The Return of Big Black
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duktrx
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Shame you couldn't order it that way to begin with. That is sharp.
benatc1
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Thank you, pretty close to the gray on the inside tooNow that's sharp!!
Pixel decals, I just random google search and these are right on. Takes a little while, but price was too bad either, these are dark gray and flat black. I ended up getting a few different colors/schemes to see what I liked best so if you go that route I maybe have what you’re looking for lol.
Yea seriously, but fortunately it was to bad to get it done
jesse3638
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Well if the colors you have work for me I'd buy them from you and pay for shipping...haha. post up some pics and I'll let you know
benatc1
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Let me get you some pics
benatc1
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Got the WAL ACC bar installed today, transferred over my PCI radio and Switch pros from the CB bar I had pulled out of the Gladiator. I must say this is a nice improvement over the CB bar, super easy to mount and to run the wires through it, also seems to sit nice and tight up out of the way. Switch pros is all set up, still need to run the antenna for the radio and mount it .
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Here are what I have some are just the outlines, others have glossy black fill, my jeep got dark gray flat black fill… Dark gray with black fill, dark gray outline, light gray with black fill, light gray outline, silver with black fill, silver outline lol. Hopefully you can see the colors, the light gray is the one that almost looks white, it’s not though.
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jesse3638
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Awesome thanks for posting those pics. I was actually leaning towards silver and black and it seems you have that one...haha.
Awesome! Nice to see you getting to do so much work on your Jeep
benatc1
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Yea me too man, I’ve had a pile of stuff in the garage that’s been just waiting around, kept holding out for weather but we know how that’s going. Figured I’d get everything done I can before I have to spend some money on the bottom half, which hopefully may be by mid/late summer but we’ll see how things go. Should be able to get back on the trail either way though!Awesome! Nice to see you getting to do so much work on your Jeep
LOL - yeah, we know how that's going. Just gotta get out and do it anyway.
Really eager to get some runs going this year
benatc1
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Looking forward to getting out there with you guysLOL - yeah, we know how that's going. Just gotta get out and do it anyway.
Really eager to get some runs going this year
benatc1
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Alright, starting to get some plans together as the itch to lift this this real. Probably the nice weather but Looking for a little feedback/opinions on tire size, ect.
I believe I’ve narrowed down to a fairly basic EVO 2.5 lift with bilstien shocks as they have evo valving and are a pretty cheap option compared to kings, but I still may end up doing King 2.5s. not ready to commit to full C/O long arms due to price, I have heavily debated Accuair as well but for the cost I might as well keep going and do the C/Os. Any thoughts here are welcome too.
planning on 37/38s as it’s a rubicon and 35s will be to small and relatively pointless. Question is, is it worth 100 per tire for the extra inch to go 38s and get the C rated? Will be getting Nitto Ridge or Trail grapplers, also undecided there, have ran both over the years and been very happy with both. Jeep will probably see more pavement than dirt but a few factors may sway my decision, I like the 12.5 width of the ridge better for the time being, but also like the more aggressive tread of the trail, even for looks lol. Price is about equal between the 2, I’d probably go with 37x12.50 trail grapplers if I wasn’t jumping to the 38s, so any opinions if worth is there at 100 per tire. Probably on kmc grenade crawls either way. Also if the 38s would be too big for the 2.5 lift, probably not doing a fender trim at this point. Eventually gears and steering upgrades so not to worried about rolling mass other than the usual power loss.
I believe I’ve narrowed down to a fairly basic EVO 2.5 lift with bilstien shocks as they have evo valving and are a pretty cheap option compared to kings, but I still may end up doing King 2.5s. not ready to commit to full C/O long arms due to price, I have heavily debated Accuair as well but for the cost I might as well keep going and do the C/Os. Any thoughts here are welcome too.
planning on 37/38s as it’s a rubicon and 35s will be to small and relatively pointless. Question is, is it worth 100 per tire for the extra inch to go 38s and get the C rated? Will be getting Nitto Ridge or Trail grapplers, also undecided there, have ran both over the years and been very happy with both. Jeep will probably see more pavement than dirt but a few factors may sway my decision, I like the 12.5 width of the ridge better for the time being, but also like the more aggressive tread of the trail, even for looks lol. Price is about equal between the 2, I’d probably go with 37x12.50 trail grapplers if I wasn’t jumping to the 38s, so any opinions if worth is there at 100 per tire. Probably on kmc grenade crawls either way. Also if the 38s would be too big for the 2.5 lift, probably not doing a fender trim at this point. Eventually gears and steering upgrades so not to worried about rolling mass other than the usual power loss.
Disciple Off Road
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Excited to see what you do! The 2.5 with Bilstiens is definitely a more budget friendly option and I feel like it gives a great ride for what it is. If you are already really considering the coilover route, I'm a fan of saving up for what you really want. Additionally, if you are doing those, long arms really give a nice ride and will grant you some more travel in the coilovers and not require the use of the limiting straps. I'm definitely bias to the 38's and think it's a great size but man the price sucks! The Trail and Ridge Grapplers are both great options.
Though I don't currently have a set forum discount (working on something for everyone though), shoot me a call or email and can definitely help out with some savings
benatc1
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Thanks Jeremy, good to hear about the 2.5, I totally hear you on saving up and buy once cry once type of thing, probably 2-3 years based on spending that kinda money as we are working hard to fund investments and get to financial freedom, but I don’t want to wait that longExcited to see what you do! The 2.5 with Bilstiens is definitely a more budget friendly option and I feel like it gives a great ride for what it is. If you are already really considering the coilover route, I'm a fan of saving up for what you really want. Additionally, if you are doing those, long arms really give a nice ride and will grant you some more travel in the coilovers and not require the use of the limiting straps. I'm definitely bias to the 38's and think it's a great size but man the price sucks! The Trail and Ridge Grapplers are both great options.
Though I don't currently have a set forum discount (working on something for everyone though), shoot me a call or email and can definitely help out with some savings
, so doing a few things will scratch that itch without taking to much away from our plan or costing me extra overall in the build.Ive had my eyes on the 38s more than anything so I’ll probably end up going down that path anyway, but I almost feel like I should just buy 40s at that cost lol.
Ill definitely be giving you a call, maybe another month or so till I actually pull the trigger but I’ll let you know!
TrailHunter
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How about a little more lift… long arm… cheap shocks for now and 38’s. Then Upgrade steering components as they wear.
Disciple Off Road
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Yeah totally understand that, stuff ain’t cheap! But happy to help when you are ready.Thanks Jeremy, good to hear about the 2.5, I totally hear you on saving up and buy once cry once type of thing, probably 2-3 years based on spending that kinda money as we are working hard to fund investments and get to financial freedom, but I don’t want to wait that long
Ive had my eyes on the 38s more than anything so I’ll probably end up going down that path anyway, but I almost feel like I should just buy 40s at that cost lol.
Ill definitely be giving you a call, maybe another month or so till I actually pull the trigger but I’ll let you know!
Not gonna lie, if you're thinking about 38's, I would do it. Yeah, costs stupid more and more than even a set of 40's but it's about as close as you can get to 40's without needing 1-tons. I actually think that 5.13's are a better match for 38's than 37's too.