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  1. desertrunner

    2.5 res shocks / coilover advise

    I just ordered a set of crate axles from fusion. Went with their 60/14 bolt set up, just getting what I can ordered now while they are on there way. The 4 link down the road is a totally separate subject just is the reason for not wanting to do bigger weld on stuff for the time being. Just...
  2. desertrunner

    2.5 res shocks / coilover advise

    Jerry, Ben and I were discussing this on my build thread but figured I might be able to pull some more advise on the JK specific thread. Looking to address some suspension upgrades when I pull my axles for the 1 ton swap. Im currently avoiding larger weld on projects for a future stretch plan...
  3. desertrunner

    12' Gecko Build

    🤣🤣 bumps were on my short list too. Not that I'm too proud to be ghetto but I do have a good laugh from time to time hitting something fast off road with a 470Hp V8 only to come down on a $3 set of hockey puck bump stops
  4. desertrunner

    12' Gecko Build

    Happens haha now we just all need to see more pictures of your rear 4 link set up!!!
  5. desertrunner

    12' Gecko Build

    The whole stretch 4 link deal is a good 10 years down the line (my retirement project plan) so looking for that 10 year solution before I go full under the knife and cut it all up. Was talking with Ben about doing just a coul and high performance shock Vs the bolt on coilovers route. Trying to...
  6. desertrunner

    12' Gecko Build

    Oh ben and I were talking about the king 2.5 reservoir shocks not the coilovers. Are those weld on king coilovers? That is actually really good to see the rear of yours as the mini truss for the uppers is my plan too. Big difference on mine is the 2 door stretch and not being able to rear...
  7. desertrunner

    12' Gecko Build

    Are you running the king 2.5 res shocks on your fusion 60/14 set up?
  8. desertrunner

    12' Gecko Build

    At this point I'm going after the performance. Jeep is not a DD I hardly drive it to work like once or twice a month. Shoot I think my jeep has seen maybe 5k miles in the last 5 years. But V8 and 1 tons I need something better than the ranchos under there for sure. How often were you getting...
  9. desertrunner

    12' Gecko Build

    I think the only argument I've heard against something like the king 2.5s is that they need to be rebuilt from time to time and if you cant do it yourself then shipping them off to king is a long wait and quite expensive where you could just buy a brand new set of ranchos every year and never...
  10. desertrunner

    12' Gecko Build

    Thats kinda where I'm at. I got no problems running a coil and shock. The 3" coils and some nice shocks seems like a good option. Tons of options on shocks out there, would love to hear if something like a king 2.5 is worth the money or not. Coilovers sounds dope but only if the performance...
  11. desertrunner

    12' Gecko Build

    Thats a good 10 years out. Im planning on it being my retirement project. Wanting to do the full triangulated 4 link move the gas tank 16" coilovers etc.... So kinda looking for a 10 year solution that will still be fun with the V8 and 1 tons without being a big fab job to be cut off later
  12. desertrunner

    12' Gecko Build

    Alight reaching out for some advise here. Now that the new axles wheels and tires are bought and my old axles are sold i still have a healthy budget to address some suspension work while everything is out. I'm currently running 6 out of 8 adjustable control arms (front lowers are still stock)...
  13. desertrunner

    Axle swap jack stand placement

    Sweet sounds like I should be set then, I have 2 sets of 6 tons for the frame Jack's, I also bought a set of the car dolly rollers to roll the axles in and out. 3 pairs of regular jack stands 2 of the super tall stands and 2 roller dollies I think I'll be good to go
  14. desertrunner

    Axle swap jack stand placement

    Ended up buying a set of those tall ones. $250 was worth my piece of mind I guess smd then if for some reason they are in the way to work I'll have the weight on the frame stands
  15. desertrunner

    Axle swap jack stand placement

    gottcha, thanks! i was looking at something like these to help support off the front and back bumpers but they are quite expensive and not sure how much they would be in the way to work. I gotta pull them both at the same time. My dad is snagging my old axles about a month before the new ones...
  16. desertrunner

    Axle swap jack stand placement

    Anyone got any tips for jack stand placement to pull both axles without a lift? Last axle swap I did was just the front so it didn't seem as sketchy lifting it nose high past level, but this time im pulling both and being a 2dr I feel like it's gonna be so front heavy with just jack stands on...
  17. desertrunner

    12' Gecko Build

    Dan was awesome so far. I feel bad I've called him like 6 times over the last month to make sure I get the set up right. But I don't plan to buy axles ever again and I'm confident this set will be great for me
  18. desertrunner

    12' Gecko Build

    Thanks! I'm excited. It's a little different than the UD60s or the dynatrac but I'm excited to see how the kingpins shake out and I like the added strength of the 14 bolt with better clearance running the V8. Time will tell but I think it's gonna be a great fit for me. The 72" was kinda the...
  19. desertrunner

    12' Gecko Build

    Welp it's official, the next big step to end goal items have been ordered. 1 tons are on their way. Thanks to Dan over at fusion helping me figure out what would work best for me and I landed on their 60/14 bolt set up in 72" and the 40 spline upgrade for the rear. Based on some other...
  20. desertrunner

    Moab thanksgiving

    We head out tomorrow morning, jeeps already getting loaded back on the trailer
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