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Rock guards for kings?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by jgantzler, Feb 18, 2017.

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  1. Sep 27, 2021 at 1:11 PM
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    FINALLY!!! After two months of waiting, the Caliraised rock guards have touched down. Everything looks as I suspected it would... nothing to report yet. I'll post some photos once I get them installed.
     
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  2. Sep 27, 2021 at 1:14 PM
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    Im running daystar shock boots i bought from kartek that were recommended by a member on here. part number KTKFB13 for the 2.25-2.5" diameter shocks
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  4. Dec 28, 2021 at 9:27 AM
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  5. Jan 23, 2022 at 6:54 AM
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    How are you liking the Cali Raised shock skids w/5160? I just installed 5160 and looking to add the same. Likes/dislikes? Any concerns?

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  6. Jan 24, 2022 at 10:32 AM
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    I like them so far. I would assume a boot would offer more protection from rocks since it would be enclosed instead of shielded like this does but for my needs it seems to work well.
     
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  7. May 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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    Old thread but I just ordered a pair of the caliraised guards from Hotshot. I'm putting 5160's on soon and I don't want the passenger side one getting trashed by the rocks my tires throw every day when I leave work. I'm gonna try to come up with a way to protect more of the shaft than the optional plates do, either by extending them with rubber or maybe make a whole new piece out of aluminum. I'll come back with pics of what I came up with when it's all together.
     
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  8. May 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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    I understand where you are going with this, but I have had these skids on for more than 3 years and many wheeling trips and not a single pit in my Kings (which are prone to pitting ). I am not the most extreme off roader, but I do enough that I have my fair share of hits underneath. I took one pic from front to back underneath so you can see just how tucked that shock shaft really is. Would have to be a perfect direct hit in a very precise spot to cause any issue.

    My point is try them out first and then determine if you need to go further. I don't feel like I need any more protection than what I have, and I only have the guard on the pass side. Not needed on driver side.

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    gelsi2033, May 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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