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 Post subject: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 12:40 pm 
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I know everyone on this site is in love with Jeepin By Al but I was wondering if anyone is running the RRO control arms. They are 100 dollars cheaper and offer the same warranty as JBA. To me it looks like one is a copy of the other honestly. Both have replaceable ball joints and bushings and both offer more clearance with the lift and better alignment.

I'm hoping someone will give an honest opinion about these and why I should/should not get them. Tommudd I know you say JBA.

Thanks guys

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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 1:13 pm 
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Actually I say it's your Jeep and your money. I do not have any RRO products. I have others that do Not live up to the hype. Please post your honest good / bad experiences - it helps others.


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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 1:37 pm 
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LS12FAST4U wrote:
I know everyone on this site is in love with Jeepin By Al but I was wondering if anyone is running the RRO control arms. They are 100 dollars cheaper and offer the same warranty as JBA. To me it looks like one is a copy of the other honestly. Both have replaceable ball joints and bushings and both offer more clearance with the lift and better alignment.

I'm hoping someone will give an honest opinion about these and why I should/should not get them. Tommudd I know you say JBA.

Thanks guys

RRO copied JBA's,nuff said.Not the only product RRO has copied from JBA and other vendors.

Get the real deal that actually fits and actually has great customer service.


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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 1:56 pm 
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I've had great customer service with RRO.

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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 1:59 pm 
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If it's a copy shouldn't it fit the same?

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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 2:12 pm 
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LS12FAST4U wrote:
If it's a copy shouldn't it fit the same?

Many have reported fitment issues with rro's arms.


Guess they can't copy that well.


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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 2:47 pm 
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tjkj2002 wrote:
LS12FAST4U wrote:
If it's a copy shouldn't it fit the same?

Many have reported fitment issues with rro's arms.


Guess they can't copy that well.

I remember one or two, but others told the story like it was theirs.


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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 2:50 pm 
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Cherrie 274 wrote:
tjkj2002 wrote:
LS12FAST4U wrote:
If it's a copy shouldn't it fit the same?

Many have reported fitment issues with rro's arms.


Guess they can't copy that well.

I remember one or two, but others told the story like it was theirs.

Just remember rro claims they sell 1200 sets each month!!!!!!


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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 2:57 pm 
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Okay. But you have not tried RRO's control arms correct? I was hoping to get an opinion from someone who actually ran them or is running them.

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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 3:18 pm 
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LS12FAST4U wrote:
Okay. But you have not tried RRO's control arms correct? I was hoping to get an opinion from someone who actually ran them or is running them.

I was SFA'd before rro copied JBA,I did rock GENII JBA's when I was IFS.Then again you couldn't pay me to run any of there products.


Go buy them,I don't care,just don't let them sell you the GM knock out tool that they claim is needed to get a KJ back into alignment specs when lifting.

http://www.rocky-road.com/kjalign.html

That tool is for GM full size pickups/SUV's from the late '80's and early '90's before they came standard with UCA cam washers.No other vehicle made has knockouts like those this tool is designed for.


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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 4:18 pm 
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Any of RRO's products?

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Front sits 23
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Bumper trimming up front


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 Post subject: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 5:52 pm 
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I say go for it. Sounds like your mind is already set on them anyway, despite the warnings, whether they come from first hand experience or from certified master mechanics that know their stuff.

You work hard for your money so you can blow it on whatever you want.

Keep us updated.


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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2014 1:11 pm 
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Thanks for the link. All I wanted was first hand experience. The link helped out and gave me some more information.

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Bumper trimming up front


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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2014 3:53 pm 
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I get a lot of feed back on the various forums regarding lifts/ and associated parts. I know of 5 sets of RRO arms ( besides the one mentioned above) that were ordered due to folks trying to save a nickle or "trying to show some of us they would work" and then had issues. These folks didn't want the ridicule of "we told you so" , but they did confess to me that they had returned them and bought JBAs and were very satisfied now.

But some will continue to say buy them, some will even make comments and they have never bought either , but I guess its your choice in the end.

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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Thu May 15, 2014 6:04 pm 
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I plan on getting a pair when i have the money. Thing is i already have jba uppers :lol: Thinking of hacking up the RRO uppers so I don't have to fab whole upper arms when i try to Midtravel my kj......if that ever happens :dizzy:

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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2014 9:40 pm 
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Having never bought any suspension parts for any jeep from any company but rough country (xj/MJ) arms, long arms, track bars, and OME springs, then having bought a lifted KJ with OME springs and JBA a arms, I will stick with what I know.

And I know that JBA and OME make the absolute best.


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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2014 10:20 am 
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I run them and I have had no issues and they have gotten better customer service cuz I ordered them and then messed up the order with when to send them out and took 100 bucks off and free shipping and I have had no problems and have ran them for about 700 miles no problems


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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2014 10:20 am 
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Now ik it's not a lot but they are holding up so far


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 Post subject: Re: Rocky Road Control Arms
PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2014 10:25 am 
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And it wasn't my money it was a gift so if they go bad or *&^^&* up I'll return and buy jba ones


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