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[msims51]

I would imagine so but Wordpress has about 10 billion plugins I’m sure there is one for this but I’ll have to look. Most sites are built using Wordpress such as Target/Walmart/autozone and so on..

Let me know what you find out. We were on the Magento platform and did our rebuild on Shopify. I don't know if Shopify can handle what we are trying to do.

What's your website if you didn't link it already?

It's VehicleThings.com. Like i was saying earlier, it's a mess. We just started going through a rebuild and changing platforms, and don't have anything loaded on it right now. The new platform may not be able to handle the size of what we do. If there's anything you're looking for, just PM me and I'll let you know what I can do.

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[TrailTorque]

Let me know what you find out. We were on the Magento platform and did our rebuild on Shopify. I don't know if Shopify can handle what we are trying to do

I’ll let ya know man for sure

 

[JEEPJL]

Yeah it’s a huge turnout for us East Coasters because we really get jipped on Jeep shit.

We have like (4) Jeep Badge of Honor trails and only one event, Jeep Beach...

The West Coast gets everything which is understandable due to their terrain but still it’s bullshit...

And yet Florida is a jeep haven as far as climate . I'm over here on the Gulf Coast and in the 2 counties I work in I see them everywhere everyday
also I get an 80% return on waves here for some reason

http://www.motorwayamerica.com/editorial/new-graphic-shows-jeep-wranglers-most-popular-florida-dc

California is number one in my opinion but this site kinda clears things up a little

 

[JEEPJL]

Yeah it’s a huge turnout for us East Coasters because we really get jipped on Jeep shit.

We have like (4) Jeep Badge of Honor trails and only one event, Jeep Beach...

The West Coast gets everything which is understandable due to their terrain but still it’s bullshit...

What 4 places if you don't mind ?

Hard Rock is one I'm sure

 

[TrailTorque]

What 4 places if you don't mind ?

Hard Rock is one I'm sure

Nope none in FL when I said “we” I mean the East Coast..

Tennessee
Alabama
North Carolina
Georgia

 

[JEEPJL]

Nope none in FL when I said “we” I mean the East Coast..

Tennessee
Alabama
North Carolina
Georgia

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[VaBeachDad]

Thanks Mort! I hear ya regarding the addiction. I've been shopping bumpers, winches, air compressors, etc. Not sure how far and I can go and still keep my 31 year marriage intact!.. I figure that if I take it slow and easy, I can keep adding stuff little by little..

As @MORTON can testify, the project never ends - I've been married for 31 years, I've had my TJ (bought new) for 16 years and now I am at V3.0 on my mods and upgrades. My motto is: build it, drive it, maintain it - rinse and repeat

 

[Drytellsr]

I'll put this on your Christmas list next year
https://www.amazon.com/Bumper-Dumper-Original-Mountable-Portable/dp/B006IVN03O

Butt wait I'm cheap so this is what you'll get
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Eme...2VE2EEZ1EFF&psc=1&refRID=P3ZFVKS3E2VE2EEZ1EFF

That is actually an awesome Idea for my cross country drive and back country trail adventures.

 

[Drytellsr]

This is exactly the look (minus the red hooks, I’ll end up reusing my black ones) and functionality I want. I’m a weirdo and I like the stock look as long as the stock things provide functionality.

In the case of the steel bumper it does just that, it achieves a low key stock look but provides all of the functionality that I require.

Not to say that there is anything at all wrong with aftermarket bumpers it’s just not my thing.

That's what I am looking at also but what I need first is a suspension lift and I want 35 inch tires I don't want to go to 37's but I want to find a good 2 to 2.5 inch lift kit that is perfect for the Rubi and will maintain performance on the road. what I don't know is, if I go to 35's, will I need spacers to prevent inner wheel weld rubbing during tight turns? Will I need new wheels to put the 35's on? I hear that the wheels used on the Rubicon's 33's are not the best option when moving up to 35's. Any thoughts on the best lift kit?

 

[Roky]

That's what I am looking at also but what I need first is a suspension lift and I want 35 inch tires I don't want to go to 37's but I want to find a good 2 to 2.5 inch lift kit that is perfect for the Rubi and will maintain performance on the road. what I don't know is, if I go to 35's, will I need spacers to prevent inner wheel weld rubbing during tight turns? Will I need new wheels to put the 35's on? I hear that the wheels used on the Rubicon's 33's are not the best option when moving up to 35's. Any thoughts on the best lift kit?

Hi Dave, I’ll chime in my .02 I guess. The 2 best lifts out there right now, imho, is rock krawler and metal cloak. For articulation and on the road drivability.

The rk is a little more maintenance, by this I mean you have to grease the control arms a couple times a year. The mc has a more of a bushing type joint that is supposedly maintenance free. If your looking at just raising your rig 2 “ to except taller tires, then I hear good things from the daystar 2” lift.

More of a spacer lift that you use your factory springs and shocks. It’s different than other spacer lifts because it comes with longer lower control arms and sway bar end links.

There's a ton of options out there, it really comes down to what you want out of your rig. I really like the rk xfactor lift I’m running. The on road ride is amazing. I think it drives as good as it did when I brought it home from the dealership. Well..... actually better because it doesn’t wander anymore...lol.

 

[OrlandoJL]

That's what I am looking at also but what I need first is a suspension lift and I want 35 inch tires I don't want to go to 37's but I want to find a good 2 to 2.5 inch lift kit that is perfect for the Rubi and will maintain performance on the road. what I don't know is, if I go to 35's, will I need spacers to prevent inner wheel weld rubbing during tight turns? Will I need new wheels to put the 35's on? I hear that the wheels used on the Rubicon's 33's are not the best option when moving up to 35's. Any thoughts on the best lift kit?

I’ve got the Terraflex kit with VSS Shocks. 2.5” lift and also running 35” tires on 17” wheels. No issues on my end, kit drives really well even after 5k miles on it. Did pretty well on the trail the group ran on as well. No extra maintenance from what I’ve read and asked about, just a normal suspension

 

[TrailTorque]

That's what I am looking at also but what I need first is a suspension lift and I want 35 inch tires I don't want to go to 37's but I want to find a good 2 to 2.5 inch lift kit that is perfect for the Rubi and will maintain performance on the road. what I don't know is, if I go to 35's, will I need spacers to prevent inner wheel weld rubbing during tight turns? Will I need new wheels to put the 35's on? I hear that the wheels used on the Rubicon's 33's are not the best option when moving up to 35's. Any thoughts on the best lift kit?

There’s about a thousand ways you can go about this and you’ll get about a thousand answers.

No answer is incorrect really.

My take, you don’t need a lift to run 35’s. The Rubicon in stock forum is built to allow for 35’s on a bone stock suspension depending on tire and wheel choice of course.

If it were me, I’d throw some Teraflex .5” or 1.5” hockey pucks (spacers) front and rear and call it a day.

Wont cost ya shit.

Adding the steel front bumper, warn winch & skid will sink you about a half an inch if you don’t already have the steel front bumper that is.. Something to keep in mind.

If you’re dead set on 2.5” of lift I’d go with @Roky ’s advice. To add to the list I believe the newly revised Mopar 2” lifts are settling around 2.5” and no longer have the Spring bow issues. Another good lift is the Falcon Teraflex ST2.

 

[TrailTorque]

Seen this on base this morning. Not sure who’s it is or if they are even on the forums but some money in this thing!

 

[Ran4]

Seen this on base this morning. Not sure who’s it is or if they are even on the forums but some money in this thing!

That's one good looking Jeep!

FWIW, I've had the 1.5 Teraflex spacer lift on for a few days now. Other than having to adjust the 'very slightly off' steering wheel alignment (simple procedure), the ride hasn't changed from before the lift was installed. I have to confess that I'd like the looks of 35s (vs the 33s I have now), but since I drive frequently between our NC joint and our FL digs, I really wanted to preserve as much MPG as possible.

 

[TrailTorque]

That's one good looking Jeep!

FWIW, I've had the 1.5 Teraflex spacer lift on for a few days now. Other than having to adjust the 'very slightly off' steering wheel alignment (simple procedure), the ride hasn't changed from before the lift was installed. I have to confess that I'd like the looks of 35s (vs the 33s I have now), but since I drive frequently between our NC joint and our FL digs, I really wanted to preserve as much MPG as possible.

Yeah I have the .5” on mine when I get it back with the Rubi suspension. Exciting shit! Yeah with the 33’s you can zip around still haha

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