Which Rock Krawler Control Arms are Right for My Jeep JL Wrangler or JT Gladiator?
Control arms are essential components of your Jeep’s suspension system. They connect the axles to the frame, help maintain proper wheel alignment and geometry, allow for axle articulation, and absorb vibrations and impacts from the road or trail. While factory control arms work decent for stock setups, lifted and even stock height Jeeps can benefit significantly from upgrading to a set of Rock Krawler control arms. With a wide range of control arm types and joint options, let’s take a closer look at what Rock Krawler offers for your Jeep JL or JT.
Rock Krawler Joints
The factory joints on your OE control arms are a simple vulcanized rubber bushing with a steel sleeve which don't provide much flex at all. This means your Jeeps articulation off-road will be limited by these bushings, only providing around 10-15 degrees of flex. That's where Rock Krawler's control arm joints come in, truly outshining the OE joints.
Adventure Joint
Meet the newest control arm joint from Rock Krawler — the Adventure Joint.
What makes this joint stand out is its exceptional ride quality, designed to closely mimic the feel of an OE-style control arm joint. You’ll not only notice a smoother ride on the street, but also benefit from significantly increased flex off-road, delivering improved articulation where it counts.
The Adventure Joint features a pressurized vulcanized rubber bushing around a steel inner sleeve, with an outer sleeve that allows full rotation within the control arm. And the best part? It's completely maintenance-free, fully rebuildable and features a 1-year warranty.
Who is this for? The Adventure Joints are perfect for those who want top-notch off-road capability with excellent road comfort for daily driving.
Krawler Joint
Meet the ultimate off-road control arm joint — The Krawler Joint.
The Krawler Joint is engineered to be one of the most capable control arm joints available today. Built to handle serious off-road abuse, it features a forged chromoly outer shell, a chrome-plated billet inner ball, and a wear-resistant sleeve for long-lasting performance. These joints are all about articulation, offering an industry-leading 60 degrees of misalignment for maximum flex on the trail.
Fully rebuildable and backed by a 1-year warranty, the Krawler Joint is built for hardcore off-roaders who demand the best.
Who are these for? The Krawler Joints are purpose built for hardcore off-roaders who need the most amount of flex from their suspension to tackle tough trails.
Rock Krawler Control Arms
Adventure Series
The Adventure Series Control Arms are Rock Krawler’s simplest solution for upgrading your control arms.
Designed for a true “set it and forget it” installation, these arms require no maintenance, adjustments, or jam nuts—just bolt them on and hit the trail.
- 1.5" solid alloy steel bar stock construction
- High clearance design
- Adventure Series Joint on both ends
- 70 degrees of total misalignment
- Fixed Ends (No adjustability in arm length)
Who is this for? The Adventure Series Control Arms are perfect for daily drivers who take their rigs off-road and demand durability and comfort.
Adventure X Series
The Adventure X Series Control Arms are the most capable zero maintenance control arms on the market.
The Adventure X control arms feature an adjustable end, allowing you to fine-tune your Jeep’s geometry—especially important after installing a lift kit. The heavier duty construction, 1.75" Solid Alloy Steel Bar provides additional durability off-road. These control arms still feature the same great ride quality and zero maintenance requirements.
- 1.75" Solid Alloy Steel Bar Stock Construction
- High clearance design
- Adventure Series Joint on both ends
- 70 degrees of total misalignment
- 1 fixed end, 1 adjustable end
Who is this for? The Adventure X Series Control Arms are the perfect choice for those who daily drive their 4x4 and want excellent performance off-road with the added ability to adjust their control arms length to dial in the alignment.
X-Factor Series
The X-Factor Series Control Arms are the perfect combination between off-road capability and on road comfort.
The next step up in the Rock Krawler Control Arm Lineup are the X-Factor Series arms. These combine the off-road capability of the Krawler series joint on the adjustable end and Adventure Series joint on the other. They feature greater flex than the Adventure or Adventure X arms thanks to the Krawler Series joint, allowing for more articulation off-road. The X-Factor control arms feature the heavy-duty 1.75" construction.
- 1.75" Solid Alloy Steel Bar Stock Construction
- High clearance design
- 1 Adventure series joint, 1 Krawler series joint
- 95 degrees of total misalignment
- 1 fixed end, 1 adjustable end
Who is this for? The X-Factor Series Control Arms are for those who want additional off-road capability thanks to the additional misalignment. These control arms are perfect for those tackling tough trails with a dedicated trail rig.
X-Factor Pro Series
The X-Factor Pro Series Control Arms offer a lightweight yet incredibly strong aluminum design, delivering exceptional performance and durability.
Engineered for serious off-road performance, the X-Factor Pro Series Control Arms combine lightweight construction with superior strength and adjustability. These control arms feature a two adjustable ends to allow for precise alignment of your Jeep.
- 1.75" 7075-T651 Aluminum
- Heavy-duty & Lightweight
- 1 Adventure series joint, 1 Krawler series joint
- 95 degrees of total misalignment
- 2 adjustable ends
Who are these ideal for? Those with dedicated trail rigs who are looking for the ultimate lightweight control arm, the X-Factor Pro are the perfect choice.
X-Factor Pro Elite
The X-Factor Pro Elite Series Control Arms offers lightweight design with incredible strength and delivers bold style.
- 2"x3" 7075-T651 Aluminum
- Heavy-duty & Lightweight design
- 1 Adventure series joint, 1 Krawler series joint
- 95 degrees of total misalignment
- 1 Fixed end, 1 Adjustable End
Who is this for? Perfect for dedicated trail rigs, these control arms add a touch of style while delivering serious off-road performance.
Rock Krawler Long Arms
Rock Krawler Long Arm Systems are engineered for serious off-road performance.
Long arm control arms offer a huge number of enhancements to your Jeep such as, improved ride quality thanks to the reduced angle the arms operate at, better suspension geometry with consistent caster and pinion angles through suspension travel, increased stability at speed by reducing axle steer and binding and much more!
- Rock Krawler Long Arms offer the same Joint configurations
- 2"- 2.25" alloy steel bar stock construction
Who is this for? Those looking to push the limits of their Jeep and maximize as much off-road performance and durability as possible should check out Rock Krawlers long arm control arms.
Lifetime Warranty!
Rock Krawler is so confident in their control arms that they back them with a lifetime guarantee. If you manage to bend or damage one, they’ll replace it. So you can focus on hitting the trail and conquering the toughest terrain out there.
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