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06-01-2015, 10:55 PM
#8483
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Found some tall mounts for the rear, the fronts are 12", hoping to keep it 4.5" to 5". But I went with 40s as well, so it's gunna be hard to stay low. It should be sitting on the ground this week. I'll post a pic up.
06-13-2015, 10:42 AM
#8484
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Axle upgrades
Hey all, been a while since I logged on here, so obviously I must need something...lol
I'm in the Middle East (again) and will return soon. Looking to upgrade my axles and wanted to get your thoughts on 1) what I'm looking at thus far, and 2) a good local place to install.
Here's what I have: 2010 JKU with RK 3.5 X-Factor lift. 35's on steel rims. Stock 30 on front, 44 in back with 3.73 ratio. Axles, drive shaft, etc is all stock. I've got about 74k showing on the odometer with about 68k in the current configuration. Yep, the mileage is likely about 18% off since I'm running 35's on stock configuration. I have a LOT of road time since it is my DD when I'm home, but it has also been off road quite a bit.
Here's what I'm thinking: ProRock 44 front and maybe rear, a good locker, 4.88 ratio, rebuildable ball joints. In terms of capabilities, I like my 35's, but would like the option of running 37's in the future. Running hiway is as important as off road. I do a lot of trails (Toroweap for example) and some rock climbing (Sedona, Florence, Moab) but I've always babied it knowing the limits of that D30. She will also tour the East Coast next year, so I'm looking for good all purpose performance. So...
1) recommendations for a good locker
2) reputable installers (Totally reliant on them since I won't see it until she's complete), at a reasonable price. I don't need the cheapest, but I'm a Soldier with a family. Looking for a good balance between cost and quality.
3) educated opinions on my desired configuration based on my use.
Thanks in advance for your input/recommendations.
I'm in the Middle East (again) and will return soon. Looking to upgrade my axles and wanted to get your thoughts on 1) what I'm looking at thus far, and 2) a good local place to install.
Here's what I have: 2010 JKU with RK 3.5 X-Factor lift. 35's on steel rims. Stock 30 on front, 44 in back with 3.73 ratio. Axles, drive shaft, etc is all stock. I've got about 74k showing on the odometer with about 68k in the current configuration. Yep, the mileage is likely about 18% off since I'm running 35's on stock configuration. I have a LOT of road time since it is my DD when I'm home, but it has also been off road quite a bit.
Here's what I'm thinking: ProRock 44 front and maybe rear, a good locker, 4.88 ratio, rebuildable ball joints. In terms of capabilities, I like my 35's, but would like the option of running 37's in the future. Running hiway is as important as off road. I do a lot of trails (Toroweap for example) and some rock climbing (Sedona, Florence, Moab) but I've always babied it knowing the limits of that D30. She will also tour the East Coast next year, so I'm looking for good all purpose performance. So...
1) recommendations for a good locker
2) reputable installers (Totally reliant on them since I won't see it until she's complete), at a reasonable price. I don't need the cheapest, but I'm a Soldier with a family. Looking for a good balance between cost and quality.
3) educated opinions on my desired configuration based on my use.
Thanks in advance for your input/recommendations.
06-14-2015, 05:45 AM
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Hey all, been a while since I logged on here, so obviously I must need something...lol
I'm in the Middle East (again) and will return soon. Looking to upgrade my axles and wanted to get your thoughts on 1) what I'm looking at thus far, and 2) a good local place to install.
Here's what I have: 2010 JKU with RK 3.5 X-Factor lift. 35's on steel rims. Stock 30 on front, 44 in back with 3.73 ratio. Axles, drive shaft, etc is all stock. I've got about 74k showing on the odometer with about 68k in the current configuration. Yep, the mileage is likely about 18% off since I'm running 35's on stock configuration. I have a LOT of road time since it is my DD when I'm home, but it has also been off road quite a bit.
Here's what I'm thinking: ProRock 44 front and maybe rear, a good locker, 4.88 ratio, rebuildable ball joints. In terms of capabilities, I like my 35's, but would like the option of running 37's in the future. Running hiway is as important as off road. I do a lot of trails (Toroweap for example) and some rock climbing (Sedona, Florence, Moab) but I've always babied it knowing the limits of that D30. She will also tour the East Coast next year, so I'm looking for good all purpose performance. So...
1) recommendations for a good locker
2) reputable installers (Totally reliant on them since I won't see it until she's complete), at a reasonable price. I don't need the cheapest, but I'm a Soldier with a family. Looking for a good balance between cost and quality.
3) educated opinions on my desired configuration based on my use.
Thanks in advance for your input/recommendations.
I'm in the Middle East (again) and will return soon. Looking to upgrade my axles and wanted to get your thoughts on 1) what I'm looking at thus far, and 2) a good local place to install.
Here's what I have: 2010 JKU with RK 3.5 X-Factor lift. 35's on steel rims. Stock 30 on front, 44 in back with 3.73 ratio. Axles, drive shaft, etc is all stock. I've got about 74k showing on the odometer with about 68k in the current configuration. Yep, the mileage is likely about 18% off since I'm running 35's on stock configuration. I have a LOT of road time since it is my DD when I'm home, but it has also been off road quite a bit.
Here's what I'm thinking: ProRock 44 front and maybe rear, a good locker, 4.88 ratio, rebuildable ball joints. In terms of capabilities, I like my 35's, but would like the option of running 37's in the future. Running hiway is as important as off road. I do a lot of trails (Toroweap for example) and some rock climbing (Sedona, Florence, Moab) but I've always babied it knowing the limits of that D30. She will also tour the East Coast next year, so I'm looking for good all purpose performance. So...
1) recommendations for a good locker
2) reputable installers (Totally reliant on them since I won't see it until she's complete), at a reasonable price. I don't need the cheapest, but I'm a Soldier with a family. Looking for a good balance between cost and quality.
3) educated opinions on my desired configuration based on my use.
Thanks in advance for your input/recommendations.
For lockers, I really like elockers but of course this is subjective. Reliable and no leaking issue that I've seen so much with arb's.
For an installer, I have to recommend jason at absolute offroad. He's a great guy and very honest. He's really a very small operation, pretty much a one man band but he does outstanding work at a very reasonable rate. You can call him up but since his operations are small (he's in the back working on jeeps) it's best if someone can stop in the shop our send him a message on Facebook.
06-14-2015, 09:50 AM
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First, thank you for your service.
For lockers, I really like elockers but of course this is subjective. Reliable and no leaking issue that I've seen so much with arb's.
For an installer, I have to recommend jason at absolute offroad. He's a great guy and very honest. He's really a very small operation, pretty much a one man band but he does outstanding work at a very reasonable rate. You can call him up but since his operations are small (he's in the back working on jeeps) it's best if someone can stop in the shop our send him a message on Facebook.
For lockers, I really like elockers but of course this is subjective. Reliable and no leaking issue that I've seen so much with arb's.
For an installer, I have to recommend jason at absolute offroad. He's a great guy and very honest. He's really a very small operation, pretty much a one man band but he does outstanding work at a very reasonable rate. You can call him up but since his operations are small (he's in the back working on jeeps) it's best if someone can stop in the shop our send him a message on Facebook.
06-18-2015, 05:34 AM
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Join Date: May 2013
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