Rubi build

[ex-tbd85hilux]

Well I talked with David at Northridge and he redirected me away from the full traction kit and I ended up getting the Teraflex 2.5" for the 4door JK's. Reasoning is that the 2door and the 4door lifts are virtually identical but by putting a 4door lift on a 2 door you get 3" of lift instead of 2.5".

www.northridge4x4.com/proddetail.php?prod=TF-1251000

Also thanks to Tony I added the JK draglink flip kit to the mix. Northridge has a pallet of them on the way so it will be shipped to me in a couple days.

www.offroadevolution.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=EVO-DRAGLINKFLIP

All said and done I was under $1000 shipped for the lift and the draglink flip.

For rims and tires I went a little different. I got a set of Rebel Racing black rims in a 16x8 5on5 lug on the way in...
www.rebelracingwheels.com/index.php/wheels/display/54/truck

for tires I see everyone running BFGs, Goodyear, and Nitto's on the Jeeps... I'm going to run a set of Cooper STT's instead in a 315/75R16.

www.offroaders.com/tech/AT-MT-Tires/Cooper-Discoverer-stt.htm

And finaly a set of TPMS's are on the way so I can swap my rims right over to Heather's jeep and not have to worry about them.

I'm hoping to have the wheels and lift by next Friday (Jan14) so on MLK weekend I can install the lift and tires.

I've already received the tires... They're pretty... I'll keep you updated.

Paul G.

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Take lots of pics!

[LILREDCJ6]

your welcome and as keith said take lots of pics.

[Marshall]

Nice choice, thats the kit im running on mine! Look into a procal module, you will be able to fix the speedo, turn off tpms sensors, etc.....make sure you get the steering will perfectly centered or it wil activate your esp. Lastly, ive put several of these kits in if you want a hand!

Bryan

[ex-tbd85hilux]

I'm looking at borrowing a procal module vs buying one. (for a small usage fee anyways) I have a separate thread started for that.

I don't intend on disabling the TPMS that's why I have new sensors on the way in. I may reprogram a lower threshold on it for the larger tires though.

The steering wheel and the drag link flip are the two things I'm sweating a little bit right now. I know how important getting the steering wheels straight is and I'm more then a little apprehensive about drilling out my knuckle to fit the new ball joint... But I will do it.. I'll just take a little more time with this one and do it right.

Paul G.

[ex-tbd85hilux]

Well things have been busy. Ol' Red is no more... I have some parts left from her but she's been stripped. The suspension is installed on the JK and with a little luck I'll be able to pick up the JK on Tuesday from Starr with a new set of 5.13's installed.

I still need to install the steering correction, get the front end aligned, and pickup a tire carrier.

Right now I'm looking at the OR-Fab Non-jerry can swing out tire carrier. I'll post pictures soon or if the JK is done in time you will be able to see it at the next meeting!

Paul G.

[IlovemyYJ]

sounds awesome!! let me know how you like those tires!

[ex-tbd85hilux]

So far they have been a lot quieter then the factory BFG's. I don't yet know how they handle offroad but I will keep everyone updated.

Paul G.