I have mostly settled on my build road map

Neil Sears

Neil Sears

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Hi All,

As the title suggests I have a road map that I am good with as a starting point. There are a few DIY projects that I will need to take on but I feel everything is doable by spring.

There are two option for tire size that I am still deciding on.

Please forgive the hack photoshop job (shown with the 33” option) but it gives you an idea where I’m heading.

SUSPENSION (33.1” Option)


Old Man EMU - 2.25” Lift

Savvy - 1.25” Body Lift

JKS - 1" MML

TJ - Moab 16” Wheels

DuraTrac - 285/75R/16 (Load Range E) Tires (deflated to 26 psi off-road)

ARB - 12V Twin Air Compressor

ARB - EZ Deflator

Or


SUSPENSION (31.7” Option)


Old Man EMU - 2.25” Lift

TJ - Moab 16” Wheels

DuraTrac - 265/75R/16 (Load Range C)


BODY


TJ - Rubicon Diamond Rock Guards

Smittybilt - SRC Rocker Guards

Smittybilt - SRC Roof Rack

Bushwacker - 6” Flat Flares

TJ - 03” Mirrors (relocated to window frame)

TBD - Halo Headlights


INTERIOR


Tuffy - Center Consol

Best Tops - Instatrunk

Smittybilt - Hand Grips

Smittybilt - Cargo Net

TBD - 2 pc Hard Top


DIY


JK - Front Turn Signals (mounted in grill)

Diamond fender armor (blocking out TJ turn signals)

Diamond rear quarter armor

Smittybilt Style front bumper (with built on winch cover)

2000 TJ Sport Road Map.jpg
 
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Just did the VIN# look-up:

VIN 1J4FA49S8YP727788

Vehicle Description:

2000 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 4X4 SPORT UTILITY 2-DR


STANDARD EQUIPMENT
  • * Monotone Paint
  • * Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
  • * Reclining Front Seats
  • * Rear Folding Seat
  • * Next Generation Front Air Bags**
  • * Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
  • * Front Seat Area Carpet
  • * Rear Seat/Wheelhouse/Cargo Carpet
  • * Cargo Tie Down Loops
  • * Sport Bar w/Rear Padding
  • * 3-Spd. Automatic 32RH Transmission
  • * Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
  • * Dana 30/186MM Front Axle
  • * Dana M35/194MM Rear Axle
  • * Tinted Windshield Glass
  • * Swing-Away Mirrors
  • * Instrument Cluster w/Tach
  • * 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
  • * Cigar Lighter
  • * Dual Note Electric Horns
  • * 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
  • * Locking Glove Box
  • * Lt. Quartz - Badge - Sport, Cowl Sid
  • * Lt. Quartz - Badge - Jeep, Lower Cow
  • * Lt. Quartz - Badge - Wrangler
  • * BLack - Fender Flares, Black
  • * Halogen Headlamps
  • * CHMSL Lamp
  • * Black Front Bumper
  • * Black Rear Bumper
  • * Bumper Extensions
  • * Chrome Headlamp Bezels
  • * Black Front Frame Overlay
  • * Body Color Grille
  • * Sport Bar w/Side Padding
  • * EVAP Control System
  • * 19 Gallon Fuel Tank
  • * Black Clear Coat
  • * AM/FM Cassette Radio
  • * 4 Speakers
  • * Power Steering
  • * Normal Duty Suspension
  • * Front Stabilizer Bar
  • * Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • * Outside Tire Carrier
  • * P215/75R15 RBL Wrangler AT Tires
  • * Goodyear Brand Tires
  • * 15X7.0 Full-Face Steel Wheels
  • * Upgraded OBD-II Connectors
  • * Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield
  • * Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
  • * Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
  • * Protective Coating and Remover
  • * Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
  • * GVW Rating - 4450#
  • * U.S. Fleet Purchase
  • * Zone 51-Chicago
  • * U.S. Specifications Label
  • * California Ship to State Code
  • * Texas Sold to State Code


OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
  • * Vinyl High-Back Bucket Seats
  • * Camel
  • * Steering Group
  • * Convenience Group
  • * Heavy Duty Electrical Group
  • * 4.0L Engine(ERH)/3Spd Auto Trans(DGG
  • * 117 Amp Alternator
  • * 600 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
  • * High Back Bucket Seats
  • * Front Floor Mats
  • * Full Length Floor Console
  • * All 3-Speed Automatic Transmissions
  • * Lock-Up Torque Converter
  • * 3.07 Rear Axle Ratio
  • * All Engines
  • * 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
  • * Light Tint Front Door Windows
  • * Full Metal Doors w/Roll-up Windows
  • * Left Manual Mirror
  • * Right Manual Mirror
  • * All Vehicles W/O Power Mirrors
  • * Air Conditioning
  • * Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
  • * Lt. Quartz - Badge - 4.0L
  • * Courtesy Lamps
  • * Underhood Lamp
  • * California Emissions
  • * Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)
  • * Speed Control
  • * Black Clear Coat
  • * All Radio Equipped Vehicles
  • * Fixed Long Mast Antenna
  • * Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
  • * Tilt Steering Column
  • * Full Size Spare Tire
  • * Dark Tan Soft Top
  • * Matching Spare Wheel
  • * All Steel Wheels
  • * Manuf Statement of Origin
  • * 5 Additional Gallons of Gas
  • * Spring - Left Rear
  • * Spring - Left Front
  • * Spring - Right Rear
  • * Spring - Right Front
  • * Customer Preferred Package 2TD
  • * Customer Preferred Package 24D
  • * Price Protection - Code J
  • * Delete Group Funds-Fleet
  • * Customer Preferred Discount
  • * Sold Vehicle
  • * Fleet Option Editor
  • * Fleet Sales Order
  • * Dealer Fleet
  • * City Capital Fleet
  • * Fleet Matching System
  • * Status D to D1 Less 100%
  • * Paint Order Code
 
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3.07 gears... oh man, those have to go. Literally the worst gear ratio offered ;)
 
Chris said:
3.07 gears... oh man, those have to go. Literally the worst gear ratio offered ;)
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New gearing will happen when I do the lift:

As of now:

OME 2.25” SL

Savvy 1.25” BL

JKS 1" MML

Goodyear Duratrac 285/75R/16

I think I'm holding off on Discos or Antirock at this time.

Also as i'm planning the MML I will not be doing a TCD
 
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That tire is designed to carry up to 3750 pounds per tire. As such, it's heavier, and has more tire plys to carry the load - making it not very compliant for bumps or able to conform to rocks, terrain, etc.

Something load range C is much better for our weight Jeeps. Unfortunately, that usually means a 15" wheel, or a more rare tire in 17" wheel diameter.
 
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Not many, if any C options left in 16 inch wheels. I’m on the same tires your looking at now and they ride nice, aired down to about 26 pounds each.

If/when I replace these tires I’ll be getting a set of 15 inch wheels and C Rated tires just so I can have real life comparison.

A few really good forum posts here on the difference in sidewall ratings between Cs, Ds and Es.
 
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Neil Sears said:
Thanks.

How rare?

What 33” inch tires are out there with a “C”?
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You’re problem is the 16” Moab wheels. That’s a weird size rim. I know Jeep did it, but it is. You’re tire options drop severely. Try a similar 15” wheel, something like the Quadratec Rubicon or Mammoth Boulder’s. Then your tire choices skyrocket
 
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I see now why some threads I have read dropped the Moab’s mid build!

As I will be driving to my destination (often hundreds of miles away) or going to our mountain cabin (that gets snow in the winter) the DuraTrac’s are actually a good fit for me because they do both of those things well.

When I’m done with this build I have a feeling I’ll get a Rubicon and on that I’ll put a better wheel size.

Although nothing is written in stone 😎
 
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