Edit: The pictures may seem out of order as I have to re-link them all. Enjoy!
We sold the 2012 to make a companion JKC to our 2014 Race JKR. With the exception of the shock package we tried to keep most of the parts built for the JKR on the new JKU. All of the latest greatest parts from Currie and Savvy are going into this build. Will be completed and shown at the 2014 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT the middle of April. Then campaign for the next two years or whenever the new Wrangler comes out.
Of course aluminum bumpers will be going on. The front we cut off the front plates so we can increase the approach angle. The winch deck will be welded between the frame rails then the aluminum skin with cover everything up.
The front suspension will be a going to be a 3-link. So the upper frame link mount must be changed to support the single upper control arm. Basically have to widen the bracket to accommodate the larger Johnny Joint.
Installed JE Reel drive shafts and companion flanges. Did not have to change the exhaust system. cross over tube. You can see where we upgraded the upper link mount so we can run a 3 link front.
Then we added King Air Bumps to soften the hard hits. This is the best air bump installation available. You just need to chop the existing bump stops off and slide these in their place.
Moving them back changes the OEM geometry and expose your links to more rocks. The separation of the arms is critical when building a suspension system. There are a lot of things going on. Pinion dive or movement changes caster effecting the way the JK handles. Anti-squat numbers changes.
The OEM JK geometry (mid arm) is perfect for 40" tires with up to 12" of shock travel. We utilize the OEM lower control arm mounts. John Currie has built and continues to lead the field.
The rear Currie RockJock 70 hi pinion keeps the drive shaft out of the rocks and provide great angles. The Currie JK 4" lift suspension is the premier JK mid arm lift. Here we built 7075 aluminum arms which we can do because the axles are built slightly wider to insure the tires don't get into everything
Yeah i know how much it changes was just curious. Mine will be stretched in the front so numbers already changed. I was debating moving them up in between the frame and back by the front crossmember. Thought you guys might be doing similar.
Hard to do a stretch in the front as the track bar and draglink have to shift forward from the steering gear. I would rather triangulate the rear and stretch there as you can get rid of the rear track bar.
Rear is being double triangulated and stretched also. Front though i will be moving steering box forward and lengthening the intermediate shaft. But yeah the front sucks its a pain to triangulate so hence the 3 link.
Out of curiosity with 12" travel have you guys tried a wishbone suspension? Im sure you have, im still in the air on it. Either way build looks good can wait to see it!
The Falken WildPeak MT 38's are one of the best tires we have ever driven on. They are competition grade so not available to the masses but the 37s will be and kept right up with them!
page two, and i already have a boner. i too am planning a similar front stretch to maertz, move everything forward! rear goes under the knife this weekend.
Started on the electrical. If you haven't checked out a sPOD unit, do! They make wiring up everything so easy! The remote switch panel with bracket is so easy to install.
Started on the electrical. If you haven't checked out a sPOD unit, do! They make wiring up everything so easy! The remote switch panel with bracket is so east to install.
Powder coated Walker Evans wheels and Falken Wildpeak MT 38" tires. The Walkers have the correct back spacing to insure easy turning and little stress on the ball joints.
Our new JK hardcore bumper is a DIY project. Cutting and welding is required. The benefits make it worth it. Just need to set the fairlead and tig weld the corners and the prototype is done. We are already have a run scheduled so I can have some ready for Moab.
So John Currie dialed in the suspension and we were able to flex it up and see where the tire might rub. Took the OEM flares off (replacing them anyways) so we could clearance the wheel wells. Only a very small amount of trimming was required.
So John Currie dialed in the suspension and we were able to flex it up and see where the tire might rub. Took the OEM flares off (replacing them anyways) so we could clearance the wheel wells. Only a very small amount of trimming was required.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, John Currie is like Bart Simpson in that he has one outfit. Sporty glasses, Currie mechanic style shirt, jeans.
Most lifts don't have the fore thought of keeping the springs encapsulated. Currie lifts do and the springs are held down frame and axle side so you never drop a spring flexing. I also believe that springs last long as you are working them in both directions instead of only compressing.
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