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The most expensive - go figure. From what I know of, those two are Rock Krawler and BDS. Why? Both are true 4-link, full long arm systems that allow full flex and proper caster throughout the travel. The also dramatically reduce unloading on steep climbs.
All others are either radius arms setups, or have lower long arms only with stock short upper arms (don't even get me started on what a crappy high-school engineering exercise this is). These all can bind under high articulation, do not maintain proper caster throughout travel , and create unloading on steep climbs.
Of the radius arm type systems, the best overall looks to be something like Iron Rock Offroad, because only one upper mount is used on the axle to address some of the binding potential.
Of course, full long-arms systems seem to cost about twice what the radius arm setups cost, so it's not an option for everybody....but if you need the best you know what to look for. What's wrong with putting on a front suspension system that costs more than the Jeep?? :cheers:
All others are either radius arms setups, or have lower long arms only with stock short upper arms (don't even get me started on what a crappy high-school engineering exercise this is). These all can bind under high articulation, do not maintain proper caster throughout travel , and create unloading on steep climbs.
Of the radius arm type systems, the best overall looks to be something like Iron Rock Offroad, because only one upper mount is used on the axle to address some of the binding potential.
Of course, full long-arms systems seem to cost about twice what the radius arm setups cost, so it's not an option for everybody....but if you need the best you know what to look for. What's wrong with putting on a front suspension system that costs more than the Jeep?? :cheers: