Frankenlift

[Some Random Guy]

So, swapping out my JLUR for a JL Sport if things go well in the next week or so. I'm currently pulling the lift out, and I'm looking to what I'm going to do for a lift on the Sport. I'm eventually going to 1-tons, but I'm thinking of holding off a bit since I won't have $10k lying around after this trade.

What I have:
Falcon SP2.1 Monotube shocks for 4-door with 2-3.5" lift.
Rock Krawler 3.5" 4 door springs.
Maximus-3 Geometry brackets.
Metalcloack Rear Adjustable Control Arms.
Track Bar relocation brackets front and rear.
Steersmarts draglink, with top-mount (aka, drag link flip).
39" tires.
Hutchinson Rock Monster 5on5's.

My end goal is 60/70/80's. Leaning Dstrac 70's right now; supported by Metalcloak Gamechanger 3.5" with 6-pak shocks. Hydrosteer too. The 39's will carry me, and I'll drive stupid at that point.

So, I'm looking for help on ideas to do to let me enjoy the 2-door while I wait for the right time to go 1-ton. Hopefully over next "winter". I'm thinking the following:
1) Re-use front shocks. Buy some Fox2.0 or cheap Quadratec rears (good for a few months, yeah?).
2) Re-use geometry brackets. I like them. Also re-use Metalcloack rear adjustable control arms.
3) MOPAR lift springs front/rear. They seem cheap. I don't remember the breakdown, but I think I'm looking for 2dr steel bumper group fronts and basic rears to account for the winch.
4) Metalcloak trackbars. But maybe this is un-necessary with MOPAR springs? Or just a "when convenient" thing. Like a sale.
5) Steersmarts bottom-mount end to "fix" my draglink. I love my Michigan companies.
6) ARB front air locker. I'm pretty set on this to find out if I like air lockers. I've never had them. It will inform my 1-ton decision.
7) If I find some cheap 33/34" tires, put them on the Hutchinsons. I'm afraid to go 35's with heavy beadlocks and a locker on the M186. Then again, it only needs to last a year or so.

I'll regear if I upgrade tires. I can do it myself now, thanks to the forums here.

Appreciate your thoughts/experience!

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[J0E]

My end goal is 60/70/80's. Leaning Dstrac 70's right now; supported by Metalcloak Gamechanger 3.5" with 6-pak shocks. Hydrosteer too. The 39's will carry me, and I'll drive stupid at that point.

I think I'll go with DSTRAC Ultra 70 Axle Set JL 40/40-Spline, High Pinion on my JL
DSTRAC 70 HP front much stronger than the more expensive Dynatrac XD60 and the DSTRAC rear is plenty strong enough. The XD80 is overkill and loses an 3/4".

7) If I find some cheap 33/34" tires, put them on the Hutchinsons. I'm afraid to go 35's with heavy beadlocks and a locker on the M186. Then again, it only needs to last a year or so.

I'll regear if I upgrade tires. I can do it myself now, thanks to the forums here.

Appreciate your thoughts/experience!

34's and locker will break the Dana 30 ring gear, pinon, or shafts. Heavy beadlocks have almost nothing to do with it. It's the mass of the vehicle, the tire radius and width, and how much traction you get. It's not really faster wear and tear, it's exceed the torque limits and break.

I wouldn't regear, wait until you get 1 tons. I'm still a bit spooked about DSTRAC leaving the states.

Sounds like a great build.

 

[Some Random Guy]

I think I'll go with DSTRAC Ultra 70 Axle Set JL 40/40-Spline, High Pinion on my JL
DSTRAC 70 HP front much stronger than the more expensive Dynatrac XD60 and the DSTRAC rear is plenty strong enough. The XD80 is overkill and loses an 3/4".



34's and locker will break the Dana 30 ring gear, pinon, or shafts. Heavy beadlocks have almost nothing to do with it. It's the mass of the vehicle, the tire radius and width, and how much traction you get. It's not really faster wear and tear, it's exceed the torque limits and break.

I wouldn't regear, wait until you get 1 tons. I'm still a bit spooked about DSTRAC leaving the states.

Sounds like a great build.

Is it a JL-specific issue? I know it’s heavier than an XJ, but that was why I was looking to shy away from 35’s. I thought the Dana 30 had stood up to 35’s on lighter vehicles, or am I confusing it with the Dana 35?

 

[hoag4147]

So, swapping out my JLUR for a JL Sport if things go well in the next week or so. I'm currently pulling the lift out, and I'm looking to what I'm going to do for a lift on the Sport. I'm eventually going to 1-tons, but I'm thinking of holding off a bit since I won't have $10k lying around after this trade.

What I have:
Falcon SP2.1 Monotube shocks for 4-door with 2-3.5" lift.
Rock Krawler 3.5" 4 door springs.
Maximus-3 Geometry brackets.
Metalcloack Rear Adjustable Control Arms.
Track Bar relocation brackets front and rear.
Steersmarts draglink, with top-mount (aka, drag link flip).
39" tires.
Hutchinson Rock Monster 5on5's.

My end goal is 60/70/80's. Leaning Dstrac 70's right now; supported by Metalcloak Gamechanger 3.5" with 6-pak shocks. Hydrosteer too. The 39's will carry me, and I'll drive stupid at that point.

So, I'm looking for help on ideas to do to let me enjoy the 2-door while I wait for the right time to go 1-ton. Hopefully over next "winter". I'm thinking the following:
1) Re-use front shocks. Buy some Fox2.0 or cheap Quadratec rears (good for a few months, yeah?).
2) Re-use geometry brackets. I like them. Also re-use Metalcloack rear adjustable control arms.
3) MOPAR lift springs front/rear. They seem cheap. I don't remember the breakdown, but I think I'm looking for 2dr steel bumper group fronts and basic rears to account for the winch.
4) Metalcloak trackbars. But maybe this is un-necessary with MOPAR springs? Or just a "when convenient" thing. Like a sale.
5) Steersmarts bottom-mount end to "fix" my draglink. I love my Michigan companies.
6) ARB front air locker. I'm pretty set on this to find out if I like air lockers. I've never had them. It will inform my 1-ton decision.
7) If I find some cheap 33/34" tires, put them on the Hutchinsons. I'm afraid to go 35's with heavy beadlocks and a locker on the M186. Then again, it only needs to last a year or so.

I'll regear if I upgrade tires. I can do it myself now, thanks to the forums here.

Appreciate your thoughts/experience!

What’s the plans for the takeoff 3.5 RK springs?

 

[Some Random Guy]

What’s the plans for the takeoff 3.5 RK springs?

Nothing yet. I need to learn how to select springs and shocks for the heavier axles. So I might recycle them into the final product. I’m not buying a full gamechanger set since I already have some of the arms, I’ll just piece in what I need.

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