Arizona Rock Crawler

[jjvw]

This was my thoughts as well. I learned something from your build. That I want that rear wall pushed back as well as the ability to go above stock hood line. I also wanted no flare because they catch on everything. Standard genright flares reduce uptravel which is something I’m not willing to pay for. That left me with Boulder highlines

On mine, I think the tire rises about 3/8" above where the factory fenders would be.

 

[starkey480]

On mine, I think the tire rises about 3/8" above where the factory fenders would be.

Nice. Highlines are definitely a lot of work for 3/8” but like they say, 90% of the work goes towards gaining the last 10% of performance.

 

[JMT]

Nice. Highlines are definitely a lot of work for 3/8” but like they say, 90% of the work goes towards gaining the last 10% of performance.

your netting far more than 3/8” with a HiLine.

 

[jjvw]

your netting far more than 3/8” with a HiLine.

If I had done 11s up front instead of 12s, I wouldn't have needed that 3/8". And the only reason I did the stretch was to clear the rear wall. But according to Blaine, he never has the clearance problems I had on mine. But we couldn't find where mine was significantly different.

 

[starkey480]

your netting far more than 3/8” with a HiLine.

Yes but even with 12s I would theoretically only be using 3/8” of it with 12” shocks. But my setup may be different. I was going all the way to the hood line with my ranchos so I would imagine I can utilize the extra space with 12s

 

[starkey480]

Did "stsrkey480" do the work or did you?

I did the red Jeep I posted, blaine did the black Jeep Chris posted.

 

[starkey480]

Let’s here your opinions. Stock hood latches or hood pins?

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

Let’s here your opinions. Stock hood latches or hood pins?

Stock hood latches. Because the small indent is still there on a cut factory hood and it will cover it up.

 

[rasband]

Stock hood latches. Because the small indent is still there on a cut factory hood and it will cover it up.

+1

 

[starkey480]

Hood latches it is. Good point.

 

[JMT]

At this point. Pins. Unless there’s some marks from factory indention.

 

[starkey480]

At this point. Pins. Unless there’s some marks from factory indention.

 

[JMT]

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IDK, it’s not too noticeable. What about some pics from farther back so we can see the whole thing?

 

[rasband]

I’ve seen others run pins and not thought anything of it, I’d argue that it’s mostly up to taste.

 

[starkey480]

I’ve seen others run pins and not thought anything of it, I’d argue that it’s mostly up to taste.

I’ve never used pins. I wonder if using hood latches would help add stability to the sides now that there’s no flange.

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

I’ve never used pins. I wonder if using hood latches would help add stability to the sides now that there’s no flange.

Yep. Pins look ricer to me but it’s really up to taste. I’d let the latches keep the sides firm.

 

[someguysjeep]

looks great.

pins don't need you put holes in your new fenders, just the hood you already made into a 1 of a kind. but it's your choice and what you like.

if you look into pins check out Daystar, they make a rubber grommet pin set that contours to our hood a little better than a metal disk.
and placement is funky you gotta measure....... the radiator header is not symmetrical side to side (mine's not) and visual references can put the pins in different spots.

 

[jesseshoots]

If you want some badass pins/latches check out Aerocatch latches.
https://www.aerocatch.com/

 

[NashvilleTJ]

I run both pins and latches, but if I only ran one or the other it would be the pins. For me, it’s not about looks at all - pins keep the hood closed in a roll, latches, not so much...

 

[01TJ-Blues]

And that’s a wrap on the cutting with side 2 done. Extremely happy with how it turned out. When you look at it in person it honestly fits right in.View attachment 238534

Excellent work! Looks awesome.