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Well..... Stage 3 is complete and the bed rack will be next when I can get some time off. I'm pretty happy with the progress I've made in less than a year.

Goals: Building a truck I can take on multi state trips and hit some trails. I was looking for a vehicle that could hold enough gear to be out for a week but still be able to hit some challenging trails. I’ve had both ends of the jeep world (Overlander and Rock Crawler) over the last few years and I’m looking for a good balance. Probably geared a little more toward an overlander.

I plan to invest in a higher end lift at first, reinforce the stock axles, and stay at 37/38” for the time being. Upgraded axles may be done down the road but I honestly want to see how successful the Diesel JT’s are as I could see myself switching to that platform down the road.


Stage 1 Installed 4/13/20 *
Stage 2 Installed 6/12/20 ^
Stage 3 Installed 12/4/20 #


2020 Sting Gray Rubicon JT

Suspension:
EVO 4.5" Enforcer Overland Stage 4 w/ Kings *
Daystar Coil Correction Kit *

Steering:
Synergy Front Track Bar Brace *
Steer Smarts Yeti JT Rubicon Tie Rod *
Steer Smart Yeti Top Mount Drag Link *
Steer Smarts Yeti Track Bar Relocation Bracket *
Steer Smarts XD Steering Stabilizer Bracket *
Steer Smarts JT Steering Stabilizer *
Dana Spicer HD Ball Joints ^

Wheels/Tires:
Fuel Covert Candy Red w/Black ring 17x9 w/ 5.00in Backspace *
Patagonia MT 38x13.5x17 *

Front Driveshaft:
Front Adams Solid 1350 Driveshaft *

Sliders/Armor:
Schrockworks sliders *
Artec Apex Front Axle Armor Kit w/CAD Skid ^
Artec Apex Rear Axle Truss ^
Artec Nighthawk Front Stinger Bumper #
Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Yellow Fog Lights #
Road Armor Treck Bed Rack Overland Package (Need to install)

May Add Poison Spyder Body Armor
Underneath (waiting to see what comes out)


Extras:
Tazer JT Mini
JTops Sun Shade Subdued (Black/Titanium) Flag
GPCA Grab Handles

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So you have this stuff ready to install, or is this just y
Lift and Drive shaft have been ordered. I'm holding off on the tires until I decide on a rim in case I decide to change tire size. I'm still checking out different back spacing with this lift. I don't want to poke out to much.
 

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Don't forget your programmer for shift points, speedometer. You will also need coil correction pads to ward off bowed front coils.
 
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Well... ran into my first and hopefully only hiccup. There seems to be a glitch on a major vendor's page and the correct Kings weren't coming up as an option for the kit. I reached out and was told they were correct but the specs (2" instead of 2.5") and price was too cheap ($500 vs 1k). So, I looked around and found another dealer offering the full 4.5 Enforcer Overland stage 4 w/ kings (SKU matched Evo site). I took advantage of a NYE 5% off coupon and got it around $100-150 cheaper than I've seen on most sites but had to pay for shipping.

They accepted my card on the 31st and my order has been pending ever since. I sent an Email today and asked a question via their website. I got response from the e-mail shortly later saying It would be 1-2 weeks and an ADDITIONAL $350 shipping on top of what they already charged me.

About 30 minutes later I get another email from my website inquiry telling me they have been trying to reach out to me and need a response. In all my years of buying parts I’ve never had a vendor reach back out and try to get a larger shipping charge. Order was cancelled, and I’ll be trying to reorder from another vendor tomorrow. I would advise anyone to not order from Vivid Racing.
 
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I went with Northridge and am happy with the clarity and organization of their website, their competitive prices (since I can add that low prices aren't everything), and their friendly customer service. They utilized UPS for my shipments and with their app, I have been able to change the shipping destination.

If you look at their website, I am sure that you will be impressed by the way they cluster their suspension packages making it easy to understand precisely what your order is going to be as you are ordering everything.
 
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I went with Northridge and am happy with the clarity and organization of their website, their competitive prices (since I can add that low prices aren't everything), and their friendly customer service. They utilized UPS for my shipments and with their app, I have been able to change the shipping destination.

If you look at their website, I am sure that you will be impressed by the way they cluster their suspension packages making it easy to understand precisely what your order is going to be as you are ordering everything.
I didn't want to name them but you can't find the correct front king shocks for the 4.5" lift on their site. It kept offering me a 2" $500/pair King shocks for the front. I will be giving them a call to get it sorted out once my card is refunded from Vivid.
 

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Parts are all coming in thanks to Northridge and Quadratec. I should be figuring out an install date soon.
(Amazon had the best price on the Milestar Patagonias in 38x13.5x17)
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Parts are all coming in thanks to Northridge and Quadratec. I should be figuring out an install date soon.
(Amazon had the best price on the Milestar Patagonias in 38x13.5x17)
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Be sure the tpms sensors line up with the yellow dots on the sidewalls.
 

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Your photo shows the small yellow dot next to the 'P' on the Patagonia. Clean those eyeglasses!lol
Funny, I don't recall seeing dots on other tires I have purchased. I had to look it up to see what it means.
 
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Your photo shows the small yellow dot next to the 'P' on the Patagonia. Clean those eyeglasses!lol
Haha..... no I definitely saw them on these. However I don't recall seeing them on other brands. I looked it up and learned something.
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