At this point I thought id be set with 35s. Got rid of the smitty built stuff. MC Front Bumpers, Bilstein 5100s and out boarded and extended to use the 12" shock.
And finally the final stage. Picked up fully built Rubi JK44s, Fox Coilovers, Fox 2.5 Bumps, TNT tire Carrier, Rokmen GTS, Fox 2.0 Resis rear and she's back on the Stock Coils and a Rampage top.
I would personally avoid a 3.6 and keep the 4.0. The 3.6 seriously lacks in torque and when you are off the road that's when it matters. If you are willing to buy a turbo, Ripp has some pretty good options
I decided to see what the NM forum here had to offer...it isn't much. I must say WF is pretty docile. I'm still on JF and that's where the majority of my post go. But my build is here haha.
Hey man, I found your build thread on JF when I was researching JK Rubi axles so I can swap them under my LJ. I really like the way your rig turned out and wanted to ask you some questions as I will be tackling the same thing you did very very soon.
What is the backspacing on your wheels that you used to mount to the rubi axles. From the pictures it doesn't look too wide, I am trying to gauge how much backspacing I will need so I am wide but not too wide.
When you got the front axle under there, did you have an problems with your pinion hitting the exhaust during flex?
Did you use a modified JK draglink or created a custom draglink?
Great build and thank you for taking the time to share :thumb:
Hey man, I found your build thread on JF when I was researching JK Rubi axles so I can swap them under my LJ. I really like the way your rig turned out and wanted to ask you some questions as I will be tackling the same thing you did very very soon. What is the backspacing on your wheels that you used to mount to the rubi axles. From the pictures it doesn't look too wide, I am trying to gauge how much backspacing I will need so I am wide but not too wide. When you got the front axle under there, did you have an problems with your pinion hitting the exhaust during flex? Did you use a modified JK draglink or created a custom draglink? Great build and thank you for taking the time to share :thumb:
Current plan for the coming year... 12" Fox 2.0 Resi Front replacement CO. 10" Fox 2.0 Resi Rear CO. Some sort of corner armor. Painted to Match. Weld MC Flares aprox .5-1" Higher. Cut to prepare 1-1.5" Stretch. 4 Link rear with Gas tank mod. (Mold tank to fit the stretch.) 40x13.50 17 Toyo MTs. AEV Pintler Beadlocks. Argent.
Build list so far.
-12" fox coilovers resis front.
-12" fox coilovers resis rear.
-Custom 4 link. 4" stretch 100" wb
-aluminum blank corner guards. Painted shale green to match.
-Going to try and use the rokmen gets and mold the tank. If not I'll buy the genright stretch tank.
-40x13.50 toyo mts
-weld the rear MC flares 1" flush with the tub. And aprox 1-1.5" backwards towards the pinch seem.
-hiline the front MC fenders.
-hydro assist (maybe)
-new wheels. Moab remakes with 4.5" BS.
Overall goal is a lightweight, low TJ with built jk44s and 40s.
Goal height would be 19" to the frame (currently at 18.50")
6"up/6"down shock travel.
Will start purchasing parts probably next paycheck.
Do you have details on the front JK 44 swap? i.e. what control arm brackets on the axle had to move? What control arms did you use? Still have stock TJ control arm frame brackets?
Mine is going in this weekend so any info would be great!
Definitely like your build up. Do you have details on the front JK 44 swap? i.e. what control arm brackets on the axle had to move? What control arms did you use? Still have stock TJ control arm frame brackets? Mine is going in this weekend so any info would be great! Thanks!
You got that right. I cut all the JK brackets off and adapted an ARTEC 8.8 TJ swap kit to work. I'm definitely glad to know the front is a breeze comparatively speaking. If only I had coil overs like you!
Small update...Changed the panel from black back to silver to match the wheels, took the grill light guards off, dusted all my rock marks with flat black paint, cleaned her up, put the flares back on, and painted the calipers red. And took some stills of course.
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