Project SWAMPCAT

[swampcat14]

Ordered the Maximus-3 rack today. Should be here in a couple weeks.

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[swampcat14]

In the mean time... GPCA Grab Handles....

 

[swampcat14]

CMM Offroad A-Pillar Mirror Mounts and 1-inch Ball Mounts...

 

[anotheraznguy]

So, was interested in your suspension setup but had some questions for you. It appears you used the 2-3" falcon shocks with the MC game changer

I can see in the rear you are using 4 bumpstops, is that due to tire contact or is that due to shock travel?

Sadly, i can't see how many bumpstops you have up front. but same question is it due to the tire contact or is it shock? Any issues overextending the falcons?

 

[swampcat14]

I've got 4 stops in the rear, and 3 in the front. In both cases it's for tire clearance.

In the rear, even with the 4 stops, I get a little rubbing on the driver's side at full stuff on the little section of the inner fender liner that sticks out.

I haven't seen any indications (yet) of hitting the limit of shock travel, but with the stops, I'm only concerned about this for down travel. If I have issues there, I'll just throw on some limit straps.

 

[swampcat14]

Maximus-3 rack came in Friday (super-fast shipping)!! Installed it yesterday. Will post pics tomorrow (at work all day today).

 

[Namib]

I've got 4 stops in the rear, and 3 in the front. In both cases it's for tire clearance.

In the rear, even with the 4 stops, I get a little rubbing on the driver's side at full stuff on the little section of the inner fender liner that sticks out.

I haven't seen any indications (yet) of hitting the limit of shock travel, but with the stops, I'm only concerned about this for down travel. If I have issues there, I'll just throw on some limit straps.

My Metal Cloak should go on this week with the Rocksport shocks.
Where does it rub? I know the plastic pieces in the back is an issue, but anywhere else? Also doing 37x12.5s

 

[swampcat14]

My Metal Cloak should go on this week with the Rocksport shocks.
Where does it rub? I know the plastic pieces in the back is an issue, but anywhere else? Also doing 37x12.5s

First off, you're going to love this lift!

To answer your question, I've only had rubbing at that one spot in the rear inner fender liner. It's worse (read: happens more often) on the driver's side than the passenger for some reason.

 

[Namib]

First off, you're going to love this lift!

To answer your question, I've only had rubbing at that one spot in the rear inner fender liner. It's worse (read: happens more often) on the driver's side than the passenger for some reason.

Thanks. This is in line with my expectations. I have a new rear bumper as well so that piece will probably come out.

 

[swampcat14]

Maximus-3 / Rhino Rack roof rack installed.

 

[TX_Ovrlnd]

The rack looks great on the Jeep, the cut up headliner would drive me nuts until I came up with some kind of boot to cover them. How much effort does it take to remove if you want to go topless?

 

[swampcat14]

The rack looks great on the Jeep, the cut up headliner would drive me nuts until I came up with some kind of boot to cover them. How much effort does it take to remove if you want to go topless?

Yeah, I wasn't to keen to cut up the liner, but since then I've not noticed it. It's not an eyesore to me.

Going topless requires some effort. It's 10 extra bolts to pull. According to Maximus-3 you could use the rack to lift the top off, but they don't recommend storing it suspended by the rack. I can confirm that a Top Lift Pro will not support the combined weight of the top and the rack.

For me, it all boils down to too much hassle to warrant taking the top off.

 

[swampcat14]

Front Runner quick release tent mount and CVT Mt. Rainier Summit Extended Stargazer RTT....

 

[swozey]

Loving your build

 

[swampcat14]

Loving your build

Thanks!

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