12/13/14 TWO door Sports only. What do you have to help me build mine?
10-20-2013, 05:24 PM
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Yea I love the setup too. This had all the options that I wanted including the color the only downside was the 3.21 not 3.73 gears. But this has gotten me good mileage during my daily drives (40 miles to work) averaging 20.6 mpg (computed) over 6000 miles. So until I get aggressive on tires this works for me.
10-20-2013, 07:11 PM
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2013 2DR Sport 6Speed 3.21
I have built this on a bit of a budget ut it is working out fairly good so far
RC stubby hybrid bumper
XRC 8000lbs winch
Skyjacker 3.5" lift kit (springs, shocks and rear track bar relocation only)
AEV Drop brackets
G2 Diff Cover
DC FC-II's 33/12.50/17
M/T 17x9 Classic II's
RSE Rock Sliders
not installed but just ordered the ebay knock off of the XRC rear bumper carrier.
Hopefully 35's and a Full case locker in the rear for next year
I have built this on a bit of a budget ut it is working out fairly good so far
RC stubby hybrid bumper
XRC 8000lbs winch
Skyjacker 3.5" lift kit (springs, shocks and rear track bar relocation only)
AEV Drop brackets
G2 Diff Cover
DC FC-II's 33/12.50/17
M/T 17x9 Classic II's
RSE Rock Sliders
not installed but just ordered the ebay knock off of the XRC rear bumper carrier.
Hopefully 35's and a Full case locker in the rear for next year
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10-21-2013, 03:43 AM
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You folks have some nice stuff. I am grateful for the pics and advice so far. I am zeroing in on tires in the 35 inch variety so far. Now I am wondering about lifts and shocks. Anyone with experience with Rancho 9000's compared to Bilstein 5100?
I know the AEV lift comes with Bilsteins but I don't know if the ride will be rough with them. Once again no real huge rock ledges here in Wisconsin so the AEV geo brackets kind of make sense to me. I just don't want to lift it and find a load of other issues to contend with so the 2.5" lift is what I am looking at right now.
How is your ride onroad and offroad? Loaded question as everyone has their own opinion but share it if you would. Thanks.
I know the AEV lift comes with Bilsteins but I don't know if the ride will be rough with them. Once again no real huge rock ledges here in Wisconsin so the AEV geo brackets kind of make sense to me. I just don't want to lift it and find a load of other issues to contend with so the 2.5" lift is what I am looking at right now.
How is your ride onroad and offroad? Loaded question as everyone has their own opinion but share it if you would. Thanks.
10-21-2013, 04:51 AM
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You folks have some nice stuff. I am grateful for the pics and advice so far. I am zeroing in on tires in the 35 inch variety so far. Now I am wondering about lifts and shocks. Anyone with experience with Rancho 9000's compared to Bilstein 5100?
I know the AEV lift comes with Bilsteins but I don't know if the ride will be rough with them. Once again no real huge rock ledges here in Wisconsin so the AEV geo brackets kind of make sense to me. I just don't want to lift it and find a load of other issues to contend with so the 2.5" lift is what I am looking at right now.
How is your ride onroad and offroad? Loaded question as everyone has their own opinion but share it if you would. Thanks.
I know the AEV lift comes with Bilsteins but I don't know if the ride will be rough with them. Once again no real huge rock ledges here in Wisconsin so the AEV geo brackets kind of make sense to me. I just don't want to lift it and find a load of other issues to contend with so the 2.5" lift is what I am looking at right now.
How is your ride onroad and offroad? Loaded question as everyone has their own opinion but share it if you would. Thanks.
As far as the Bilstein shocks... I really like them. They are on the firmer side. But I like that. Handles well around turns and especially offroad. The 9000's are good for adjustability purposes. But the rear shocks will get smashed on the smallest of rocks. The mount with the shock body down and you will find numerous pictures out there of guys who have smashed up their rear shocks. Doesn't take much with how they are mounted.
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10-21-2013, 04:55 AM
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If your going to to use the stock arms, the AEV brackets are going to be the only way for you to get your alignment back in spec.
As for the Ride on mine I find the basic skyjacker Hydro shocks a little on the stiff side. I will likely upgrade them at some point but not sure yet what i want. I have been considering the Rancho 9000's due to them being adjustable.
As for the Ride on mine I find the basic skyjacker Hydro shocks a little on the stiff side. I will likely upgrade them at some point but not sure yet what i want. I have been considering the Rancho 9000's due to them being adjustable.
10-30-2013, 06:54 PM
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Again, just something to keep in mind. If you go with the AEV 2.5" coil lift, you will most likely have steering issues to contend with. This lift will net you around 3.5" of lift. You may need a drag link flip kit to go along with the drop brackets, to keep everything close to stick handling.
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10-31-2013, 02:05 AM
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10-31-2013, 06:21 AM
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I have a aev 2.5 xt kit with beadlock pintlers and 285x70r17 (roughly 32.7 once once on the jeep and at 31psi cold road pressure ) stock gears (not a problem with the diesel)cooper stmaxx's, a northridge anti DW bolt kit, and most important a tool to recalibrate TPMS and Tire size. (aev procal)
It drives like a dream on and off road (lotsa mud and holes around here not many rocks)
It drives like a dream on and off road (lotsa mud and holes around here not many rocks)
11-02-2013, 03:29 AM
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I've decided to go with the TF coil lift 2.5, TF monster track bar, Rancho Rs9000XL shocks (329 and 330), JKS disco, AEV procal, evo gussets, Rancho drop brackets and I am debating about the Northridge bolt kit because the drop bracket kit comes with new hardware and I think I will just go to Fastenal for the rest of the Gr 8's. Unsure if I need a TF rear Track bar? Will consider it but probably wait.
Leaning heavy to with duratracs but unsure what size right now. I know I want something in the 35 variety but I am still researching.
How does that sound?
Leaning heavy to with duratracs but unsure what size right now. I know I want something in the 35 variety but I am still researching.
How does that sound?
11-02-2013, 05:01 AM
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I've decided to go with the TF coil lift 2.5, TF monster track bar, Rancho Rs9000XL shocks (329 and 330), JKS disco, AEV procal, evo gussets, Rancho drop brackets and I am debating about the Northridge bolt kit because the drop bracket kit comes with new hardware and I think I will just go to Fastenal for the rest of the Gr 8's. Unsure if I need a TF rear Track bar? Will consider it but probably wait.
Leaning heavy to with duratracs but unsure what size right now. I know I want something in the 35 variety but I am still researching.
How does that sound?
Leaning heavy to with duratracs but unsure what size right now. I know I want something in the 35 variety but I am still researching.
How does that sound?
2.5" = you don't need to modify your track bars but need a relocation bracket in the rear...on another hand if you do one do both. IMHO rancho sucks big time (rebadged tenneco's), get bilsteins or if your budget allows fox or king.