I like this build. 4.75” overall Lift, 35’s. Skid, it’s really coming together. Nice job. Something to aspire tooToday I went on a little solo run. This is my first time out since putting the new tires on, changing the rear springs and installing the MML and BL.
First impressions with the tires: I can't believe how much smoother they were compared to the 33's. I went to my normal 10psi, but these just handled the bumps and small rocks way better. Much smoother ride!
The Rough Country rear springs I got from a friend also made a big difference. They are WAY stiffer than the Crown Vic springs I had in there, and now when I come down off of something, I'm not hitting the bump stops just about every time. It would bounce before, and the rear end would go down a lot. Now it's nice and controlled.
With the body lift, the tires clear perfectly. I also properly adjusted the rear bump stops when I changed the springs, and they're pretty much spot on now. So overall I'm very happy with everything!
Front bump stop at full compression.
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Not fully stuffed, but close.
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Just some pics from the drive.
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I made a new friend, lol.
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Back home
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How much lift did you get out of the new springs? Looks good!Today I was able to get my new Rock Krawler 3.5" Triple Rate coil springs in the front and install my JKS track bar.
Old 2" spacer and V8 ZJ springs:
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Stock track bar:
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The picture doesn't show just how much beefier the JKS track bar is!
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Springs, spacers and track bar out:
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Getting it put back together:
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Jacking the axle up on the drivers side gave plenty of room to get the drill in to drill the hole out:
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Everything is put back together, just doing a final check to make sure I didn't miss anything:
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Sitting next to the wifes Fiat, lol:
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Thanks! They gave just a hair under 4", and I expect they'll probably settle to 3.5".How much lift did you get out of the new springs? Looks good!
Not being critical, but wondering, are some extended sway bar links, quick discos or ARock in your future?
I like your rig.
They really made a huge difference backing up at night!I like what you've done with the reverse light, it is a very neat and tidy setup. I have stock housing on the rear and even with LED bulbs the light output is poor. Definitely doing this in the future.
And part of today's fun included me almost going on my side, the Zuk breaking a t-case mount and having his alternator stop working, the big Ford ripped his fuel lines off, busted a tail light and added a few more dents. So it was a good day!!You guys have too much fun!
And part of today's fun included me almost going on my side, the Zuk breaking a t-case mount and having his alternator stop working, the big Ford ripped his fuel lines off, busted a tail light and added a few more dents. So it was a good day!!
This is considered a buggy trail, though it does have bypasses for the harder stuff. Everyone had a winch, and every winch was well used today. Lots of ice covered steep rock faces.
It is a big ass truck, but he's taken it through places that it shouldn't have fit. Well technically it didn't fit until the sides were caved in, lol.I was going to ask if that truck was too big! It seemed like that thing might not be able to make it some of the places a smaller TJ would.
It most be colder than hell out there... You guys must have heated jackets and some damn warm gloves when you're out doing the recovery and trail repairs. I know I'd be freezing my butt off!
It is a big ass truck, but he's taken it through places that it shouldn't have fit. Well technically it didn't fit until the sides were caved in, lol.
It wasn't bad today, only -8C (17F). But yes, we all have pretty good winter gear to wear.