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Unread 04-12-2010, 08:31 PM   #1
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Infamous4x4's WJ Rock Crawler Build

Well, I started off with a Rough Country 4" lift, 33" wild country Mud Terrain X's. 15" Rock Crawler rims. But I have decided to take it to the next level with the WJ.

My Plans:
10" Travel Fox Coilovers front and rear =)
Custom Long Arm
Custom Linked Front and Rear
35" TSL's or stick with the 33's
Chop the back half off behind the passenger seats and convert to a semi sorta truck bed =P
Custom Skid Plates front to back
Roll cage
Roof Rack

Currently have 3.73 gears, possible upgrade to 4:10 or 4:56 gears and chromoly axles. Possible lockers front and rear depending on the $$.

But I need a NO FLAME honest opinions on what you guys think of how the 10" travel fox coilovers will work. I have the $$ to start and complete the project, So when I get all of the plans figured out, It will be time to start.

Heres a few pics of my WJ how it sits now

carcrawlin222.jpg   dscn0484.jpg   flexrampin222.jpg  
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Unread 04-12-2010, 08:34 PM   #2
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http://www.kingcoilover.org/

Where ill be ordering the Coilover Shocks and Coil Springs. Anyone know of a place cheaper lmk
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Unread 04-13-2010, 12:23 PM   #3
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IMO why are you spending $$ on the coil overs? Especiallly if you have no lockers. Build the custom longarm set, than lock and regear the entire thing. Coilovers sure look cool but traction will get you up and down the trail. Regearing it will keep it drivable and prolong the life of your transmission.


lock it
regear it
LOngarms.
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Unread 04-13-2010, 12:48 PM   #4
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IMO why are you spending $$ on the coil overs? Especiallly if you have no lockers. Build the custom longarm set, than lock and regear the entire thing. Coilovers sure look cool but traction will get you up and down the trail. Regearing it will keep it drivable and prolong the life of your transmission.


lock it
regear it
LOngarms.
i couldnt agree more with this post...
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Unread 04-24-2010, 12:09 AM   #5
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I agree on that. regearing and lockers are definately in the plan. Just depends on which route I go with it. Either way its probably getting some 4:10's or 4:56's and lockers.
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Unread 04-24-2010, 12:46 AM   #6
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Are you going to add something to the front bumper or is it going to stay like that?
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Unread 04-25-2010, 05:01 AM   #7
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I have seen guys on 32's out wheel guys on 35's because of the simple fact that they were locked. It doesnt matter if you are on 40's with the most expensive coilovers on the market. If you cant get the power to the ground you will not go anywhere.
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lockers should be the top priority, then gears, then suspension geometry, then shock/spring selection.
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