What was done to your rig this week?
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wjtstudios
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The Jeep is looking great! I love the black wheels with a silver body
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
Andy5160
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jdofmemi
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Looks good Brian!
Did you gain some stance, or keep it narrow like it was with the AEV wheels you had?
Elroy231
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Looks great. Gold lug nuts would have been an eye sore.
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Seahawkfan
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I believe he is referring to the ring bolts. :beer:
Elroy231
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Ohh. Makes more sense. What I get for commenting before my brain is fully active. Thanks
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bmkrinne
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Thanks guys! I appreciate the kind words! My old wheels were also black so not much of a make over, but the change allowed me to accomplish 3 objectives:
1. Widen the stance of the jeep
2. Make room for the Dynatrac big brake upgrade
3. Install beadlocks to run lower air pressure
Next I plan on replacing the fender flares with painted aluminum Genright flares and cutting the AEV bumpers similar to Bill's jeep. The 37's are rubbing on my front and rear bumper at full stuff. The fronts going to be even worse now with the wheels sticking out more. But the rubbing on the front skid plate and lower control arms will be gone!!!
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bmkrinne
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Correct. The lock ring bolts are gold on these wheels, but had KMC supply black ring bolts to complete the blacked out look.
wjtstudios
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Let me know when your ready for the chop. I’ll get you pictures and measurements.
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
jdofmemi
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Very nice! You will like the confidence you get from the wider stance.
MericaMade
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Glad to hear your going with Genright fenders they are awesome. I remember your rear tires rubbing real good in Moad. Nice upgrades you got planned.
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bmkrinne
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Thanks! I appreciate it Bill. I’m going to do the chop myself and have a buddy weld it for me. If it turns out close to yours it’ll be a WIN!
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bmkrinne
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I went with the 4.4” backspacing instead of the 3.5” to minimize the wear on the ball joints and reduce potential of rear shaft bending. This pushed each tire out about an inch. Supposed to be 0.8” just looking at backspacing but actual was >1”. Must be from the wider wheels and more negative offset.
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bmkrinne
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Yeah, the rubbing is driving me crazy!!! The pop, pop, pop when going over obstacles is frustrating considering the amount of time, money and effort I’ve put into this Jeep. Time to spend some more money!!!
Besides, the Genright fenders are good for 40’s, right? Haha!!
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MericaMade
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That a boy, thinking ahead. They have 10% off right now on their website.
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jdofmemi
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Loaded the Jeep and took it to the dealer for warranty work. We will see how that turns out. Fingers crossed 
Also cleaned it out before taking it. It had remnants of Moab, Colorado, Dusy, and the NY21 run all over inside.
I kept my deck/storage box so I can hopefully find time to finish it up and put the carpeting in it so it looks better.
Also cleaned it out before taking it. It had remnants of Moab, Colorado, Dusy, and the NY21 run all over inside.
I kept my deck/storage box so I can hopefully find time to finish it up and put the carpeting in it so it looks better.
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MericaMade
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That's a big ass trailer! I hope they come through for you Jerry.
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jdofmemi
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It is, but it is a PITA. It's too big to be a small trailer, for one truck, Jeep, piece of equipment, and too small to be a big trailer, to fit two jeeps or two small pieces of equipment on.
It does tow nice though, much better than the back more pull trailers I have.
The price was right though, as it is a loaner from a good friend.
Seahawkfan
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Loaded the Jeep and took it to the dealer for warranty work. We will see how that turns out. Fingers crossed
Also cleaned it out before taking it. It had remnants of Moab, Colorado, Dusy, and the NY21 run all over inside.
I kept my deck/storage box so I can hopefully find time to finish it up and put the carpeting in it so it looks better.
Hoping it all gets worked out for you.