well...My TJ gets a makeover tomorrow!!!!

NoVaHunter · 09-27-2009, 02:36 PM

Finally....

I have waited for 3 years, its finally paid off, i have researched this and that and finally tomorrow all the work will be done.

RC 3.25" lift

305/70R16 (33) Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ's

Mickey Thompson Classic II wheels (black)

BodyArmor rear bumper/tire carrier

and basic thing...brakes, rotors, pads...and new AC compressor (been broken for awhile)

If anyone has any of the things i listed feel free to chime in, opinions are greatly appreciated

-Jake

Zembonez · 09-27-2009, 02:54 PM

Sounds like fun. Congrats on paying it off!

We'll need pics...

NoVaHunter · 09-27-2009, 02:59 PM

No need to worry about that...after i gather all my pics in the next few days i will be starting a build thread

2006_Sport · 09-27-2009, 03:00 PM

why is everything so funny?

can't wait to see it all on though

NoVaHunter · 09-27-2009, 03:04 PM

haha sorry bout all that....just my excitement lol

2006_Sport · 09-27-2009, 03:18 PM

Haha it's all good man. At least ur doin it all at once unlike me. i bought my lift before tires and now im payin for it because i wanna wait till i get tires to put the lift on.

**Imped** · 09-27-2009, 03:28 PM

You doing the work?
What's your plan if you have driveline vibes?
What brakes?

Nice choice on wheels and tires.

Mttrek360 · 09-27-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 20rubicon06

No need to worry about that...after i gather all my pics in the next few days i will be starting a build thread

I would love to see a bunch of pics of that RC 3.25 being installed. It would be nice to see it go on. Good luck, it's going to look great!!

NoVaHunter · 09-27-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2006sport

Haha it's all good man. At least ur doin it all at once unlike me. i bought my lift before tires and now im payin for it because i wanna wait till i get tires to put the lift on.

haha well the parts have been accumulating in my garage for the last month, I ordered my wheels and tires through keystone automotive (my dads company deals with them alot) and we were able to get all 5 wheels and tires mounted, balanced and shipped for $1650

NoVaHunter · 09-27-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mttrek360

I would love to see a bunch of pics of that RC 3.25 being installed. It would be nice to see it go on. Good luck, it's going to look great!!

well im gonna do my absolute best to get a bunch of pics...Me and my dads buddy are doing it since he has a shop with all the essentials, but ill be in class most of the day but im gonna try to get in there as much as i can

NoVaHunter · 09-27-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imped4now

You doing the work?
What's your plan if you have driveline vibes?
What brakes?

Nice choice on wheels and tires.

Yes I am doing a good part of the work with some guidance

Im hoping the tcase drop will solve that if there are any vibes

and the brakes are nothing fancy, just replacement

Yesfan70 · 09-27-2009, 07:40 PM

Just a curious question. Instead of the 3.25 lift, why not do a 2.5 lift and a 1" BL/MML? This should keep you from doing a T-case swap and you could do a tummy tuck in the future.

Congrats on paying your ride off. No car payment is always a good thing. I still have a couple of years to go on mine.

NoVaHunter · 09-27-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yesfan70

Just a curious question. Instead of the 3.25 lift, why not do a 2.5 lift and a 1" BL/MML? This should keep you from doing a T-case swap and you could do a tummy tuck in the future.

Congrats on paying your ride off. No car payment is always a good thing. I still have a couple of years to go on mine.

well i got a fairly good deal ($80) off of the lift kit i bought, and didnt wanna do a MML or a BL or a TT right now....in the future im going to get a JKS 1.25" BL and some smittybuilt tube fenders and throw some 35s under it

**Imped** · 09-28-2009, 09:30 AM

I would NOT install the spacer in the rear. That will prevent you from having to drop the t-case, most likely. I'd take 2.5" of lift and no t-case drop any day over 3.25" of lift while having to drop the skid. If you do have to drop it, a couple washers is all you'll need. Absolutely DO NOT use the giant t-case spacers RC provides. Put those to good use in the form of bump stop extensions or seat risers. Not installing the rear spacer will also give the jeep a level stance.

NoVaHunter · 09-28-2009, 07:39 PM

well its in the shop as we speek....finally