Rubi Recon

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@MSparks909 I was just remembering that I went back and added a 1/2" TeraFlex rear coils spacer to my MetalCloak 3.5" GC. It's not that the lift results in a 'nose high' attitude (the Jeep sits slightly nose down as measured at the rock rails). The new higher clearance/higher up Rubicon fenders give the Jeep a nose high look.

If I was to do it again, I'd use a 1" spacer at the back so when trail loaded, the stance would be perfect(in my opinion). Small thing, but you'll be in there when the springs are off.

https://teraflex.com/shop/suspensions/jl-0-5-coil-spring-spacer-load-level-kit-rear.html

This pic was a couple of days after the lift install...

This is with the 1/2" spacer install on the rear coil...

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


-Steven

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[MSparks909]

@MSparks909 I was just remembering that I went back and added a 1/2" TeraFlex rear coils spacer to my MetalCloak 3.5" GC. It's not that the lift results in a 'nose high' attitude (the Jeep sits slightly nose down as measured at the rock rails). The new higher clearance/higher up Rubicon fenders give the Jeep a nose high look.

If I was to do it again, I'd use a 1" spacer at the back so when trail loaded, the stance would be perfect(in my opinion). Small thing, but you'll be in there when the springs are off.

https://teraflex.com/shop/suspensions/jl-0-5-coil-spring-spacer-load-level-kit-rear.html

This pic was a couple of days after the lift install...

This is with the 1/2" spacer install on the rear coil...

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


-Steven

Thanks for the reminder! I’ll add those to the list. Ever have any problems with coil bow or any kind of lean with your Jeep? I see Metalcloak sells lower spring perch correction pads for like $30, wonder if I should just add those too and do it all at once.

 

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Thanks for the reminder! I’ll add those to the list. Ever have any problems with coil bow or any kind of lean with your Jeep? I see Metalcloak sells lower spring perch correction pads for like $30, wonder if I should just add those too and do it all at once.

Lean hasn't been bad. I just thought of something else(sorry, it's been a while since the lift went in). Ask MC when you order your lift if it comes with Front Coil Correction Pads. You'll need those.

https://metalcloak.com/jl-wrangler-jt-gladiaro-front-coil-correction-pads.html

The rear coils don't have any bow on the JL (unlike what we had on a lifted JK).

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


-Steven

 

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It is Thursday and time for another segment of 60sec Jeep Wisdom. Enjoy




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


-Steven

 

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Just a nice pic...out playing on Rainbow Terrace...

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


-Steven

 

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Here's the AAL Fridge Slider installed in Rubi. The 45qt. RTIC cooler fits perfectly on the slider. The slide runs absolutely quietly. I'll be doing a complete walkaround video on my AAL products soon.

Really enjoy having them on the Jeep.

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


-Steven

 

[Roky]

Here's the AAL Fridge Slider installed in Rubi. The 45qt. RTIC cooler fits perfectly on the slider. The slide runs absolutely quietly. I'll be doing a complete walkaround video on my AAL products soon.

Really enjoy having them on the Jeep.

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


-Steven

Can I see it slid out ? Would like to see how far it comes out, thanks……

 

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Can I see it slid out ? Would like to see how far it comes out, thanks……

Here you go. It slides out to a 'locked' position', allowing enough room to open the freezer, or in my case the cooler.

I'm not at a point where I can really utilize a dedicated fridge/freezer. I was happy to see that the 45qt. RTIC fit the slide as well as clearing the passenger seat when it's upright. With the slide closed, the cooler just touches the back of the seat.

I have a full walk around video coming on the AAL systems I'm running. Look for that soon.

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


-Steven

 

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Out exploring old mining settlements on Middle Fork Swan Road out of Breckenridge, Co..

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



-Steven

 

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I've been running this A-pillar light set-up for a while now. I started with Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro's mounted on KC Hilites mounts.

I then added Diode Dynamics SSC1 Pro's-Wide beam as a 'ditch' light. I fabbed some simple custom brackets to allow me to position the C1's right where I wanted them.

Here they are in action...

And here's a video of the entire walk-through.




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


-Steven

 

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Finally got the look of the front end of my JL dialed in with the addition of the Maximus-3 XLP Hoop...

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


-Steven

 

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Another pic of the new XLP Hoop.

I had a conversation with Max-3 asking if they thought I could squeeze the Baja Designs LP4's in the center of the new XLP hoop. We both concluded it was going to be close...good news for me I was able to make it work. Here's a video I did that shows details of how that went together.





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


-Steven

 

[Marman]

Looks awesome, placed mine on order last week.

 

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Looks awesome, placed mine on order last week.

Thanks Larry! Max-3 nailed the proportions on this.

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


-Steven

 

[GBV]

I've been running this A-pillar light set-up for a while now. I started with Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro's mounted on KC Hilites mounts.

I then added Diode Dynamics SSC1 Pro's-Wide beam as a 'ditch' light. I fabbed some simple custom brackets to allow me to position the C1's right where I wanted them.

Here they are in action...

And here's a video of the entire walk-through.




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


-Steven

Really nice light set up, Steven.

Did you ever consider cowl lights from D & C Designs (https://dandcdesigns.net/)?

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