The Rusty's sliders are using that front bushing mount most likely due to the curved area there not having as much room for two of the bolts beside the body mount bolt like the middle and the rear mounts. There are still two holes that get drilled in the front for the bracket brace - just like...
The body of the Jeep mounts to the frame already with that front bolt that the sliders will use, so there isn't any difference there. There isn't a lot of flex involved, even without the sliders - just what the bushings will allow. The common flex you may be thinking of is that of the frame/body...
I have a Kidde 408-368064 mounting bracket horizontally placed on the roof rack with a 5 lb ABC extinguisher (base of bracket facing forward so that the extinguisher isn't a missile in an accident.) That is an awesome, heavy-duty bracket that I've installed on the outside fender of my Boreas...
I have a JLUR with 33s, auto and 3.6 and tow a Boreas XT camper. The Boreas is 2200 lbs stock. I estimate that my Boreas options put me around 2500 lbs. The Jeep is kitted out with a lot of gear inside (tools/recovery), roof rack, solar, Goal Zero, winch, ARB fridge, etc. I've removed the rear...
I know this one is an old post, but needs to be corrected. The correct answer is to disconnect the NEGATIVE cables (A and B in pic) from both batteries. Tape or wrap them to avoid coming back into contact with anything.
I have had regular tire balance and rotation at 5-6K intervals, along with annual alignment service. I drive conservatively in the Jeep - I have a sports car for the spirited stuff. I have been off-road a few times, but it's mostly suburban and rural driving. I have a pretty new Boreas XT camper...
My stock KO2s have 26K miles on them and are in need of replacement - not happy to be getting what is closer to sports car mileage out of these things. They are noticeably worse in wet weather, particularly in regard to standing water and hydroplaning. They are fairly evenly worn, but I'm not...
I did a recent write-up on Rusty's Offroad sliders. Those Rubicon factory sliders weigh 27 lbs each, so that's a lot of weight to carry around for protection at the body pinch seams. If the GOAT sliders fit closer to the body, they would block debris from coming up (with top plate). GOAT doesn't...
I recently purchased a set of Rusty's sliders and wanted to highlight a few things:
1. I ordered online on April 6th and they were at my house via UPS on the 8th! I have never had that kind of turnaround from any similar type of order. This was a 97 pound box. Granted, they are in AL and I'm in...
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* Midland MXT275 mounted under the steering column (your 575 should work fine). I have it mounted with 3M VHB tape or similar (and maybe also with an extended zip tie wrapped around as well). The unit sits on top of the metal module (you can see it...
Short story: they are OUTSTANDING! Read on...
I've had a Bestop Sunrider for a couple of years. I love it, but It recently started to leak on the driver's side when it rains - down the side of the seat and to the carpet. I did the usual troubleshooting and could not find anything amiss. There...
I know that this is a bit of an older thread, but I just got around to dealing with mine today. I used Rain-x windshield washer fluid and have had the light on for some time. I had tried a couple of tanks worth of the regular blue fluid, but the Rain-x fluid just really gunks up the sensor...
Pitman arm nut loosened up TWICE!
I had my 2019 Rubicon in for the 68507569-AA gearbox in December of 2020. Steering feel was noticeably heavier at low speeds afterward. Wander and constant corrections were noticeably improved, but not night and day like some have described. Steering is still...
You've no doubt heard of Factor 55. If you haven't seen these, I highly recommend both of the Factor 55 guides:
* Basic Guide to Winching
* Basic Guide to Kinetic Energy Recovery & Towing a Disabled Vehicle Off Road
They are authored by Bob Wohlers from Off-Road Safety Academy. They are each...
Have you looked at AEV's 2.5" kit? They've been doing suspension lifts and using Bilstein shocks for some time and seem to know what they're doing. They understand suspension geometry and low COG. Their kit is more complete than the Mopar one, as well as cheaper...
I feel your pain. I have the Zeon 10-S as well. I installed the synthetic rope/puck while the winch was just out of the box, so nothing in the way. I read the instructions and used the flimsy zip tie they include. I used paracord, screwdrivers, mallets - you name it. It was major pain the ass...
Just curious, have you been in a vehicle that has a better backup camera than the Jeep JL? I'm trying to understand your point-of-reference, as I think the camera is fantastic. The resolution is excellent. The dynamic steering lines, especially with the middle dashed lines, are top-notch. My...
Thanks. Good question, but that would be a thread unto itself. One short answer is when traction is lost to a single tire that inhibits forward movement. A better answer is before that happens. Uneven terrain, especially inclines, where one tire will be in the air is the best example where...
I put this together in order to have a distilled reference for the 4WD-related operation and controls. The owners manual, like most every other reference, has far too much fluff and disclaimer info. I wanted something that I could put in my iPhone Notes app and refer to every so often. I hope it...
I have also experienced the problem with apps disappearing. This is a recent issue, as it had not occurred in the first 8-9 months of ownership. I first noticed the Off-Road Pages had disappeared from the main screen. I figured it was a SW glitch and would come back at the next ignition cycle...