Rubclt Build

[rubclt]

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[Laurie]

Very nice :)

I also like the pun in your username... I bet the girls like ya!

[AEV Matt]

Rubclt, that looks great. Reminds me of one of the Jeeps here. What are the specs in terms of lift, tires and wheels?

Matt - TECH

[rubclt]

Rubclt, that looks great. Reminds me of one of the Jeeps here. What are the specs in terms of lift, tires and wheels?

Matt - TECH


Thanks, nth degree short arm, tt, stinger, skids with 3 inch nth springs, 35x12.50x15 Toyo MT with MT classic lock wheels...

[rubclt]

Added new AEV Beadlocks and 37" KM2

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/rubclt/DSCN1639.jpg

[mtjeeper]

Looks great! What are the lift specs now? Also, what brand are your rocker guards and what did you do to modify them?

[rubclt]

Looks great! What are the lift specs now? Also, what brand are your rocker guards and what did you do to modify them?


3" nth springs... Rockers are old aluminum Bigdaddy Off-road, cut both ends to fit and rewelded ends... rattle can black with LineX steps...

[Jdemonto]

Very nice, I like the half doors more than the full doors. What front bumper are you running?

Jason

[rubclt]

Very nice, I like the half doors more than the full doors. What front bumper are you running?

Jason


Thanks, it's not made any more, little stubby from BDO... I am looking at the Kilby as a good option but not sure it works with Powerplant

[builditup25]

Hey RUBCLT,

When you had the toyo open country 35'' , nth lift & transfer case skid did you change your drive shaft?

[rubclt]

Hey RUBCLT,

When you had the toyo open country 35'' , nth lift & transfer case skid did you change your drive shaft?


I did sorts, replaced balancer with front yoke and added new CV head to fit...

[jeepfreak]

i like it much better with the pintlers. nice jeep.

[offroader613]

I have to agree, they do look good. Especially with red.

[builditup25]

I did sorts, replaced balancer with front yoke and added new CV head to fit...



What I am trying to figure out is what are the necessary modifications when running 35'' tires, Nth TT, and AEV Highline kit all on.

Drive shaft has to be replaced.

I am sure you had to change gear as well?

[JeepinJon]

What I am trying to figure out is what are the necessary modifications when running 35'' tires, Nth TT, and AEV Highline kit all on.

Drive shaft has to be replaced.

I am sure you had to change gear as well?

Depending on how much lift you are running you would need to change the driveshaft, and use a slip yoke eliminator kit. If you are staying under approximately 2" you should be ok without any driveline mods, but may need to trim some. In the past I think Nth has been aeound the 3.5" range and then you would have to make the driveline replacements. I know I have heard that you need a 1" body lift to run the Nth tummy tucker, and I have also heard you don't, but something to keep in mind. As for gears it would be prefferable to upgrade to 4.56 of 4.88 gears to maintain the driveability, but it isn't mandatory, and you are not going to hurt your vehicle by maintaining the stock ratios. You just will no longer have as quick of acceleration, and you will probably see a decrease in you mpg.

[rubclt]

I did gears, 5.13 work for both 35 and 37... On road is one issue for gear, the other is offroad. I have a 4 to 1 transfer case, with stock gears and larger tires you loose crawl, it makes it like a 3 to 1... If you have an Unlimited TJ you may not need a DS with 3" of lift and TT... On a SWB, you will... As for Body Lift, not required with nth TT. You do have to dimple the inner tub about 1/4 inch, not a big deal and easy to do and you can't see it...

[builditup25]

I did gears, 5.13 work for both 35 and 37... On road is one issue for gear, the other is offroad. I have a 4 to 1 transfer case, with stock gears and larger tires you loose crawl, it makes it like a 3 to 1... If you have an Unlimited TJ you may not need a DS with 3" of lift and TT... On a SWB, you will... As for Body Lift, not required with nth TT. You do have to dimple the inner tub about 1/4 inch, not a big deal and easy to do and you can't see it...

I do have an Unlimited TJ. with a TT installed. Dimpled for the installation and no body lift.
With a 3 to 3.5" lift and say 33" tires. I have heard gearing can remain stock with not much trouble. So with that lift and those tires do you think it will still need a new DS

[rubclt]

I do have an Unlimited TJ. with a TT installed. Dimpled for the installation and no body lift.
With a 3 to 3.5" lift and say 33" tires. I have heard gearing can remain stock with not much trouble. So with that lift and those tires do you think it will still need a new DS

I had a Unlimited TJ (Slang is LJ) with 3" lift, 33" tires, and a TT. I ran the stock drive shaft and stock gears with no issues. You might need to adjust pinion, which means adjustable control arms or a nth Stinger.

[builditup25]

I had a Unlimited TJ (Slang is LJ) with 3" lift, 33" tires, and a TT. I ran the stock drive shaft and stock gears with no issues. You might need to adjust pinion, which means adjustable control arms or a nth Stinger.

Alright perfect thats what I needed to know. Which suspension did you run. I want to run Nth but looking at the price for the LA, they are going to be nasty expensive. Rubicon Express- whats your opinion on their kits.

[rubclt]

Alright perfect thats what I needed to know. Which suspension did you run. I want to run Nth but looking at the price for the LA, they are going to be nasty expensive. Rubicon Express- whats your opinion on their kits.


Usually for 4" or less you can run short arms, some Long Arms will not wrok with less than 3-4"... If you are running 33" tires you can run short arms... I like the nth products, there are many choices, lost of info on lifts at the link below, join and use search feature...

http://www.rubiconownersforum.com/phpbb3/ucp.php?mode=login

[rubclt]

I dry cycled the nth LA with track bar brace and an aftermarket diff cover and all of it fits at full stuff using OME Long Travel shocks the bump stops could be out and it all fits, slight rub (powder coat remove) on front LA at the TT bracket that is near frame. So I know on my Jeep I could run 3" springs with LA....

Now, I am running the 4.5 spring with no spacers. With 37" tires and the back spacing of the AEV bead locks and a Warn Power plant on the front I needed 4.5 springs to keep the tires from rubbing steering box bolts... I removed the bump stop lip so spring can ride down 1.5 inches because of the OME long travel shocks...

So, I hope this helps others... I would say with highline run stock suspension with 33” tires, run 3" with 35" tires and 4.5" with 37"'s... I have done all three and base this on my personal experience.

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[Scaggs]

I was wondering what is the seat height on Jeep Rubclt? I am wondering because I am paralyzed and it makes a big difference getting in and out of my Jeep. Currently I have a 2002 Jeep Wrangler with a Highline kit and 3in lift and 35's. Thanks for your help.

[rubclt]

I was wondering what is the seat height on Jeep Rubclt? I am wondering because I am paralyzed and it makes a big difference getting in and out of my Jeep. Currently I have a 2002 Jeep Wrangler with a Highline kit and 3in lift and 35's. Thanks for your help.

41.5" from floor to top of front seat.

[MrVegas]

Man I love this Jeep! Would you have any more pic's you'd like to share? Maybe a favorite or a few in action? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE :D

[rubclt]

Here you go... at Tellico in NC, which is no closed

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[Jdemonto]

Those are 4.5" springs in the pics?

Jason

[rubclt]

The pictures in driveway are 4.5 spring, the pictures offroad were 3 springs before I changed them.

[Jdemonto]

The pictures in driveway are 4.5 spring, the pictures offroad were 3 springs before I changed them.

Cool I am upgrading to Nth 3" springs and parting with the rancho 2.5" that have served me well....with the exception of limited up travel and steering issues...wheels hit the frame/steering box bolts.

Jason

[rubclt]

Trail Ride on 11-24-09 at Uwharrie national Forest in North Carolina

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[kvala]

Its a really the perfect rig youve got, but iam just curious what RTI score would you be able to score whit this setup.

[rubclt]

Not sure, I have never ramped it... Here is my father-in-law with 6" nth LA and 35" tires...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/rubclt/IMG_0478.jpg

[jeepfreak]

Your Jeep is one of my favorites. Awesome build, wouldn't change a thing....well, I am partial to the Argent wheels..but... :D

[imajeepnut]

rubclt...Great looking Jeep! Two questions for you...

1. Is the Nth LA lift worth the price and are your handling characteristics noticably improved...onroad and offroad?

2. Do you like your AEV beadlocks for daily driving use? Or would you have a non beadlock set for daily use, and your beads for trail riding?

Thanks...I'll look at the pics as long as you keep posting them!

Jeff

[rubclt]

Your Jeep is one of my favorites. Awesome build, wouldn't change a thing....well, I am partial to the Argent wheels..but... :D

Thanks, I agree, I wish I bought Argent; they were out of stock and wanted/needed the wheels. I may paint them a new color... I have been considering painting the rings black to see if that improves the looks but would have to touch them up as the rings get scratched.

[rubclt]

rubclt...Great looking Jeep! Two questions for you...

1. “Is the Nth LA lift worth it…?” Short answer, yes! I have tried many different combinations of short and long arm lifts on half a dozen TJ’s. The nth LA is by far the most complete and best handling both on and off road for a TJ in my opinion, period.
2. “Do you like your AEV bead locks…?” In general, yes. Bead Locks look cool and perform well on and off road. The one issue I did not plan for is a tire store that will work with them. Most of the big chains will not touch them. So when you need a balance you have the find local stores and usually talk manager into it… Or an off road store… Mounting them the first time takes time if you do it yourself or you pay a lot of labor to have it done… Just my experience with bead locks in general and no real reflection on the AEV product specifically…

[addymark]

Hi you

I was wondering what is the seat height on Jeep Rubclt? I am wondering because I am paralyzed and it makes a big difference getting in and out of my Jeep. Currently I have a 2002 Jeep Wrangler with a Highline kit and 3in lift and 35's.

and I love this Jeep! Would you have any more pic's you'd like to share? Maybe a favorite or a few in action? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

[AdamH]

Chris,

I used beads in my 37s. WOW what a difference. I will never go back to any other form of balancing.

[rubclt]

Thanks for update, post a link of brand, how much you used and where to buy?

[AdamH]

The brand I used is Magnum. I bought them from the tire shop I got my tires from, Accell Tire in Mooresville, but you can get them from tons of places on-line. You order based on your tire size.

[forsakenfuture]

Tell me more about 35s and no lift.Is it liveable for a daily driver,light wheeling,camping?Im currently running 33s and looking at running 35s BFG KM2 on Pintlers.

[rubclt]

My thoughts on AEV HL.. 33" with stock is good, 35" need 3" spring lift, 37" need 4.5" spring lift...

[sail78385]

What tire pressure are you running your 37's on for street use

[rubclt]

What tire pressure are you running your 37's on for street use

i run 25 psi in town and 15 psi on hard trails and 18 psi on light trails.

[rubclt]

Here is an updated photo with stock wheels while I make some updates to beadlock wheels, more to come...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/rubclt/DSCN2050.jpg

[jeepfreak]

one of my most favorite Jeeps...can't wait to see the updated wheels.

[rubclt]

Thank you, I anodized the rings black... used the stock Rubicon wheel center caps and new button head bolts for the rings

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[jeepfreak]

As one might say... "that's hot" !! Seriously though...looks killer. I've been contemplating the sale of my 5.9L Grand for an LJ Rubi. The '98 ZJ is showing its age and I'm afraid of the ticking bomb it may be. Yours has been an inspiration for awhile. Nice set up.

[CRDSTU]

rubclt, that looks the bizz, well done.

I'm also a fan of the anodised bead rings, I did that to my Argent Pintler for the black WH, looks hot with the silver dome cap screw heads.

Are those 37" Km2's? Rare as rocking horse ..... over here.

[rubclt]

rubclt, that looks the bizz, well done.

I'm also a fan of the anodised bead rings, I did that to my Argent Pintler for the black WH, looks hot with the silver dome cap screw heads.

Are those 37" Km2's? Rare as rocking horse ..... over here.

Thanks, I had considered Black rings for a while, your jeep picture pushed me over to do it... the button heads bolts are the replacements I ordered from AEV, I think they are $9 or 10 a wheel... The center cap AEV sells a silver one, I used the one from my Rubicon wheels, perfect fit...

Yes, KM2 37"...

Final note, I flat blacked wheel wells while I had the wheels off, careful masked ore removed parts, sanded, etc., hope it last...

[Tufjeep]

Thanks, I had considered Black rings for a while, your jeep picture pushed me over to do it... the button heads bolts are the replacements I ordered from AEV, I think they are $9 or 10 a wheel... The center cap AEV sells a silver one, I used the one from my Rubicon wheels, perfect fit...

Yes, KM2 37"...

Final note, I flat blacked wheel wells while I had the wheels off, careful masked ore removed parts, sanded, etc., hope it last...

Outstanding looking Jeep! Same color as mine! Always getting lots of compliments on the way it looks!! Good job!

[CRDSTU]

Final note, I flat blacked wheel wells while I had the wheels off, careful masked ore removed parts, sanded, etc., hope it last...

Brilliant, I wish more people would do this as I think it helps the overall appearance of the vehicle, especially when lifted and those area's are more visable.

[jeepfreak]

agreed... absolutely helps the overall appearance.