JTR Spartacus Build Journal

[Bbannongmu]

So is that new camera mount available? Or was that a prototype?

No special set up or deal with Zautomotive - I just emailed them with a copy of my camera kit receipt and they sent me a JT specific bracket. Guessing mine is early production. Looks 3D printed. A little rough, some chalky grey and some imperfections. I put some black paint on it - that will probably wash off. The JL bracket that came with the camera kit was very high quality , well finished plastic so I’m guessing the fully developed Gladiator bracket will get better in full production.

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[Bbannongmu]

Looking forward to this
I used the tool to run wires through the grommet, works like a charm. Guess I will have to break it out again. Keep the updates flowing!

video posted . Happy to try to answer any questions.

 

[Bbannongmu]

Need to find some time to install the control a skids.

Rock Hard control arm skids came in. Gonna put some rust reformer/paint on some of the gouges on the stock frame side rear control arm mounts and then put these skids on the beef up that potential problem area.

gotta get these Installed. Centerforce clutch keeps getting postponed. Maybe October?

 

[Bbannongmu]

Eyeing these tires. Mastercraft Courser MXT in 37x12.50r17. Will check locally to see if I can support my local community (vs Far away big company) with a competitive price. Any thoughts/experience?

 

[Bbannongmu]

It fits.

 

[Flexin]

We need video of you putting it in...

That's what she said....

 

[Bbannongmu]

We need video of you putting it in...

That's what she said....

Lol. No video. Too risqué. Got a trailer but if I’m just taking one ATV , the bed of the JT will work.

 

[Bbannongmu]

maybe Cooper STMaxx in 37x12.50r17? First world problems....Jeepwrold problems lol

 

[Bbannongmu]

maybe Cooper STMaxx in 37x12.50r17? First world problems....Jeepwrold problems lol

Settled on Cooper and ordering. Centerforce clutch is supposedly 1 month out .... standing by for that.

 

[Bbannongmu]

Permanent Jeep wave decals - simple “mod“

 

[Bbannongmu]

Started the @ROCK HARD 4X4 control arm skids In my driveway. First off - the bolts are 21mm and the nuts are 24mm. Torqued to 190 ft/lbs!!!!. I put it up on oil change ramps to get some clearance for a breaker bar with a jack handle since I couldn’t seem to get a proper bite on them with an impact gun. Got the driver side all done and the passenger side all torn apart and back together then realized (rookie mistake) that I didn’t have the tabbed spacers for the other Front side or any for the rear. Shot Rock Hard An email - hopefully they can send the hardware quickly. Pics below. I’ll keep you all posted.

 

[Bbannongmu]

Started the @ROCK HARD 4X4 control arm skids In my driveway. First off - the bolts are 21mm and the nuts are 24mm. Torqued to 190 ft/lbs!!!!. I put it up on oil change ramps to get some clearance for a breaker bar with a jack handle since I couldn’t seem to get a proper bite on them with an impact gun. Got the driver side all done and the passenger side all torn apart and back together then realized (rookie mistake) that I didn’t have the tabbed spacers for the other Front side or any for the rear. Shot Rock Hard An email - hopefully they can send the hardware quickly. Pics below. I’ll keep you all posted.

Got the hardware. Thanks @ROCK HARD 4X4 ! Gotta find time to work on this now.

 

[Bbannongmu]

At Krawlin 4K9s over the weekend. JTRSpartacus did well. Fair amount of scraping on Blue trails. Need to get the lift on soon. Video coming to my YouTube soon. https://www.youtube.com/c/JTRSpartacus
Here’s the thread with some pics. https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/krawlin-4-k9s-rausch-creek.36094/
Pic for attention here.

 

[Bbannongmu]

1st world problems. Agonizing over Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx or Mickey Thompson ATZP3 - both in 37x12.50r17. Had Cooper on my JKU and loved them. Only thing was they picked up and threw out every stone. Otherwise they were great in snow, mud, rocks and road and gave me 70k trouble free miles. Working with forum sponsor @Discount Tire to get these once I decide after local guy came up with goose eggs. Then on to @clayton lift to actually clear them. Pics below. I know these are both similar Cooper made tires - USA made is a zero compromise requirement. Cooper on top in the one and left in the other Comparison Pic. Thoughts? Experience?

 

[Artsifrtsi]

I’ve heard/read good things about the Maxxis Razr MT...

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