Huntsville Alabama / Tennessee Valley Chat
06-23-2010, 09:27 AM
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Too bad you can't make the 2 door cover work on a 4door. I'd wish I could have so it all would have sealed up better, but oh well
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ster-2dr-black
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ster-2dr-black
06-23-2010, 02:37 PM
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JK Super Freak
Yeah, sorry bout that! 
Tony, as far as someplace local for gear install, I would guess Rocket City Off Road on Jordan, as Gary suggested, or Gilbert's on the other side of Athens. I have only had a couple of experiences with RCOR, and they were ok. Nothing special. Gilbert's was great to work with, but I only purchased parts from them. So can't really comment on their workmanship.
Anthony
I had a set of thornbirds on an old jeep of mine and hated them and yes they suck in rain. I had mine for two weeks hydro planned and rear ended two guys (go figure).
Save your money and spend a little more for a better tire. But thats my opinion, do what you feel is the best deal for you.
Save your money and spend a little more for a better tire. But thats my opinion, do what you feel is the best deal for you.
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06-23-2010, 03:01 PM
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06-23-2010, 03:15 PM
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Re-Gearing
Tony, that's been the experience of several here, but he mounted my wheels/tires for a fair price.
Please let us know how this turns out as I'm very interested sort of, maybe, possibly, am definitely thinking about new gears myself. If they're fair with the costs, they might have 4 - 5 JKs in there pretty quick.
What gearing you going with? The forum "consensus" is 4.88 for 6speeds, and 5.38s for autos. I want 4.56s for Wilbur which would bring him back to a little stronger than stock, and help prevent the occasional stalling that occurs when crawling steep stuff.
A number of the GA guys have re-geared, but I've lost track of who exactly.
Edit: Just found this in a re-gearing thread so I guess that answers that question. 5.13s - whew!
Please let us know how this turns out as I'm very interested sort of, maybe, possibly, am definitely thinking about new gears myself. If they're fair with the costs, they might have 4 - 5 JKs in there pretty quick.
What gearing you going with? The forum "consensus" is 4.88 for 6speeds, and 5.38s for autos. I want 4.56s for Wilbur which would bring him back to a little stronger than stock, and help prevent the occasional stalling that occurs when crawling steep stuff.
A number of the GA guys have re-geared, but I've lost track of who exactly.
Edit: Just found this in a re-gearing thread so I guess that answers that question. 5.13s - whew!
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06-23-2010, 03:23 PM
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JK Super Freak
Tony, that's been the experience of several here, but he mounted my wheels/tires for a fair price.
Please let us know how this turns out as I'm very interested sort of, maybe, possibly, am definitely thinking about new gears myself. If they're fair with the costs, they might have 4 - 5 JKs in there pretty quick.
What gearing you going with? The forum "consensus" is 4.88 for 6speeds, and 5.38s for autos. I want 4.56s for Wilbur which would bring him back to a little stronger than stock, and help prevent the occasional stalling that occurs when crawling steep stuff.
A number of the GA guys have re-geared, but I've lost track of who exactly.
Please let us know how this turns out as I'm very interested sort of, maybe, possibly, am definitely thinking about new gears myself. If they're fair with the costs, they might have 4 - 5 JKs in there pretty quick.
What gearing you going with? The forum "consensus" is 4.88 for 6speeds, and 5.38s for autos. I want 4.56s for Wilbur which would bring him back to a little stronger than stock, and help prevent the occasional stalling that occurs when crawling steep stuff.
A number of the GA guys have re-geared, but I've lost track of who exactly.
Formthe welding. Gonna swing by his shop tomorrow and I'll def post up my findings. Looking at going with 4.88 gears. I plan on 37s in the future but 37s and 4.88s should be pretty good with all the highway driving I do, and still crawl good.
06-23-2010, 03:27 PM
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I tend toward the opposite of the gas pedal hammer move. 
Given that, maybe 4.88s would be better for me since I don't typically drive on the interstate for miles. Still don't like the idea of cruising at 3000 rpms - on our latest trip to Gadsden, I was running about 2400 rpm when doing 65-70 mph.
Given that, maybe 4.88s would be better for me since I don't typically drive on the interstate for miles. Still don't like the idea of cruising at 3000 rpms - on our latest trip to Gadsden, I was running about 2400 rpm when doing 65-70 mph.
06-23-2010, 03:30 PM
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Yeah I'm very happy with the what he charged me
Formthe welding. Gonna swing by his shop tomorrow and I'll def post up my findings. Looking at going with 4.88 gears. I plan on 37s in the future but 37s and 4.88s should be pretty good with all the highway driving I do, and still crawl good.
Formthe welding. Gonna swing by his shop tomorrow and I'll def post up my findings. Looking at going with 4.88 gears. I plan on 37s in the future but 37s and 4.88s should be pretty good with all the highway driving I do, and still crawl good.
06-23-2010, 06:19 PM
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06-24-2010, 03:24 AM
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Well I got bored last night and trimmed my front fenders. Still trying to figure out how I want to do the rear. I'll get some pics up today. Took awhile, prob 4 hours for the front. But I'm meticulous and measured eveything twice and cut once. Love how it turned out. I could easily clear 37s now with no rubbing. Might take out my bump stops and see if I can get some more uptravel w/o over compressing the springs.