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  1. matt08jk

    2013 JK Pinch point question.

    Got back to my computer. Heres a before (again 35's, leveling kit, 2-door). ...and after trimming 1.25" from the pinch seam and 1" from the rails. Heres how the cut (with a hacksaw) looked after I stuffed it with JB Weld.
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    matt08jk's build thread

    Pretty standard mod today: cut my pinch seam and rubi rails down. Just thought Id share the pics from it in case anyone with not much lift and 35's wanted to see it. First, how close is was this morning (I have a TF leveling kit, 1.75" spacers and those are 35" Trail Graps) Then, I took off...
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    matt08jk's build thread

    Did a few more additions today...EVO Rear-D Ring Mounts and the Smittybilt SRC Oversized Tire Carrier. A couple of notes that I wanted to share: First, the frame opening on the passenger side was about an 1/8th of an inch narrower than driver and the EVO D-ring mount would not fit. It was as...
  4. matt08jk

    Whats the next best exhaust?

    I have seen the recommendations about the Dynomax Evolution but am wondering what everybody's second (or first) choice may be. I have a 2-door and would like a setup designed for it but I dont mind cutting. I have also read some states won't pass your exhaust for inspection if it dumps before...
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    FS: 255/75-17 Firestone Destination M/Ts in Lower Alabama

    Just put 35s on my rubi and am selling 4 x 255/75-17 Firestone Destination M/Ts (which appear to be half life, I am not sure as they were on the Rubi when I bought it 3 months ago, I have put 5,000 miles on them) and 1 x BFG Stock Rubi Tires (which were never put to the road, just sat on the...
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    matt08jk's build thread

    35" Trail Grapplers mounted. Need to repaint the new weights and cut my pinch seam/rubi rail (later today). Very happy with the look, cant wait to get them on the trail!
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    matt08jk's build thread

    Bumper is off, the 35" TGs are waiting to get mounted...
  8. matt08jk

    Personalized License Plates - What's Yours Say?

    Got mine in a month or so ago! Couldn't believe it was still available so I grabbed it...
  9. matt08jk

    Top 5 Tools for Your Garage...

    Kenny, Just ordered it...thanks for the heads up!
  10. matt08jk

    U-Joint Trail Fix

    Thanks for sharing that video. It's exactly what I need to fix my right front u joint!
  11. matt08jk

    Need help! Front axle trouble.

    Thanks everybody. I'm going to get a new u joint and try to install it. As always thanks for all of the quick responses and help. It's the stuff that makes you want to hang around.
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    Need help! Front axle trouble.

    I am new to this so I don't really know. I only had a second to grab a pic but here is a picture of the part of the u joint assembly that is connecting the c. You can see the silver ring around the u joint where the contact has been made. Thanks for taking a look!
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    Need help! Front axle trouble.

    Just drove from Fort Bragg to Fort Rucker and towards the end of the trip I noticed a faint metal knock that slowed as the vehicle slowed and sped up as it sped up. I pulled over and saw no contact for the wheels, tires with the body. When I finally arrived at Rucker I found that my right...
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    matt08jk's build thread

    Slowly but surely...here's my build thread. Started with a 2008 JK Rubi that had 32" Firestone Destination M/Ts and otherwise stockalicious. These pics are over the last 3-4 months: First thing: Smittybilt XRC8 Winch on SB Winch Plate, Stubby Bumper Conversion, Pulled out all the Carpet...
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    JK Trailer Towing

    My wife and I are moving next week down to Fort Rucker and need to pull a 5x8 Uhaul trailer (around 2000#) behind my 08 JKR (it has a factory hitch package but Im not sure how to tell if its the "max" tow package or not). I have found confusing info showing that 2000# OR 3500# is the max tow...
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    What was done to your rig this week?

    Its the Smittybilt Winch Plate (Part No. SB2804). Heres a closer pic.
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    What was done to your rig this week?

    Small steps...put in the Teraflex Leveling Kit and 1.75" Wheel Spacers today.
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    What did Brown Santa show up with today..

    Just got a nice group of stuff in the mail: teraflex leveling kit, spidertrax 1.75" spacers, snatch strap and haynes manual. Should be a good day tomorrow! :beer:
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    Bed Lined Wheels

    I used Rustoleum Bedliner with Rustoleum etching primer first and it is working out great. A couple notes about it: 1) make sure you thoroughly clean and degrease with thinner or something 2) sand to take off the stock shine (I used a wire brush and then 400 sandpaper) 3) index cards between...
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    WIN Truck-Lite LED Headlights!!

    Hard to tell the lights are on? EXACTLY!
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