Rubicon Tri-link Option - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

phall92139 · 03-13-2005, 03:57 PM

In the April '05 issue of JP Magazine is the Rubicon Express advertisment. Listed under new products is a Rubicon Tri-Link Option. It looks like the flex joint is mounted on a vertical plain instead of a horizontal plain like Full Traction's.

Just curious if any of you suspension gurus have any information or opinions of this addition to the RE suspension line. I'm getting real close to doing a lift and have been kicking around the 3-link idea. I also hear Clayton makes a pretty good system but the square tubing thing bothers me, I've always heard round tubing was structurally stronger (given the same parameters).

Also, anyone have any insider info on what Nth Degree is up to? Their talking about debuting a Long Arm system in a couple of months too.

Any knowledgable comments will be of great help in assisting me with my decisions.

RockinWrangler · 03-13-2005, 05:26 PM

The thing that you have to remember about Clayton is that their arms have a warranty against bending and breaking their arms (as long as you are running the standard unstretch kit). I have heard lots of people have bent RE arms.

HitItWithSomeSpeed · 03-13-2005, 06:10 PM

Ive got a 5.5" hardarm kit from Claytons... i love it, the warranty on the control arms is awesome, no worries... and their really good guys, not out to screw anyone. they'll take care of ya and i recommend them. plus, if you notice, they put out replacement tri-link kits that are adjustable to replace the non-adjustable tri links of the RE and full-traction kits. and all their joints are larger. all in all, i thought it was the best kit around and i went for it, and i dont regret a thing.

marley · 03-13-2005, 06:55 PM

RE's 3 link is actually going to be fully adjustable unlike the FT, but it's not available quite yet. They expect to release it April - May.

cherokee kidd · 03-13-2005, 06:58 PM

I personally think on MOST things RE does their research. I would do a little thinking and either buy the 3 link or modify the existing stuff to go no rear track bar.

lugie_98tj · 03-13-2005, 07:11 PM

Why in Hell is RE crap being discussed here? Refer to #26 of the Newbie FAQ

"26. No one here cares if Rubicon Express's control arms are better than Teraflex's(clayton)... make your own damn it!"

AustnJPR · 03-14-2005, 09:25 AM

The question in the thread was about a 3-link option from RE...The comparision was in design...not a comparision in which "should I buy". Therfore you can eat a bowl of dicks with a cold rusty spoon...

chris demartini · 03-14-2005, 10:15 AM

what the hell is a re? i got my links from newark steel supply, bungs from bluetorch and the hiems from fk bearing.

phall92139 · 03-14-2005, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AustnJPR

The question in the thread was about a 3-link option from RE...The comparision was in design...not a comparision in which "should I buy". Therfore you can eat a bowl of dicks with a cold rusty spoon...

Thank you. Said most eloquently.

No one has yet addressed the positioning of the flex joint. What would be the pros/cons of a given orientation (no, I'm not talking about sexual preferences!) Which way will handle the load and stresses best?

Steve N · 03-15-2005, 06:52 AM

03-13-2005, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
phall92139 Contributing Lurker Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36298 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9	Rubicon Tri-link Option In the April '05 issue of JP Magazine is the Rubicon Express advertisment. Listed under new products is a Rubicon Tri-Link Option. It looks like the flex joint is mounted on a vertical plain instead of a horizontal plain like Full Traction's. Just curious if any of you suspension gurus have any information or opinions of this addition to the RE suspension line. I'm getting real close to doing a lift and have been kicking around the 3-link idea. I also hear Clayton makes a pretty good system but the square tubing thing bothers me, I've always heard round tubing was structurally stronger (given the same parameters). Also, anyone have any insider info on what Nth Degree is up to? Their talking about debuting a Long Arm system in a couple of months too. Any knowledgable comments will be of great help in assisting me with my decisions. __________________ There are only 3 kinds of people in the world...those that can count and those that can't.

03-13-2005, 06:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
HitItWithSomeSpeed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37275 Location: CT Posts: 79	Ive got a 5.5" hardarm kit from Claytons... i love it, the warranty on the control arms is awesome, no worries... and their really good guys, not out to screw anyone. they'll take care of ya and i recommend them. plus, if you notice, they put out replacement tri-link kits that are adjustable to replace the non-adjustable tri links of the RE and full-traction kits. and all their joints are larger. all in all, i thought it was the best kit around and i went for it, and i dont regret a thing. __________________ [I][B]If All Else Fails, Give It Gas...Trust.[/B] [/I]

03-13-2005, 06:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
marley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3378 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 41	RE's 3 link is actually going to be fully adjustable unlike the FT, but it's not available quite yet. They expect to release it April - May. __________________ 01 Silver TJ, 4.0 Turbo, 4.5" RE LA, 1" BL/MML, 36" Irok's, 4.88's, Atlas II 4.3, ARB's, HP30 w/ Superior shafts + CTM's, D44 rear 00 Black TJ, 4.0, auto, 4.5" RE Super Flex, 35" BFG's, 1" BL, 1" MML 04 Nissan Titan Crew LE, 5.6L V8 - tow rig [url=http://www.redrock4x4.com]http://www.redrock4x4.com[/url] [url=http://www.redrock4x4.com/gallery]My Pics[/url]

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cherokee kidd epic proportions Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27832 Location: Modesto,Ca Posts: 708	I personally think on MOST things RE does their research. I would do a little thinking and either buy the 3 link or modify the existing stuff to go no rear track bar. __________________ ♣Bink'sFabrication♣ NEW SHOP in Salida, Ca facebook.com/binksfab Tube bending, mig and tig welding, rollcage design, and cnc plasma cutting avaliable. For info call (209)402-6433

03-14-2005, 10:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
chris demartini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1636 Location: 201 NJ Posts: 5,715	what the hell is a re? i got my links from newark steel supply, bungs from bluetorch and the hiems from fk bearing. __________________ [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/misc-stuff-sale/1192938.html[/url]

03-13-2005, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
RockinWrangler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25521 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 319	The thing that you have to remember about Clayton is that their arms have a warranty against bending and breaking their arms (as long as you are running the standard unstretch kit). I have heard lots of people have bent RE arms.

03-13-2005, 07:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
lugie_98tj Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24350 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 615	Why in Hell is RE crap being discussed here? Refer to #26 of the Newbie FAQ "26. No one here cares if Rubicon Express's control arms are better than Teraflex's(clayton)... make your own damn it!"

03-14-2005, 09:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
AustnJPR Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 902 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 260	The question in the thread was about a 3-link option from RE...The comparision was in design...not a comparision in which "should I buy". Therfore you can eat a bowl of dicks with a cold rusty spoon...

03-15-2005, 06:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
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