TJ/LJ *FLAT BELLY* Rock-Link Long Arm Install

[@TPow145]

Awesome having this project come together!

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@travispowers2567 This has been a fun build! I can't wait to see it on the trail!

[@2muchtalk173]

I wish there was an install instruction guide that came with the kit. I just started cutting off stock brackets and now i have figure everything out myself from watching videos on KZbin

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@2muchtalk173 We include printed instructions with this long arm kit. Also, you can always find the instructions on the product page on our website. Down at the bottom there is a link "Detailed Installation Instructions" www.ironrockoffroad.com/product/tj-premium-long-arm-upgrade.html If you are ever in doubt, you can give us a call and talk to a real person! 9-6pm central 952-210-7185

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@2muchtalk173 Every kit comes with paper instructions in the box. Also, you can always go to our website, on the product page, and find a link to the instructions. When in doubt, you can always give us a call, ask us a question, and talk to a real person. 9-6pm Central time: 952-210-7185 Product page: www.ironrockoffroad.com/product/lj-premium-long-arm-upgrade.html Instructions: www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/03-06_TJ_Long_Arm_Upgrade_Kit_Instructions.pdf

[@jhinton088]

Ive been sitting with this lift for quite some time getting all my parts new axles, gas tank, ect. Im just about to get the lift on but still need to get some longer control arms for a front and rear stretch. You guys make top quality stuff i cant wait untill its all done. Thanks for making a good video i learned some things i didn't notice in the instructions.

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@jhinton088 Great to hear! Thanks for the complement! We design our control arms with lots of adjustability so you can stretch the wheelbase a couple inches with what is already included in the kit. Let us know if you have any questions, you can call and talk to a real person! 952-210-7185

[@MrRickstar321]

Nice, are you going with a line lock for your E brake? Was waiting to see the articulation change as well… I went complete flat belly with my TJ. A lot of work goes into that… still on stock length control worms though… Think I’m going to try a crazy idea mid arm this winter

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@MrRickstar321 We don't recommend a line lock for the E-brake as they can potentially bleed of pressure over time and lose brakes.

[@MacsSpecialitiesProperties]

Sweet Upgrades for the TJ!!

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@MacsSpecialitiesProperties A lot of engineering went into this long arm system. It is great to finally showcase it in this build series!

[@scottChapman25]

awesome man! looks really good

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@scottChapman25 Just wait until you see the final result! There are a couple more videos of the build coming AND we're taking it wheeling this weekend! Stay tuned!

[@scottChapman25]

@IronRockOffRoad yeah, I watched the other one. Now I'm considering finding a JK 44 set to go under my LJ.

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@@scottChapman25 JK axles are a really nice upgrade to a TJ.

[@pete699669]

Man i was really hoping to see it in the ramp after the long arm.

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@pete699669 We were too! We had a few more items to finish to make it drivable on the ramp. Check out the payoff video below at about 1:55! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fajVdZ9meqiqpq8si=ocaAKIYSUkOAvjyZ

[@LeslieLucas-u1i]

great content!

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@LeslieLucas-u1i Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!

[@IronRockOffRoad]

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[@cordybrassfield4844]

Does the transfer case linkage come with the kit or is that a separate part? And are you running the brackets with just the bolts or are you welding the brackets to the frame?

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@cordybrassfield4844 The transfer case linkage is included with the suspension kit, be sure to select the correct year for your TJ. The long arm suspension brackets are bolted to the frame, no welding is needed. Rest assured; the long arm kit has been thoroughly tested for many years even with heavy 1-ton axles, and huge 40" tires on our Iron Rock LJ nicknamed "Overtime". You can see Overtime wheeling in our recent Moab videos, just look for the big orange LJ. Moab Rim & Top of the World kzbin.info/www/bejne/eny3gWmppa-VeZIsi=9t1SVHA6vDkpqWCf Pritchett Canyon kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4LFdXqEnc2Ubassi=pkbnu0JwHqZYByWX

[@michaelmccathrin2218]

Just wondering how the flex is with the upper joints being 90 deg off?

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@michaelmccathrin2218 I thought the same thing the first time I saw how the joints were oriented on the TJ/LJ long arms. The thumbnail picture tells the story though. The only flex-limiting factor in this kit is the shock length, the arms and joints still have a very long way to go before they bind. All of our joints are designed in-house and feature a huge amount of misalignment. Even though they are 90 degrees off of the typical orientation you won't find the limits of them.

[@letseeplan]

Any plans for 4 inch rear stretch?

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@letseeplan We don't plan on stretching the LJ but if you need custom stretched arms for our TJ/LJ long arm kit, give us a call! All of our long arm kits have a couple inches of available stretch built in because we have the longest threaded male ends on the market. We can also make custom length arms for any of our kits because we build everything in-house.

[@letseeplan]

That sounds great. Thank you! I have a Currie HP60 rear so I’ll need to figure out which truss to go with.

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@letseeplan I would guess our D60 truss would work. Send us some pictures and we can take a look. [e-mail]

[@thelonewrangler1008]

Reminds us how we're lucky if we get all the belly bolts out easily, then proceeds to reinstall them with loctite. At least the loctite will help the threads not corode😂

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@thelonewrangler1008 😆 Exactly!

[@TPow145]

With the design of the kit, those brackets no longer need to come out. The drivetrain can be pulled by pulling the skid plate and crossmember out. Full send with the new IRO frame brackets no looking back lol.

[@454slowride]

Will you have rear extended wheelbase arms available?

[@TPow145]

you can push the rear axle a few inches with the current kit.

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@454slowride We build a lot of adjustability into all of our kits. We use a very long threaded portion on all of our male ends so that you can extend the wheelbase quite a bit.

[@keithwolfington7013]

@@IronRockOffRoadso let’s say for fun you wanted your wheel base to be 110” would that be do able?

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@@keithwolfington7013 iron rock does allow orders for custom length control arms! Simply give us a call to talk through your needs. There is an upcharge for custom arms, and the lead time is typically 3-4 weeks to get them built and powdercoated.

[@globalexcursion]

Flat belly means flush with the frame. You have a flat skid plate, not the same thing.

[@IronRockOffRoad]

@globalexcursion The belly height in this kit is extremely adjustable. Anything from a flat belly up to a 3” drop can be achieved using a combination of spacer plates and spacer brackets. Flat belly configuration requires a body lift or floor pan modification. Travis chose to go with a 1" drop (from flat) so that he wouldn't have to modify the floor very much. The 1" drop still measures 2.5" higher than the stock belly height and is a huge improvement.