Toadman
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- Todd
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- Cartersville Ga
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- 2021 Gladiator Rubicon, Mercedes SL550
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This is how I am building out my Crystal Granite '21 JTR.
I started with the stock JTR with Most of the goodies. It is an impressive vehicle, but it is still a Jeep so I have to start replacing everything I can.
I am starting with new rims and tires. I selected the Fuel Kicker 5 in a 17x9.0 size. I ordered the Mickey Thompson ATZ P3 tires. The dealership installed the more expensive Mickey Thompson MZT P3 tires. They are little noisy for my taste, but I do like the tire. So as for now, this is what I have:
RIMS: Fuel Kicker 5 Antracite
Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ P3
I also have removed the OEM rock rails and replaced them with the N-FAB Podium steps. I would have preferred to keep the OEM rails, but my wife could not climb in to it with the steps.
My next step will be to beef up the suspension. I will start with the Mopar 2 inch lift with Fox shocks. I bought this from the local dealer. They wanted to charge me $2100 in labor. They did not even offer to buy me dinner first. I said thanks but no thanks. I will do it my self. But I am not stopping there, I am adding icing to the cake. I have ordered the following items from Northridge 4x4:
* Teraflex Falcon Nexus EF 2.2 Fast Adjust Steering Stabilizer
* Steer Smarts Yeti XD Pro-Series Front Adjustable Track Bar
* Steer Smarts Yeti XD Track Bar Relocation Bracket
* EVO Manufacturing Front Overland Control Arm Drop Set
* EVO Manufacturing Rear Adjustable Track Bar
* Teraflex Rear Track Bar Axle Bracket Kit
As soon as the parts arrive, it will go up on the lift and parts will be installed. I will follow up and post the installation experiance as well as the before and after driving impressions.
I have also ordered a set of high powered 9" LED off road lights for the bumper. Along with those, I will be adding the Maximus 3 Classic Hoop for a JT which has also been ordered. Once all of these items are installed, I will start on the bed. My ultimate goal is to build it up as an overland vehicle. Then I want to go cross country on the Trans-America Trail.
Photos:
New Shoes:
More to follow!
I started with the stock JTR with Most of the goodies. It is an impressive vehicle, but it is still a Jeep so I have to start replacing everything I can.
| Just Exchange Every Part | Just Empty Every |
RIMS: Fuel Kicker 5 Antracite
| SIZE | BP | BP 2 | PART NUMBER | FINISH | BORE | OFFSET | BSM (IN) | CAP NUM | RATING (LB) | WEIGHT (LB) | LUG TYPE | LIPSIZE (IN) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17X9 | 5X127 | D69817907545 | MATTE GUN METAL BLACK BEAD RING | 71.50 | -12 | 4.530 | 1004-68GD | 2500 | 30 | CONICAL | 1.81 |
Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ P3
| TIRE SIZE / EQUIV. SIZE | LOAD RANGE | SIDEWALL | SERVICE DESC | MEAS RIM APPROVED RIMS | MAX LOAD MAX INFL | O.D. IN. | SECT. WIDTH IN. | TREAD WIDTH IN. | TREAD DEPTH 32NDS | APX. WT. LBS. | MATL #. | PART # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35X12.50R17LT | D | BLK | 119Q | 10.0 8.0-11.0 | 3,000 lbs @ 50 psi. | 35 | 12.5 | 10.0 | 21.0 | 65 | 90000031233 | 59759 |
I also have removed the OEM rock rails and replaced them with the N-FAB Podium steps. I would have preferred to keep the OEM rails, but my wife could not climb in to it with the steps.
My next step will be to beef up the suspension. I will start with the Mopar 2 inch lift with Fox shocks. I bought this from the local dealer. They wanted to charge me $2100 in labor. They did not even offer to buy me dinner first. I said thanks but no thanks. I will do it my self. But I am not stopping there, I am adding icing to the cake. I have ordered the following items from Northridge 4x4:
* Teraflex Falcon Nexus EF 2.2 Fast Adjust Steering Stabilizer
* Steer Smarts Yeti XD Pro-Series Front Adjustable Track Bar
* Steer Smarts Yeti XD Track Bar Relocation Bracket
* EVO Manufacturing Front Overland Control Arm Drop Set
* EVO Manufacturing Rear Adjustable Track Bar
* Teraflex Rear Track Bar Axle Bracket Kit
As soon as the parts arrive, it will go up on the lift and parts will be installed. I will follow up and post the installation experiance as well as the before and after driving impressions.
I have also ordered a set of high powered 9" LED off road lights for the bumper. Along with those, I will be adding the Maximus 3 Classic Hoop for a JT which has also been ordered. Once all of these items are installed, I will start on the bed. My ultimate goal is to build it up as an overland vehicle. Then I want to go cross country on the Trans-America Trail.
Photos:
New Shoes:
More to follow!
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