RC3 Jeep - JL Build

[RC3]

how is the power without regearing?

It is amazing. It still has plenty of power. The 8 speed makes all the difference. I can't imagine what it will be like when I do regear.

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[ShannonC]

Finally - I was able to get the spare mounted on the tailgate!
I had put the Mopar Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket and the Rough Country Relocation Bracket on a while back, but the tire did not set against the rubber snubbers due to the shallower back spacing of the new wheels. So this weekend, I found some Daystar Extended Bumpers for the tailgate and whoala - it worked! No rattles - no bouncing!

Are you happy with the extended bumper, I read some bad reviews mon amazon and decided not to go with them. If your still please I may reconsider. My wife and I have a similar JL. Check out her page @thornhilljl on Instagram. Love your jeep. Thanks for posting everything for all to see.

 

[RC3]

Thanks, glad you are enjoying it. I have been following @thornhilljl for a while now!
As for the bumpers - they work great for me. I have had them on for well over 15K miles, on and off road, and they are still tight and holding the tire nicely.

 

[rayzjeep]

Do you have any frame rubbing at full lock with the 38's and 4.5" backspacing? I'm looking at doing a similar combo but didn't want to loose any steering radius.

 

[RC3]

Do you have any frame rubbing at full lock with the 38's and 4.5" backspacing? I'm looking at doing a similar combo but didn't want to loose any steering radius.

No, I have absolutely no frame rubbing at full lock. I do have just a little rubbing on the drivers side lower control arm. I have never felt it or heard it rub, so it can't be much of a rub, but I do have just a bit of paint worn off. If I was to do it again, I would probably go with 4.00 or 4.25 BS. But only for a bit wider stance and I think it looks a little better.

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