Looking good. Are those the 15" Mamba moab lookalikes?
Thanks. They are the Quadratec Rubicon Xtreme 15x8 Wheel, so the Qtech moab lookalikes.
Looking good. Are those the 15" Mamba moab lookalikes?
Just an awesome early fall Saturday in southwest Ohio. Went for a long drive on some winding backroads. The Jeep rides so nicely and I can't really believe the difference since the regear. It's so much more fun to drive. Anyway, stopped at a nature preserve for some hiking in the woods and grabbed some pictures against a decent fall backdrop. The place was empty and we had the trails to ourselves too. Just an amazing afternoon.
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The rig looks awesome, Tweez. Great to see you enjoying it.
Would you like for me to suggest your next mod?
Lol! Let’s hear it!
A winch would be a wonderful next mod.
Wait - what did you guys think I was going to say…
I've noticed a slight gear oil smell after long rides but no leaks identified. Drove the Jeep to the in-laws this weekend for my MILs birthday, which required about a 30 minute highway drive. After the Jeep sat for a bit I noticed a small spot under the left rear corner panel, which was definitely gear oil. My former mechanic BIL and I took a look and determined the oil was leaking from the rear differential breather hose. A quick search on the forum (thanks @g.hayduke) and it looks like either the differential was overfilled (unlikely since it's been a few months) or the installer didn't create the necessary slot in the axle tube when installing the ARB air locker. Jeep is going to the shop next week to have Fox 2.0 reservoir shocks installed and I asked to have them investigate. I am glad to know the root cause but annoyed if it's the lack of the slot, which is clearly in the instructions. I am not taking it back to the original installer, as I am more confident in the new shop. I am guessing the highway drive created enough pressure to spit out enough oil for it to result in a small puddle? I haven't had it on the highway for more than a few miles since the gears, lockers, axles were installed. Annoying.
I wouldn't drive it much at speed until you get that resolved. I believe it could starve the gears for lubrication and possibly trash your new diff parts.
The lease on my Mini Cooper S was up so it was returned. Decided on a 2023 Toyota 4Runner Off Road Premium for my next daily driver, not that I drive much working from home. Anyway, it drives really nice and I am digging it. We plan to buy a small teardrop camper and will use the 4Runner as our travel and camping vehicle. Picked it up today after getting the TRD wheels and Toyo Open Country AT3 tires installed. Maybe a small lift in the future but the stance isn't bad as is.
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An IFS rig? Blasphemy!
Just finished going through the build. Awesome progress! You've been able to do what we all wish we could and just pull the trigger on the big ticket items all at once! Definite build envy