My jeep so far, constructive criticism welcome!

**kbarwall** · 08-17-2008, 01:38 PM

Well guys, here it is so far, let me know what you think...the back tire and all that is off for now, i am getting ready to order a LoD rear bumber with tire carrier. I would like some ideas on what to do next. I am thinking about getting new wheels, the cragar steet locks next spring, I just painted these american racing 5 star wheels for now. It has a 4" skyjacker flex system, 33's. I was also playing with the idea of a 1.25 jks BL and MML, but not really sure what direction I should go for now...Also looking for a good replacement front bumper with winch mount, so far i havent found one i liked. Thanks in advance for the advice and help in making a better ride.
Kevin

**kbarwall** · 08-17-2008, 01:41 PM

I also have some black center caps to put on, just havent done so ...

Robb_ · 08-17-2008, 01:42 PM

Looks good man I like it.

97casteeltj · 08-17-2008, 01:45 PM

you should get a few scratches and dents on it, maybe alittle dirt!.....but seriously i looks like a good jeep, i would get some armor.

**kbarwall** · 08-17-2008, 01:48 PM

haha thanks guys, well its usually dirty i had just got done detailin it up and undercoating the frame the day before i took these pics, do you guys like the wheels? I am on the fence about them, vs those cragar street locks...what do you think

SeanCucf · 08-17-2008, 01:49 PM

I don't know about your taste, but when the time comes for a front bumper, I'm getting a rokmen mercenary. I have no use for a winch right now, and thus no use for the bumper yet. Someday....someday

case'sjeep · 08-17-2008, 01:56 PM

it looks nice, i would go for a winch and rear bumper first. you need that spare if your going to be doing any kind of 4wheeling.

97casteeltj · 08-17-2008, 02:00 PM

the wheels look pretty good, but if you were thinking about getting some good cheap wheels that are good for wheeling i would just get some Pro Comp Rock Crawlers, they're like 45 bucks a piece...check them out at www.4wheelparts.com and then save up for some real beadlocks (like TrailReadys) instead of the streetlock look.

-John

Chad04tj · 08-17-2008, 02:18 PM

Looks good.

kenbuck · 08-17-2008, 02:27 PM

Nice looking rig, might want to think about some rocker armor if you wheel it often. The body tub wrinkles pretty easily.......

Greg_Volkman · 08-17-2008, 02:28 PM

what paint did you use on those rims? it looks good. has it chipped at all?

chrisjep97 · 08-17-2008, 02:30 PM

looks good, couldnt tell you painted the rims

Si1ver03Rubicon · 08-17-2008, 02:31 PM

Looks awesome with those wheels. One thing, ditch the tcase drop and do it right.

**kbarwall** · 08-17-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg_Volkman

what paint did you use on those rims? it looks good. has it chipped at all?

i used Krylon indoor/outdoor flat black with the easy touch 360 deg dial, good for getting that wide paint swoth. Pre painting i used scotch brite pad (maroon in color, very fine) and then i used a alcohol based cleaner to remove grase and any contamanents i could, then let dry and painted, i did about 4 coats per wheel, they havent chipped yet, did them about a month ago..or 500 miles worth of driving.

**kbarwall** · 08-17-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Si1ver03Rubicon

Looks awesome with those wheels. One thing, ditch the tcase drop and do it right.

and that is? slip yoke eliminator? sorry still new to all this lifting and suspension stuff, im trying to learn