My plans are to run 35" tires for now. Hopefully build this jeep correctly. I'm in the process of changing the axles and undercoating the frame with some 3M professional anti-rust rubberized paint.
I'm currently running 33's and a few modifications I need to change.
It's been a while since i last posted something, anyways- i've broken down the car up to the frame, some of the bolts were so rusty from the previous owner that i had to go get a welder and weld a nut onto the heads of them to get them out. Torx bolts are horrible in my opinion. Why would Jeep use them?
Anyways, the Jeep has been sanded, lots of rust- and lots of parts taken off. Hopefully the repaint will look good once i'm done prepping and painting.
I look forward to updating this thread with some pictures for you all.
More pictures will be coming soon. Having some trouble with my camera at the moment. Also- the aluminum will be added slowly. So far I have purchased an aluminum tailgate, and the modification that will be done to this tailgate will be interesting. Stay tuned for an update in the near future
I've seen to many guys on a budget buy rough country and then have to replace it with something better because of premature wear and spring sag.i know a couple guys that run rubicon express and it rides nice and seems to last.some issues with flex joints getting a little clunky but that's probably from lack of maintenance.lol..I've held off lifting mine because I can't afford a quality lift.i could afford a rough country but I think it's a waste.id rather do it once with quality parts..
Rough country is decent in my opinion. I haven't had much problems with it, and the lift has been on since before i even owned the vehicle. The only replacements were the shocks. Good luck on your purchase! That's a great mindset my friend.
I've seen to many guys on a budget buy rough country and then have to replace it with something better because of premature wear and spring sag.i know a couple guys that run rubicon express and it rides nice and seems to last.some issues with flex joints getting a little clunky but that's probably from lack of maintenance.lol..I've held off lifting mine because I can't afford a quality lift.i could afford a rough country but I think it's a waste.id rather do it once with quality parts..
Only problems I had with my RC trackbar was the heim joint in the axle mount, replaced it with ruffstuff chromoly heim and it stopped my death wobble. Metalcloaks trackbar is the best bang for your buck, my friend has one on his jeep and this thing is massive compared to my RC trackbar. Zinc plated to so I won't rust
Ahh okay, thank you! So far my trackbar has been working great. No death wobble for me, but if it does happen in the future- i'll be sure to check the joint.
running the same lift on mine for almost 2 years now along with the long arm upgrade installed about 2 months ago. Hasn't sagged and I have not had any issues with it. About to paint mine as well. Keep the pictures coming.
I am actually up in Tennessee with it now. I am usually in in either one for half the year. Sadly this year I am in the colder half of the equation for winter....
Minor update: Did some work on the body of the car.
Getting the Poison Spyder hood louder cuts out was pretty simple. About three grinder wheels shattered and shot directly at my face. Luckily I was wearing a grinding helmet and I wasn't harmed. Always wear protection folks.
Update: I've been a little busy- getting interviewed for jobs and whatnot, but you guys should see some decent progress soon. Here's something for you all.
My Poison Spyder corner guards arrived. I had to do some modifying for it to fit correctly with my current fenders. They still need to be painted. They're very tough metal.
I like that color a lot! What did you use to bed-line the inside? I want to do that this summer, but can't decide how I want the texture to be.
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