Xtreme Recon Lite - 2 Door Edition

[WhiteElk]

Thanks for the input guys. On advice of a top upfitter in my area, and after considering a local JLUR XR take-off suspension & wheel package, I’ve decided to stick with the Mopar 2” lift option.

-W

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[AdamG]

This is consistent with my experience having had 35s no lift on my JLR. Slight rubbing in rear upper fender at full flex.

Nitto TrailGrapplers and Toyo ATIIIs (I believe) are the two tires I am aware of that come in 35x11.5r17s.

Are you still on the TrailGrapplers? If yes, how was the noise and how did they do in the snow?

 

[BuyHold]

Are you still on the TrailGrapplers? If yes, how was the noise and how did they do in the snow?

Still on them.

On Road: They are noisy. They are very heavy. Vibrations from aggressive lugs can be felt in cabin.

Snow: Loose powdery soft pack snow they do great. Hard road ice, not so great. Compared to standard all season tire they are not horrible but not great. They do not compare in any way to a dedicated winter.

Wet Roads: OK

Rocks: Great

Mud: Great

They look really cool but if you are buying them for only that, not intending for off road use, then you would have to put a massive premium on appearance over street performance to go with these over alternatives. They are not 3peak rated. Trail Grapplers are a dedicated off-road tire and at that they are outstanding.

Just my opinion based on my experience owning a set.

 

[stephanadams]

That’s perfection . Great job!

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[jal]

Mine is still in the works

 

[2DR OVRLND]

Still on them.

On Road: They are noisy. They are very heavy. Vibrations from aggressive lugs can be felt in cabin.

Snow: Loose powdery soft pack snow they do great. Hard road ice, not so great. Compared to standard all season tire they are not horrible but not great. They do not compare in any way to a dedicated winter.

Wet Roads: OK

Rocks: Great

Mud: Great

They look really cool but if you are buying them for only that, not intending for off road use, then you would have to put a massive premium on appearance over street performance to go with these over alternatives. They are not 3peak rated. Trail Grapplers are a dedicated off-road tire and at that they are outstanding.

Just my opinion based on my experience owning a set.

I’m also on trail grapps (35x11.5) and I agree with everything you said. Coming from the stock KO2s I noticed a drastic increase in grip both in mud and on the rocks and surprisingly they aren’t loud at all. The last few times it has rained they performed just as well as the KO2s.

 

[cafecito820]

Part #	Description	Location
68540190AA	Spring	Passenger front
68540189AA	SPRING	Driver front
68540223AA	Spring	Rear both sides

Sorry for the thread necro, but I figured it's worth keeping in the same thread if there's an answer.

I got an XR takeoff set from a friend, and the front springs are numbered 188AA and 189AA. I don't have one with 190AA like the OP listed here for the driver's front.

Is it safe to assume that the 188AA is the driver's side spring for this kit seeing as 189AA is definitely for the passenger's side according to this post?

 

[AnnDee4444]

Sorry for the thread necro, but I figured it's worth keeping in the same thread if there's an answer.

I got an XR takeoff set from a friend, and the front springs are numbered 188AA and 189AA. I don't have one with 190AA like the OP listed here for the driver's front.

Is it safe to assume that the 188AA is the driver's side spring for this kit seeing as 189AA is definitely for the passenger's side according to this post?

Larger number goes on the passenger side.

 

[Krondor]

I’m also on trail grapps (35x11.5) and I agree with everything you said. Coming from the stock KO2s I noticed a drastic increase in grip both in mud and on the rocks and surprisingly they aren’t loud at all. The last few times it has rained they performed just as well as the KO2s.

Agreed.

Although I struggled with some obstacles the KO2's cake walked last year in Moab, these MT's are far more grippy in dirt, mud, and gravel with very little comfort or noise penalty.

I did push lines a bit and neglected the locker and first gear advantages as I pushed the limits this year, but overall I am really impressed with these Nittos. Fantastic tires.

That being said, I put the KO2's back on for the winter to save the MT's for summer fun off road. ?

 

[cafecito820]

Does anyone happen to know the part number for the front sway bar end links that come with the XR package? One of the studs is spinning in place in our kit, but I'm not able to find the exact ones online. The ones I have are ~6.5" from stud center to eye center, but all I can find are:

7.5" - Mopar 68306981AA Front Sway Bar End Link for 18-22 Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT with Mopar 2" Lift Kit | Quadratec

5" - Mopar 68293033AB Front Sway Bar End Link for 18-22 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT | Quadratec

I'm guessing having the longer ones wouldn't hurt seeing as the bar can ride slightly above parallel under normal conditions?

 

[Malyk]

My 2019 lite version of the 2 door xr, jlurd springs and shocks, 2021 xr axles, wheels and tires, soon I I'll install the xr brakes, currently still on stock sport brakes. Flares, hood off another rubi

 

[AnnDee4444]

Does anyone happen to know the part number for the front sway bar end links that come with the XR package? One of the studs is spinning in place in our kit, but I'm not able to find the exact ones online. The ones I have are ~6.5" from stud center to eye center, but all I can find are:

68480860AB

They're very expensive new. Sometimes you can find take-offs on eBay.

 

[cafecito820]

68480860AB

They're very expensive new. Sometimes you can find take-offs on eBay.

Wow, you weren't kidding. Thanks for the info!

 

[mrchristopher2]

That looks really good!

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