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Posted: 8/19/2017 2:50:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ASUsax:
Good man. I love my 2" BDS lift, but they don't make my shocks anymore and I've developed a little shimmy at 60-65. (Likely a control arm bushing egging out on me). I'm at about 75k on the lift, so I should think about shocks, and with the shimmy, I'm looking at at least pulling the arms... so I'm considering putting on new arms, new shocks, etc - a whole new lift. I'm pretty split between the Rubicon Express 3.5 (8 new arms, 'eh' shocks, ~$1500) and the new JKSpec 3" lift (~$1700 with the Fox shocks, only 4 new arms*, so I might need $500 more). But given my experience with the 2" BDS (great) I'm interested in the 3" BDS. In any event, I'd be sticking with 33x10.50's. If anyone has any experience with any of these... let me know. *-2 front/rear lowers and 2 front uppers. I'm considering just dropping the $240 for the new lowers and seeing if it solves my shimmy, and doing the rest later. Time to do stuff has been a concern lately; I have a Moab trip coming up in October. (As well as a Labor day trip which I'm comfortable with the Jeep as-is; but I can't put it down during that time either. That trip isn't a stress on the Jeep - easy-peasy trail for a Jeep on 33's - so much as it is a problem for the other vehicles if I'm not there. It's doable on just a stock 4x4 pickup, but we get one stuck nearly every year that I have to extract) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ASUsax:
Good man. I love my 2" BDS lift, but they don't make my shocks anymore and I've developed a little shimmy at 60-65. (Likely a control arm bushing egging out on me). I'm at about 75k on the lift, so I should think about shocks, and with the shimmy, I'm looking at at least pulling the arms... so I'm considering putting on new arms, new shocks, etc - a whole new lift. I'm pretty split between the Rubicon Express 3.5 (8 new arms, 'eh' shocks, ~$1500) and the new JKSpec 3" lift (~$1700 with the Fox shocks, only 4 new arms*, so I might need $500 more). But given my experience with the 2" BDS (great) I'm interested in the 3" BDS. In any event, I'd be sticking with 33x10.50's. If anyone has any experience with any of these... let me know. *-2 front/rear lowers and 2 front uppers. I'm considering just dropping the $240 for the new lowers and seeing if it solves my shimmy, and doing the rest later. Time to do stuff has been a concern lately; I have a Moab trip coming up in October. (As well as a Labor day trip which I'm comfortable with the Jeep as-is; but I can't put it down during that time either. That trip isn't a stress on the Jeep - easy-peasy trail for a Jeep on 33's - so much as it is a problem for the other vehicles if I'm not there. It's doable on just a stock 4x4 pickup, but we get one stuck nearly every year that I have to extract) It truly is less of everything I had hoped it would be. It's a one trick pony. But it's fun for now and a learning experience that I bought into relatively cheaply. Originally Posted By Keekleberrys:
nah if I was to do anything else it would be claytons. i still need to get gears and install kits for my axles, want trail ready beadlocks, tires, have a rear arb still need to get a front one. etc.....etc... So, I dont have everything so its not really ready yet anyways. but the savvys are the biggest ticket item. they have already gone up in price like over 500 dollars since when I bought them and put them on my shelf. its going to be a serious wheeling rig not a jk w/ a light bar and 35s. I did the short arms game before on the XJ, it was short lived. |
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Posted: 8/19/2017 4:38:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TREETOP]
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#mallcrawler #pantytarget #justaJKwithalightbarand35s
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Posted: 8/19/2017 8:15:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ASUsax]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mr_Maim:
75K on your BDS lift? Nice! I'll never see that lifespan out of my shocks. I still have not taken mine offroad. Kinda worried something will break and I'll get stranded. I don't have a winch or recovery gear yet. I couldn't imagine driving my TJ all the way to Moab. I guess I've just owned new vehicles for far too long that I get sick of the TJ on the highway in about 30 minutes. It's slow as a turtle and drinks gas like it's free. No cruse control. Loud. Impractical for weekending or camping. Doubt it'll ever leave the state, if even stay in my possession for longer than a couple years. It truly is less of everything I had hoped it would be. It's a one trick pony. But it's fun for now and a learning experience that I bought into relatively cheaply. But yeah, I get it up to Moab, no problem. If you're in Phoenix, drop me an IM. We'll run you around the back of Saguaro or something, break you in. *-A bad lift will really change that. That's why I was somewhat anal on mine, and am being somewhat anal on what is next. Springs and Shocks are really important, and there's a lot of Crap out there. |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 1:44:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bigfoot21075]
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Quote HistoryI THINK you might just be my neighbor? 
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Posted: 8/21/2017 2:32:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Forest]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigfoot21075:
I THINK you might just be my neighbor?
http://www.wranglerforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3690521&d=1501235955 http://www.wranglerforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3690529&d=1501235955 
Nice Rubicon BTW 
I just finished repainting the Jack and D ring (they had faded to pink). I'm working on fixing the rust issue on the front fender. It turns out the previous owner also had a problem, as I ground out the rust I uncovered some bondo. Rust removed then I used POR-15 primer: 
It's now filled in with POR-15 putty and covered in the primer. Funny the primer is almost a perfect match for my Jeep's black ( you can see the spot in the top pick just to the right of the right hood latch. The unevenness of the putty makes it stand out.). But I'll sand the fill smooth then re-prime and cover it with POR-15 top coat (the same stuff I used on my frame and oil pan per ARFcom's suggestion). Removed surface rust and repainted: 
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Posted: 8/21/2017 2:48:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/21/2017 2:58:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mister_Donut]
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Thought I posted my Jeep in here, guess not.
My kid's Jeep, got the idea from another member here. Powerwheels Barbie repainted in more appropriate colors for my boy: 
My unit was visiting another base for an exercise and we saw this museum piece idling in the parking lot. The curator let us take her out for a spin….wish I could have driven it home. 
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Posted: 8/21/2017 3:46:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LawyerUp:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/277223/IMG_4438-286387.JPG Used the new defender rack camping this weekend. Worked well. |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 10:09:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ASUsax:
I don't really find the ride that bad*. I've got a Misch 4x4 'Big Boy Bracket' on the drivers side seat, so I can kick it back a little farther (though not too far, I've gotta reach the clutch). Noise? Crank up the radio. Gas? Stop and stretch every 200 miles. I've never found it terribly impractical for camping as long as it's 2 peeps, though my Expedition Trailer makes that irrelevant. I -DO- have Cruise Control, and it usually even works. But yeah, I get it up to Moab, no problem. If you're in Phoenix, drop me an IM. We'll run you around the back of Saguaro or something, break you in. *-A bad lift will really change that. That's why I was somewhat anal on mine, and am being somewhat anal on what is next. Springs and Shocks are really important, and there's a lot of Crap out there. |
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Posted: 8/22/2017 1:36:45 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/22/2017 9:23:35 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Boom_Stick]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rossi:
Stopped to enjoy the view. Fortune Creek trail here in WA. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/36058/20170722_155419_resized2-287073.JPG Thats an awesome trail! Did you make it to Gallagher Head lake? I went last year in my 2dr but we stopped at that roundabout just before the lake. Tight trail! Ran into another jeep on the tightest part, it took 10min to get around each other.  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/29/2017 2:54:01 PM EDT
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Doors off for the first time since I have owned it. Maybe ever, lol.
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Posted: 8/29/2017 3:32:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boomer:
Doors off for the first time since I have owned it. Maybe ever, lol. |
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Posted: 8/29/2017 4:07:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick:
Looks like you got a lift and tires. What'd you go with? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick:
Originally Posted By Boomer:
Doors off for the first time since I have owned it. Maybe ever, lol. |
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Posted: 8/30/2017 2:29:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boomer:
MetalCloak 2.5" True Dual Rate Rocksport Edition suspension and Nitto Ridge Grapplers in 295/70R17. Great looking Jeep! |
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Posted: 9/1/2017 12:49:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boomer:
Doors off for the first time since I have owned it. Maybe ever, lol. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/2117/IMG_7942-293521.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/2117/IMG_7840-293520.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/2117/IMG_7898-293522.JPG |
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Posted: 9/1/2017 10:03:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/2/2017 12:59:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By D_J:
Anyone else going to the Jasper Jeepfest this weekend? We will be there tomorrow. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/174335/IMG_6530_JPG-296692.jpg |
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Posted: 9/2/2017 1:51:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/2/2017 2:16:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boomer:
MetalCloak 2.5" True Dual Rate Rocksport Edition suspension and Nitto Ridge Grapplers in 295/70R17. Ive been reading about metalcloaks "duraflex" joint. Seems it holds up just as good or better than the Johnny Joint, is quieter and gives a more comfortable ride. You do any research on this too? |
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Posted: 9/2/2017 9:28:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: D_J]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Was gonna be there, but I'm making money on the other side of the country Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By D_J:
Anyone else going to the Jasper Jeepfest this weekend? We will be there tomorrow. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/174335/IMG_6530_JPG-296692.jpg 
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Posted: 9/3/2017 11:07:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick:
@boomer Ive been reading about metalcloaks "duraflex" joint. Seems it holds up just as good or better than the Johnny Joint, is quieter and gives a more comfortable ride. You do any research on this too? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick:
Originally Posted By Boomer:
MetalCloak 2.5" True Dual Rate Rocksport Edition suspension and Nitto Ridge Grapplers in 295/70R17. Ive been reading about metalcloaks "duraflex" joint. Seems it holds up just as good or better than the Johnny Joint, is quieter and gives a more comfortable ride. You do any research on this too? I was originally also considering the MC Overland line of suspensions, an AEV 2.5" system, a pieced together TeraFlex based 2.5" system, and a couple of different budget boost type kits. What really sold me specifically on the MC True Dual Rate system was that is uses the adjustable upper control arms to correct caster instead of the lower hanging geometry brackets, the quality/stoutness of the components, the dual rate springs that help offer a stock-like ride on the road while articulating like crazy off of it, the completeness of the kit, the overall reputation and the fact that I could get it a great price. It is modular so that in the future I can add the rest of the adjustable control arms if I want and/or go a little higher with the 3.5" springs and it is all stil engineered to work together. By the time I added things like extended brake lines, an adjustable front track bar, rear track bar bracket, and caster correction to the cheaper kits it was adding up to about what the MC kit cost me. Was basically a no-brainer. I installed the system, then a few days later hitched up a 5x8 U-Haul trailer full of furniture, spent a couple of days towing it 850 miles, then drove another couple of hundred miles to Moab and played for a couple of days. At the end of that trip we drove 900 miles home in a single day. I don't know if I could be any happier with how a lifted JKU performs. It tracks straight, doesn't wander or bounce around, rides like stock, handles well all the way up to 80-90mph. |
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Posted: 9/4/2017 11:14:58 PM EDT
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A couple more from Jeepfest. Crawled the biggest rock we could get on to test the flex. The others were for buggies on 40s+.
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Posted: 9/5/2017 1:23:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick:
@Rossi Thats an awesome trail! Did you make it to Gallagher Head lake? I went last year in my 2dr but we stopped at that roundabout just before the lake. Tight trail! Ran into another jeep on the tightest part, it took 10min to get around each other. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/525/2017-08-22_06-287151.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick:
Originally Posted By Rossi:
Stopped to enjoy the view. Fortune Creek trail here in WA. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/36058/20170722_155419_resized2-287073.JPG Thats an awesome trail! Did you make it to Gallagher Head lake? I went last year in my 2dr but we stopped at that roundabout just before the lake. Tight trail! Ran into another jeep on the tightest part, it took 10min to get around each other. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/525/2017-08-22_06-287151.JPG The views are awesome. |
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Posted: 9/5/2017 10:32:10 AM EDT
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Got out a little this weekend...
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Posted: 9/5/2017 10:35:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryNice. What trailer is that?
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Posted: 9/5/2017 11:13:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rossi:
We went all the way to the top. The last segment requires some good wheel and skinny pedal control because it has a steep incline with a turn in the middle. However, it's worth it. I can see that portion closed during Winter. The views are awesome. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rossi:
Originally Posted By Boom_Stick:
Originally Posted By Rossi:
Stopped to enjoy the view. Fortune Creek trail here in WA. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/36058/20170722_155419_resized2-287073.JPG Thats an awesome trail! Did you make it to Gallagher Head lake? I went last year in my 2dr but we stopped at that roundabout just before the lake. Tight trail! Ran into another jeep on the tightest part, it took 10min to get around each other. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/525/2017-08-22_06-287151.JPG The views are awesome. |
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Posted: 9/5/2017 12:21:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boomer:
That hill gave me a bit of a pucker coming down it in my CJ-8. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boomer:
Originally Posted By Rossi:
The last segment requires some good wheel and skinny pedal control because it has a steep incline with a turn in the middle.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/5/2017 12:54:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick:
Is this the part you guys are talking about? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/525/Screenshot_2017-09-05-09-15-43-1-299706.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick:
Originally Posted By Boomer:
Originally Posted By Rossi:
The last segment requires some good wheel and skinny pedal control because it has a steep incline with a turn in the middle. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/525/Screenshot_2017-09-05-09-15-43-1-299706.JPG 
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Posted: 9/6/2017 2:50:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boomer:
Yes. It would probably be no big deal in my JKU, especially after some of the stuff we did in Moab. But in a 30+ year old Jeep you start pondering the effects of time, exposure and use as well as the lack of safety features a little more. 
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Posted: 9/6/2017 3:25:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: First-World-Problems]
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Posted: 9/6/2017 11:52:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By First-World-Problems:
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Posted: 9/6/2017 8:58:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: First-World-Problems]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Forest:
A Jeep style golf cart? Before, 
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Posted: 9/17/2017 4:55:46 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/18/2017 9:30:30 AM EDT
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Took me almost a year, but I finally got around to pulling off the doors and installing the Safari Mirrors my wife got me for Christmas last year. I'll be putting them back on tonight, but it was fun while it lasted.
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Posted: 9/20/2017 5:50:39 PM EDT
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I bought her brand new in October. The top is before and after and the bottom is from our recent adventures to Asheville. It's pretty loaded up with gear and bikes in the second pic. The lift is a 2.5" teraflex lift with shocks, and the tires are BFG AT 35". Lift was easy to install, but took me 3 days to do, because it was so freaking hot outside, and I was doing it all myself.
I still need to do bumpers and sliders, but overall I love this thing! |
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Posted: 9/21/2017 12:33:01 PM EDT
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Just a tease for now.
Little hint, those are two Dana 44 covers. 
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Posted: 9/21/2017 6:57:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RobertL:
Just a tease for now. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/67156/IMG_1030_JPG-313047.jpg Little hint, those are two Dana 44 covers. |
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Posted: 9/22/2017 6:13:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jday:
Nice. I wish I had 44s. |
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Posted: 9/22/2017 2:12:56 PM EDT
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Just got my new AEV 2.5 installed today. That's a big damned 2.5".
Rides nice. The Bilsteins feel really good so far.
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Posted: 9/22/2017 2:20:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RobertL:
Just a tease for now. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/67156/IMG_1030_JPG-313047.jpg Little hint, those are two Dana 44 covers. Is the iron that much stronger? |
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Posted: 9/22/2017 6:47:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Forest:
Why the cast iron PS vs the cast aluminum Tactik? I was looking at the Tactik as they have drain and fill holes, as well as a dipstick (yeah I like gadgetry). Is the iron that much stronger? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Forest:
Originally Posted By RobertL:
Just a tease for now. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/67156/IMG_1030_JPG-313047.jpg Little hint, those are two Dana 44 covers. Is the iron that much stronger? |
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Posted: 9/24/2017 3:46:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/24/2017 5:15:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CSIGunNut:
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Posted: 9/24/2017 7:18:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/24/2017 10:31:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LawyerUp:
Nice. What trailer is that? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LawyerUp:
Dinoot Tub (basically M416 dimensions in fiberglass) on a trailer that itself began life as a Harbor Freight 4'x8', cut down to 40.5"x72"; M416 fenders; the front rack began life as an ATV hitch rack, it's been turned sideways; Wheels (and currently tires) off a mid-90's Cherokee (I have 2x 33x1050R15 BFG MT/KM2's from the last set on the Jeep to replace the 225/75R15's on there); Lid/Rack of my own design; Tepui Kukenam RTT; Smittybilt Awning, on a rack of my own design (it tucks back in against the RTT for travel). That's the basics. I thought it would be cheaper to build than buy. That is not true.
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Posted: 9/24/2017 10:45:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick:
Lift/tire size?? |
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Posted: 10/14/2017 8:10:49 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ISED8U]
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My buddies CJ left (43" tires), my YJ right (37" tires). I'm planning on some big mods to my Jeep in the coming months.
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Posted: 10/14/2017 10:48:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LawyerUp:
Got some new goodies for the wife's jeep. 305/65/17 KO2s on mamba wheels. 1.75" leveling kit and smittybuilt side bars. Also got new front and back bumpers and a new winch. But the bumpers haven't arrived yet. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/277223/IMG-3756-239247.JPG 
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Posted: 10/23/2017 8:35:15 AM EDT
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Finally got mine after waiting for what seemed like forever for a factory order.
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