Saturday, July 7, 2018

Part Two - JK Steering Upgrades - Reid Racing Knuckles Installation and Reid vs OEM Overview

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgFLS4hIC44&w=640&h=360]

How do Reid Racking JK Knuckles differ or compare with OEM Jeep knuckles? I'll show you. This video also has the assembly of the new knuckles onto my Dynatrac Ball Joints, and putting the axle/unit bearing assembly back in.

Disassembly can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTuGNmhi_78

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Reid Racing Jeep Heavy Duty JK Dana 30 – Rubicon 44 Knuckles:

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https://reidracing.biz/products/jeep-heavy-duty-jk-dana-30-rubicon-44-knuckles/


Product Description:
The new Jeep Wrangler JK Dana 30/Rubicon 44 knuckles are heavy duty stock replacement knuckles. Raised steering linkage, dual steering stops, and increased strength are the primary improvements while installation is simplified by allowing the OEM “outers” to be reused.

Sold individually
JK001L (left, driver’s side)
JK001R (right, passenger’s side)
Uses stock 2007+ Jeep Wrangler JK brake rotors, calipers, stub shafts and U-joints.
Fits JK Dana 30, JK Rubicon Dana 44, and Mopar & aftermarket JK axles.
Easy bolt-on installation with no machining required.
Aftermarket high strength axle shafts, U-joints/CV joints, and stub shafts can be used.
Antilock Brakes, Traction Control, and Electronic Stability Control systems remain fully operational.
Steering linkage is raised as high as possible while retaining clearance for OEM Jeep and most aftermarket wheels.
Tie Rod gains 1.5 inches of clearance to minimize vulnerability to trail damage.
Drag Link is flipped and gains 3 inches of height to perfectly correct the steering geometry for the common 3-4 inch suspension lift; minimizes additional steering correction for taller suspension lifts. Requires an aftermarket drag link, and we recommend a track bar bracket to eliminate bump steer. Works with any standard JK drag link flip kit.
Cast from high strength ductile iron.
Beefed up with extra material and ribbing.
Cast-in DUAL steering stops eliminate bent stop bolts that can cause u-joint and axle failures.
Tapered tie rod holes fit OEM-size tie rod ends; “1-ton” tie rod ends used in some aftermarket steering linkage may require very minor modification – call for details.
Tie rod holes can be drilled to accept 3/4″ heim ends.
Powder coated bright orange for long lasting looks.
Download instructions here.
Dealer inquiries welcome. Knuckles for off road use only.
There is no warranty on this product.

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TMR Customs 2.5 TON Jeep JK Steering Kit - 7075 ALUMINUM

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https://www.tmrcustoms.com/jeep-specific/jeep-jk/tmr-customs-2-5-ton-jeep-jk-steering-kit-7075-aluminum

TMR Customs 2.5 TON Jeep JK Steering Kit uses the largest components in the industry - massive 1-1/4" shank offset tie rod ends combined 1-3/4" solid 7075 aluminum links! Our domestic grade 7075 aluminum is a memory alloy - meaning it can bow/flex and will still return to straight! Our massive 2.5 TON Tie Rod Ends are made in USA and our 7075 Aluminum Links are precision CNC machined in-house to exacting tolerances. Quite simply we manufacture the BEST replacement steering kit on the market.

Kit is 100% bolt on in place of factory steering links, no welding or other modifications required. Kit will also require 1-3/4" OD clamp to attach hydraulic assist ram or other bracketry to attach factory or aftermarket steering stabilizers.

32 comments:

  1. between the unit bearing and the knuckle would have been a good place for anti-seize to prevent having to drive it off down the road

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  2. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]July 7, 2018 at 4:38 AM

    Dan M ha...funny I thought about that after the fact. Lol. I think you're right...

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  3. Wow!!!600 bucks for a pair of knuckles.....

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  4. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]July 7, 2018 at 5:05 AM

    I didn't say any of this was cheap! lol

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  5. Grew up in NH aka salt belt and how I woulda put it back together before it all rusts up

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  6. Looks good!

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  7. What grease are you using?

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  8. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]July 7, 2018 at 6:25 AM

    NOLA amsoil multipurpose synthetic

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  9. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps thank you

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  10. I think you chose those knuckles because they match the Jeep!

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  11. Very nice knuckle! Did you luck up with the orange? Or does Ried make them to order in your choice of color?

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  12. Francisco TavarezJuly 7, 2018 at 7:21 AM

    Stabilizer chock where you put Kent see vidio

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  13. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]July 7, 2018 at 8:39 AM

    MSTrishRN just luck!!!

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  14. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]July 7, 2018 at 8:39 AM

    Thomas Rossi maybe a little.... haha

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  15. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]July 7, 2018 at 8:39 AM

    Francisco Tavarez I'll get to that

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  16. Francisco TavarezJuly 7, 2018 at 8:57 AM

    Hl ,l can put this knokles me yeti tied rod and draglink top mont ,,synergy relocation braket,,,,,,,,,,,l,have me jk ,,,,l, want this knokles ,,,,please,,

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  17. Francisco TavarezJuly 7, 2018 at 9:13 AM

    Tha modificación l made my jk yeti ,see you Video,,,guud ,,lwant knukles ,put part #

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  18. Correct me if I’m wrong, but you cannot use these if you don’t have a flipped drag link and a high mount tire rod setup?

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  19. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]July 7, 2018 at 9:25 AM

    +Ljr Kelly standard tierod but high steer draglink

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  20. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ] ok, because I’ve been adding things to my build list looked at these knuckles and thought welp can’t do it because I have the Teraflex 3” lift and heavy duty drag link and tie rod

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  21. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]July 7, 2018 at 10:29 AM

    Ljr Kelly yeah... You'd have to get their flip kit or another top mount draglink. Which is a good idea even if you don't switch knuckles.

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  22. Was there a reason you chose not upgrade the U joints from the sealed factory ones while you had it apart?

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  23. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]July 8, 2018 at 5:01 PM

    大阪 those aren't the factory u joints... Those were new as of last year with the Dynatrac axles.

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  24. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ] Oh, know that you did the rear axel and differential but must of not caught that you did the front also. Thanks for the reply. Love watching your upgrades!

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  25. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ] Oh, fought that you did the rear axel and differential but must of not caught that you did the front also. Thanks for the reply. Love watching your upgrades!

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  26. Great install video thanks for sharing.

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  27. Anyone know if these Reid Knuckles work with the Yeti XD no drill top mount drag link and Tie Rod?

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  28. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]July 9, 2018 at 6:39 AM

    Marc Sachs should work fine.

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  29. I must have missed the why.... I think I would have upgraded to RCVs and a PSC big bore before changing out an already beefy steering system.

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