You’re my boy Blue (Diesel JT Build)

[wadesjt]

What steering did you end up going with??? I believe you ran "RPM" on your last one. Just curious, have 60's and "PSC" going on mine and haven't ordered steering yet. Any guidance would be appreciated.

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[TTEChris]

Unfortunately I haven’t had time to do much lately with our new shop being built.
I did find some quiet time to install a Antirock front swaybar.

What steering did you end up going with??? I believe you ran "RPM" on your last one. Just curious, have 60's and "PSC" going on mine and haven't ordered steering yet. Any guidance would be appreciated.

On both builds I ordered the steering with the Axles. I forget what fusion uses, but it looks a lot like the RPM setup.
With the Dynatrac axles they included a Steersmarts Draglink and unnamed tie rod. I mounted a WTO hydraulic assist tapped into the factory box(PSC doesn’t make a setup for the Diesel)

 

[wadesjt]

Thank you !!

 

[wadesjt]

Another question....brakes? My brakes feel like crap now. Did you do any upgrade on booster or how does yours feel?

 

[TTEChris]

Another question....brakes? My brakes feel like crap now. Did you do any upgrade on booster or how does yours feel?

which axles do you have? Mine feel fine, but I’ve noticed the Fusion and Spicer axles use a much larger rear brake caliper which can make the brakes feel a bit ”mushy”
I haven’t seen a larger brake master cylinder/booster for the JL/JT.

 

[wadesjt]

Running the Dana UD60's and that is exactly it....they feel mushy!

 

[TTEChris]

Haven’t updated in a while.

Installed a set of KBDBodykit fenders(will be switching to motobilt when the bed comes back from paint.) Fenders are nice for the price, but the lights leave a lot to be desired.

Also, Installed a DV8 bed mount carrier. While I don’t use my bed much the ability to pivot up and haul items below the spare is nice.

We removed the factory bed, chopped approx 10” from the frame and the new shortened bed is off to paint.

 

[TTEChris]

Motobilt Fenders arrived today

 

[AZJTR]

They were bed lined along with the sliders (Line-X) If I had to do it again I wouldn't go that route as some of the tolerances make the parts difficult to install due to the thickness of the liner.

Couple of questions for you, thoughts on the Motobilt sliders? How was the fitment and do you think they will take some abuse? Also, you mentioned some challenges with getting a driveshaft for the XD80, can you elaborate?

 

[AXISJT]

Haven’t updated in a while.

Installed a set of KBDBodykit fenders(will be switching to motobilt when the bed comes back from paint.) Fenders are nice for the price, but the lights leave a lot to be desired.

Also, Installed a DV8 bed mount carrier. While I don’t use my bed much the ability to pivot up and haul items below the spare is nice.

We removed the factory bed, chopped approx 10” from the frame and the new shortened bed is off to paint.

Could you elaborate on why the fender lights leave a lot to be desired? I love the look of those as well as the road armor ones that you used on your last build. But I know you have said in other threads that you had a lot of issues with road armor. Also if you're switching to the motor built fenders are you planning to sell the ones currently on the Jeep?

 

[TTEChris]

Could you elaborate on why the fender lights leave a lot to be desired? I love the look of those as well as the road armor ones that you used on your last build. But I know you have said in other threads that you had a lot of issues with road armor. Also if you're switching to the motor built fenders are you planning to sell the ones currently on the Jeep?

The lens cover didn’t fit very well, and looked/felt very cheap. The running lights were closer to blue than white. So much so a car cruising next to me at night would have a blue hue. Other than the light the fenders fit and looked great!
Fitment was ok on the Road Armor fenders, I just had issues with the company itself.

Motobilt fenders are half installed. My bed should be back from paint this week, so hopefully I can install the rears. I sold the KBD fenders shortly after I removed them.

 

[3VOLVE]

Looks pretty awesome without the bed too!

 

[wadesjt]

Love your builds !! I don't want to take from your thread....but I finally got mine done. "Bobbed" (love it! It looks so much more proportional in my opinion) 40's and 1-tons.

 

[TTEChris]

Love your builds !! I don't want to take from your thread....but I finally got mine done. "Bobbed" (love it! It looks so much more proportional in my opinion) 40's and 1-tons.

Thanks! Can’t wait to pick mine up from paint tomorrow.
Have any pics of your build or a link to the build thread?

A little update to my build, was able to source a set of ORI’s(without waiting 13-14 months)

 

[wadesjt]

Here are a few pics...I haven't posted a build thread. Need to

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