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@JP1 - Lately I have been reading a lot of bad reviews about those Black Rhino armory wheels - Please keep us posted if they rust or bend too easily... They sure do look nice!

I'm leaning towards getting beadlocks now the Black Rhino Garrison wheels...
Ya, I've heard the same, but decided to stay with them.
1. I'm in Florida, nothing rusts down there, no road salt; and let's just be honest here: anybody that gets these are looking for a MILSPEC look. even if they show a little corrosion, it'll look more realistic, have you ever seen a MIL vehicle that didn't have some rust on it?
2. NOT real worried about soft, there's like 3 feet of sidewall before anything would contact the wheel, and I'm NOT a crawler.

BUT, will keep everyone, TO INCLUDE BLACK RHINO updated if anything happens. :punch:
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FIRST FAIL:
WAY before it arrived, and before JT specific ones were available.
I ordered a Rough Country sun shade for a JL 2-door, thinking "ya, it'll fit" nope...
well, it kinda fit but no openings for the Freedom Top locks.
wuhwuhwuhā€¦ :(
If this is the worst fail, I call it a major win!
 
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FIRST FAIL:
WAY before it arrived, and before JT specific ones were available.
I ordered a Rough Country sun shade for a JL 2-door, thinking "ya, it'll fit" nope...
well, it kinda fit but no openings for the Freedom Top locks.
wuhwuhwuhā€¦ :(
If this is the worst fail, I call it a major win!
Thanks for this, I was considering purchasing one today
 

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Within 20 minutes of leaving, I hear the DREADED sound:
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YUP, another eaten fender liner.
CHEAP SHIT!
I'll call Spencer in the AM to get it Documented, also hey @JeepCares I need this doc'd as I KNOW the asses in South Florida will try blaming the 37s that are going on in the morning.
Hi JP1,
We certainly understand your frustration. We would be happy to get you and your dealer connected with a case specialist. Please send us a private message and we would be happy to get this process started for you.
Alex
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He had parked next to the two vehicles and was checking their license plates.
As he exited his patrol car, an occupant of one of the vehicles also exited the car and opened fire, striking Sergeant Reyka several times. Some witnesses state the suspect stood over Reyka and kept shooting him on the ground. Customers of the store immediately called 911 to report the shooting.
Sergeant Reyka was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later.
The suspect fled the scene and remains at large.
This HERO was one of the first BSO Deputies I met when I transferred to Fort Lauderdale in 2007, and this happened 2 blocks from where I lived at the time. I,ve put one of these on every vehicle I've owned since.


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Hundreds of Jeep drivers lined Colorado Boulevard to pay tribute to Castillo.
Jeep groups from across the state escorted Castilloā€™s hearse and his family to a Highlands Ranch church where a celebration of life was held for the teen. More than 800 said they planned to attend.
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@JP1 - Lately I have been reading a lot of bad reviews about those Black Rhino armory wheels - Please keep us posted if they rust or bend too easily... They sure do look nice!

I'm leaning towards getting beadlocks now the Black Rhino Garrison wheels...
I personally don't care for them but aren't they aluminum? Rust? Probably not an issue....lol
 

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I personally don't care for them but aren't they aluminum? Rust? Probably not an issue....lol
It says the wheel lugs are aluminum and the rest is some cast alloy design - not entirely sure. Also, they say the gun black finish is to prevent corrosion so I'm expecting there will be corrosion... Idc about corrosion but if the wheel bends after offroading thats a problem for me.
 

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It says the wheel lugs are aluminum and the rest is some cast alloy design - not entirely sure. Also, they say the gun black finish is to prevent corrosion so I'm expecting there will be corrosion... Idc about corrosion but if the wheel bends after offroading thats a problem for me.
Apparently it is the bolts that cause the rust... some guy on a site was saying that he was working with Black Rhino to get alloy bolts so that they don't rust - makes sense...
 

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Apparently it is the bolts that cause the rust... some guy on a site was saying that he was working with Black Rhino to get alloy bolts so that they don't rust - makes sense...
Dissimilar metals in direct contact. Makes sense. Like the water pipes I'm my old house where the previous owners had connected new copper pipe directly to the old galvanized pipe...:facepalm::headbang:
 

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I keep going back and forth but I think I am going to get the Armory wheels with BFG KM3 tires. I believe I have made up my mind now LOL Just need to find a place where I can get both as a package deal for a decent price...
 
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I am jealous, but very happy for you. I would like to find some LE wheels and tires for my Sport S, If it ever shows up!
there are people selling em. gotta ask around I guess. jp1 actually contacted me about it I think. I was going to go aftermarket and 35", but then I didn't know if i'd have to do a lift, or rubi fenders, so then I was just like screw it, i'll just snag these LE wheels for now.
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