Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

The Old Man Jeep (a '06 LJ build)

Got the lights installed this evening. It's way past bedtime but I wanted to do it at night to be able to make adjustments if necessary. I will say, the KC Gravity LED's are a significant improvement over stock. And they offer WAY more light and better disbursement than the truck-lites on my TJ. Camera settings were set to try and mimic natural eye vision as best as possible without increasing exposure to make nighttime scenes easier and brighter to see. Take that for what it's worth.

Here are a few pictures of the stock lights. Picture 1 is fog lights only (which are aimed incorrectly), picture 2 is headlights only, picture 3 is headlights and fog lights, picture 4 is brights. Notice you can just barely make out the door to a pit toilet in the distance - approximately 175' away.
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Now check out the new lights. Picture 1 is again fog lights only, picture 2 is headlights only, picture 3 is headlights and fog lights, and picture 4 is brights. Notice everything is much easier to see and light disbursement is much more even without any real dark spots.
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I did check temps when I got home and yes, these lights will likely ice up as they put out no heat and are not a heated light. I might be able to add some standard glass heating elements though to combat this, we will see. But I am very happy with the light output, and will say the money spent is absolutely worth it to reduce chances of hitting a deer or road debris.
 
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Took the LJ out for some exploring yesterday, although it didnt go to plan since some roads were SUPER icy. The tires are balanced and good finally, the local shop just didnt know what to do or their machine is out of balance itself. These tires are fantastic. Quiet, smooth, and have a TON of grip. That said I had to backtrack and stay at lower elevations which unfortunately meant driving on roads with salt/mag chloride, so today is a cleaning day since temps will be above freezing in a few hours. The winch was put on last minute knowing some roads had bad ice, but I need to find a solution for the recovery points - I really dislike the hooks. So either a custom recovery point is needed, or I will be having to go with a different bumper after all. But it was a great day exploring and nice weather as well!!

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Just had a nice conversation with Mickey Thompson - sharing in case it benefits anyone else. The tires I put on the LJ are the STANDARD 265/75R16 tires (not LT). Strangely MT suggests they be inflated to only 22 psi. Currently they are at 28. The LT version should be set to 35 psi. Seems backwards to me but thats their suggestion if anyone wanted to know. Of course this is for stock weight of a TJ/LJ. If you are towing or over GVW then of course that would change. This summer the tires on the LJ will go on the TJ and a new set of LT versions will go on the LJ
 
Just had a nice conversation with Mickey Thompson - sharing in case it benefits anyone else. The tires I put on the LJ are the STANDARD 265/75R16 tires (not LT). Strangely MT suggests they be inflated to only 22 psi. Currently they are at 28. The LT version should be set to 35 psi. Seems backwards to me but thats their suggestion if anyone wanted to know. Of course this is for stock weight of a TJ/LJ. If you are towing or over GVW then of course that would change. This summer the tires on the LJ will go on the TJ and a new set of LT versions will go on the LJ

What is the difference between the LT and non LT version? Is it just a difference in load rating, or something else? Guessing they'd have to have different side wall plys for the version for heavier vehicles
 
What is the difference between the LT and non LT version? Is it just a difference in load rating, or something else? Guessing they'd have to have different side wall plys for the version for heavier vehicles

You got it. the STD version is more designed for 'road vehicles' or SUV's - like my TJ which is my DD. They only have a 2 ply sidewall. The LT version has a 3 ply sidewall. But the rep I did talk with contradicted themselves a little bit it seems by suggesting the 2 ply was significantly more prone to punctures, but at the same time when asked if anyone really is having a problem with it there hasn't been an overly irritating amount of negative reviews on that. The LT versions also have a slightly deeper tread and decently larger side biting lugs.

I find it interesting though that the LT's require over 13 psi more that the STD tires to maintain proper tread contact. It seems backwards to me but thats what they said. They also did say the LT's were quite a lot more harsh riding. So it will be good to get the current tires on the LJ swapped over to the TJ after breakup.
 
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Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts