Me to, thats why I jumped on this, its nearly done! Little lift, for now at least hahaha.. Im thinking 6" and 37s next year, depending on what Im doing about a house purchase maybe even SC the HEMI..
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Me to, thats why I jumped on this, its nearly done! Little lift, for now at least hahaha.. Im thinking 6" and 37s next year, depending on what Im doing about a house purchase maybe even SC the HEMI..
Thought Id update this since I havent since I bought it! Been going back and forth on which way to lift the truck, level it with 1.5" BL, 4" Rough Country or 4" Zone.. Being that none of the lifts provide a level up front Im going to do that first. The rear already has a spacer on it so my truck has more than a 2" rake. In the beginning I was going to get the 5100s as they came highly recommended, but they have been on backorder nationally as we all know. Im glad I decided to wait and do some research, it seems Pro Comp has a Pro Runner SS series adjustable, its not as adjustable as the 5100s, only as two settings, stock and 2.75". A few members jumped on these as they didnt want to wait for 5100s and all came back with great results and more lift than the 5100s at the highest setting. I picked up these for the front and longer shocks for the rear today, with an $80 mail in rebate Im getting all 4 for under $300. Next Ill be doing the 1.5" BL, at first I wanted to do a 3" and be done with a lift, but its a cheap way out and Id like to do right at some point, so with 1.5" BL itll give a slight lift for now and when I add the suspension lift Ill be set for good to get 37s once these 35s wear out. Ill also be adding 1" spacers to push the wheels out some and prevent the minor rubbing I have..
Now that the lift portion is set for now, I recently bought new headlights and fogs as one of the factory fogs has gone out I decided to upgrade. There are a lot of options here so I went with a new housing for headlights that are smoked inside and crystal glass lense which I bought HIDs for. The fogs are just factory replacements that are clear glass as well and Ill be adding matching HIDs to. I know being a truck my headlights will be bright but they are adjustable so Ill be adjusting so I wont be blinding people.. Ill be adding proectors to headlights eventually just cant swing it right now.
Needless to say these mods have been a long time coming and Im looking forward to some results, Ive had the itch for months!!! Ill post pics of everything once they are installed
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I can get my hands on a brand new in box Rough County 1.25" body lift that will work for your truck
Nice man! Looking forward to seeing it complete.
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What's the price on the Zone 1.5 inch
$125 shipped through one of the vendors on Ramforum.com.. So tried to install the struts but ran into a problem with the lower control arm bolt on drivers side. We tried everything, heat, BFH everything.. So they make a bushing and bolt kit that Im going to replace both sides and do it this weekend as well as 1.5" spacer to stop the rubbing up front at full lock. Ill keep it updated
Finally had lift done and wheel spacers done, truck looks a lot better
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These procomps are awesome really like the ride and handling, not bad for 280 after a 80 rebate card!!! It also has a 1.5 spacer on the rear springs so I have about .5 inch to full inch rake still which I like. The rear shocks are for 2" lifts so no more bouncing around on every bump. Wheel spacers are hub and wheel centric which were a bit hard to find for reasonable money. Next up headers and mid pipes, my cats are rattling and throwing codes so I have no choice to replace. Probably in a couple weeks, let me know what you guys think
Got it detailed up yesterday, considering what's next on lift side, 4" or just do small BL...
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So I know this is a Jeep forum but I trust you guys' opinion more so than on the Ram forums, due to the fact there are so many different tastes and opinions especially on exhaust..
I need to redo my exahust, right not it has a Mufflex muffler delete which sounds nice but is raspy as hell and not a huge fan of it. To make matters worse, my cats are rattling like a SOB when cold, MPGs have gone to **** even worse than before so time for an overhaul. They have JBA LT headers available but not mid pipes yet so Id have to get custom mids made with cats welded in place. The other option is go with a shorty header, get factory replacement mids and cats with a true dual set up. The price difference on shorties to LTs arent much and would hate to spend the money when I could have a better sound and of course better performance. Most say if you're not going FI LTs arent really needed, but for 100$ more is it worth it. The last option is just replace the factory mids and cats with a true dual set up, obviously more affordable and will still net results. Looking for some thoughts on this.. Thanks
I don't know what "FI" is. But if I had the money I would do the long tubes and have the cats welded in by a custom exhaust shop. I wouldn't put a single stock part back on other then the cats, and might buy new cats based on miles. The weight savings alone should net you some MPG's especially because those stock exhaust manifolds probably way a ton. Going true dual exhaust is up to you. I'm not sure I would spend the money on that because its a truck. Now a muscle car I would spend the money on true duel but that's just me.
I'm pretty sure FI means Forced Induction. Ie supercharger..that's my guess. LT would be Long Tube Headers
Yes, Adam is correct FI forced induction.. The true dual set up really is a desirable thing to me based off the Commanders sound it had, despite being a not so great job done by the idiot who did it. The cost isnt a big difference compared to not getting them done. LTs or long tubes, with new cats looking around 900-1000$ before install, plus whatever muffler(s) Id get. The Ypipe that comes with the LTs does not have cats in it, but Im getting a pair of high flow cats from a forum member to be welded in. I may keep the Y pipe going into a single inlet, dual outlet Delta 40 Flowmaster. If I dont go with cats Ill definitely keep the y pipe and single inlet to maintain some back pressure and avoid any rasp... Really want cats installed though to keep the low end tq numbers up from what Ill lose with LTs, which makes me want to install 6.4 srt8 manifolds, shorties, and custom mids to keep low end up as thats really more important than the extra 10-15hp up top.
UPDATE!!! Truck has been SOOOOLLLLDD!!! And all I can say the next vehicle is something Ive wanted for a VERY long time... This is all Ill post
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Also has a frame..
Yup, 35x12.50 15s MTRs
I guess its time start making educational guesses.
It's safe to say Sal we will have to hit Uwharrie and head up to Rausch soon!
Not many vehicles can run that tire wheel combo. The older land cruiser and land rover can run the 15" wheels. Of course the wrangler can run them. I'm not sure if the JK can run a 15" wheel. I'm throwing my guess towards the wrangler. Now which one did you get?
Although the sale on my truck fell thru I already bought this...
2005 LJ with LOTS of goodies! Skyjacker flex kit with adjustable arms, poison spider protection everywhere, 35 mtrs and regeared. Not sure what gears yet it's in Tampa been a fla Jeep. I'll post more pics when I get it, right now have 2 vehicles, oh the fun!!!
Aw man I'm spooky good LOL My first guess was a LJ I'm not kidding. That's a great Jeep and kinda hard to find in decent shape. Diffidently going to have to meet up at URE. Also check out Wicked Jeeps NC on face book. Their is group out of Charlotte that meets pretty regularly. We meet once a month down here and been traveling around NC to make the meets closer for people to attend.
Nice! Ill have to meet up for sure, really excited about this purchase more so than really any of my others. Ive always wanted an LJ and this thing is stacked with upgrades, my Dad is taking delivery in Tampa tmrw or Friday so Ill have some more pictures to post. Now I just need to focus on selling the Ram!
I just joined the Facebook page so hopefully I'll be able to ride out in a week or so when it arrives.
Some more, I'll post in photobucket once I get it
That what I liked even more about them, I talked about getting a JKU but everywhere you turn there's another one with the same mods. The whole idea was to reduce my debt to prepare for marriage, house and you know what after. So being able to fulfill one of my dreams, get back into a Jeep and still have the women's Murano to run around in was a no brainer! The suspension the the X Flex which isnt bad, Ill change out to Fox shocks, its got Currie AntiRock, adjustable arms, needs a belly tuck, not sure if MML is done but it has no BL which I like. For most part its a done, turn key and have fun Jeep
It looks great man! It does seem like everyone has a JK. LOL
Got some bad news regarding the Jeep!!! My dad went to take delivery, drives it off the lot and it starts getting hot didnt overheat but stayed around 215-220 which 210 is normal. So he pulls over its not full with water/anitfreeze. Goes back they fill it then he starts getting a misfire on 2 cylinders at 2500 RPM, so its definitely got some issues somewhere. I cancelled the deal, I just dont feel comfortable buying a Jeep with issues especially at that price. Sucks but Ill find another
Thanks Sal! It is what it is, the guy offered to take it and get looked at but there were other things my dad said just sucked, had no exhaust, wipers were old, they didnt even clean it... Just tells me to run away, you'd think someone spending 16k on a Jeep thats worth 14k they'd prep the thing but they didnt.
I'm not a huge fan of buying used vehicles that built unless they're REALLY clean. Always a fan of getting something stock (or near stock) and building it how you want it.
Maybe its a sign... you should be getting an XK :p
Yea the whole reason why Im buying one thats got a lot done is so I dont have to come out of pocket for everything. I want to be able to hop in and enjoy and do small things along the way. I dont think this place did anything intentionally and they could have said you signed it done but they stood behind it. Ill find another one, I only really want an LJ regardless of what else I can get for similar $$$ even a JK.
Only have one LJ listed on my craigs list. I think its the first one I've seen in awhile. http://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/4889932496.html
AND ITS AWESOME!!! Hahaha Ill be reaching out to him for sure! Thanks
It does look nice. Scrolled right past this one I didn't even notice it. Its stock though! https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/ctd/4877933577.html
Hes asking a lot of money for it with those miles. This one had 100xxx but 150000 is a lot for that type of money