remember my first time doing steering... thought it was going to be simple and straight forward... it was not as simple as I had thought 😂😂

[@christophermartinez5314]

I like your videos

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thank you, I can't tell you how much we appreciate hearing that! THANK YOU!

[@alexa.6481]

Dam bros.... I was almost pulling the trigger on that synergy. After watching this I might go to that RPM thug shit.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Out of the three systems we’ve had... this is my top pick

[@jeffrypresutti3139]

Misty knocks it out of the park. Mo your ok to.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Oh well.. wow... umm... this is awkward.

[@505xjk6]

NICE 👍😎👍

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

🙌🙌 so shiny 😂

[@michaelhalstead64]

Dope!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

In gonna follow suit when my craps out... the same price it would be to replace my ends... cost the same as this kit

[@jpslayer2016]

Great upgrade guy’s. BEEFY!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks brother, appreciate you always watching! 🙌

[@rocklanderoffroad]

You need a cheater pipe!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

One of them Things I keep Telling myself. But hasn’t happened yet lol

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Dam that’s beefy

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea.. 2.5 inches of THICC