VIDEO : RockJock HD High Steer Kit Installation

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Replacing the aluminum steering knuckles with a set of iron ones is an upgrade that I highly recommend for anyone who owns a Jeep JL Wrangler or JT Gladiator. And, if you spend any time out on the rocks, there is a real benefit to installing a set that will also located your tie-rod, drag link and even steering stabilizer higher up and out of harms way. Of course, if your Jeep is lifted 3"-6", correcting your steering geometry will help improve your handling as well and in this video, you'll get to see what it takes to do all that and with a High Steer Knuckle Kit with track bar relocation made by Rock Jock 4X4.


TOOLS YOU'LL NEED
• 8, 10, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 35mm Sockets & Wrenches
• 12 Point 13mm Socket
• 5/8, 1-1/2, 1-3/4" Wrench
• 1-1/2" Crows Foot
• 22mm Crows Foot
• Torx T-30 Bit
• 1/4" Allen Bit
• 5, 6, 7mm Allen Wrench
• Ratchet
• Short Ratchet Extension
• Long Ratchet Extension
• 1/2" Drive Swivel
• 1/2" Drive Ft. Lb. Torque Wrench
• Pliers
• Vicegrips
• Small Screw Driver or Punch
• Floor Jack
• Jack Stands
• Pry Bar
• Rolling Head Pry Bar
• Dykes
• Big Hammer
• Blue Loctite
• Red Loctite
• Drill
• Center Punch
• 1/2" Metal Drilling Bit or Unibit
• Grinder
• Flap Disk
• Safety Glasses
• Tape Measure
• Ratchet Strap
• Grease Gun

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AZVAJKU said:
Another item we’ll need for our Gladiator! Complete with installation video and needed tools! Once again you’re making me spend money Eddie! 🤪
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LOL! To be honest, you probably don't need this for your Gladiator being that it already has iron knuckles and not a whole lot of lift. Of course, you did say that you do want to install a lift on it and this would help to correct your steering geometry so... 🤪
 
Disciple Off Road said:
Awesome!! Always a good day when you see a new video post from Wayalife!

Great detailed video as always, was fun to watch. The box opening was awesome and didn't think it was going to end haha Why did you do it on jack stands when you have a lift!?? hahaha you know its coming!
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Thank you sir, we really do appreciate you saying as much. Coming from a shop guy like you, it means a lot. Also, happy to hear you enjoyed the box opening LOL
 
Great vid!

I do hate you since all your stuff just falls apart. Midwest weather and road treatments make it just a TAD bit harder.
 
It is pretty wild to see how much higher that sits. This kit looks awesome. You can tell that it's high quality. I'm excited to hear your feedback after you've been running it for awhile.
 
kevman65 said:
Great vid!

I do hate you since all your stuff just falls apart. Midwest weather and road treatments make it just a TAD bit harder.
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LOL - living in a desert making working on a Jeep a lot easier.
Lperdue said:
lol “no boxes or parts were hurt in the making of this video”. Awesome video as always, for sure convinced me to get a set over Reid’s on the wife’s rig. Even though I am a fan of their orange.
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You know, there's always paint. Just sayin 🤪
thrash66 said:
It is pretty wild to see how much higher that sits. This kit looks awesome. You can tell that it's high quality. I'm excited to hear your feedback after you've been running it for awhile.
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It really is quite a bit higher and I really do like how the drag link and track bar are purposefully shaped in a way to clear things like the frame rails and allow for maximum up travel and while correcting steering geometry too.
 
kevman65 said:
Great vid!

I do hate you since all your stuff just falls apart. Midwest weather and road treatments make it just a TAD bit harder.
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wayoflife said:
LOL - living in a desert making working on a Jeep a lot easier.
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Nice - I've been eyeballing these knuckles.
It's sad how shit falls apart over East with all the road salt & humidity. I quit driving Gruff in theWinter several years ago. Once the first snow hits our JK's & TJ hibernate until no more snow and the roads get washed off several times.
 
Ddays said:
Nice - I've been eyeballing these knuckles.
It's sad how shit falls apart over East with all the road salt & humidity. I quit driving Gruff in theWinter several years ago. Once the first snow hits our JK's & TJ hibernate until no more snow and the roads get washed off several times.
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The knuckles are really nice and I have to say, if you use their drag link and tie-rod, they are designed to give you the most up travel out of any other high steer kit available and without having to notch your frame.

As far your neck of the woods go, all I can say is that it would make me cry.
Launch said:
Great video Eddie. Looks like an awesome kit. Always appreciate these videos.
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Thank you, really do appreciate you saying as much :)
Mike Pierson said:
Fantastic video guys! That was an epic unboxing segment! Lmfao You really gave it to the table-slamming haters, I love it. 😂
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LOL - I aim to please 😁
 
Another awesome install video, definitely some impressive clearance. I’ve had my eye on these for a while, but looking forward to seeing how they work out for you. Thanks for sharing!
 
benatc1 said:
Another awesome install video, definitely some impressive clearance. I’ve had my eye on these for a while, but looking forward to seeing how they work out for you. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks and so far so good. I'll have to give it a bit of time to really know.
 
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