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#1 · (Edited)
Here she is build. the goal is having a desert and rock trail rig. I love the rocks and love the woops. 2002 TJ X
(Current drivetrain)
Engine: 4.0, true flow filter in stock box, flowmaster 50, Flexalite E fan
Trans: 32RH, deep pan from rubicon express, external cooler
Axles: HP dana 30 rear 8.8LS, 4.56s, alloy usa u joints, rock crusher diff guard.
Tcase: NP231 AA SYE
Tires: Interco trxus MTs 33x12.50x15, rims some black steelies.
Suspension: Rubicon xpress/Currie, Fox 2.0 pro series adjustables, bilstien bumpstops, limit straps.
here she is back in the day 3 days after i bought it with some azusa mud on it.

 
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#789 · (Edited)
Classic...going to sell our long-travel Rhino and other toys for a Jeep.
Looking for info and I found this thread...with a video of Dom and Craig, some guys I know of from the DTX website.
Are you over there, too?

I've got a Carli-suspended Dodge Ram, want something similar for a TJ but not a ton of info out there.
But I know it can be done, if done right.

Our group rides reasonably fast, I need to be able to keep up.
50 - 60 mph in sand washes is what I'm looking for, looks like I've come to the right thread.
It's gonna take me some time to read up on everything...awesome thread.
 
#790 ·
Yo pron that's my jeep in the videos with Dom anf Craig . I'm on Dtx ( hodualsport). Ill be takings keep out hopefully next weekend for a test run with my new valving if you wanna check out my wannabe jeep speed build. Also have the fab shop in Fullerton where the jeep is currently at. I have a lot of hours testing jeep parts in the dirt. Much like our rams shocks are huge, let me know your budget and myself and a couple others can point you in the right direction and help get you dialed in
 
#791 ·
Right on, it sorta figures if anyone was wheeling a Jeep in hardpack at high speeds, the DTX crew would be involved :laugh:

I'd love to come check your Jeep out...we'll be in Cal City next weekend, but we can figure something out for another time.

And I'd definitely like to pick your brain to see what works...and what doesn't.

The wife is tired of the cold when we take the Rhino out, and honestly I am, too. But since I've got +6 boxed A-Arms, custom-valved Elka Elites and dual-rate springs (plus a built motor so it moves), it rides like a Caddy and I need the Jeep to as well.

I'm sorta leaning toward something like this, waiting to hear back if its still for sale:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f153/2003-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-auto-65k-miles-1468450/

I'm thinking I could put a few grand into some Kings (or maybe save a few bucks and go with Fox's) and hydro bumps, and probably ditch those 37's for some 35's, and I'd be set...what do you think?
 
#792 ·
That's def a nice rig with a lot of good stuff on it. One of the first things I would do is stretch it to a unlimited or LJ wheelbase. It will give your jeep a lot more stability. Then put her on a diet and beef up the front axle.
 
#793 ·
Yeah one thing I can't do is stretch it. I need it to fit into a 14 -foot toy hauler garage. A stock TJ is nearly 13 feet, so I'm right up against it.

Right now it's a waiting game, need to sell the toys before I can pick something up. Hopefully it won't be too much longer.

How do those Fox shocks perform for you? I'be spoken to a few guys who are having a hard time getting the valving right, but not sure if Kings are any better...gonna depend on the experience whoever is dialing them in, I guess?

I know Savvy races with Kings but sells Fox...weird.
 
#794 ·
My fox setup with bumps was a game changer. I'm having Wayne at all tech do a revalve. He prefers the fox shocks for the jeep stuff. 2.0 or bigger with a resi. I still have a long way to but the little jeep can scoot.

What's your weight rating on the hauler. My jeep weighed in at 4300 dry little fuel. The jeep will never be as smooth as the rhino but it will take good abuse and surprise me how it handles rough terrain. You gotta come out with us on one of our Mojave runs.
 
#796 ·
Yea that's a good option too. Rubi express isn't as good as currie and requires more upkeep but still a good product.

Savvy and a couple other companies make HD alum products. Keep things simple, light and $$ in shock setup. Keep away from the stereo type jeep stuff. Lol.
 
#799 ·
Damn, you guys do good work.
I wish I had fab skills :(

Savvy and a couple other companies make HD alum products. Keep things simple, light and $$ in shock setup. Keep away from the stereo type jeep stuff. Lol.
Seems most Jeep guys are like guys on CF :p

Not saying its wrong, just not my style. I'm all about function, the way my things perform. I have very little interest in bling or other non-functional things. A vehicle that "looks good" but rides/performs like stock (or worse), doesn't interest me at.

But most people think dropping $2k on shocks is asinine...so I know I'm in the minority. But I think it's money well spent.

I'm finding these Jeep aren't all that much different than our trucks.
To get them to do what we want them to do you have to do the research, get the good stuff, and spend the coin if you can.
 
#800 ·
You gotta come down. Talk shop and get you an idea of what your in for.

Ideal setup
Front Currie 4" or custom mid arm setup. Fox or king 2.0 with air bumps. Have Wayne at all tech tune your shocks. Front anti rock sway bar. Trussed and gusseted front axle. Triangulated rear setup. Out boarded 12 shocks in the rear, custom mount 12" front shocks, cut and shave mounts for clearance then bump and strap everything lol. Cage it add some suspension seats and gooooooo lol. The bottom line the TJ will only be so fast due to the wheelbase. I do a lot of my higher speed stuff in 4wd if its really loose. It's gonna take some time to get use to driving the jeep at speed.
 
#801 ·
TJdualsport said:
You gotta come down. Talk shop and get you an idea of what your in for.

Ideal setup
Front Currie 4" or custom mid arm setup. Fox or king 2.0 with air bumps. Have Wayne at all tech tune your shocks. Front anti rock sway bar. Trussed and gusseted front axle. Triangulated rear setup. Out boarded 12 shocks in the rear, custom mount 12" front shocks, cut and shave mounts for clearance then bump and strap everything lol. Cage it add some suspension seats and gooooooo lol. The bottom line the TJ will only be so fast due to the wheelbase. I do a lot of my higher speed stuff in 4wd if its really loose. It's gonna take some time to get use to driving the jeep at speed.
Would love to come check out the shop. Are you guys ever there on weekends? Weekdays aren't really possible for me.
 
#805 ·
TJdualsport said:
What tuning do you have on the 2.5s I need to put my thuren stage 4 in already
I'm running Carli-tuned 2.5 Kings.
Don offers different stages for his, but Sage just has one standard tune, that's what I'm running. I think they will revalve if to have particular needs, but as I understand it, most everyone gets the base tune.

To say I'm super-impressed with them so far is an understatement.
 
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