Yea yea, I know this is a TJ forum. But I like this forum better than the others. And I want to build my new JKU from a TJ owners view.
I bought a 2015 JKU Rubicon because it’s a pain getting my sons in the TJ. They are 18 months and 1 month old. My TJ will become the new fun weekend toy. My JKUR will be my daily driver.
My new JKUR came with 285/70/17 tires with 17” American Racing wheels. Mastercraft tires. The look fairly new, so I’ll just keep running them until I need new tires. I’ll either go to Duratrac or KO2’s.
It does drive me nuts the previous owner didn’t buy a matching spare. I may fork over $200 for a matching spare.
At the moment, I’m not sure if I will lift it. I still have time to consider that. I would like to hear some input from you guys though. Be aware that this is MY “minivan” for my boys
I plan on buying new front and rear bumpers. Right now, I’m going to get a front bumper and a winch. I want to go with aluminum. With the weight of steel plus a winch, I have read that the springs will really settle, and cause more of a rake on these JKU’s. And since I don’t plan on lifting it yet, I prefer the light weight of aluminum.
I really like the looks of Rock Hard 4x4. And since I have their rear bumper and tire carrier on my TJ, I know they make good quality stuff.
I like:
https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-5048.htm
And:
https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-5045.htm
I just can’t make up my mind if I want full or mid width.
Any thoughts? I am VERY hopeful to get some input from other TJ owners
I bought a 2015 JKU Rubicon because it’s a pain getting my sons in the TJ. They are 18 months and 1 month old. My TJ will become the new fun weekend toy. My JKUR will be my daily driver.
My new JKUR came with 285/70/17 tires with 17” American Racing wheels. Mastercraft tires. The look fairly new, so I’ll just keep running them until I need new tires. I’ll either go to Duratrac or KO2’s.
It does drive me nuts the previous owner didn’t buy a matching spare. I may fork over $200 for a matching spare.
At the moment, I’m not sure if I will lift it. I still have time to consider that. I would like to hear some input from you guys though. Be aware that this is MY “minivan” for my boys
I plan on buying new front and rear bumpers. Right now, I’m going to get a front bumper and a winch. I want to go with aluminum. With the weight of steel plus a winch, I have read that the springs will really settle, and cause more of a rake on these JKU’s. And since I don’t plan on lifting it yet, I prefer the light weight of aluminum.
I really like the looks of Rock Hard 4x4. And since I have their rear bumper and tire carrier on my TJ, I know they make good quality stuff.
I like:
https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-5048.htm
And:
https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-5045.htm
I just can’t make up my mind if I want full or mid width.
Any thoughts? I am VERY hopeful to get some input from other TJ owners