Crystal Rubi build…

[Roky]

Looks great. Nice work ??. 35s will fit nicely.

Thanks brother…..

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[Roky]

Found an old pic of when I put Rubi takeoffs and 3/4” spacers on @DShanesky rig back in 2020…....

Rubi takeoffs

RK 2.5” lift

 

[Roky]

So I finally got to do some fine tuning on my rig this weekend….. installed 2 lifts in the last 3 weeks…..

I never got around to centering my rear wheels since I put my long arms in, it was close enough that it wasn’t a priority, but still something I wanted to fix…… I know, I know, pretty anal…. …. When I showed the wife, I just got one of these…? …………? .

It’s not easy to see but here’s before/after….

Flex test to see if I need to trim rear pinch, or inner fender anymore…….had to flex it both ways, because it does matter…….

It’s barely touching, if I hit hard it will probably rub, but if I get more twisted than this, I’ll have bigger problems…..?

Bump stop is bottomed out…..and no making fun of my added 1/2” of bump stop….? ………
I got some 1/2” pucks ordered…?

Shock shaft is good, it can go more, but fender/pinch seam ain’t gonna let it…..

All in all, super stoked with this setup, would definitely recommend long arms if you’re in it for the long haul…….

Now I’m patiently waiting on Dana for gears……..

 

[hoag4147]

So I finally got to do some fine tuning on my rig this weekend….. installed 2 lifts in the last 3 weeks…..

I never got around to centering my rear wheels since I put my long arms in, it was close enough that it wasn’t a priority, but still something I wanted to fix…… I know, I know, pretty anal…. …. When I showed the wife, I just got one of these…? …………? .

It’s not easy to see but here’s before/after….

Flex test to see if I need to trim rear pinch, or inner fender anymore…….had to flex it both ways, because it does matter…….

It’s barely touching, if I hit hard it will probably rub, but if I get more twisted than this, I’ll have bigger problems…..?

Bump stop is bottomed out…..and no making fun of my added 1/2” of bump stop….? ………
I got some 1/2” pucks ordered…?

Shock shaft is good, it can go more, but fender/pinch seam ain’t gonna let it…..

All in all, super stoked with this setup, would definitely recommend long arms if you’re in it for the long haul…….

Now I’m patiently waiting on Dana for gears……..

All looks good ??. What gears you going?

 

[Roky]

All looks good ??. What gears you going?

4.88…. I’m not going any taller than 38s on these axles and I feel that 4.88s will be a little better on the long highway trips. 4.10s are doing ok, still peppy, but 8th gear doesn’t show up as much as I’d like it to.

 

[hoag4147]

4.88…. I’m not going any taller than 38s on these axles and I feel that 4.88s will be a little better on the long highway trips. 4.10s are doing ok, still peppy, but 8th gear doesn’t show up as much as I’d like it to.

Sounds like a solid plan. I know you do all your own mods. You doing gear swap?

 

[Roky]

Sounds like a solid plan. I know you do all your own mods. You doing gear swap?

Depends on work, my buddy said he’d take care of it if I can’t get to it…….. hell, I might be retired by then anyway…. ? Early as I heard was May, but not holding breath, lol.

 

[hoag4147]

Depends on work, my buddy said he’d take care of it if I can’t get to it…….. hell, I might be retired by then anyway…. ? Early as I heard was May, but not holding breath, lol.

Lol. Everything taking forever lately. Sounds like you will have your gears before they even start building my new order ??‍. I am curious how the 4:56s will be on 37s when I get it.

 

[Roky]

Lol. Everything taking forever lately. Sounds like you will have your gears before they even start building my new order ??‍. I am curious how the 4:56s will be on 37s when I get it.

I can’t imagine ordering now….. lol. I think you’ll be fine, might suffer a little when you go to Moab and get in the rocks….?

 

[Moto_21]

Lol. Everything taking forever lately. Sounds like you will have your gears before they even start building my new order ??‍. I am curious how the 4:56s will be on 37s when I get it.

Not bad, thats what i was…and still am on 40s lol. And really dont have any issues to be honest. I do most everything in 2wd around here lol. Could use a bit lower gears but ehhhh. Still managed 16mpg this weekend all around the mountains haha

 

[hoag4147]

Not bad, thats what i was…and still am on 40s lol. And really dont have any issues to be honest. I do most everything in 2wd around here lol. Could use a bit lower gears but ehhhh. Still managed 16mpg this weekend all around the mountains haha

Then I should see like 20 on 37s in flat a$$ Texas ?

 

[KNN]

Only a fool would dare laugh at your bump stomps sitting next to those shocks and long arms! ?

Does centering the wheels offer any “ride benefits” or is it just for clearance/articulation @Roky?

 

[Stormin’ Moorman]

4.88…. I’m not going any taller than 38s on these axles and I feel that 4.88s will be a little better on the long highway trips. 4.10s are doing ok, still peppy, but 8th gear doesn’t show up as much as I’d like it to.

I think 4.88s are my favorite mod on my wife's jeep. I think i maybe should have gone with 5.13 on mine. My jeep is several hundred pounds heavier than hers and i run heavier tires.

 

[Roky]

Only a fool would dare laugh at your bump stomps sitting next to those shocks and long arms! ?

Does centering the wheels offer any “ride benefits” or is it just for clearance/articulation @Roky?

Lol…… no benefits other than to shut up that little bastard living in my head… ?

 

[hoag4147]

Lol…… no benefits other than to shut up that little bastard living in my head… ?

That guy is always making you work ?

I thought you were going to say Colby pointed it out ?

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