The Non-Rubicon Jl & JLU Thread

[robaw]

First bucket wash of the year! Can’t wait to wheel this thing, snow can’t melt fast enough

Don't worry - Spring starts tomorrow, I'm sure the snow will melt soon enough!

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[jlsahara]

Tried to install the highline fenders and when installing the rear fenders, I noticed that the Mopar dealer I used gave me one incorrect rear fender. Seems like they sent me a paintable Sahara fender instead of the highline rubicon.

What sucks is that I already paid to get these painted so I hope the Mopar dealer does right and replaces it + credits me the difference I paid for the paint/labor.

I also noticed the incorrect rear fender had a Molded lip, which my Sahara fenders don’t have. Is this new for 2019?

 

[wrangster]

Yea i put 33's (32.7) on my stock jeep, no offsets, no lifts, nothing and it was completely ok. I just lifted the jeep 2.5'' to give it more room to flex, but the 33's on JLU sport S is basically like a stock Rubi. Do you know the width of the Wheels that come wtih stock Sport? are they 17x7.5? Im wondering how 35's would fit on the stock rims, and if id need wheel spacers b/c the 33's cut it close width wise.

Yes they are 17x7.5 with a +44 backspace. These rims fit very close to the inside of the hub closer to the knuckle joint. I purchased rims that were +1 backspace with vector 18x9 wheels. I was just thinking ahead just in case I do go to a larger tire. As it stands now I am very satisfied with my choices, gas mileage has only dropped a tad more than 1 mpg with 275/65/18s on. Check with the tire mfg. online there they should have all the specs for the tires of your choice rim width etc.

 

[Archer85]

My buddies Jeep from above, running 3.5 metal cloak, 35’s on stock sport wheels with a 1.75” spacer

So I'd prob need a spacer then. I know i can get 35's on a 17x7.5 wheel, but with the width of a 35'' wheel i was assuming id need spacers. Thanks!

 

[stil2low]

So I'd prob need a spacer then. I know i can get 35's on a 17x7.5 wheel, but with the width of a 35'' wheel i was assuming id need spacers. Thanks!

Yah you’d need spacers if you want to keep your steering range. Seen a few just adjust out the stops but I’d rather run a space than stop the steering range
My buddy need spacers more for clearance on the MC outboard shock mounts

 

[Wrangler-NS]

Got any pics of the 33's on the 2" mopar lift? I'm considering a similar setup at some point down the road.

 

[stil2low]

Bored and wanted to see how I could mount my compressor, so dug out some scrap and mocked up a quick mount

 

[Firefly]

Enjoying my JLUS but sticking with 33s and 9" rims and no lift. Looks great to me this way and best for around city driving which I do most of. My gas mileage has suffered a tad but still decent for an off road vehicle. Enjoy yours the way you want and keep on Jeepin!

Can you post a pic?

 

[wrangster]

Can you post a pic?

Here you go:

 

[inn8ive]

Here you go:

Looks awesome.
18" wheels? What tire size? Lift or no?

 

[wrangster]

Looks awesome.
18" wheels? What tire size? Lift or no?

18" fuel vector wheels with 275/65/18 Terra Grappler tires, no lift and keeping it that way. lol

 

[Firefly]

285/70/17 DC Fun Country
Pro Comp 17x8.5/ 0 offset.

So, to clarify, you are running that size tie with no lift or spacers. Nothing. Correct? And, there's no rubbing?

 

[stil2low]

All finished, other than running power

 

[lbau317]

Don't worry - Spring starts tomorrow, I'm sure the snow will melt soon enough!

Nice winch!

 

[BigJimSlade]

Finally installed my Rubi suspension on my Sport S. I got 1.5+" all around, which was exactly what I was hoping for. I have a Smittybilt X20 Comp on the way. I'm eyeballing the Quadratec QRC full width front bumper. Anyone have one? Thoughts? Further down the road I'm planning on another set of Sport S wheels, 34-35 inch Patagonias for the weekends (and 265/70-17 ATs for commuting), some quality wheel spacers, and some kind of high fenders. I'm liking what I've seen of the Bushwacker fenders.

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