Rubi Recon

[ExpeditionBuilds]

My Jeep has a Metalcloak 3.5" lift and sits a little bit lower in the rear too, and I'm thinking about adding spacers to the rear too. Have you looked into that option any further?

Hi Dave! Your timing on this is spot on...I'm at the shop now having a 1/2" spacer installed. I'll get pics up this evening.

I measured my Jeep as you saw and it is actually higher at the back albeit only 3/8". I think the 'nose high' look is a visual thing caused by the high location of the Rubicon front fenders.

Here is a pic taken right after the 3.5" lift was installed. It illustrates the higher nose look with the front fender ~3" higher up on the body line.

-Steven

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[CactusDave]

Hi Dave! Your timing on this is spot on...I'm at the shop now having a 1/2" spacer installed. I'll get pics up this evening.

I measured my Jeep as you saw and it is actually higher at the back albeit only 3/8". I think the 'nose high' look is a visual thing caused by the high location of the Rubicon front fenders.

Here is a pic taken right after the 3.5" lift was installed. It illustrates the higher nose look with the front fender ~3" higher up on the body line.

-Steven

I had some Metalcloak shims put on the passenger side to address the lean due to the gas tank, but I am going to throw spacers in the rear next. What brand of spacers did you go with?

Here is a pic from before I put on my rear bumper and side rails that made it settle even more to the rear.

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

I had some Metalcloak shims put on the passenger side to address the lean due to the gas tank, but I am going to throw spacers in the rear next. What brand of spacers did you go with?

Here is a pic from before I put on my rear bumper and side rails that made it settle even more to the rear.

I used 1/2" TeraFlex, JL rear specific. They bolt to the top of the spring tower which I liked. You may also be a bit lower at the nose with your new bumper. You're running a winch as well?



-Steven

 

[CactusDave]

I used 1/2" TeraFlex, JL rear specific. They bolt to the top of the spring tower which I liked. You may also be a bit lower at the nose with your new bumper. You're running a winch as well?



-Steven

I have everything installed at this point - bumpers, winch, armor, etc - and it still about an inch nose high. I'll look at those TeraFlex spacers, as I like them bolting to the tower.

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

As mentioned in an earlier post, I added a set of TeraFlex 1/2" Rear Coil Spring Spacers today to tweak the stance.

I'm happy with the stance now. Here's a look starting with a pic I took shortly after the lift was installed.

Here's a couple of angles with the additional 1/2" spacer added to the rear coils.

The new measurements on the rock rails: 25-3/8" F. and 26-1/4" R. resulting ~1" of rack. I like the look and it should be close to level when loaded with gear.

Additional measurements: top of tire to bottom of fender liner-9-1/4" F. 8-3/4" R. Sittin' pretty, more to come!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Just a pretty pic...

-Steven

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Another quick update/review after having spent some time/miles with the new parts.

Here's my take on the Falcon Nexus EF 2.2 Steering Stabilizer.

Likes:
- Ease of use
- Adjustability
- Each setting can be felt at the steering wheel
- Finish and quality in line with Falcon shocks, that is to say gorgeous!

Dislikes:
- None so far...it does just what you need it to do.

I run it SOFT on the trail, MEDIUM on the street, FIRM on the interstate. The steering on my JLU is dead straight with no wonder and one finger easy as interstate speed.



-Steven

 

[JLBanjo]

Losing her stockness...

-Steven

What antenna is that mounted to your re enforced tail gate?

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

What antenna is that mounted to your re enforced tail gate?

That is a 4' FireStik FS.


-Steven

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

I got a set of four Baja Designs rock lights installed. I think I'll be adding additional front and rear.

I'll get a video up soon on the install.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

I just finished doing a ceramic paint coating application on my new Recon. The depth and shine the paint now has is really nice.

Here's a video of the process and the products used.




-Steven

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Nice Fall day here in the Midwest

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw



-Steven

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

I recently did a small upgrade that I'm really enjoying. After a couple of pretty dusty wheeling trips I wanted to replace my stock air filter.

After a little research, I decided to try the AFE Magnum FLOW 5R air filter.

I posted a video review on my YouTube channel. Here's the link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Had a tough day yesterday. I finally had to say goodbye to my Lab Koda. She loved riding in the Jeep.

Today I wrapped her collar around the roll bar...that way she always rides with me.

-Steven

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

From the trail...

Super happy with where I am with the performance of the build so far.


-Steven

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