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I guess I'm not the only one who bought the crank unit, I'm pretty happy with it, just takes more cranking than I expected.
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Whelp... went to the shop to talk about 35s vs 37s and what they're opinions were
Ordered 37x12.5 k02s and a readylift 2.5 spcer lift (they've apparently made it work before and called readylift right then and there for confirmation), wife wouldn't let me only go 35s after seeing the 37s next to the jeep.... lord knows there's a reason i married her
Ordered 37x12.5 k02s and a readylift 2.5 spcer lift (they've apparently made it work before and called readylift right then and there for confirmation), wife wouldn't let me only go 35s after seeing the 37s next to the jeep.... lord knows there's a reason i married her
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So...just a question for you guys/gals with the hoist. Why do you lift it so high? You only need to go far enough to get it off the body...all that extra cranking seems unnecessary, not to mention dangerous if it gives at that height.
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I get a lot of wind where I live and I wanted the top above the garage door, with no slack in the cables. I have another truck, so my top will be off all summer. If I had to put it on and off frequently I would have gotten the power unit.
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Take the handle off. Use a socket with a drill.I guess I'm not the only one who bought the crank unit, I'm pretty happy with it, just takes more cranking than I expected.
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Welcome to the insanity. J.E.E.P. (Just Empty Every Pocket). I see it has infected you, LOL.
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It’s the best way without using the ceiling winch option. I just leave the socket on there—spare one from an old set.
Airro
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got her back today with new shoes (37x12.5r17 BFG K02s) and a small lift (readylift 2.5/2) but looks like they gave me the teraflex shock extensions instead(they looked and felt more solid anyway, had talked to the guy about it so im glad he ended up finding me a set)
also added the synergy track bar brace. contrary to what i had read my mojave did _not_ have an additional gusset/flange where the brace attaches so there was no modification needed.. something for anyone to double check yourself if youre looking to add
top is after, bottom is before, though kinda sad that the picture isnt as dramatic as life
also a front view, 17x9 -12mm fuel shoks, they def poke but its not obnoxious (ofc the stock poked some too)
lastly first impressions on the 20 minute drive home.
- brakes brakes brakes, even with lighter k02s its going to take some getting use to
- acceleration and hills seem fine even before i reinstalled my pedal commander and adjusted tire size with the tazer, im sure itll be pleasant afterwards. I came from a 5.7 hemi rebel and a tuned/semi built sky redline.. so the jeep was always a boat to me and i knew that going in
- i still saw 7th in town at 45, im sure ill see 8th regularly here in flat iowa after i dial it in. then again i set my cruise at 68 max and generally take 45-55 mph roads when i can, i bought this for that exact purpose even as my DD im happy to give an extra 5-10 minutes going someplace for the scenery and serenity
- i wont feel so bad when a guy with 40s parks next to me now
ok so back to work now, will update after i get some time to get the electronics in order
also added the synergy track bar brace. contrary to what i had read my mojave did _not_ have an additional gusset/flange where the brace attaches so there was no modification needed.. something for anyone to double check yourself if youre looking to add
top is after, bottom is before, though kinda sad that the picture isnt as dramatic as life
also a front view, 17x9 -12mm fuel shoks, they def poke but its not obnoxious (ofc the stock poked some too)
lastly first impressions on the 20 minute drive home.
- brakes brakes brakes, even with lighter k02s its going to take some getting use to
- acceleration and hills seem fine even before i reinstalled my pedal commander and adjusted tire size with the tazer, im sure itll be pleasant afterwards. I came from a 5.7 hemi rebel and a tuned/semi built sky redline.. so the jeep was always a boat to me and i knew that going in
- i still saw 7th in town at 45, im sure ill see 8th regularly here in flat iowa after i dial it in. then again i set my cruise at 68 max and generally take 45-55 mph roads when i can, i bought this for that exact purpose even as my DD im happy to give an extra 5-10 minutes going someplace for the scenery and serenity
- i wont feel so bad when a guy with 40s parks next to me now
ok so back to work now, will update after i get some time to get the electronics in order
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ok at least took some measurements and got a few numbers... but still tweaking things
overall i gained about (measured from my rock sliders)
- 4.5 in the front
- 3.5 in the back
when i measured from that point previously i had just over an inch of rake, and now i have zero
the 37 k0s measure about 35.5 mount and at the moment i have them set at 35psi warm (they were 37 cold when i picked it up so i let out about 4ish psi)... this will probably drop a bit more as it is still a little rougher, its only 85 here today, and i havent done more than a couple miles up and down the bypass trying to dial in the tire size
speaking of which, i started at 35.5 on the tazer but was over 2mph off at 65, its up to 36.41 and im JUST a hair over truck speed vs gps speed so probably bring it down to the 36.23 (or whatever it is) and be spot on
no rub, no sign of anything even within 3'' on flat ground with steering cranked
"and now for something completely different..."
took vacation day tomorrow as my wife thinks she wants a 4xe, we drove one and shes in love... just gotta make sure she doesnt want a 2door and then what trim level (thinking a sahara)... at least ill have a place to use my old tires now
overall i gained about (measured from my rock sliders)
- 4.5 in the front
- 3.5 in the back
when i measured from that point previously i had just over an inch of rake, and now i have zero
the 37 k0s measure about 35.5 mount and at the moment i have them set at 35psi warm (they were 37 cold when i picked it up so i let out about 4ish psi)... this will probably drop a bit more as it is still a little rougher, its only 85 here today, and i havent done more than a couple miles up and down the bypass trying to dial in the tire size
speaking of which, i started at 35.5 on the tazer but was over 2mph off at 65, its up to 36.41 and im JUST a hair over truck speed vs gps speed so probably bring it down to the 36.23 (or whatever it is) and be spot on
no rub, no sign of anything even within 3'' on flat ground with steering cranked
"and now for something completely different..."
took vacation day tomorrow as my wife thinks she wants a 4xe, we drove one and shes in love... just gotta make sure she doesnt want a 2door and then what trim level (thinking a sahara)... at least ill have a place to use my old tires now
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