The Non-Rubicon Jl & JLU Thread

[LaunchMedia]

Question for the non-rubicon group. I understand the Rubicon Axles are longer. For those of you who put takeoff Rubicon wheels/tires on, did you also put on spacers? If so, what did you use and do you have before and after pictures?
Thanks

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[BWWJL]

Question for the non-rubicon group. I understand the Rubicon Axles are longer. For those of you who put takeoff Rubicon wheels/tires on, did you also put on spacers? If so, what did you use and do you have before and after pictures?
Thanks

No spacers here. Someone mentioned rubbing but I have not experienced that. I have Rubi take off suspension too.

 

[Kenn1725]

Just got my 2019 a few weeks ago. No problems and very happy.

 

[WalkingJL]

Question for the non-rubicon group. I understand the Rubicon Axles are longer. For those of you who put takeoff Rubicon wheels/tires on, did you also put on spacers? If so, what did you use and do you have before and after pictures?
Thanks

I did not use a spacer with the factory 285 Rubicon tire. I put 315/70/17 K02's on and rubbed in the front on a nearly full turn on the lower control arms. I then put synergy 1 5/8" spacers on to correct this. The stance looks better as well. I have Rubicon suspension with a RC 2.5 spacer lift.

 

[inn8ive]

Hey Guys. Finally got around to installing these upgrades. Super happy with the way this turned out. Currently running Hooker Blackheart Axle Back without muffler, but it's a bit loud on the highway with the 35s. Ordered the Hooker Blackheart Cat Back with Muffler, which will hopefully quiet down the highway drone.

Exhaust Thread:
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...ackheart-axle-back-exhaust.13789/#post-502789

2018 Sahara
2.5" RC Spacer Lift
RC Steering Stabilizer
RC Tire Relocation Bracket
Fuel Tactic D630 18x9 -12 Offset (thanks @jhawklive)
Toyo Open Country AT2 35x12.5x18
Removed all Emblems
Painted Silver Grill Trim Black

 

[lightsout]

In really like the No badges/emblems I also have Black and have been considering the same...

 

[BWWJL]

In really like the No badges/emblems I also have Black and have been considering the same...

I removed sport sticker and plastidipped Jeep/trail badge and also the key holes.

 

[TrailTorque]

Hey Guys. Finally got around to installing these upgrades. Super happy with the way this turned out. Currently running Hooker Blackheart Axle Back without muffler, but it's a bit loud on the highway with the 35s. Ordered the Hooker Blackheart Cat Back with Muffler, which will hopefully quiet down the highway drone.

Exhaust Thread:
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...ackheart-axle-back-exhaust.13789/#post-502789

2018 Sahara
2.5" RC Spacer Lift
RC Steering Stabilizer
RC Tire Relocation Bracket
Fuel Tactic D630 18x9 -12 Offset (thanks @jhawklive)
Toyo Open Country AT2 35x12.5x18
Removed all Emblems
Painted Silver Grill Trim Black

Nooooiiiiccceeee

 

[JCatherine]

Question for the group.. bull bar or no?

Next up in my list is the front bumper and winch. Decision made for the LOD destroyer stubby with top mounted winch. What does the bull bar get me? Protect winch? Safety? Or just looks?

Thanks

 

[CanAmMick]

My tires are BFG 35x12.5R18 KO2’s and the front tires rubbed if I turned hard. I went with Spidertrax wheel spacers. The tires do stick out a little farther, but I really like it. Only bad thing is living on a dirt road and when it rains it throws mud everywhere since the tires stick out 1 3/4” more than before I installed the wheel spacers.

 

[Trauma PA]

Hey Guys. Finally got around to installing these upgrades. Super happy with the way this turned out. Currently running Hooker Blackheart Axle Back without muffler, but it's a bit loud on the highway with the 35s. Ordered the Hooker Blackheart Cat Back with Muffler, which will hopefully quiet down the highway drone.

Exhaust Thread:
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...ackheart-axle-back-exhaust.13789/#post-502789

2018 Sahara
2.5" RC Spacer Lift
RC Steering Stabilizer
RC Tire Relocation Bracket
Fuel Tactic D630 18x9 -12 Offset (thanks @jhawklive)
Toyo Open Country AT2 35x12.5x18
Removed all Emblems
Painted Silver Grill Trim Black

I like what you did with your Sahara. How did you go about painting the silver trim black? Thanks in advance.

 

[JeepDave]

LOL Poor man’s photoshop, I like that...

 

[1quick1]

It's almost my Jeeps 1 year birthday. Built 1/18/18.

 

[inn8ive]

I like what you did with your Sahara. How did you go about painting the silver trim black? Thanks in advance.

Thank you! Check out this thread re: painting the trim.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/sahara-grille-inserts-painting-different-color.4798/

 

[TrailTorque]

Hey Guys. Finally got around to installing these upgrades. Super happy with the way this turned out. Currently running Hooker Blackheart Axle Back without muffler, but it's a bit loud on the highway with the 35s. Ordered the Hooker Blackheart Cat Back with Muffler, which will hopefully quiet down the highway drone.

Exhaust Thread:
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...ackheart-axle-back-exhaust.13789/#post-502789

2018 Sahara
2.5" RC Spacer Lift
RC Steering Stabilizer
RC Tire Relocation Bracket
Fuel Tactic D630 18x9 -12 Offset (thanks @jhawklive)
Toyo Open Country AT2 35x12.5x18
Removed all Emblems
Painted Silver Grill Trim Black

Nice wheels man!!

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