2012 JKU Build - Big MAK
12-19-2011, 08:49 AM
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in one of your first pictures of the finished front end, If i see correctly, did you cut and machine the front trackbar to make it adjustable? it doesn't look like an aftermarket trackbar. 
Unless that's just the TF trackbar.
Anyway, the Jeep looks great and i don't think you'd need any more than the TF 4" to clear those big Nitto meats.
Unless that's just the TF trackbar. Anyway, the Jeep looks great and i don't think you'd need any more than the TF 4" to clear those big Nitto meats.
12-19-2011, 11:36 AM
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12-19-2011, 11:45 AM
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in one of your first pictures of the finished front end, If i see correctly, did you cut and machine the front trackbar to make it adjustable? it doesn't look like an aftermarket trackbar. Unless that's just the TF trackbar.
Anyway, the Jeep looks great and i don't think you'd need any more than the TF 4" to clear those big Nitto meats.
Unless that's just the TF trackbar. Anyway, the Jeep looks great and i don't think you'd need any more than the TF 4" to clear those big Nitto meats.
12-19-2011, 12:33 PM
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12-19-2011, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BigMAK1
Winner! Yep; 2 passenger side brackets for the rear, no drivers side. Northridge and Teraflex got right on it and overnighted the drivers so it didn't hold the build up.
My friends were looking at me super weird
12-19-2011, 03:16 PM
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Did you do anything with your front or rear driveshafts? What is the angle like? Is it pinching at all? I am about to get a 2012 and thinking about not going any higher than 2" because I will need the exhaust spacers and new driveshafts.
Rig looks great.
Thanks.
Rig looks great.
Thanks.
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12-21-2011, 08:28 PM
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Gear shop had the plunger/actuator on the wrong side (permanent diff lock) so the axle went back to them and it's fixed - so just drove it home tonight.
Filled it up then put about 100 miles on it driving it home and going for a much needed wash and to show it off a little; still haven't used a quarter tank of gas. Cruising on the highway at 60, cruise control on, plenty of power even feels like a little more than stock. Used to lug a little bit coming up the curb into my driveway and doesn't any more - just plain has better feel somehow. Took some speedbumps out by my inlaws and barely even feel them. This will be really nice off road!
Long story short: 37s, Teraflex LCG Long Arms, and 4.88 gearing on this 2012 with a 6 spd seems like a pretty sweet setup so far. I'll report more as I get more miles and use on it.
edit: forgot to add - these tires are actually a little quieter than stock at this point.
Filled it up then put about 100 miles on it driving it home and going for a much needed wash and to show it off a little; still haven't used a quarter tank of gas. Cruising on the highway at 60, cruise control on, plenty of power even feels like a little more than stock. Used to lug a little bit coming up the curb into my driveway and doesn't any more - just plain has better feel somehow. Took some speedbumps out by my inlaws and barely even feel them. This will be really nice off road!
Long story short: 37s, Teraflex LCG Long Arms, and 4.88 gearing on this 2012 with a 6 spd seems like a pretty sweet setup so far. I'll report more as I get more miles and use on it.
edit: forgot to add - these tires are actually a little quieter than stock at this point.