What am I missing?? (lift)
09-11-2013, 05:15 AM
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What am I missing?? (lift)
I have a 2012 2dr sport 3.21 gears. This weekend I will be installing the following mods.
-35x12.5r15 Goodyear MTR w/kevlar
-15x8 Ultra wheel drifter -19mm offset (test fitted and clear calipers)
-2.5" rough country coil / shock lift
-AEV geometry correction bracket
-Teraflex exhaust spacer
-AEV procal
I will be trimming the pinch seam and removing the air dam.
This will be my DD and wheeling it when I can (trails, mud, probably not much rock crawling). I plan on eventually re-gearing but have read and heard from local JK group 3.21 is liveable for the time being. I also plan to C-gusset (probably not before wheeling).
I will be going on a wheeling trip with some local jeeps first weekend of October for my first time but will be sticking with the group doing the simpler trails to get used to having her offroad.
Question is what am I missing that I would absolutely get before hitting the trail?
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-35x12.5r15 Goodyear MTR w/kevlar
-15x8 Ultra wheel drifter -19mm offset (test fitted and clear calipers)
-2.5" rough country coil / shock lift
-AEV geometry correction bracket
-Teraflex exhaust spacer
-AEV procal
I will be trimming the pinch seam and removing the air dam.
This will be my DD and wheeling it when I can (trails, mud, probably not much rock crawling). I plan on eventually re-gearing but have read and heard from local JK group 3.21 is liveable for the time being. I also plan to C-gusset (probably not before wheeling).
I will be going on a wheeling trip with some local jeeps first weekend of October for my first time but will be sticking with the group doing the simpler trails to get used to having her offroad.
Question is what am I missing that I would absolutely get before hitting the trail?
Thanks
09-11-2013, 05:21 AM
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I have a 2012 2dr sport 3.21 gears. This weekend I will be installing the following mods.
-35x12.5r15 Goodyear MTR w/kevlar
-15x8 Ultra wheel drifter -19mm offset (test fitted and clear calipers)
-2.5" rough country coil / shock lift
-AEV geometry correction bracket
-Teraflex exhaust spacer
-AEV procal
I will be trimming the pinch seam and removing the air dam.
This will be my DD and wheeling it when I can (trails, mud, probably not much rock crawling). I plan on eventually re-gearing but have read and heard from local JK group 3.21 is liveable for the time being. I also plan to C-gusset (probably not before wheeling).
I will be going on a wheeling trip with some local jeeps first weekend of October for my first time but will be sticking with the group doing the simpler trails to get used to having her offroad.
Question is what am I missing that I would absolutely get before hitting the trail?
Thanks
-35x12.5r15 Goodyear MTR w/kevlar
-15x8 Ultra wheel drifter -19mm offset (test fitted and clear calipers)
-2.5" rough country coil / shock lift
-AEV geometry correction bracket
-Teraflex exhaust spacer
-AEV procal
I will be trimming the pinch seam and removing the air dam.
This will be my DD and wheeling it when I can (trails, mud, probably not much rock crawling). I plan on eventually re-gearing but have read and heard from local JK group 3.21 is liveable for the time being. I also plan to C-gusset (probably not before wheeling).
I will be going on a wheeling trip with some local jeeps first weekend of October for my first time but will be sticking with the group doing the simpler trails to get used to having her offroad.
Question is what am I missing that I would absolutely get before hitting the trail?
Thanks
09-11-2013, 05:25 AM
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Does that lift come with quick disconnects for the front sway bar? If not, you'd probably appreciate them. Even if you don't need to disco for articulation, you'll probably appreciate the bit smoother ride over washboard roads.
09-11-2013, 05:36 AM
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I'd throw a truss and c gussets on together. I have same setup and a six speed and it isn't that bad. I Just don't use 6th gear ever. But my 4:1 transfer case helps a ton offroad
09-11-2013, 05:37 AM
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What are doing about the extra weight of the spare on the tailgate? The Goodyear MTR's are relatively light compared to some but eventually you'll put more stress on the tailgate hinges than they were designed for.
If you don't want to go with a separate tire carrier, the Teraflex HD hinge is a great alternative.
If you don't want to go with a separate tire carrier, the Teraflex HD hinge is a great alternative.
09-11-2013, 05:40 AM
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What are doing about the extra weight of the spare on the tailgate? The Goodyear MTR's are relatively light compared to some but eventually you'll put more stress on the tailgate hinges than they were designed for.
If you don't want to go with a separate tire carrier, the Teraflex HD hinge is a great alternative.
If you don't want to go with a separate tire carrier, the Teraflex HD hinge is a great alternative.
I was looking at the smittybilt oversize tire carrier.
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09-11-2013, 05:42 AM
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It does not come with them. I was thinking about getting a set of the rough country ones, I built a set I seen on one of the DIY threads I will test them out and see if I'm pleased with them.
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