stock JKUR 315/75r16 Duratacs
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1. Im in Arizona LOTS of rocks 2. Its going to be a 3.5 lift not a 4 I know about the same but still (RE kit and from what I have read and asked its not a 4+ kit like some others that say 3.5) 3. Armour and winch to come so it will settle some (Doing full Artec kit) 4. Break over 5. I like the look of a JKU at 3-4 Also doing a High steer to keep the roll center lower for stablity (RHD Drag link with insert have the axle side track bar bracket already sitting here) But points taken
Be careful with duratracs on rocks. Sidewall is very weak compared to other tires. I've seen first hand when I stick stabbed through one of my buddies. But great tire other than the sidewall
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Thanks for the heads up. I did get the tire certs from DT and they said it covers even off-road damage so hopefully ill be ok. I had to make some compromises on the build for the queen of the house and that is mostly the street ride quality so she can mall crawl without jarring her teeth out.
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How she turned out
Happy with the results.
3.5 with fixed lowers and adjustable rear uppers, CV front shaft, adjustable front track bar. For the Haters I did a RC lift and omitted the drop pitman and axle bracket.
n20 shocks, had to do ALOT of moving stuff around on the axle, brake lines, locker wires breather tubes etc to make sure nothing was being stretched at full drop.
with just there fixed lowers I ended up with 5 deg caster and it drives GREAT. For the price I can upgrade parts as needed but this got me where I wanted to be with the lift and I dont care what people say the kit was nice. The Track bar is HUGE and well built with OE bushings. Time will tell on the shocks and springs but I did ask ALOT of questions from RC and according to them they have changed spring rates to help with the sag people were getting and the shocks, I could care less about as they will be Billy 5100s in a month or so anyways.
3.5 with fixed lowers and adjustable rear uppers, CV front shaft, adjustable front track bar. For the Haters I did a RC lift and omitted the drop pitman and axle bracket.
n20 shocks, had to do ALOT of moving stuff around on the axle, brake lines, locker wires breather tubes etc to make sure nothing was being stretched at full drop.
with just there fixed lowers I ended up with 5 deg caster and it drives GREAT. For the price I can upgrade parts as needed but this got me where I wanted to be with the lift and I dont care what people say the kit was nice. The Track bar is HUGE and well built with OE bushings. Time will tell on the shocks and springs but I did ask ALOT of questions from RC and according to them they have changed spring rates to help with the sag people were getting and the shocks, I could care less about as they will be Billy 5100s in a month or so anyways.
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Happy with the results. 3.5 with fixed lowers and adjustable rear uppers, CV front shaft, adjustable front track bar. For the Haters I did a RC lift and omitted the drop pitman and axle bracket. n20 shocks, had to do ALOT of moving stuff around on the axle, brake lines, locker wires breather tubes etc to make sure nothing was being stretched at full drop. with just there fixed lowers I ended up with 5 deg caster and it drives GREAT. For the price I can upgrade parts as needed but this got me where I wanted to be with the lift and I dont care what people say the kit was nice. The Track bar is HUGE and well built with OE bushings. Time will tell on the shocks and springs but I did ask ALOT of questions from RC and according to them they have changed spring rates to help with the sag people were getting and the shocks, I could care less about as they will be Billy 5100s in a month or so anyways. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=632783"/>
Looks awesome. Love the red on black.