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10-17-2011, 04:34 PM
#1796
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Just installed some stuff. 1.5" Performance Leveling Kit - Teraflex. Warn VR8000 winch. Duratrac 33x12.5 on MB72. Raptor lined tub black and grill/door sills silver to match paint. ACE Rock Rails.
I was worried about the spare on the back due to larger tire so I weighed the rubicon take offs with 32 in BFGoodrich MT = 71 lb. I then weighed the Duratrac 33.5 on MB72 alloy = 65 lbs. I have original 16 inch steelies and new 225 tires so I weighed them too = 53 lb. So the manual says not to exceed 50 lb but they come from the factory loaded beyond that and my new set up weighs 6 lb lighter.
Raptor liner was easy enough but I took the time to fully rouch up and remove goo on floor. I wanted the sills to match along with the edge of the tub rim with silver paint and then the inside to be black. Took about a week.
Decided to have a Warn on the front but got the cheapie VR8000 since I will not use it much.
I am just a casual off road user so I should be fine now. I like the look. I was real worried when I first mounted the new tires with the amount they stick out = 1.5 inches or so. I drove it and they are quiter than the BFGoodrich MT smaller tire. They ride nice and smooth and produce a nice little hum instead of the wah wah wah from the MT. I ordered them mounted from DTD without TPMS. Interesting, the Jeep evidently knows there are no sensors and does not flash a warning so no programming needed from the Flashpaq beyond the new tire height.
Here are pics of finished product. Top is from a banned vendor so they will remain anonymous.
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I was worried about the spare on the back due to larger tire so I weighed the rubicon take offs with 32 in BFGoodrich MT = 71 lb. I then weighed the Duratrac 33.5 on MB72 alloy = 65 lbs. I have original 16 inch steelies and new 225 tires so I weighed them too = 53 lb. So the manual says not to exceed 50 lb but they come from the factory loaded beyond that and my new set up weighs 6 lb lighter.
Raptor liner was easy enough but I took the time to fully rouch up and remove goo on floor. I wanted the sills to match along with the edge of the tub rim with silver paint and then the inside to be black. Took about a week.
Decided to have a Warn on the front but got the cheapie VR8000 since I will not use it much.
I am just a casual off road user so I should be fine now. I like the look. I was real worried when I first mounted the new tires with the amount they stick out = 1.5 inches or so. I drove it and they are quiter than the BFGoodrich MT smaller tire. They ride nice and smooth and produce a nice little hum instead of the wah wah wah from the MT. I ordered them mounted from DTD without TPMS. Interesting, the Jeep evidently knows there are no sensors and does not flash a warning so no programming needed from the Flashpaq beyond the new tire height.
Here are pics of finished product. Top is from a banned vendor so they will remain anonymous.
Attachment 198335Attachment 198337Attachment 198339Attachment 198340Attachment 198341
10-18-2011, 10:29 AM
#1798
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sarasota, FL
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I wouldn't black out the tail lights. Here are the LED's I got from quadratec.com
http://www.quadratec.com/products/55213_090X_PG.htm
$600 may be extreme, but, I love them.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/55213_090X_PG.htm
$600 may be extreme, but, I love them.
^ X2...love the look of the LED headlights but $600 bones buys my 7 year old a pair of Rossignol Scratch Pro twin tip skis and boots for this coming ski season at our local mountain.
Plus I am happy with the IPF headlights I picked up for $150.00....much brighter than stock and I still get lots of people flashing me thinking I have my high beams on.
I was thinking either blacking out the tail-lights or looking at a set of LED taillights...not sure which direction next spring...just have to see how my funds are....more than likely blacking out using one of the write-ups.
Plus I am happy with the IPF headlights I picked up for $150.00....much brighter than stock and I still get lots of people flashing me thinking I have my high beams on.
I was thinking either blacking out the tail-lights or looking at a set of LED taillights...not sure which direction next spring...just have to see how my funds are....more than likely blacking out using one of the write-ups.
