Florida Roll Call!

[X99104]

@Catiajockey I think you hit the nail on the head haha its definitely a plus that a bumper with a winch just looks badass. Also @X99104 I think you're right in that a winch might give me a little too much confidence for a total newbie.

You guys give some compelling arguments for the tires. Im glad I asked cause I'll be honest, I had cart full of stuff and I damn near ordered it all.

I've been enjoying the heck out of the car and Im glad to find that its such a welcoming community. I've been getting my first jeep waves and its been great keeping track with my kid how many we get when we go driving.

Thanks for the input and warm welcome, everyone!

Be careful , there are some here who's heads explode if you call your Jeep a car.....
In all seriousness though, Jeeps are kinda like Harley's "no two are the same" and most of the owners will do everything they can to help you out.

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[7thson]

Be careful , there are some here who's heads explode if you call your Jeep a car.....

Noted!

 

[700r]

I was just thinking of you as I read the previous message. Hope all is well.
Andy

Absolutely. It's Friday! Safe and good trip I hope?

 

[X99104]

Absolutely. It's Friday! Safe and good trip I hope?

Yep., already been to Nashville and the job I thought was in Memphis is in Puerto Rico in a few weeks

 

[TrailTorque]

Be careful , there are some here who's heads explode if you call your Jeep a car.....
In all seriousness though, Jeeps are kinda like Harley's "no two are the same" and most of the owners will do everything they can to help you out.

My head exploded when I read that. Thankfully before I jumped the gunon a response I read yours first. Situation avoided lol

 

[TrailTorque]

@X99104 I successfully requested LAANC authorization from the FAA to fly in a limited fly zone and was authorized for tomorrow. Should be fun!

 

[7thson]

My head exploded when I read that. Thankfully before I jumped the gunon a response I read yours first. Situation avoided lol

welp, now that’s it’s been established I’m a total N00b I might as well ask: what’s the etiquette on naming you Jeep? I’ve see a few out on the road with names where the Rubicon decal would be.

 

[Roky]

welp, now that’s it’s been established I’m a total N00b I might as well ask: what’s the etiquette on naming you Jeep? I’ve see a few out on the road with names where the Rubicon decal would be.

Anything you want......my only suggestion would be, don’t use the word car anywhere on your rig........

 

[7thson]

Anything you want......my only suggestion would be, don’t use the word car anywhere on your rig........

dang it! I might as well change my username to cArDoOd

 

[7thson]

So I’ve been calling shops to get quotes on having tires and maybe a lift kit in case I can’t find a rubi take off and one of them told me I’d need new wheels if I do a lift kit. is there any truth to that? I can’t seem to find any info online specifically saying that a lift = new wheels.

 

[JeeperVirus]

So I’ve been calling shops to get quotes on having tires and maybe a lift kit in case I can’t find a rubi take off and one of them told me I’d need new wheels if I do a lift kit. is there any truth to that? I can’t seem to find any info online specifically saying that a lift = new wheels.

there is no rule saying you need new wheels to get a lift kit. Yes it might look weird but there are no rules.

For wheels and tires i would recommend custom wheel offset. Their site has tons of wheels and tires. You can create combos or see other jeeps with the specific tires or wheels you want.

thats where i got mine and had them shipped to my house mounted and balanced. Got them put on this weekend here at the house.

Unfortunately in miami i dont trust many shops and half of them want to push onto you what they want to sell so yeah. If you want hit me up on instagram and we can talk more.

 

[Roky]

So I’ve been calling shops to get quotes on having tires and maybe a lift kit in case I can’t find a rubi take off and one of them told me I’d need new wheels if I do a lift kit. is there any truth to that? I can’t seem to find any info online specifically saying that a lift = new wheels.

What the shop is talking about is some kits require a certain backspace so you don’t rub the front lcas when in full turn. Just ask when you pick a lift kit what they recommend. Sometimes you can add wheel spacers or turn out the turn stops if you want to keep stock rims.

 

[7thson]

Ended up starting down the rabbit hole yesterday with some 33 Grapplers and already got some dirt on them today! Thanks for all the solid advice everyone!

 

[JeeperVirus]

Ended up starting down the rabbit hole yesterday with some 33 Grapplers and already got some dirt on them today! Thanks for all the solid advice everyone!

looks great. Did you have any rubbing on the european portion of the front bumper(the little air damn that comes up under our sport fenders) while turning?

Now if you find some rubicon fenders or take-off springs/shocks it will help with clearance while articulating. Honestly, either one will help but both would be ideal.

 

[7thson]

looks great. Did you have any rubbing on the european portion of the front bumper(the little air damn that comes up under our sport fenders) while turning?

Now if you find some rubicon fenders or take-off springs/shocks it will help with clearance while articulating. Honestly, either one will help but both would be ideal.

No rubbing that I could hear or feel.

Definitely still looking for a rubicon takeoff!

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