The departure is really not that big of a deal if you don’t mind the bumper rubbing the dirt/rocks occasionally. It doesn’t limit performance much at all. The breakover Sucks pretty bad. I’ve found that I have to take a different angle than I am used to, but there are advantages climbing ledges as well.
Thanks ! Great Tip ! Those control arm skids look perfect. Exactly the place the long wheel base JT might scrape. I just ordered a pair from Rusty's. Any pointers on installing them ?
You can do it without putting the Jeep on a jack or stands. One of the holes on the frame bracket might need to be drilled out A little for the bolt to line up, but they’re pretty easy. A box end wrench with sticky grease might help you hold the farthest nut in place.
What part is that and what do repairs entail?Crawled under mine today to discover more rock damage. Time for repairs...
It’s the frame-side front lower control arm mount. I’ve straightened it a little, and will have it rewelded.
I would like to see video of the welding if you do it.
I have a friend who will be doing it, but I don't know how to post video. It just a simple fix of the broken weld, nothing out of the ordinary for a fabricator.
Thanks ! I just got my pair in the mail. The welds and quality look fantastic. Can't wait to get them on.
The Scrambler wheelbase is nearly 3 feet shorter than the JT. I had a Scrambler on 35s, and my JT on 37s hangs up on the belly a LOT more. That said, the suspension on the JT is far superior to that of a Scrambler. The Scrambler was known as the “tail dragger”, because the rear overhang would drag. JTs could be called “belly draggers”...Two years ago I saw a CJ8 Scrambler with 33s do Top of the World no issues and also the pass that goes from Klondike Bluffs (near Miners Loop Trail) to Arches. If those are the trails you are doing, then you should not have any issues with your JT on them with a 2" lift and 35s. p.s. A good spotter helps too
