Rubicon for the Rubicon
Rubicon for the Rubicon
Oh no... what have I done. Step one.
Okay, we're a little crazy to have a Duramax for a daily driver. But if we go off our meds, we might wind up in a Prius.
If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.
N7EEL WROD249
If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.
N7EEL WROD249
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Good start! Now let's go flex it out a bit and see where it rubs...
Lance
Building a capable off roader is easy, building a street legal one that you can wheel and then drive daily is the challenge...
2007 JKU, 7" RK lift, 40s, ARBs, 5.38s, Headers, Fox Coilovers, etc. http://www.Livin4Today.com
Building a capable off roader is easy, building a street legal one that you can wheel and then drive daily is the challenge...
2007 JKU, 7" RK lift, 40s, ARBs, 5.38s, Headers, Fox Coilovers, etc. http://www.Livin4Today.com
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JK Lance wrote:Good start! Now let's go flex it out a bit and see where it rubs...
That was a topic while admiring them in my driveway
Dave
Have Scout, will wheel...Someday...Maybe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon80
-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
Have Scout, will wheel...Someday...Maybe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon80
-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
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Is installing new bolts considered bolt on?
Skid for the front, because from what I've heard thicker diff covers don't clear the steering. For the rear diff, the Riddler is getting the nod (I hope it clears my gas tank. )
Me going to the Rubicon is unlikely this year (as mentioned in a different thread), but the Jeep is still getting prepped for it, so when I'm ready for it the Jeep will be too.
Okay, we're a little crazy to have a Duramax for a daily driver. But if we go off our meds, we might wind up in a Prius.
If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.
N7EEL WROD249
If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.
N7EEL WROD249
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I have a love/hate relationship with the Amazons...
Most people do. Try working for 'em for 8 years. Bit of burnout right now...
Most people do. Try working for 'em for 8 years. Bit of burnout right now...
Dave
Have Scout, will wheel...Someday...Maybe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon80
-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
Have Scout, will wheel...Someday...Maybe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon80
-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
What is better than an LJ on fresh 35s and a new fast back soft top?
The short answer is boobs. But short of that this makes me pretty excited.
Thanks to Lance for his help stretching that top on.
The short answer is boobs. But short of that this makes me pretty excited.
Thanks to Lance for his help stretching that top on.
Last edited by iaccocca on Mon May 12, 2014 6:50 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Okay, we're a little crazy to have a Duramax for a daily driver. But if we go off our meds, we might wind up in a Prius.
If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.
N7EEL WROD249
If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.
N7EEL WROD249
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iaccocca wrote:Me going to the Rubicon is unlikely this year (as mentioned in a different thread), but the Jeep is still getting prepped for it, so when I'm ready for it the Jeep will be too.
I clearly missed the "different thread"... Why aren't you going this year?? Here I was all happy thinking we'd have a nice contingent of LJ's to bump and scrape along in the path of the storied station wagons of 2013
Regardless, I dig what you've got going here. Let me know if I can provide any assistance.
Yep, I've wheeled one of those, too...
tobyw wrote:iaccocca wrote:Me going to the Rubicon is unlikely this year (as mentioned in a different thread), but the Jeep is still getting prepped for it, so when I'm ready for it the Jeep will be too.
I clearly missed the "different thread"... Why aren't you going this year?? Here I was all happy thinking we'd have a nice contingent of LJ's to bump and scrape along in the path of the storied station wagons of 2013
Regardless, I dig what you've got going here. Let me know if I can provide any assistance.
Short answer is health. I'd like to be 100% for that trip (at least 92%). And my medical bills are still eating into my funds. I think I'll keep my wheeling local this year. Kaner, Liberty, Rimrock anyone? I plan on all of the above. .
I'd like to get your help, Toby, with the control arms after I bolt on more parts, considering your recent experience with that, and your specially moded shop.
Meanwhile, when are the cheerleaders going to start washing cars? That Jeep needs a bath.
Okay, we're a little crazy to have a Duramax for a daily driver. But if we go off our meds, we might wind up in a Prius.
If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.
N7EEL WROD249
If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.
N7EEL WROD249
I don't mean to clog up your thread, but this may actually lead to decent tech...
Isn't there a mod to divert the amperage load for the fog lights through a relay or something? I seem to recall that when I had my '03 Rubi, there was a common issue with over-amping the factory stalk mounted fog light switch, but I don't remember the details of the issue or the fix...
Isn't there a mod to divert the amperage load for the fog lights through a relay or something? I seem to recall that when I had my '03 Rubi, there was a common issue with over-amping the factory stalk mounted fog light switch, but I don't remember the details of the issue or the fix...
Yep, I've wheeled one of those, too...
tobyw wrote:I don't mean to clog up your thread, but this may actually lead to decent tech...
Isn't there a mod to divert the amperage load for the fog lights through a relay or something? I seem to recall that when I had my '03 Rubi, there was a common issue with over-amping the factory stalk mounted fog light switch, but I don't remember the details of the issue or the fix...
Trick is to us the factory relay to 'trigger' an aftermarket relay to power the lights thru the added relay back to the battery. Operation is still the same, but light output is increased. And, best bonus, all that amperage isn't going thru the stalk. I have a handful of these relays with harnesses... yours for the asking. I'm also a fan of replacing the factory fogs with KC Slimlines... but I'm a bolt on guy.
Okay, we're a little crazy to have a Duramax for a daily driver. But if we go off our meds, we might wind up in a Prius.
If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.
N7EEL WROD249
If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.
N7EEL WROD249
I'm not a real strong electrical guy, but I think I get what your laying down... Essentially you'd take what is the power lead from either/both of the existing fog lights, and use that as the trigger for a new relay? And then power from the new relay would replace existing power to the fog lights (because that has become the trigger)? I'm crosseyed now, but I think I get it...
Yep, I've wheeled one of those, too...
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