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So I think I’m at a crossroad. Some background. I have a 2005 LJ Rubicon. I did a OME 2.5 “ SL. 1.25 BL, 1” Brown Dog motor lift, 33” Duratracks. I just picked up a squeak in my ujoint, the one just in front of the transfer case. Should I jump into a TT now or just replace the u-joints on...

So what’s involved with pulling the tub? Do you need to pull the engine first!

Yeah DPG, heavy springs. I don’t remember the number right off. I’m about 1100 miles from my Jeep and paperwork.

I went with a 2 1/2 OME suspension lift, a 1.25 JKS body lift and Brown Dog MML. And 33x12.5x15” Duratrac tires. If my pre and post measurements are good I got 1.25” lift from the BL , and 1 1/2” from the tires but I only saw about a 1/2” from the OME springs and shocks. I don’t know why. It’s...

I think I should add a couple pucks.

There they are...

Completed the lift last weekend. I picked up quite a shimmy around 45mph. I'm figuring I need to get the tires balanced. The shop that mounted the tires convinced me to use beads but I think I will find another shop to balance the tires before I look deeper. I have to go find my pics....

Some progress today.

Too be honest, I don't know how much of this discussion has any real impact to my situation, but I find it interesting. Carry on.

And, the springs are saggy and the rubber bushings are cracked and likely shot too. So I figure its time to entertain suspension mods. SWMBO hasn't put the smack down on the check book yet. I figure I have a couple of quick orders before she drops the hammer on me.

I just bought the rig, the tires are weather checked and miss matched front to back (same size different tire), the rims are a mess. So I bought a set of 10" rims and 33" 12.5" Duratrac tires. They were delivered yesterday to home in South Dakota, I'm in Texas right now. I'm seriously...

I don't want to do much permanent cutting to my 05 TJUR. So unless I can get a bolt on fender kit I'll likely do a 3~4" lift, But I will hear "I can't get in this thing" a lot! See looks a little anemic right now.

OK maybe a 2" lift and the Metalcloak Overline fenders?"

I see that the AEV Highline isn't available anymore but the Metalcloak look like they may be a good option. Any thoughts?