Fellow forum member @Cookie Monster and I recently ran the Rubicon Trail from Loon Lake to Tahoe with our wives and five (combined) kids. We both have 37s, lifts, and lots of armor (our rigs: his and mine). Here are my thoughts on the experience.
(the famous sign)
Looking back, if I had to...
AKA, how much does all this stuff weigh?
When planning my build and shopping for parts, I often found that manufacturers either didn't list a part's weight or they only listed a shipping weight. So, for the good of the order, I present the following.
For reference, all of these parts are...
**Local sale pending - will update here either way** —-SOLD!
ARB Twin Compressor model #CKMTA12
Brand New In Box, never installed, plastic wrap still on the compressor. Includes all original wiring, hardware, switches, etc.
Selling because I've decided to use a CO2 system.
Normally, this...
SOLD!! set of 5 OEM Rubicon wheels and tires (~33x10.5 BFG KO2s). They have 12,500 miles and were rotated twice. Includes TPMS and I’ll include the OEM locking lug nuts if you want them. I wheeled with them, so some (4) have light wheel rash, all pictured below.
$1,100 local pick up
For sale: OEM Mopar steel bumpers - front and rear.
Outstanding condition; no dents at all. I couldn’t find any scratches.
front includes bumper, recovery hooks, skid plate, plastic filler plate, license plate holder
rear includes bumper, braces, recovery hook, trailer hitch receiver and...
MetalCloak JL shock mount brackets, front and rear
Includes:
- part #7620 (rear) link
- part #7621 (front) link
These are brand-new, still in un-opened boxes directly from MetalCloak. I got these a while back with the idea of reusing my OEM shock absorbers, but have decided to go with...
**SOLD**
For sale: Rock Hard 4x4 Patriot steel front bumper mid length with lowered winch plate.
Rock Hard’s specifications - link
Great condition - just washed, touched up and ready to go. Includes all hardware. Selling because I’m going with a stubby. These retail for $950, snag this one...
Here's a list of all the known front and rear differential skids. If you find more, let me know and I'll add them to the list!
Front:
DV8 - $150
Maximus-3 (drain plug skid) - $50
Metal Cloak (includes MC front diff cover) - $130
Next Venture - $280/$300 $320/$370
Rancho - $160
Rancho (M186) -...
Here's a list of all the known aftermarket front axle disconnect skids. If you find more, let me know and I'll add them to the list!
Artec - $100
Clayton - $100
Evo - $110
JCR - $99
MetalCloak - $89
Rock Hard - $100
Rusty's - $89
Note that some FAD skids may interfere with aftermarket front...
Here's a list of all the known lower control arm skids. If you find more, let me know and I'll add them to the list! All skids are bolt-on unless otherwise noted.
Front LCA Skids (axle side):
Artec (weld-on) - $55
Clayton (weld-on) - $40
Metal Cloak (weld-on) - $31
Rock Hard - $80
Rusty’s...