tntemerson
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- Terry
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- 1) Wrangler JLU, Mopar Lift, BFG 35's, Fuel Anza 558 wheels, Westin Bumper, Smittybilt 10k winch; 2) GMC 4x4 1/2 Ton Pickup, 350 V8, 5 Speed (scarce)
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My order just delivered to my dealer today:
JLU Sport in Sting Gray, virtually stripped except for the hard top and LSD.
Dealer's installing Mopar 2" lift on Monday ($1675 for the lift and install).
So factory build and lift are now pretty much set in stone.
But next week I’m planning on having my friendly local Jeep builder order and install the following mods, and I’m looking for suggestions, alternatives, admonitions anyone has time and/or interest to supply:
17" 35’s, most likely BFGoodrich Ko2’s. Looked at 'em all. Maybe not perfect, but Ko2 35's are only 66lbs and 315's are just 64lbs, mostly favorably reviewed, street suitable (90% usage), fairly off road capable, claim a strong sidewall, and good in wet or snow. But I'm still OPEN to warnings and alternative suggestions if you've got 'em.
Wheels, most likely Fuel Anza D558 Anthracite with black sim beadlock ring, 17x8.5 4.5 BS, -6 OS. Looked at all of the wheels I could find online as well. Anza D558's were only 25lbs, and seem to look reasonably coordinated to the Sting Gray body color. Besides, EVERYONE has black these days. Again, feedback appreciated.
Smitty Built Spare relocation bracket for the 35's. (It’s a Sport ) Choosing the SB because it's affordable and has solid steel wings for the tire stops. One look and I could see that 3/8" SS bolts, 2.5" trailer door bump stops, washers and several nuts might give me a fully adjustable set of wheel side supports. I literally hung on one at a build the dealership had and it didn't even seem to budge, just the whole body bounced on the rear springs. SB claims it will support up to 35's without gate reinforcement, and rumors have it that the JL gate is already modestly reinforced with heavier hinges and an inner magnesium bracing. Will it hold? I guess we might see.
N-Fab® - Black Rock Rails. These are heavy twin-tube PRACTICAL sliders with REMOVABLE steps. I KNOW. It’s only a Mall Crawling SPORT. But they were only $175 more than the largely non-functional single-tube welded step version, and who knows, maybe someday I might want to re-gear and lock up the m186 and m220 for mid level crawling
If it seems like I'm overly concerned about wheel/tire weights, it's because I'm 71 and it's not so easy to lift up a 120 combo anymore, let alone in a few more years. Life is what it is. I'm retired, so this is not a $60k+ Rubi build, but and it’s what I can afford. This is more of an OLDER life crisis purchase than a mid-life crisis deal. Already did a couple of those.
At any rate, thanks!
JLU Sport in Sting Gray, virtually stripped except for the hard top and LSD.
Dealer's installing Mopar 2" lift on Monday ($1675 for the lift and install).
So factory build and lift are now pretty much set in stone.
But next week I’m planning on having my friendly local Jeep builder order and install the following mods, and I’m looking for suggestions, alternatives, admonitions anyone has time and/or interest to supply:
17" 35’s, most likely BFGoodrich Ko2’s. Looked at 'em all. Maybe not perfect, but Ko2 35's are only 66lbs and 315's are just 64lbs, mostly favorably reviewed, street suitable (90% usage), fairly off road capable, claim a strong sidewall, and good in wet or snow. But I'm still OPEN to warnings and alternative suggestions if you've got 'em.
Wheels, most likely Fuel Anza D558 Anthracite with black sim beadlock ring, 17x8.5 4.5 BS, -6 OS. Looked at all of the wheels I could find online as well. Anza D558's were only 25lbs, and seem to look reasonably coordinated to the Sting Gray body color. Besides, EVERYONE has black these days. Again, feedback appreciated.
Smitty Built Spare relocation bracket for the 35's. (It’s a Sport ) Choosing the SB because it's affordable and has solid steel wings for the tire stops. One look and I could see that 3/8" SS bolts, 2.5" trailer door bump stops, washers and several nuts might give me a fully adjustable set of wheel side supports. I literally hung on one at a build the dealership had and it didn't even seem to budge, just the whole body bounced on the rear springs. SB claims it will support up to 35's without gate reinforcement, and rumors have it that the JL gate is already modestly reinforced with heavier hinges and an inner magnesium bracing. Will it hold? I guess we might see.
N-Fab® - Black Rock Rails. These are heavy twin-tube PRACTICAL sliders with REMOVABLE steps. I KNOW. It’s only a Mall Crawling SPORT. But they were only $175 more than the largely non-functional single-tube welded step version, and who knows, maybe someday I might want to re-gear and lock up the m186 and m220 for mid level crawling
If it seems like I'm overly concerned about wheel/tire weights, it's because I'm 71 and it's not so easy to lift up a 120 combo anymore, let alone in a few more years. Life is what it is. I'm retired, so this is not a $60k+ Rubi build, but and it’s what I can afford. This is more of an OLDER life crisis purchase than a mid-life crisis deal. Already did a couple of those.
At any rate, thanks!
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