thereich
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A dumb ass Government and EPA regulations. I don't understand why either.
Jeep Wrangler JK - fromt 33" to 37"
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A dumb ass Government and EPA regulations. I don't understand why either.
AZ Explorer
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Very nice Jeep. Even with the regulations you have limiting your build, it appears very capable. Great job so far, and I really like the custom work on the bumper end caps and bumpstops.
Clifford33
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Hi,
just a little update: I got my new Gobi mount. The roof rack is now closer to the body. I think its better. I also weldet a knew brace to the Gobi, so i can mount the tent better.
I also weldet a knew brace to the Gobi, so i can mount the tent better.
... and two angel for the Foxwing.
I also got the EVO Fascia Bumper. But to make it street legal, there is some costumwork to do. But not know. I - or better us, have to do holiday preparations.
I ordered some OME Bp51 shocks after i tried these shocks in Bad Kissingen "Abendteuer Allrad" - the biggest 4x4 fair in Germany. The BP51 are so awsome. I hope i get the shocks quick. For the back I go with the 4-6" version to get more flex. I hope I have measured properly and they fit.
just a little update: I got my new Gobi mount. The roof rack is now closer to the body. I think its better. I also weldet a knew brace to the Gobi, so i can mount the tent better.
I also weldet a knew brace to the Gobi, so i can mount the tent better.
... and two angel for the Foxwing.
I also got the EVO Fascia Bumper. But to make it street legal, there is some costumwork to do. But not know. I - or better us, have to do holiday preparations.
I ordered some OME Bp51 shocks after i tried these shocks in Bad Kissingen "Abendteuer Allrad" - the biggest 4x4 fair in Germany. The BP51 are so awsome. I hope i get the shocks quick. For the back I go with the 4-6" version to get more flex. I hope I have measured properly and they fit.
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VeruGE*144
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Looking good man [emoji106]
jknikos
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Very beautifull jk. I have travelled all over germany and i have never seen a wrangler! Good to know there are some well build jks there! Enjoy!
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Hi,
thanks guys.
You dont see JKs often in Germany. Thahts right. There are some reasons:
- High fuel consumption; and fuel is expensive here. Diesel is around 1,10€ per liter - thahts around 4,90$ per gallon. Petrol is about 6,21$ per gallon
- most People here buy 4x4 like the JK oder Landrover Defender for towing. Since 2012 the JK towing rate is down to 2,000kg for the 4 Door and 1,000kg to 2 Door. This is very low. So normaly people choose a pickup or SUVs like the Grand Cherokee for this.
- the JK has a low payload. So it's not the best choice for overlanding.
Thats the reason why normaly People choose the Landrover Defender. But since they stop building the Defender you see the JK more often on German roads.
I like my JK. Would not give him up for anything in the world. Someday i ship my JK to the US and drive through the beautiful country by my own Jeep. :yup:
Lg
thanks guys.
You dont see JKs often in Germany. Thahts right. There are some reasons:
- High fuel consumption; and fuel is expensive here. Diesel is around 1,10€ per liter - thahts around 4,90$ per gallon. Petrol is about 6,21$ per gallon
- most People here buy 4x4 like the JK oder Landrover Defender for towing. Since 2012 the JK towing rate is down to 2,000kg for the 4 Door and 1,000kg to 2 Door. This is very low. So normaly people choose a pickup or SUVs like the Grand Cherokee for this.
- the JK has a low payload. So it's not the best choice for overlanding.
Thats the reason why normaly People choose the Landrover Defender. But since they stop building the Defender you see the JK more often on German roads.
I like my JK. Would not give him up for anything in the world. Someday i ship my JK to the US and drive through the beautiful country by my own Jeep. :yup:
Lg
Update: Got my new Shocks :crazyeyes:
Old Men Emu Bp51 for the rear
Old Men Emu BP51 4-6" vs Fox 2.0 Remote Reservoir 1,5"-3,5 - jep, the OME Shocks are really short!
But they fit to the 2,5" AEV suspension because i have longer bumpstops to fit the 37" tires.
The factory shock mount does not fit to the BP51 shocks. I need to change the mounting with a longer bolt and a spacer. But I thinks its okay for testing.
Now I just need longer swaybar links, so I can use the longer travel of the shocks.
Btw, the shocks are pretty impressiv. Makes the 2 Door comfortable as the 4 door. No bumpy ride.
Lg
Old Men Emu Bp51 for the rear
Old Men Emu BP51 4-6" vs Fox 2.0 Remote Reservoir 1,5"-3,5 - jep, the OME Shocks are really short!
But they fit to the 2,5" AEV suspension because i have longer bumpstops to fit the 37" tires.
The factory shock mount does not fit to the BP51 shocks. I need to change the mounting with a longer bolt and a spacer. But I thinks its okay for testing.
Now I just need longer swaybar links, so I can use the longer travel of the shocks.
Btw, the shocks are pretty impressiv. Makes the 2 Door comfortable as the 4 door. No bumpy ride.
Lg
VeruGE*144
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Nice shocks, congrats. Looks tight with that lift height, good thing you have longer bumps, it's pretty much right there. Be careful to not over compress the shock.
I found that running correct pressure in your tires also makes the ride more comfortable. I run my 37" mud tires at 26pis cold.
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I found that running correct pressure in your tires also makes the ride more comfortable. I run my 37" mud tires at 26pis cold.
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Hi,
thank you. Yes, tire pressure is the most important way for a good ride. I ride 1,9 front and 2,0 in the back. That should be 27,5PSI front and 29,PSI back. The Diesel is a little heavier, so I thinks its okay.
I dont know how it called in english but i try it: The yellow thing that goes on the black plastic bumpstop is fully compressed on the second picture. So I think the shocks are save. The cant over compress.
Someone, that drive rallys in a 90 Defender told me that a tight fit is important to bypass shocks - so the last way of shock travel is used as an hydraulic bumpstop.
Lg
thank you. Yes, tire pressure is the most important way for a good ride. I ride 1,9 front and 2,0 in the back. That should be 27,5PSI front and 29,PSI back. The Diesel is a little heavier, so I thinks its okay.
I dont know how it called in english but i try it: The yellow thing that goes on the black plastic bumpstop is fully compressed on the second picture. So I think the shocks are save. The cant over compress.
Someone, that drive rallys in a 90 Defender told me that a tight fit is important to bypass shocks - so the last way of shock travel is used as an hydraulic bumpstop.
Lg
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Hi,
I'm now back from my trip. I want to share some pictures with you.
First we visit a nice Jeep dealer an buy the missis a new bag and show him the new suspension setup with the BP51.
Than we move to France.
.. and this was ouer first camping spot.
... because there was so much rain in frace we decided to move to Italy.
... the Way up the hill was a little challenge for the JK cooling system - but he made it.
... and finaly, after 2 Days we arrived at the Italian see.
... Unfortunately after a stormy night our Foxwing broke.
Now, back in Germany, i startet with some mods on the XJ. First step ist so change the headlight.
It's not plug and play
Lg
I'm now back from my trip. I want to share some pictures with you.
First we visit a nice Jeep dealer an buy the missis a new bag and show him the new suspension setup with the BP51.
Than we move to France.
.. and this was ouer first camping spot.
... because there was so much rain in frace we decided to move to Italy.
... the Way up the hill was a little challenge for the JK cooling system - but he made it.
... and finaly, after 2 Days we arrived at the Italian see.
... Unfortunately after a stormy night our Foxwing broke.
Now, back in Germany, i startet with some mods on the XJ. First step ist so change the headlight.
It's not plug and play
Lg
Clutch
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Hi,
thank you.
I still happy with the Foxwing. I think its the best awning you can buy. You can converte you awning to a tent with some side panels, like i did last year:
Well, it was not windy - it was a storm and I was to late to fold the awning in. Well, check out the link. It was just a few miles away from our camping spot. I'm glad that our tent isn't broken and there was no tree near the Jeep.
http://www.wetter.de/videos/wettervideos/heftige-unwetter-an-der-adria-575714.html
BTW: The broken Foxwing parts costs about 15€. So, it's no big deal. For the next tripp I go with some spar parts.
Lg
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VeruGE*144
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Jeep Wrangler JK - fromt 33" to 37"
Cool pics, looks like a fun trip. Good to hear you were safe in the storm.
Nice XJ by the way.
Cool pics, looks like a fun trip. Good to hear you were safe in the storm.
Nice XJ by the way.
Hi,
over the Weekend I worked on my XJ.
But first, I want to share this picture. I was wheeling with my buddy.
Okay, let's start. I picked up my new Wheels. Some 31 for the XJ.
Okay, definitely these tires won't fit with the stock suspension. I think i will go with a 2" Old Men Emu lift.
I picked up some fake ARB lights.
I think that red isn't the way to go.
Much better in black I think.
Lg
over the Weekend I worked on my XJ.
But first, I want to share this picture. I was wheeling with my buddy.
Okay, let's start. I picked up my new Wheels. Some 31 for the XJ.
Okay, definitely these tires won't fit with the stock suspension. I think i will go with a 2" Old Men Emu lift.
I picked up some fake ARB lights.
I think that red isn't the way to go.
Much better in black I think.
Lg
