Thanks for the feedback. I think I am going to store the spare in the rear and remove the rear seat at this point. When we go out I will be in my JKU and carrying all the recovery gear, cooler, etc. I have seem many posts on the exogate, I might have to rethink my plan and try and incorporate. Appreciate it!
Thanks, I will look to do that. I haven't operated on forums much so this advice is a big help! I looked at your build thread.
Thanks @Wildman, I thought I had a lot of rods and screws in me.... you got me beat!
Much appreciated, I would say if you know of any vendors that you feel would be interested don't hesitate to share the build with them. I will be running stickers on the rig of the vendors that are helping.
I appreciate it. I’m talking to a few vendors on lifts right now but unfortunately many are more focused on your social media followers and how much publicity they will get for it. We aren’t wanting to flaut the Jeep and the cause, so many just tell us it’s not in their best interests from a marketing standpoint. It has definitely shown me who the amazing vendors are out there who support Veterans and who I will go to in the future. Can’t say enough about how great these folks have been: Yukon, WARN, Raybestos, MCE, Daystar, Grote Lighting, Bestop, and many local folks.
I honestly have no idea on the wheels. They are American racing 15” and the PO painted black as you can see it is falling off. I have a set of Mickey Thompson classics in black that will be going on. Staying with the same tires for now, they are Mastercraft Courser MXT 33x12.50’s. Plan is once I find a lift is move up to 35’s. Not thinking I want to go any bigger than that. As you all know a TJ is very capable with a 2-3” lift and fender mods. If I can figure out the backspacing I’ll let you know!
Without guys like you, none of us would be able to enjoy our Jeeps and this land. Thank You for your service!
I like the fitment! 35s are definitely plenty without going crazy on gearing and brakes and still look good on the LJ
Couldn't agree more! I am installing 4.88 gears in preparation of the 35's down the road. The other thought that I continue to go back to is I run 37's on my JKU and run the spare on the rear. It tempts me to run 37's on the LJ and then keep an adapter in the back of the Jeep. Not ideal setup but allows me to have two spares as I will be running both Jeeps together.
If the bio is correct then it should be that trans, I’m not sure if he has Dana 44s though - if so he could go 5.38s
