Jeeponomics 101: Eternal tirekicking for the gutless Jeep

[SaxyJeep]

I love the look of your jeep... the all black and sick tires makes it look so aggressive

[CorvetteWaxer]

I had 2 beers last night, first drinks since NYE.

I just hate the hangovers anymore - since I rarely drink, I get them easily.

Hangover sets in after 6+ beers (i only drink light)
8+ shots (i only do clear)
2+ Bottles of wine ( i only do white)

#alcoholicsunite

You me.

[max225]

Hangover sets in after 6+ beers (i only drink light)
8+ shots (i only do clear)
2+ Bottles of wine ( i only do white)

#alcoholicsunite

You me.

Yep the dark liquor and wines are hang over central. I’m not a sipper...

[max225]

Take pics of the leaky axle seal please. I wanna know what to look for if I don’t end up getting yours

[Desertbreh]

Hangover sets in after 6+ beers (i only drink light)
8+ shots (i only do clear)
2+ Bottles of wine ( i only do white)

#alcoholicsunite

You me.

+1

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Hangover sets in after 6+ beers (i only drink light)
8+ shots (i only do clear)
2+ Bottles of wine ( i only do white)

#alcoholicsunite

You me.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

You me.

+1

[max225]

Is it DONE?

[razr390]

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Is it DONE?

[Apex]

Final measurements for tonight stand at 1.5” of lift all around.

I expected an inch, since this has the steel AEV bumpers on it.

Drives nice and tight, double checked all bolts and nuts after finding the one loose one.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Final measurements for tonight stand at 1.5” of lift all around.

I expected an inch, since this has the steel AEV bumpers on it.

Drives nice and tight, double checked all bolts and nuts after finding the one loose one.

How's the ride compared to stock?

[max225]

Just wrapping up now, out on the 2nd test drive. Been dialing the steering back to straight and I found a bolt I left loose on the passenger front shock.

Lift seems to be more than I expected, so far it seems like it’s settled 1/2”. I’ll take final measurements in a few.

Looks stokish still I really like it 5/7 !

[max225]

Looks stokish still I really like it 5/7 !

Exactly what I was after. Just wanted a little bit more ground clearance, nothing crazy or eye catching.

Did you manage to get a shot of the leaky axle

[ChrisoftheNorth]

How's the ride compared to stock?

Mildly stiffer but definitely better damped.

[Apex]

Looking forward to seeing this on some 285's.

[SAWCE]

That looks great Z! I think my Willy came with Rubicon shocks/struts.. If not, I'd consider going this route for a mild lift instead of the Mopar/Fox 2.5" kit.

[max225]

That looks great Z! I think my Willy came with Rubicon shocks/struts.. If not, I'd consider going this route for a mild lift instead of the Mopar/Fox 2.5" kit.

Actually curious about this also... I really liked the setup on the willy. Perfect height etc

[SAWCE]

That looks great Z! I think my Willy came with Rubicon shocks/struts.. If not, I'd consider going this route for a mild lift instead of the Mopar/Fox 2.5" kit.

Actually curious about this also... I really liked the setup on the willy. Perfect height etc

Everything that I read says they have the same suspension. So the MOPAR 2.5" lift wouldn't quite lift mine that much since I think that 2.5" is measured on the Sport and other lower trims.. but people say they typically get closer to 3-3.5" with it. So I'd get maybe 1.5" or so? I think I'd really like how that'd look.

[max225]

Actually curious about this also... I really liked the setup on the willy. Perfect height etc

Everything that I read says they have the same suspension. So the MOPAR 2.5" lift wouldn't quite lift mine that much since I think that 2.5" is measured on the Sport and other lower trims.. but people say they typically get closer to 3-3.5" with it. So I'd get maybe 1.5" or so? I think I'd really like how that'd look.

But you’re not wheelin much ? Why bother ? Also with a 2.5”lift over stock the stock wheels are tires look weird, you’d have to go with 35”s and after that it’s all a slippery slope.

[max225]

Btw Zach, for a mod actually consider.... have you looked at retrofitting ram1500 calipers ? They bolt right on and provide significant improvement in braking ... a relatively cheap mod as well.

[SAWCE]

Everything that I read says they have the same suspension. So the MOPAR 2.5" lift wouldn't quite lift mine that much since I think that 2.5" is measured on the Sport and other lower trims.. but people say they typically get closer to 3-3.5" with it. So I'd get maybe 1.5" or so? I think I'd really like how that'd look.

But you’re not wheelin much ? Why bother ? Also with a 2.5”lift over stock the stock wheels are tires look weird, you’d have to go with 35”s and after that it’s all a slippery slope.

I like the look Why do any of us sink money into mods. It's just a fun hobby. Gonna actually try to get out and wheel a bit this weekend. We'll see.

[max225]

Btw Zach, for a mod actually consider.... have you looked at retrofitting ram1500 calipers ? They bolt right on and provide significant improvement in braking ... a relatively cheap mod as well.

Need more info - I've seen the Mopar BBK and the Teraflex one - and different calipers generally require a bigger master cylinder.

MoparBBK is ram 1500 calipers. Bigger master is simple enough to put on as well. It is a worth while upgrade breh.

[max225]

Here you go, Max: https://www.quadratec.com/p/crown-autom ... limited-jk

Ram 1500 calipers in one ready to install kit.

Master cylinder seems to be suggested but not required, and it also seems as though the MC from the Mopar BBK is hard to find if you need a replacement.

I researched them. Yep... that's the Juan

[Johnny_P]

Can you lay down in the back of the jeep if you put the rear seat flat? Is it long enough for that?