Will we see an SFA kit on the market this year or not?

KJ04 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:57 am

Is this still just a pipe dream? The topic has pretty much died off!

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:27 am

This Topic is just gettting started.

A Kit is real close to happening this year. :shock:

There will be some serious testing done in Moab this year and I have a good feeling that a "kit" will follow soon after.

Stay tuned!

uvalax236 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:29 am

So are we looking at sometime before or during the summer?

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:36 am

I do not know for sure but would guess After Summer, Later this year. It really depends on how it all tests out and wether or not it needs more tweaking. I guarantee it Will Not be released before it is darn near Perfect or better.

Guyute1210 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:14 pm

JJsKJ wrote:

I do not know for sure but would guess After Summer, Later this year. It really depends on how it all tests out and wether or not it needs more tweaking. I guarantee it Will Not be released before it is darn near Perfect or better.

I'd rather hear that it's gonna be done *right* before it's released instead of just being done and released.

JeepJunky33 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:29 pm

So I was just wondering what the real advantages to having a SFA are. Is it just that you dont have to worry about CV angles to the wheels? Sorry if this sounds amature.

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:05 pm

CV Angles, gearing for bigger tires, ditching that lovely aluminum front diff, locker choices, ground clearance choices, flex, etc, etc, etc.

JeepJunky33 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:06 pm

oh so not much...lol......got it. Thanks for that. So when can I place my order for one? LOL

kj in a tight spot · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 3:36 pm

pixeldzn wrote:

CV Angles, gearing for bigger tires, ditching that lovely aluminum front diff, locker choices, ground clearance choices, flex, etc, etc, etc.

Not to mention strength and power, although I guess that would fit in with better gear ratios.

kj in a tight spot · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 3:37 pm

O and I almost forgot.........NO MORE CRAPPY BALL JOINTS FAILING!!!!! :evil:

ManicMechanicJoe · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 5:11 pm

when I spoke with Rock Krawler about their SFA kit, the answer I got was mid to late summer. I doubt I will go that route, I am very curious to see ARBSeth comes up with in the future.

kj in a tight spot · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 5:23 pm

ManicMechanicJoe wrote:

when I spoke with Rock Krawler about their SFA kit, the answer I got was mid to late summer. I doubt I will go that route, I am very curious to see ARBSeth comes up with in the future.

Me too...besides, I'm sure RK will find some way to crap things up again for the KJ sfa kit they are "planning." They just kind of shrugged off all the bad press and complaints they got from the 7up and decided to move on I guess instead of making it better. Who knows... :roll:

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:34 pm

FYI, ALL J, Clint/Wally and an unnamed MFG are Also working on one and IT will be done Right. :wink:

dirtykj · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:38 pm

Any ideas on cost and availability of these kits? Ballpark guesstimates?

skrracing · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:25 pm

The only answer I have right now is YES it will be done this year and i feel very strong that the guys going to Moab will get to see the results... That is all I can say right now. Later...Clint

ManicMechanicJoe · **Posted:** Fri Mar 03, 2006 1:17 am

i thought I remembered clint and wally doing something along those lines but decided not to say anything since they are being fairly tight lipped about it...

as for RK-a lot of their other kits are decent. I have a buddy with an XJ that has their 4.5" kit and he likes it...he's had it for about a year with some decent wheeling...

x3rdxStrikex · **Posted:** Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:16 pm

skrracing wrote:

The only answer I have right now is YES it will be done this year and i feel very strong that the guys going to Moab will get to see the results... That is all I can say right now. Later...Clint

You are SUCH a tease!!!!

ManicMechanicJoe · **Posted:** Sat Mar 04, 2006 3:34 am

Clint-is the camo edition getting the SFA or are you the guinea pig? Or am I asking too many questions again? Will you give us a hint as to what axle you guys are using? I would put money on a Dana 44 from a wagoneer (nearly the same width) and fairly common...

Liberator84 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:31 pm

Let us know ASAP what the guesstimate price is going to be and put me on the waiting list!!!

~JUD :lol:

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:39 pm

I will take a stab at guessing about what it will cost for the basic kit parts. I imagine it will run around the same price as a current long arm kit for a TJ or ZJ, So around the $2500-3000 range. Then figure you will need to supply a front diff and add a slip yoke eliminator to the transfer case, and then custom Drive shafts. Also figure beefing up whatever front diff you use w/ alloy axles and locker. Not going to be cheap, but will surely be awesome when done. I'm figuring on having about $5k saved up before even attempting the swap. :shock:

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