2 DOOR JL build/order discussions master thread

[Krondor]

Sorry for the delay Gary. I had to run to Chicago and pick up my car and it turned into a fiasco.
Here are a couple pics I took this evening.

Seriously, that's the combination. Hows the ride?

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[McBeeve]

Seriously, that's the combination. Hows the ride?

I've left the pressure where they were after the first adjustment (34 cold) and the ride is excellent. The more I've driven it, the more I really can't tell much of a difference in the harshness. I can just slightly feel the added mass when driving in various conditions but like others have said, the 3.6 & 8spd handle it with ease.
Zero regrets here

 

[Krondor]

I got the manual but will see how it goes.

 

[Fred]

Sorry for the delay Gary. I had to run to Chicago and pick up my car and it turned into a fiasco.
Here are a couple pics I took this evening.

What wheels are those and did you use the stock lug nuts? I have 315's going on the 7 1/2" Rubi rims but keep hearing about how you shouldn't do it. Also what exhaust?

 

[LydiaSP613]

G’morning unicorn Jeep peeps!

There’s no sunshine here at the lake, and not much expected I don’t think. Great day to sleep in!!

 

[cmb]

G’morning unicorn Jeep peeps!

There’s no sunshine here at the lake, and not much expected I don’t think. Great day to sleep in!!

Morning Lydia,

I waned to sleep in but the dog decided I needed to get up and go on the back porch with him.

 

[Fred]

G’morning unicorn Jeep peeps!

There’s no sunshine here at the lake, and not much expected I don’t think. Great day to sleep in!!

Get out and enjoy your surroundings! You can sleep in after the sun sets!
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[Krondor]

Morning Jeeples!

Anyone out exploring this long weekend?

 

[obwahn]

Morning Jeeples!

Anyone out exploring this long weekend?

Sadly I plan to only explore my garage for ancient relics that need to go.

 

[JIMBOX]

That's a great morning greeting, but on "LABOR DAY" weekend--I stay away from the freeways- and just stick to my NorNv desert-

Have a great day

JIMBO

 

[McBeeve]

What wheels are those and did you use the stock lug nuts? I have 315's going on the 7 1/2" Rubi rims but keep hearing about how you shouldn't do it. Also what exhaust?

Fred, the wheels are Quadratec Rubicon Xtreme in Gun Metal finish (17x9). If I recall correctly, the stock lug nuts were too large in diameter to fit into the pockets of the wheel. I picked up a set of black locking Gorillas off of Amazon (part # 71644NBC). This is a set of 24, so I even have them on the spare. They were around $60 but if you didn't want to spend that, a set of non-locking could be had for at least half that.

As far as the 315's, I too have seen a lot of folks mounting them on the stock wheels and haven't heard of any issues. I think the warnings are mainly because the tire manufacturers set the min. limit at 8". That minimum rating is probably somehow mandated by our illustrious leaders in Washington, but I seriously can't see how .5" will make or break it. I have gone through this same issue on my Hellcat and it's stock wheels. I have been successfully running an "out-of-spec" drag radial on the stock rear wheels for a couple of years with no issues.

The exhaust is the black ceramic coated Magnaflow axle back and other than the connection pipe going to the stock system not being swedged quite enough, it was a breeze to install. From what I've read, this is a common problem but not anything a buddy at his shop couldn't solve in a couple of minutes for me. Overall, I am VERY happy with it! Almost sounds stock at idle and then begins a pleasant deep growl once I head down the road. Most importantly, there is zero drone in the cabin while driving around.

 

[PhotoGuy]

Morning Jeeples!

Anyone out exploring this long weekend?

I was out earlier!
This is an abandoned Forest Ranger fire tower. I took the photo with one of my drones.

 

[Krondor]

Great shot there TJ.

Drones do open up some possibilities.

 

[PhotoGuy]

Great shot there TJ.

Drones do open up some possibilities.

Drones & Jeeps just go together!

 

[cmb]

Morning Jeeples!

Anyone out exploring this long weekend?

Sadly a rush job just came in a customer needs Tuesday morning, guess I am working today.

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