Yeah that’s a great point. My Jeep is not my DD so I only keep trail support gear back there. If I needed the cargo space I would run an exterior tire gate but I would still have it mounted to an aftermarket bumper like the poison spider spindle design or have it frame mounted. I know the...
My dream is Dynatrac or Currie 60s On 40s but it’s all the other stuff you have to get that keep that dream so far away. New bead lock wheels, hydraulic steering, and driveshafts just to name a couple. I’ll never stop trying to make it happen though. My thought was I can get a 60 rear first and...
Dynatrac and Teraflex are the best in my opinion. Dynatrac can be rebuilt on the axle and Teraflex can be adjusted for preload and you don’t have to do any grinding with their new design. Synergy has a new design coming out soon but their current design is also very good. Decide your price point...
Your list looks perfect to me. I wouldn’t leave out one of those modifications except for the Dana 30. I wouldn’t waste a single dime putting money or effort into a Dana 30 if you’re planning on 35s or bigger. If you know for sure you’re staying at 33s then it’s be okay but still not ideal. Get...
There’s videos on YouTube showing the flexibility of 7075 aluminum over steel. I was completely blown away to see how much force and movement the aluminum solid tie rod could take over steel. I forget which company it is that makes the best ones. It’s like TJM or TCM or something like that. I...
I would prefer a tire gate like the Genright version that supports the weight equally from both sides. A frame mounted version like the AEV would also be a better choice. I’m not fond of the versions that attach to the stock hinge location because that sheet metal just isn’t strong enough for...
I’ve driven with both. I prefer e lockers all day. Simpler system. Less support equipment to fail. If I did make a switch in the future it would be to a Detroit locker simply because it’s foolproof and I drive less than 5,000 miles a year on pavement.
I’m running an AEV Dualsport 2.5 lift and am very happy with it. That being said, I would’ve bought the Metalcloak lift if I could’ve afforded the jump in price. Even though it is more expensive I totally think it’s worth it. The AEV kit isn’t as complete as they would have you think. I still...
I can’t stress enough how important it is to make sure you get a 2012 or newer with the 3.6 pentastar. 2014 is the perfect year because the ECMs weren’t locked yet but the new oil filters are used with the anti drainback valves in them. There were other small improvements to the 2014. It was the...
When metalcloak came to town with their CTI ramp, the technician showed me all you need to do is bend the hard line up a bit to make sure the sway bar link bolt can’t grab it. It was real simple. Just put your thumbs in the middle of the hard line and push up slowly until you’ve raised it about...
It’s a sad day for anyone that waited for the “newer and better” model. The latest “leaked” equipment list shows the Rubicon getting the Dana M210 and M220 axles which are straight out of a quarter ton 2015 Colorado. Now anyone who plans to wheel or modify their JL with anything larger than...