Build of my JKU

KevinG

KevinG

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Mine are the same fittings .

Edit I have mine running under the track bar
I did my tabs on either side of the track bar bolt. I was worried about the ram being out of plane. It's worked okay so far but obviously will be a few extra steps to remove the track bar if/when I ever need to. Does the ram clear the tie rod okay? I may end up switching it to your way if it does.
 
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MericaMade

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KevinG said:
Mine are the same fittings .

Edit I have mine running under the track bar
I did my tabs on either side of the track bar bolt. I was worried about the ram being out of plane. It's worked okay so far but obviously will be a few extra steps to remove the track bar if/when I ever need to. Does the ram clear the tie rod okay? I may end up switching it to your way if it does.
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Yeah need to mess with it more just doesn't seem to fit right and worries me the hoses are going to bind up.

So for me I feel the rear Rockstars raised the shock bracket too much. I had to add a 5/8 spacer on top of my 4 inch bump stop so bumps would work. I feel the stock brackets that came with the UD would have been perfect, but I like how they are now way up and out of the way for clearance.

Lots of trimming on the front for the clearance of 40 and sitting about 2 1/2 inch taller right now.

Still have a lot to finish but all the heaving lifting is over.

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KevinG

KevinG

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I hear ya on the hoses. I had exactly zero experience with the ram and installed just a couple of days before the NY run. Luckily Byron (bhaner) lives a few miles from me and was a huge help. Great guy to have nearby. I've only had the chance to take it on a couple of trails and a really long road trip since the axles and ram but it's worked awesome.
As far as the height it's at, have you set the pinion angle in the back yet? I was waiting on a new rear driveline the rear was sitting high with no preload. Once I got the pinion pointed where it was supposed to be, the axle was rotated enough where I could dial in some pre load and still be low. I hope that makes sense. Just a thought.
I imagine you are going to be a little more "aggressive" with trimming with short arms and the arc when it droops. Can't wait to see more progress. It's looking awesome.
 
MericaMade

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KevinG said:
I hear ya on the hoses. I had exactly zero experience with the ram and installed just a couple of days before the NY run. Luckily Byron (bhaner) lives a few miles from me and was a huge help. Great guy to have nearby. I've only had the chance to take it on a couple of trails and a really long road trip since the axles and ram but it's worked awesome.
As far as the height it's at, have you set the pinion angle in the back yet? I was waiting on a new rear driveline the rear was sitting high with no preload. Once I got the pinion pointed where it was supposed to be, the axle was rotated enough where I could dial in some pre load and still be low. I hope that makes sense. Just a thought.
I imagine you are going to be a little more "aggressive" with trimming with short arms and the arc when it droops. Can't wait to see more progress. It's looking awesome.
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Did you run the long line from the passenger side or driver side on the ram?

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KevinG

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MericaMade said:
Did you run the long line from the passenger side or driver side on the ram?

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On mine the long line to the passenger side of the ram and to the port closest to the firewall. I have the non xd box, not sure if it's different with the bigger box if that's what you have.. I was nervous about having the line in the wrong port so I left the clamp loose till I knew for sure although seeing the pump and the ram fight might've been cool
 
MericaMade

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KevinG said:
On mine the long line to the passenger side of the ram and to the port closest to the firewall. I have the non xd box, not sure if it's different with the bigger box if that's what you have.. I was nervous about having the line in the wrong port so I left the clamp loose till I knew for sure although seeing the pump and the ram fight might've been cool
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Snap a picture for me if you can.

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KevinG

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Had these handy on my phone. If there's anything you need specifically happy to take a pic.
 
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wjtstudios

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I have 45 degree fittings on mine with no bind.

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The only issue I had was the lines the rubbing the lower radiator line. I just needed to strap that lower line back towards the radiator and it’s been fine ever since.


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
 
MericaMade

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KevinG said:
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Had these handy on my phone. If there's anything you need specifically happy to take a pic.
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wjtstudios said:
I have 45 degree fittings on mine with no bind.

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The only issue I had was the lines the rubbing the lower radiator line. I just needed to strap that lower line back towards the radiator and it’s been fine ever since.


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
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Yeah, PSC only included 90s in my kit. I'm going to bend it to a 45 and call it good.

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jdofmemi

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MericaMade said:
Yeah, PSC only included 90s in my kit. I'm going to bend it to a 45 and call it good.

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Be careful bending those, they like to crack when bent back the way they came from.

I agree that a 45 is a better choice, but you won't find one on a Sunday.

Any hose supply store will have them though.
 
MericaMade

MericaMade

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jdofmemi said:
Be careful bending those, they like to crack when bent back the way they came from.

I agree that a 45 is a better choice, but you won't find one on a Sunday.

Any hose supply store will have them though.
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Thanks for the heads up Jerry. I gave up on the front and switched focus to the rear and trying to get it done so I could at least be done with one half.

Drank too much last night making it more difficult today LOL.

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KevinG

KevinG

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Pretty cool that you have those on hand! Even more awesome that you got the dog to pose at a 45 in the background.
 
MericaMade

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OverlanderJK said:
If you can’t find it I can send it to you. Just let me know.


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Thanks Adam.

I'm tired and stupid little things made me say fuck it today and close shop. I don't have misalignment spacers big enough for the rear rockstars to install the COs properly.

Couldn't figure out the best way to route the ebrake cable and thankfully Kevin text me a bunch of pictures of his setup so I'll get those done tomorrow.



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