Bought my Granite JKU in November. First thing done was window tint. Then I pulled all factory decals and added my own. Also removed silver accents from bumpers. Started ordering parts and let them accumulate. This past Saturday we installed a TF 2.5" coil lift with Bilstein 5100's. I also added exhaust spacers and the Northridge grade 8 bolt upgrade. Got my 315 Duratracs mounted on 17" Pro Comp 7069's Thursday and added the TF gate hinge and spare mount yesterday. I also added some secure storage to the rear, but i still need to paint it. Tinted my 3rd brake light as well.. and here are the obligatory crappy cell phone pics...
I am by no means a mechanic, but I know my way around a toolbox. The instructions were great and their youtube video was a big help. I also lifted my Titan before this and done ALL the wrenching on my Harleys when I had them.. Only way to know it was done the way you would've done it..
The box? Man I have no idea. A friend of mine used to be in sales for Pelican and had an extra layin around. There is no model number so I can't help you there. It's right at 40" long and about 10 inches wide. I set it about 3 inches away from the rear seat so the lid would open. Then drilled two 5/16" holes through the box and the floor:jawdrop:. Ran the bolts up from the bottom and secured them to the jeep with lock nuts. Sat the box back in and put the knobs in to secure it. The foam was already in the box. I will cut it differently when i get everything set that I want to put in there..
Wow, this is very similar to what I want to do with my new granite Rubicon. Can you tell me what gears you currently have, and if it's an issue for normal on-road driving? I have 3:73's and am getting some conflicting info regarding that. Also, was that hinge/carrier difficult to install? Thanks!
Wow, this is very similar to what I want to do with my new granite Rubicon. Can you tell me what gears you currently have, and if it's an issue for normal on-road driving? I have 3:73's and am getting some conflicting info regarding that. Also, was that hinge/carrier difficult to install? Thanks!
I have 3.21's in there now. It's surprisingly not bad. I already ordered 4.56's when I bought everthing else. I know my speedo is off but right now I am just under 2000 RPM's at 70MPH. These tires only measure out to just over 34" mounted so I am a bit concerned that my RPM's may be a little high after the gear change. I wouldn't buy gears yet and see how you like it after the tire change. Do you have an automatic? I have a manual so I can control my shift points as needed. That may make a difference.
The hinge and carrier was easy. I watched Teraflex's install video a couple times and had it handy during install. Most important part is supporting the gate and not opening it throughout the install. Solid piece!!
One more silly question - how tall is your Jeep now at the highest point? I'm trying to make sure this thing will fit in my garage once it's done (or that I'll be able to back it OUT once it's done)! doh...
One more silly question - how tall is your Jeep now at the highest point? I'm trying to make sure this thing will fit in my garage once it's done (or that I'll be able to back it OUT once it's done)! doh...
Really like that rig. How did ya do the rear 3rd brake light mounting? I am in the process of building my front and rear bumpers. The rear will have a swing away tire carrier, but I am still contemplating what to do with the 3rdBL.
Really like that rig. How did ya do the rear 3rd brake light mounting? I am in the process of building my front and rear bumpers. The rear will have a swing away tire carrier, but I am still contemplating what to do with the 3rdBL.
There was a bracket and extended lugnuts in the Teraflex spare mount. I had to cut the light off the top of the OEM mount and screw it to the new one in the kit..
I just had the 4.56 gears and truetracs installed. While they were in there I had them sleeve and gusset the front end with the Teraflex kit.
It's a night and day difference with the new gears. There's some cases where I don't even need first gear. I run about 2650rpms at 70 and average 16mpg.. My speedo is spot on since I calibrated it with the Flashcal.
I've programmed the new tire size and gear ratio with a Flashcal and the speedo is now dead on..
Still really enjoying the 4.56's. Not sure 4.88's would be needed unless you really put some meaty tires on.. It's amazing how much I can slow down at hwy speeds in 6th and still not have to downshift..
Offroad? This thing will crawl. 1st is almost useless in 4lo unless it's a ridiculous incline. You can really feel the truetracs grab when needed. I like how they just "show up" when needed...
I currently have an Engo E10000S winch in the garage waiting on the JCR Crusader Midwidth bumper I have ordered.. Gonna be a long wait cause I'm ready to get it mounted...
Here's a random shot of how it sits now and another where I removed the carpet due to 2" of standing water.. This is the second time it's happened so I ain't putting it back in.. debating on lining the tub or just leaving it factory paint for now...
Hey Rooster, just a few questions about the setup. Are the exhaust spacers and bolt kit necessary for the setup? Will I have problems if I don't have those? Also which TF tire carrier did you get. Love the setup
The bolt kit is not necessary. I added it for piece of mind after some research.
The 2.5" lift is on the verge of needing the exhaust spacer. I know of some that have this lift and don't use the spacer. Again, I got it for piece of mind...
The top one(cheaper) is just the HD hinge. The bottom and more expensive one is the complete setup which includes the hinge and adjustable carrier which is necessary for mounting the wider aftermarket tires
Thanks! JCR makes quality stuff. I looked forever for a Mid-width that has fog light holes. I like it
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