Bolt on SOA

[green_miner]

has anyone used the rocky road 6in Bolt on SOA kit? Kinda wondering if it'd be easier than welding on my axles. that and when i do the ford 8.8 swap then i could just swap them over.

[ParadiseMJ]

I've seen those and they look feasible (and alot easier) plus they have nice looong perches. If you go that route post up your results and ease (or difficulty) of installation. I was thinking of using these too. It seems like it'd be musch easier to set angles as well.

[kro10000]

Friends don't let friends buy rocky road... erm I mean Rustys, many guys have had bad bad experience with them, some (Mnkyboy) has used them sucessfully... Personally Id never do it

[Pete M]

the bolt on kits are axle-specific, meaning they will not work on a future 8.8. the bolt-on perch uses the stock MJ perches for strength and location, perches that will not be on the 8.8

 

welding perches to an axle is about as easy as welding gets. :thumbsup: Mopar perches are only $18/pair at the dealership.

[jimoshel]

Anybody ever made a set of spring perches using JBWeld? WELL? It works for everything else. :D

[JeepcoMJ]

yes! let's make sure we add MORE parts that can move to the axle that sees more stress!

 

 

 

AWESOME IDEA!

 

 

 

seriously. bolt on SOA perches are a garbage idea.

[green_miner]

thanks for the advice. what would i want to go in the front to match the lift from dealer spring pearch soa?

[Geonovast]

A standard SOA can net you 4.5-6 inches, depending on what axle, if you're switching axles, and how high perches sit.

[mvusse]

At the very least 5". For most people 6.5" front is a good match, but ymmv.

[Geonovast]

You can use this to calculate SOA lift..

 

 

A lot of people mention 2wd or 4wd leaves as calculating lift, but I see that as a moot point. Lifting is going from what you're at to where you will be. Unless you're switching leaves, it's irrelevant.

[mnkyboy]

Friends don't let friends buy rocky road... erm I mean Rustys, many guys have had bad bad experience with them, some (Mnkyboy) has used them sucessfully... Personally Id never do it

 

still not a single problem with any of thier products.

 

 

My RRO bolt on SOA hasnt given me any problems although i don't plan to use it forever,once i get a D44 i plan to remove the bolt on section and weld the perches to the D44.