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Mar 12 2014 09:19am

beadlocks for the fuckin win!

5 psi all day

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Mar 12 2014 12:12pm

I'd just keep the 4.10 gears. Unless you got plenty of cash to waste.
I run 4.10 on my truck with roughly 35s. Stock 3.55, I think 4.56 would be better but I wouldn't bother if I were you unless you really wanna.

Tires lookin good btw.

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Mar 12 2014 12:44pm

5:13's for the win!

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Mar 12 2014 01:25pm

Quote (AXIS @ Mar 2 2014 02:23am)

35" Kuhmo KL71s should be on the way shortly. I was looking at some Coopers but decided I wanted mud terrains instead of all terrains and the Kuhmos had some great reviews and a decent price ($1016 for 4 shipped).

Hopefully I can get my bumper that Ive had for 2 months now painted this week, install my ball joints and tie rod ends this weekend, and mount the tires on my new wheels next week.

Im debating going ahead and ordering a lift kit, but i really should save up some. Still need to order a 5th tire eventually too...

These are the ones im getting. Allegedly they are very quite for MTs and get lots of grip too.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/tires/kumvl3.ang.jpg

where are you living? Up in the mountains?

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Mar 12 2014 05:36pm

Quote (Zeonic @ Mar 12 2014 02:25pm)

where are you living? Up in the mountains?

Clayton, GA
Beginning of the Appalachian.
There are mountains all around, but my drive to work is pretty flat. I dont think I would DD the Jeep often though

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Mar 12 2014 10:00pm

New tie rod and drag link should arrive tomorrow so this weekend I should be able to get those installed, trim the rear fender, trim the pinch seams, install my bumper and mount the tires. Should be awesome when its done but I havent found anything to replace the rear tire carrier with yet.

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Mar 13 2014 12:07am

Quote (AXIS @ Mar 12 2014 08:00pm)

Can you fab at all?

I can make you a set of drawings for a rear tire carrier

If not it's gunna cost you between 500-1500 depending how crazy you wana go.

Is also seach Craig's list and jeep/off road forums or local clubs

Or bring it to a fab shop and have them build you a custom one

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Mar 15 2014 09:27pm

Still gotta cut the rear fenders, trim the pinch seams, mount the rear wheels, and then get everything aligned

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Mar 16 2014 09:00am

Looks great! Makes me feel bad about having Mastercraft's on my Wrangler, haha.

Get out on em! And take more pictures too.

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Mar 16 2014 08:30pm

Quote (OldAndyAndTheSea @ Mar 16 2014 10:00am)

Looks great! Makes me feel bad about having Mastercraft's on my Wrangler, haha.

Get out on em! And take more pictures too.

Thanks man.

I got the rear fenders cut today and trimmed the pinch seams. Mounted the tires and drove around a bit and it seems like everything is good. The toe measures almost dead even front to back so I may need to adjust it a hair (I think its supposed to be toed in 1/8"). And I think the steering is very slightly off center, which I can adjust too.

After getting it all done Ive realized I NEED a lift ASAP. The rear tire only has an inch or two clearance from the bumper. I may go ahead and order a kit this week, until then its parked at my parents house

Heres how it looks as is:

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