Silver JKU

[scribzilla]

Had this for about 2 years now. Just a bare bones sport that I put on a leveling kit, bumpers, winch, disconnects and some Rubicon takeoffs. Will probably need new tires within the next year, so looking to add some 33s and maybe a 2.5" lift.

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[97TJGUZZY]

I have been really happy with the 285s in a falken flavor that I added to my similar setup. Although with the KM3s out now, it would be hard not to get some.

 

[scribzilla]

Picked up some wheels/tires from a JL and a hard top since the last post

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Picked up some wheels/tires from a JL and a hard top since the last post

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Looks good man, I love the JL wheels on it.

 

[Twilliamson]

That hard top life is nice... Are the JK hardtops insulated better than the TJs?

 

[97TJGUZZY]

That hard top life is nice... Are the JK hardtops insulated better than the TJs?

marginally at most

 

[scribzilla]

Ordered the JKS 2.5 lift yesterday. Looking forward to the install this weekend. Wondering if I should leave a 1" spacer in the front to account for the weight of the winch and bumper.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

that should be nice! With my bumper and winch I have a spacer in the front to level it out, but when I tow the camper i sometimes get flashed. My headlights must be aimed for a slight rake.

 

[scribzilla]

I think I'll see what it looks like without the spacer first and take some measurements. The bumper is relatively light, most of the weight is coming from the winch.

 

[scribzilla]

Arrived yesterday after ordering Tuesday at lunch - pretty impressive! No unboxing video lol - but it was packaged really well.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

that looks like a nice kit for sure, what did it set you back? you staying on 285s?

 

[scribzilla]

It was about $1200. I've had my eyes on it for a while. Seemed to be the most reasonable and complete kit with good reviews.

And yeah - plan on sticking with the 285s for now.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

sweet, when are you putting it on?

 

[LBarr2002]

sweet, when are you putting it on?

If we each work on separate corners, is that enough social distancing?

 

[scribzilla]

If we each work on separate corners, is that enough social distancing?

Installing it today and I suppose so. "Hey, I need an 18mm wrench and a Lysol wipe"

 

[scribzilla]

Spent some time in the garage enjoying the nice weather and pollen

 

[scribzilla]

Font lifted 1.5" and the rear 2.75" - previous setup was a 2" spacer in front and 1" in rear.

 

[scribzilla]

On the 2012+ JKs, the front driveshaft will boop the exhaust crossover at around 2" of lift. I ordered the TeraFlex exhaust spacers to mitigate that issue and a Rubicon Express oil skid plate.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

how much longer are the front shocks than stock?

 

[scribzilla]

I wish I measured them. With the frame on jacks, I lowered the axle and it was definitely making contact with a little more room to travel. The kit was only $50. I read mixed reviews of whether or not they're required, so held off on buying until the install.