Recent content by JoeB-JKURX

Minor rant - Timken unit bearings made in South Korea. Yukon 4.88 gears made in CHINA!!

So, I've got 17X9 Level 8 Bully Pro wheels (which claim to have an extra lip to help secure the tire on the rim). I currently run BFG KM-2 35X12.5 tires at 15 psi, on some pretty gnarly trails, and have never thrown a bead. Got 4.88 gears and am ready to go to 37. Considering STT Pros at 12.5...

Just had gears installed and installer tells me that my rear brake pads are almost worn out. I've only got 40K on the Jeep and the fronts are in good shape. From my previous experience with brakes, it is usually the fronts that give up (replaced at least once before the rears needed...

I'm moving from my 35" KM2s to 37" STT Pros. I'm inclined to go to the 13.50x17 because it is Load Range E (likely a stronger sidewall) but am concerned that the ride will be too stiff for my 2014 Rubicon X that has (probably) 800# of added weight through various mods and adds. The 12.5x17 is...

Had a strange set of circumstances recently. As the wife and I were leaving a concert Saturday night, I noticed the engine turn over with the starter several more times than normal (and it seemed a bit slow). Got home, however, and all seemed pretty normal. Yesterday the car started slow...

Looking to get "Made in USA" products, I made sure to order Timken as I could find no info on line that indicated manufacture in other countries (I know, how naive). Ordered from Rock Auto and got (guess what) TM HA590482 Unit Bearings made in South Korea. How disappointing. Could have...

I'm ordering a set of 37s and was checking the current prices. Was surprised to see the 12.5 at $285 and the 13.5 at $290 at Discount (270 and 275, respectively at DTD). I don't remember the exact prices a year ago but it seems they were quite a bit higher than that. I wouldn't extrapolate...

I've a 2014 JKU with headlights that have an auto-on function. That is, they come on when the ambient light (sun) is low and turn off when it is high. One of the indications that the headlights are on is that the dash lights dim. I've noticed in the last few days that the dash lights are dim...

I know (expect) that this question has been asked and answered more than once on this forum but I couldn't find this specific combination. In any case, I'm ready to go from 35s to 37s (been running the stock 4.10s with the 35s and it seems to do alright). The Cs have gussets and I've got...

About once a week, I feel for the gasket under the driver's side door. Almost always, it is out from the small ledge on the inside of the door bottom and, occasionally, out from both ledges (and loose under the door). It is easy enough to pop back into place but a pain since it is so frequent...

Had second episode with AC blowing hot air (not ambient but heated air) when control was set to cold and compressor switch was on. Both times problem was cleared by turning ignition all the way off (going to ACC didn't do the trick) and turning it back on. It doesn't seem as though the switch...

I'm looking at 37s and went to Discount Tire Direct to check prices on the various choices. My preference is an MT and I'll still likely go that way but the price on these Load Range E Terra Graps took my breath away.

I read on this forum quite a few instances where one or the other of the JK Rubicon lockers craps out. The general reaction is to replace it with another factory locker or an ARB RD157 (which requires 35 spline axle shafts). What isn't often described is the failure mode. Is it generally...

Does everyone pull their driveshafts to grease the joints (specifically the center ball on the double cardan end)? Can you get to it in the Jeep with a long needle?

I was wondering whether anyone knew the number of miles over which gas consumption is averaged on a 2014 JK. My wife's Toyota can go a long way on the highway or back road with little or no change (it must be averaged over a very large number of miles) but the Jeep only has to go a very few...