A Story of Indecision and Frivolous Spending

Chris said:
Wow, I'm actually getting close to finishing it! It does actually need a re-gear, even on these 31.7" tires. Hard to believe, but go drive a 42RLE and you'll understand what I mean. The Zj steering isn't necessary, but it's so cheap that I figure why not?

The OME lift is all here and waiting to be installed, I just have to find some time to do it.
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I'd sure like to see the photos when the lift is taken off, and the new one installed...

Also, I know it's probably unlikely, but you may notice a bit of better performance with the lower suspension. I have the OME suspension with that size tire, and while I could see how a regear would liven up the powertrain, it's not terribly bad now. I leave the O/D off on the freeway until I hit about 55 mph, then I am good to go. I know most would say 4.56 gears would be a waste of time, but I get the feeling it would be just about right with 31.7" tires and the 42RLE. 4.88 would definitely get you on your way quicker, though, no doubt.
 
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glwood said:
I'd sure like to see the photos when the lift is taken off, and the new one installed...

Also, I know it's probably unlikely, but you may notice a bit of better performance with the lower suspension. I have the OME suspension with that size tire, and while I could see how a regear would liven up the powertrain, it's not terribly bad now. I leave the O/D off on the freeway until I hit about 55 mph, then I am good to go. I know most would say 4.56 gears would be a waste of time, but I get the feeling it would be just about right with 31.7" tires and the 42RLE. 4.88 would definitely get you on your way quicker, though, no doubt.
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I'll take before and after photos, yes.

I'm hoping for a little better performance with the lower suspension. Right now it feels very lagging off-the-line, which I'm blaming on the gears. When I drive around town I always turn the O/D off (though sometimes I forget), but when I get on the freeway I turn it on (I wish it was off by default).

We'll see how it is after the OME lift install though!
 
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Chris said:
Yes, it does. I'm going to remove that with the new lift, as my old TJ Rubicon with the OME lift didn't need a TC drop.
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See, there's a inch of belly clearance you'll gain. So in reality, you'll only be losing 0.5" of belly clearance with the new lift vs. the old lift.
 
bobthetj03 said:
See, there's a inch of belly clearance you'll gain. So in reality, you'll only be losing 0.5" of belly clearance with the new lift vs. the old lift.
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Yep, that's true! Didn't even think about that. I think someone just needs to design a non tummy tuck transfer case that looks more visually appealing than the ugly stock one, that's all!
 
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@Chris, when you get the chance to take that TC drop out and your new lift on, could you measure how much that TC skid sticks down from the frame? What I didn't mention in all of this TT talk, is the Rubi has a bigger TC(NP241). It's fatter and therefore clearance can be even tighter if you were to do a tuck.
 
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bobthetj03 said:
@Chris, when you get the chance to take that TC drop out and your new lift on, could you measure how much that TC skid sticks down from the frame? What I didn't mention in all of this TT talk, is the Rubi has a bigger TC(NP241). It's fatter and therefore clearance can be even tighter if you were to do a tuck.
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Aren't the Rubi skids unique to the Rubicon for just that reason? I think that I remember that they hang down 3/4 - 1" lower than the non-Rubicon skid plates. Something like that, anyway.
 
StG58 said:
Aren't the Rubi skids unique to the Rubicon for just that reason? I think that I remember that they hang down 3/4 - 1" lower than the non-Rubicon skid plates. Something like that, anyway.
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Yes, this is true!
 
StG58 said:
Aren't the Rubi skids unique to the Rubicon for just that reason? I think that I remember that they hang down 3/4 - 1" lower than the non-Rubicon skid plates. Something like that, anyway.
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That's why I wanted him to take the measurement, so I can compare it to mine.
 
That extra 1/2" of clearance I have over you would not have helped me here.
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