RubiCAT

You only have to change the Vacuum pump location if you swap out front bumper to one that allows the winch to sit down between the frame...right?

Interested as to why you obtained and built RubiCAT up? You already had Moby, which seems quite a capable offroad.

Originally Posted by JKRazz

You only have to change the Vacuum pump location if you swap out front bumper to one that allows the winch to sit down between the frame...right?

correct and only on a 2012-up

Originally Posted by RGSaunders

Interested as to why you obtained and built RubiCAT up? You already had Moby, which seems quite a capable offroad.

we need two daily drivers and we love JK's. also, there are lots of times when moby need to take a break or has a break and having a 2nd capable rig allows us to have a plan b.

Which one do you prefer on the trials an automatic or a manual. For functionality and just personal preference, and which one do you think is easier to work on and modify

Originally Posted by Eastwood

Which one do you prefer on the trials an automatic or a manual. For functionality and just personal preference, and which one do you think is easier to work on and modify

i've been wheeling a manual forever and so, it's what i know best. however, wheeling an auto is SO MUCH EASIER. in fact, cindy and i joke that it's practically cheating.

What gears are you running? and are they highway long driving friendly? I'm still running stock gears for now. Running same setup but 37 x 13.5 toyo open country.

Originally Posted by jeep_pit

What gears are you running? and are they highway long driving friendly? I'm still running stock gears for now. Running same setup but 37 x 13.5 toyo open country.

Regearing to something higher would be nice but, I'm still running the factory 4.10's and they are fine for long highway driving.

When did you get rid of Nemo?

Originally Posted by Gaslight

When did you get rid of Nemo?

A little over a year ago.

I have a couple questions. I read that you are running 37" tires on the 4.10 gears. Did you do any power up grades like a tuner/ programmer? How do you like that combo off road. I am asking because I am going to 37' on my 08 JKU Rubicon Automatic. And all I hear is " You have to re- gear". Also I didn't see an axle housing or shaft up grad. Did you up grad them? What do you think of the RVC 44 alxes? They are twice as much as other chrome axles and I am sure they are great. But a lot of Jeeps and other vehicles use the U-joint style. So they can't be so bad? Sorry for asking so many questions, but I am making these up grades soon and I value your opinion. Thanks.

Originally Posted by rizzicon

I have a couple questions. I read that you are running 37" tires on the 4.10 gears. Did you do any power up grades like a tuner/ programmer? How do you like that combo off road.

First, you need to know that I have this setup on my 2012 JK and it has the new 3.6L Pentastar motor. Because of this, running 37's on 4.10's is totally doable but, I still wish I could regear it. The only reason why I haven't is because I want to run 60's and would rather hold off until I can do everything at the same time.

I am asking because I am going to 37' on my 08 JKU Rubicon Automatic. And all I hear is " You have to re- gear".

On an 08, you will definitely feel some power loss but, you can mitigate some of that if you make sure to recalibrate your speedometer correctly. Still, on the old 3.8L motor, you could really benefit from a regear.

Also I didn't see an axle housing or shaft up grad. Did you up grad them?

I've installed c-gussets but that's it.

What do you think of the RVC 44 alxes? They are twice as much as other chrome axles and I am sure they are great. But a lot of Jeeps and other vehicles use the U-joint style. So they can't be so bad?

I personally prefer standard chromoly shafts with full circle clips. I have run RCV's in the past and they are nice but, I personally don't think they are worth the significant extra price. Standard chromoly shafts with full circle clips will do the job just fine and with the money you save, you can get a lot of other mods.

Originally Posted by wayoflife

First, you need to know that I have this setup on my 2012 JK and it has the new 3.6L Pentastar motor. Because of this, running 37's on 4.10's is totally doable but, I still wish I could regear it. The only reason why I haven't is because I want to run 60's and would rather hold off until I can do everything at the same time.



On an 08, you will definitely feel some power loss but, you can mitigate some of that if you make sure to recalibrate your speedometer correctly. Still, on the old 3.8L motor, you could really benefit from a regear.



I've installed c-gussets but that's it.



I personally prefer standard chromoly shafts with full circle clips. I have run RCV's in the past and they are nice but, I personally don't think they are worth the significant extra price. Standard chromoly shafts with full circle clips will do the job just fine and with the money you save, you can get a lot of other mods.

Awesome Eddie! I understand what you are saying. I don't want to high jack your tread so I'll just say you have helped me make my decision. I think I'll take that extra money from the axles and buy new gears. Thanks for taking the time to respond to my questions. Hope to see you on the trails some time!

Hi Eddie and Cindy,

Just wanted to see how you like your Evo Bolt on coilover kit since you've had it on for a while now? I also noticed that they are Kings. Is that what the bolt on's come with or did you request to have them Kings? Anything you guys recommend getting at the same time as the evo bolt on kit? Currently rocking 37's with a cheap 4" lift which is now sagging and plan on removing permanently. Trying to go with better quality this time around.

Keep up the great work... You guys rock!!!

Originally Posted by jeep_pit

Hi Eddie and Cindy,

Just wanted to see how you like your Evo Bolt on coilover kit since you've had it on for a while now? I also noticed that they are Kings. Is that what the bolt on's come with or did you request to have them Kings? Anything you guys recommend getting at the same time as the evo bolt on kit? Currently rocking 37's with a cheap 4" lift which is now sagging and plan on removing permanently. Trying to go with better quality this time around.

Keep up the great work... You guys rock!!!

The EVO bolt on coil over kit is awesome and we love it. EVO uses Kings with their setup and I think you would find them to work exceptionally well.