RC3 Jeep - JL Build

[RC3]

I should have started this thread earlier - now I have to catch up.

Day 1 - Picked it up at the Oxendale Jeep in Cottonwood, AZ.


Then went straight to Sedona and on to Broken Arrow Trail to test out a few things.


Flexed it out a little.


And scratched the bumper!

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Day 4


First Mod - removed the factory Rubicon bumper wings!

 

[RC3]

Day 12 - went to visit our friends at Eibach Springs!


Got a little lift - 2" in front/1" in rear, but still running stock tires & wheels.


More flexing! They call it R&D!


Then some of the parts started rolling in for the next phase.


And then a couple of shots with the "older brother"

 

[RC3]

Day 45


We decided we needed a little color on this build so we had the beadlock rings powder coated in a dark blue with just a little metal flake. They turned out amazing!


These are Walker Evans Series 31 Beadlock Wheels in 17"x8.5" with a 4.5" backspacing for the wider Rubicon axle.



We went through some test fitting of different size tire and spring/shock combinations.
Milestar Tires loaned us 3 sets of their new Patagonia M/Ts to try out - 37s, 38s & 40s.
This is the 37-12.50x17 M/Ts


Then we went to 40s! They look good, but there just isn't enough room to flex without trimming, cutting, hacking, etc.


So we settled on the 38s and will run these for a while.
38-13.50x17 Milestar Patagonia M/Ts




I've been driving it for about 2 weeks now with the 38" Pats - it rides great, tire noise is minimal for a M/T and the Jeep looks sweet! I haven't really been wheeling with it yet, so I can't comment on the offroad performance of the tires. More to come...

 

[RC3]

Day 90 - Build parts are rolling in!

Trailer hitch wiring harness, auxiliary switch panel & harness, LED lights.


Amber light bars and cubes from Sierra LED

30" Amber for across the hood. (TS2)

RGB Rock Lights (Granite Rock Lights)


Custom printed flag by SpiderWebShade and Dash Bag



Bartact Grab Handles to test fit in the JL.

These fit the same in the JL as they did in the JK

 

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Day xxx

 

[BeardJL]

Looking good!

 

[Cwu21]

Looks Good, Love that white, what is the next phase?

 

[Namib]

I should have started this thread earlier - now I have to catch up.

Day 1 - Picked it up at the Oxendale Jeep in Cottonwood, AZ.


Then went straight to Sedona and on to Broken Arrow Trail to test out a few things.


Flexed it out a little.


And scratched the bumper!

I really like Broken Arrow. Close by, quick and some nice areas to flex a little. Oh, yes, and the scenery of course...

 

[RC3]

Looks Good, Love that white, what is the next phase?

I have a few things on order that I'm waiting for. The winch and mount should be here this week, so those will go on next along with some lights.

 

[RC3]

I really like Broken Arrow. Close by, quick and some nice areas to flex a little. Oh, yes, and the scenery of course...

Oh yes - the scenery is phenomenal!

 

[RC3]

Updated this thread!

Day 45


We decided we needed a little color on this build so we had the beadlock rings powder coated in a dark blue with just a little metal flake. They turned out amazing!


These are Walker Evans Series 31 Beadlock Wheels in 17"x8.5" with a 4.5" backspacing for the wider Rubicon axle.



We went through some test fitting of different size tire and spring/shock combinations.
Milestar Tires loaned us 3 sets of their new Patagonia M/Ts to try out - 37s, 38s & 40s.
This is the 37-12.50x17 M/Ts


Then we went to 40s! They look good, but there just isn't enough room to flex without trimming, cutting, hacking, etc.


So we settled on the 38s and will run these for a while.
38-13.50x17 Milestar Patagonia M/Ts




I've been driving it for about 2 weeks now with the 38" Pats - it rides great, tire noise is minimal for a M/T and the Jeep looks sweet! I haven't really been wheeling with it yet, so I can't comment on the offroad performance of the tires. More to come...

 

[RC3]

More updates!

Day 90 - Build parts are rolling in!

Trailer hitch wiring harness, auxiliary switch panel & harness, LED lights.


Amber light bars and cubes from Sierra LED

30" Amber for across the hood. (TS2)

RGB Rock Lights (Granite Rock Lights)


Custom printed flag by SpiderWebShade and Dash Bag



Bartact Grab Handles to test fit in the JL.

These fit the same in the JL as they did in the JK

 

[Silverblkrilla]

Looks good. So how's that Eibach coil set up ride? What shocks did you use, I see the Eibach stamp on them? Model numbers if you have them, plz. This set up may be perfect for a lot of people. Also how much actual lift did you get? What's advertised or +/-???

 

[RC3]

Looks good. So how's that Eibach coil set up ride? What shocks did you use, I see the Eibach stamp on them? Model numbers if you have them, plz. This set up may be perfect for a lot of people. Also how much actual lift did you get? What's advertised or +/-???

Thank you! Both the springs and shocks are Eibach - designed and manufactured in Corona, CA. The Eibach springs and shocks are engineered to work well together and the ride is great. I'd say just a little stiffer than the stock Rubicon ride. I do not know the model numbers as they are not yet released for production. As for lift height - the front netted 2.6" over stock and 2" in the rear. I expect to be just a bit less when i get the winch and spare tire mounted.

Here is a closer shot for you. Note: This setup does not include extended bump stops at this point - they will be on here soon.

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