Building up my jk. Was looking for feed back and ideas.
10-27-2011, 04:59 PM
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Here is a pic of my "Great Pumpkin". AEV 3.5 SC lift with Falken Wildpeaks in 315.
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I have been very impressed with the on road handling of the AEV kit and falkens. The tires are currently overinflated IMHO (37 lbs) and I will be chalk testing them this weekend to get a final good pressure. There is no noticeable body roll in hard turns.
On a side note, the spell checker wants to change "falken" into "Falklands".
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I have been very impressed with the on road handling of the AEV kit and falkens. The tires are currently overinflated IMHO (37 lbs) and I will be chalk testing them this weekend to get a final good pressure. There is no noticeable body roll in hard turns.
On a side note, the spell checker wants to change "falken" into "Falklands".
10-27-2011, 07:07 PM
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Here is a pic of my "Great Pumpkin". AEV 3.5 SC lift with Falken Wildpeaks in 315.
Attachment 229311
I have been very impressed with the on road handling of the AEV kit and falkens. The tires are currently overinflated IMHO (37 lbs) and I will be chalk testing them this weekend to get a final good pressure. There is no noticeable body roll in hard turns.
On a side note, the spell checker wants to change "falken" into "Falklands".
Attachment 229311
I have been very impressed with the on road handling of the AEV kit and falkens. The tires are currently overinflated IMHO (37 lbs) and I will be chalk testing them this weekend to get a final good pressure. There is no noticeable body roll in hard turns.
On a side note, the spell checker wants to change "falken" into "Falklands".
11-02-2011, 07:21 AM
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Ok so after much research on the rough country kit, I am going back to my original plan of the rubicon express 3.5" kit. Which means cv shafts and all. Heard to many stories of rcx going to crap after a year. Next question, gearing 5.13s, any brand jump out, any brand to absolutely avoid? Fond of g2, but always open to suggestions/ testimonials.
11-02-2011, 08:18 AM
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Auto - manual? TW driveshafts are good, just be sure to order with spicer joints. look at Coast as well.
what are your driving habits? if you drive short trips and plan to primarily wheel, 5.13's seem to be the choice.
I have Auto, 35's, 4.88's I do long trips - freeway, gears are perfect for my use. wheeling is also fine with 4.88's
what are your driving habits? if you drive short trips and plan to primarily wheel, 5.13's seem to be the choice.
I have Auto, 35's, 4.88's I do long trips - freeway, gears are perfect for my use. wheeling is also fine with 4.88's
11-02-2011, 11:44 PM
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I do long trips from pennsy to new York. It's a daily driver, and I find myself off road more often then not. Work for a railroad on the east coast so I find myself on the ballast right a way a lot. And of course I like to play on trails. Btw, 6spd manual.
11-03-2011, 03:52 AM
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To give you an idea of what a JK looks like with a 3.5" lift and 35" tires, here is a cell phone photo of mine. I'm also running a Coast driveshaft up front.
11-03-2011, 04:06 AM
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I'm running a 3.5" RE kit and I have no complaints. I'm also running Falken wildpeaks 37". You stay under that lift size and you shouldn't have to mess with drive shafts right away, recommend you do it later down the road but for the mean time you'll be alright.
My Jeep is on the right, the one on the left has 35s.
My Jeep is on the right, the one on the left has 35s.
11-03-2011, 07:15 AM
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I rather knock it out in one shot. I know it comes with a price tag. But I work my ass off so I can have nice toys. currently got 3 grand put away, so a shopping spree is coming.