Recent content by AutoCrat

Thanks, Yes things are getting much better on all fronts.

It’s been a while since I posted anything valuable here. Last year was all busy planning, packing, shipping entire household and moving across the ditch (Wellington, NZ to Melbourne, AUS). Unfortunately health has taken the toll and since Aug last year I got admitted to the hospital few times...

In Australia, there are no yearly inspections and my TJ (with that ugly tow hitch mounted) recently being through the engineers compliance and road worthy inspection due to being freshly imported from New Zealand. I will recheck but I don’t think compliance sticker even mentions the towing...

Believe it or not this tow hitch is way super strong in construction (class 4) then the ugly one I have on my TJ currently which is rated for 1500kg trailer mass. Square tubing itself is at least 30% less in diameter but the difference is tow ball bracket is welded on to the tube and therefore...

Wondering if tow bars manufacturers ever specify it being bike rack compatible? I am yet to come across any in NZ / OZ 😃.

My understanding is tow ball weight ratings are usually 10% of total towing capacity but here is an interesting one from Australia 🤔. This tow-bar states max 900kg towing capacity but max static ball weight is only 45kg. Why is that so? Do I need to stay within 45kg or can I go higher up to...

OP may have already bought it, but here are two cool options with a great looking and performing tyre. Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme 235/75/R15 - 32 lbs 30/9.5R15LT - 37 lbs

Yeah Moab’s are nice, but how Jeep designed the lug holes in them is keep putting me off. Entire pattern looks kind of very “BMW” 😤. It’s just my personal preference, I do not mean to offend anyone and I like BMW just not their wheel design on the Wrangler 😁.

I think “Icon” and “Ecco” appear to have very similar concave profile. Out of all the OEM alloys offered on TJ, “Canyon” and later “Ravine” have the best concave appearance.

Good choice I must say. Awesome looking ride 😎. I too like these icons, might end up buying a set for my TJ in future.

Even these “Liberty Renegade” wheels look cool 😎 -

I know it’s an old thread but someone else might end up here in future lusting for these 😁 -

Found some pics on google -

Thank you sir, good to know your experience has been positive with these bump stops. I placed an order last week, one of the member mentioned that he was able to install front one also without removing the springs and I am hoping for the same or else will have to wait for some time before I will...

And some more after the H&R 52107 and Bilstein 5100 upgrade. TJ looks & feels levelled on all corners 😀. Tyres are Bridgestone 604V 9R15 which weirdly equals to approximately 30x10.50 R15. I am kind of happy with 30 inch tall look but on fence with 10.50 inch width. Might consider 30x9.50 R15...