Jeep Green Metallic Post your PICS
07-08-2015, 07:13 AM
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JK Freak
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Well...it's still in Michigan at the AEV facility right now. It is going through heat cycle testing and final inspections. It will probably be another week before I get it back. They installed and are testing Dynatrac's big brake kit on my JK...so this is the first time they've installed this kit on a JK conversion in their shop. I hope it really makes a difference in braking power since I'll be pulling a trailer too. I'll post more pics when I get the Jeep back. I've driven the 5.7 conversion in a newer JK with 4.56 gears...but I chose 4.88's for my build, so I'm sure it will feel different off the line. I'm sure I'll still grin when the light turns green 
07-08-2015, 08:48 AM
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JK Newbie
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LOL...I know...I've been there too!! lol Well, my plan was to eventually do this conversion way back in 2008...but just not in '08! I said I would drive it and get service out of it as a family hauler until the tires wore out, and then I would lift it and convert it to the 5.7 and commission it to trail/camping duties. It took me almost 8 years to wear the tires out at the rate I drove it!! lol So...30K miles later, new tires cost me a wad! But, now I have a new Jeep...again! 
I figured I would buy a new one in 8 years anyway, so why not keep the shell, and up-fit it to be a "new" Hemi JK. If I get good service out of the next 8 years, I'll be happy!
I figured I would buy a new one in 8 years anyway, so why not keep the shell, and up-fit it to be a "new" Hemi JK. If I get good service out of the next 8 years, I'll be happy!
08-22-2015, 10:55 AM
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That's real nice man. How high is the top of the step now? I am looking at the same lift with 35s and I want to make sure it's not too high for my family. Would you mind letting me know.
