Not a “build” but . . .

[MacJack]

Looks like a nice Jeep. See you in the woods. Can you give me the spec of the tire and wheel with offset. Did you do anything with your spare tire carrier. Thanks.

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[GraniteRubi19]

Turkeys look good up front too

 

[GraniteRubi19]

https://www.kmcwheels.com/product/wheels/xd140/?attribute_pa_finish=satin-black-machined

I wanted to be sure to have hubcentric wheels to reduce as many variables as possible for vibration. When I threw in the positive offset issue that made it even tougher, but I finally settled on these XDs in 17x8.5 with +18mm offset

 

[GraniteRubi19]

Here’s a pic of me partially through the bolt replacement to compare the stainless to black bolt look

 

[timn1984]

Looks great, nice job, look like you had some experience with your JK. Love the bumpers. And great catch with the Buck!!

 

[GraniteRubi19]

I was trying to stay as light as possible with the tires which is why I first tried the Coopers. When they wouldn’t work I went with the Yokohama’s at 70lbs.

https://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/geolandar-m-t-g003

Interestingly enough, I didn’t have to change a thing to hang the tire on the factory setup as long as I had my factory bumper. However the spare tire cutout was too shallow on the Poison Spyder and I already had the MOPAR spacer kit cause I was originally thinking about 37s. I was hoping to send it back but had to use it so the back door would close and it barley will with the MOPAR spacers and 35s. Will have to upgrade later if I move to 37s.

 

[GraniteRubi19]

Thanks. The JK was great, but this JL feels like a spaceship compared to the old Jeep. The transmission improvement alone is night and day. Hope to have as many good days hunting in the JL!!

 

[GraniteRubi19]

Well, got to put the new rig to use this evening. Not too bad for the first hunt with the new Jeep.

 

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Well, got to put the new rig to use this evening. Not too bad for the first hunt with the new Jeep.

I'll take the back straps please

 

[GraniteRubi19]

You’ll have to fight my boys for them

 

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You’ll have to fight my boys for them

.....I'm cool with hamburg

 

[GraniteRubi19]

Added the Rigid 360s. Ready to light up the night!

 

[WalkingJL]

Where did you get the stainless bolts for the wheels?

 

[GraniteRubi19]

I ordered the bolts through Discount Tire. They got them straight from KMC

 

[GraniteRubi19]

Another one on the rack!

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