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    Question about re-gearing

    Somewhere around here is about right... 42rle/31”/5.13=2877rpm @ 75mph 42rle/31”/5.38=3018rpm @ 75mph
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    If you're into this sort of thing (2002 Sahara)

    This is a case of if that is what you are going to do, then you did a pretty good job at it.
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    Rock Sliders / Rocker Guards Guide

    Specialized quality tools like the Rotabroach also provide a level of precision and craftsmanship that can make a meaningful difference in how good the final product is.
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    2025 ROTY big brake install and review

    Once you get more familiar and comfortable with the big brakes you should discover a new ability to modulate and control the brakes in ways you couldn't before. On mine going 70+ mph, I can quickly bring the tires into light squeal at the very edge of losing traction and hold that down to a slow...
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    TJ stock height from the factory?

    This thread will be helpful.... Thread 'TJ stock height from the factory?' https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/tj-stock-height-from-the-factory.12560/
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    Rear shock relocation options (besides outboard)

    Body roll side to side can be affected by the mounting width. Rising and sinking fore and aft can be affected by the "wheelbase" length of the shocks.
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    Rear shock relocation options (besides outboard)

    What would you expect the impact in ride quality to be by moving the lower mounts in front of the axle?
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    Build plan for 33s

    Blackmagicbrakes.com
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    Rear shock relocation options (besides outboard)

    The way the question is being asked suggests that the frame arches have not been pushed back 6-8" and/or the gas tank is still in the factory location. The shocks and mounts simply go where they can fit into the new axle position. However, you then get to figure out how to keep the axle from...
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    What's wrong with the cheap China bumpers?

    It's an aluminum (allegedly) direct copy of the generic steel Jeep bumper. Hopefully by now a good number of people around here have a grasp of why that is not good design for the material.
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    32RH Deep Pan Suggestions

    Only Jerry highly recommended the Derale cooler and did so frequently. And he never had a temp sensor and he never knew if he needed a cooler.
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    What's wrong with the cheap China bumpers?

    Stop it. That is a rock crawling bumper. 🤣
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    Adventures with ACC carpet kits

    The proletariat class at ACC seized the means of production away from the oppresive ruling bourgeoisie and now evenly share the wealth amongst themselves. I'm sure that is what he means.
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    Split coil spacers?

    Worst case scenario is that the split spacer squishes out and the ride height at that corner lowers the amount of the missing spacer. A good spring spacer should not split.
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    Which Currie rear track bar for LJ Rubicon?

    Bolt it all together and cycle the suspension without springs using a floor jack. Welding does not have to occur immediately. If there is a problem, identify it and figure out how to address it.