Rubi Recon

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Hi Steven, One thing i noticed was the bars on the Mule rack don't have any t slots for mounting accessories. How are you able to mount the rotopacks or other accessories? did you end up drilling holes to put mounts in? I really love the way this rack looks but am hesitant due to the lack of built-in slots... Trying to decide between this and the Uptop Overland Bravo which is similarly priced(slightly cheaper actually) but seems to have slots on the bars and some light mounting options.

Beautiful build btw and great review videos! Getting a lot of inspiration here

Hi Shamu! To mount the RotoPax I did drill the cross bars to bolt the mounts to them(after careful layout). For my other cargo, I used a GoWesty cargo net. I think you saw the video on how I mounted my shovel?

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


-Steven

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[CamperShamu]

Hi Shamu! To mount the RotoPax I did drill the cross bars to bolt the mounts to them(after careful layout). For my other cargo, I used a GoWesty cargo net. I think you saw the video on how I mounted my shovel?

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


-Steven

Thanks.. and yes i saw the vid on how you mounted the shovel. that worked out well!

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Looking back at where the build is compared to stock...

It's been such a rewarding experience so far making Rubi my own?

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


-Steven

 

[dcm80401]

Looking back at where the build is compared to stock...

It's been such a rewarding experience so far making Rubi my own?

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


-Steven

Nice Steven, still waiting on my 4xe. Maybe March.

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Nice Steven, still waiting on my 4xe. Maybe March.

Thanks David! I hope your 4Xe shows up soon.

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


-Steven

 

[mikem20]

Hey Steven. It’s come a long way. Thanks again for sharing your build from flying out and picking up to where it is now!
Any chance you have the vid uploaded for your fender chop?

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Hey Steven. It’s come a long way. Thanks again for sharing your build from flying out and picking up to where it is now!
Any chance you have the vid uploaded for your fender chop?

Hi Mike! Funny you should ask, working on the fender chop video today. Work/life has been a schedule wrecker lately.

I'm hoping to have it completed very soon. Stay tuned.

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


-Steven

 

[JJsJL]

Hi Mike! Funny you should ask, working on the fender chop video today. Work/life has been a schedule wrecker lately.

I'm hoping to have it completed very soon. Stay tuned.

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


-Steven

Thanks for working on it!! I have those fender chop lights ordered so looking forward to your install video.

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Thanks for working on it!! I have those fender chop lights ordered so looking forward to your install video.

My pleasure. I really love this mod and think you will to.

The Rugged Ridge has help up really well through two Chicago winters.

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


-Steven

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

As promised, here's the Fender Chop video. Enjoy?





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


-Steven

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Up next, new ball joints. I just turned 36K mi. and on 37's have done some good wheeling trips as well using my Jeep as my daily driver.

My steering (Metalcloak full steering linkage) has always felt direct with no wandering/vagueness at all. I'm starting to feel a little bit less feedback in the steering. Steering feels a touch light and I suspect I'm getting some wear in the stock ball joints.

So, here's the plan. Upgrade the stock ball joints with Dynatac HD Ball Joints.

Once I get these installed, I'll post up my results. Stay tuned!

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


-Steven

 

[Roky]

Up next, new ball joints. I just turned 36K mi. and on 37's have done some good wheeling trips as well using my Jeep as my daily driver.

My steering (Metalcloak full steering linkage) has always felt direct with no wandering/vagueness at all. I'm starting to feel a little bit less feedback in the steering. Steering feels a touch light and I suspect I'm getting some wear in the stock ball joints.

So, here's the plan. Upgrade the stock ball joints with Dynatac HD Ball Joints.

Once I get these installed, I'll post up my results. Stay tuned!

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


-Steven

Hey brother,
keep an eye out for signs of wallowing on your knuckles. I recommend doing iron knuckles with the ball joints.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/reid-racing-steering-knuckles.64285/post-1535944

I did knuckles and ball joints on a customers JL a few months back, and the aluminum knuckle was wallowed a bit……… just a heads up…… for my piece of mind, I didn’t want the knuckles to be the last weak link on the front end………

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Hey brother,
keep an eye out for signs of wallowing on your knuckles. I recommend doing iron knuckles with the ball joints.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/reid-racing-steering-knuckles.64285/post-1535944

I did knuckles and ball joints on a customers JL a few months back, and the aluminum knuckle was wallowed a bit……… just a heads up…… for my piece of mind, I didn’t want the knuckles to be the last weak link on the front end………

Sage advice Roky, really appreciate it! I'm going to see if I can swing doing the knuckles at the same time.

When I saw Jeep used iron knuckles on the JT Mojave, I knew the aluminum ones on the JL were not up to the task of taking a lot of punishment.

On your set-up, are you flipped/high steer? Not sure that is necessary on the JL.

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


-Steven

 

[Roky]

Sage advice Roky, really appreciate it! I'm going to see if I can swing doing the knuckles at the same time.

When I saw Jeep used iron knuckles on the JT Mojave, I knew the aluminum ones on the JL were not up to the task of taking a lot of punishment.

On your set-up, are you flipped/high steer? Not sure that is necessary on the JL.

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


-Steven

No sir, that will only reduce up travel in front, no real benefits unless your up over 4-4.5” of lift IMO……

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

No sir, that will only reduce up travel in front, no real benefits unless your up over 4-4.5” of lift IMO……

Just as I thought, thanks for confirming Roky. I'm assuming that Reid matches the stock steering geometry? Notice any difference(s)? Scrub radius, etc?

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


-Steven

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