05 Flame Red TJ Build
- Thread starter JMT
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Now that I painted mine black like yours, I don’t mind it at all. Plus, I need it for a future TT. And Mr Blaine said it is the single best mod for the money. So there we have it from a guru! I noticed some rear bumpers are made to cover it.
I'm planning on picking this guy up in a couple months to cover up my Gap...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IS92ZJO/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Hard to beat for the price, and it looks like it will cover a gap in the rear pretty well. Gotta let my wallet cool down a bit though...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IS92ZJO/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Hard to beat for the price, and it looks like it will cover a gap in the rear pretty well. Gotta let my wallet cool down a bit though...
Nice solution! Just poking the tiger @JMT. You know I think your build is the bees knees! :worship2:
OP
I took the plunge. New shoes from Discount Tire; Cooper STT Pro 33x12.5r15 on 2.5” OME SL and 1.25” Savvy BL. The balance is perfect. Excellent ride. Love or hate the width, I think it looks mean and will perform well for my uses. Super short valve stems to boot. 
I’m very glad I chose this tire size and width.
Gearing seems fine with the 6-Speed, especially around town. Haven’t been on highway without a trailer yet, as I brought my 31’s home.
Took some before and after measurements that I’ll add a bit later. For now let’s get to the pics!
Before on 31’s
Dana 30 - 9 1/2”
Dana 35 - 9 1/4”
Front of TCase skid -12 1/2”
Rear of skid - 12 7/8”
Gas tank skid - 14”
Rear shocks - 9 1/2”
Front lower control Arms - 9 7/8”
Oil Pan - 15 3/4”
After on 33’s
One more After for good measure.
Gained 1- 1 1/2” at all the important spots
Dana 30 - 10 9/16”
Dana 35 - 10 3/8”
Front of T case skid - 13 3/4”
Rear of skid - 14 1/4”
Gas tank skid - 15 5/16”
Rear shocks - 10 1/4”
Front lower control arms - 11 3/8”
Oil pan - 17
I’m very glad I chose this tire size and width.Gearing seems fine with the 6-Speed, especially around town. Haven’t been on highway without a trailer yet, as I brought my 31’s home.
Took some before and after measurements that I’ll add a bit later. For now let’s get to the pics!
Before on 31’s
Dana 30 - 9 1/2”
Dana 35 - 9 1/4”
Front of TCase skid -12 1/2”
Rear of skid - 12 7/8”
Gas tank skid - 14”
Rear shocks - 9 1/2”
Front lower control Arms - 9 7/8”
Oil Pan - 15 3/4”
After on 33’s
One more After for good measure.
Gained 1- 1 1/2” at all the important spots
Dana 30 - 10 9/16”
Dana 35 - 10 3/8”
Front of T case skid - 13 3/4”
Rear of skid - 14 1/4”
Gas tank skid - 15 5/16”
Rear shocks - 10 1/4”
Front lower control arms - 11 3/8”
Oil pan - 17
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I dig it! Nice choice JMT!I took the plunge. New shoes from Discount Tire; Cooper STT Pro 33x12.5r15 on 2.5” OME SL and 1.25” Savvy BL. The balance is perfect. Excellent ride. Love or hate the width, I think it looks mean and will perform well.
Gearing seems fine with the 6-Speed, especially around town. Haven’t been on highway without a trailer yet, as I brought my 31’s home.
Took some before and after measurements that I’ll add a bit later. For now let’s get to the pics!
Before on 31’s
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After in 33’s
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One more After for good measure.
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b0xcar
TJ Enthusiast
Perfect stance @JMT! Filled in the wheel wells just right. Bold move brother!
OP
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Trying to keep my focus brah! Nothing like a pair of nu shooz. Smiles all around. Couple more mods to do this January, then just wheel it to death till May, then another mod coming!
OP
Thanks, it was time. My Wrangler MT/R’s were manufactured in 2013, so almost 5 yrs old. Tread was 5/32 or less all around.
Looking forward to seeing more of the great work you are doing on yours. Really coming along!
Rubi flares will help with the mud slinging. Nice shots with the critters!
Starrs
TJ Guru
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Just the 10mm spacer. The aftermarket bumper and winch weigh 123lbs, minus the stock bumper, which is around 12-15lb, makes my front end about 110lbs over stock.
The rear is 27lbs over stock
Our profiles are similar.
I can definitely see your difference with your BL.
I can definitely see your difference with your BL.
OP
Nice side by side! Couple of beasts!
@bobthetj03, I keep meaning to ask you, what wheels do you have? I really like them. The only other wheels I've seen that I might like more than the factory Moab wheels!