I have recently become the new owner of this well built TJ.
Here is how she sits right now.
- Bestop Super Top soft top with tinted windows
-factory Rubicon lockers, 4.1 gears, NP241OR Rock-Trac Transfer Case
I have committed to installing Falken A/T 35” tires. The tires and alignment were shot when I got it and I did some test flex with the rig and believe it should handle the 35” well. In my opinion the 4.0 is handling the size decent, however gears are being considered. Probably 4.88.
My kiddos are 3 & 6 years old. My wife and I are excited to introduce them to wheeling especially with the top off the TJ. However safety is a concern so we began researching offroad seats. I cam across a craigslist deal for a set of older never used orange racing seats. The five point harnesses with buster seats will make us feel safer about having the kids on the trail with us. Not installed yet, we are waiting on adapters and since PRP does not make brackets for rear bench formthe TJ, I have ordered the Corbeau TJ bench bracket.
I have also went with a new SWAG rear bumper. Its bullet proof at 1/4” steel plate. Its currently needing to be welded together and powder coated.
My big focus right now is comparing all the diferent options for new springs and shocks.. I believe Savvy and Currie and possibly Metalcloak. The TJ is tight right now and works well. I do not see any advantage in switching out the Rough Country short arma, unless I go with a complete long arm kit. I honestly would prefer to do some cutting and lower the TJ with maybe 3” spring and then do a bell tuck or possibly do an entire long arm kit, however it seems TJ owners like short arms for offroading..
I am also looking for a simple Front bumper that is bullet proof and new sliders.
Opinions are welcome! I am here to learn and make sure I dont spend money
Here is how she sits right now.
- Bestop Super Top soft top with tinted windows
-factory Rubicon lockers, 4.1 gears, NP241OR Rock-Trac Transfer Case
- 4 inch X series Rough Country suspension lift with adjustable upper and lower control arms
- 2 inch Teraflex leveling kit
- Bilstein 5100 shocks
- Rough Country steering stabilizer
- JKS sway bar disconnect
- Factory Slip Yoke Eliminator replaced last year
- Warn 9.5 TI winch
- after market front and rear bumpers
- American racing aluminum 15'' rims
- Factory underbody skid plate,
- Kilby gas tank armor
- Dana 44 aftermarket alloy axle shafts front and rear
- Full Magnaflow exhaust system (don't know series)
- cold air intake
- Differential breather tubes re-routed and elevated
I have committed to installing Falken A/T 35” tires. The tires and alignment were shot when I got it and I did some test flex with the rig and believe it should handle the 35” well. In my opinion the 4.0 is handling the size decent, however gears are being considered. Probably 4.88.
My kiddos are 3 & 6 years old. My wife and I are excited to introduce them to wheeling especially with the top off the TJ. However safety is a concern so we began researching offroad seats. I cam across a craigslist deal for a set of older never used orange racing seats. The five point harnesses with buster seats will make us feel safer about having the kids on the trail with us. Not installed yet, we are waiting on adapters and since PRP does not make brackets for rear bench formthe TJ, I have ordered the Corbeau TJ bench bracket.
I have also went with a new SWAG rear bumper. Its bullet proof at 1/4” steel plate. Its currently needing to be welded together and powder coated.
My big focus right now is comparing all the diferent options for new springs and shocks.. I believe Savvy and Currie and possibly Metalcloak. The TJ is tight right now and works well. I do not see any advantage in switching out the Rough Country short arma, unless I go with a complete long arm kit. I honestly would prefer to do some cutting and lower the TJ with maybe 3” spring and then do a bell tuck or possibly do an entire long arm kit, however it seems TJ owners like short arms for offroading..
I am also looking for a simple Front bumper that is bullet proof and new sliders.
Opinions are welcome! I am here to learn and make sure I dont spend money