I guess it's the "Super Stocker" build
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Yep! I even asked him if he drove by earlier. He said he did, but the brakes were at the bottom so he came back, thankfully. [emoji1303]
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What a difference! Easy install and bedding in.
I also knocked out a 5 tire rotation while I was at it and greased what felt like a million zerks.
I also knocked out a 5 tire rotation while I was at it and greased what felt like a million zerks.
notnalc68
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RCVRY
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Awesome. I’m going this route next brake job.
May be awhile. I think the only one on this forum puts fewer miles than me is Brick. I drive 10 miles a day. Daily.
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RockinAZJK
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Hey I qualify! Until the next job starts next week anyway lol. I work from home and only go to a restaurant or grocery store every few days. Maybe 30-40 miles a week.
Of course now I’ll be jumping into the 300 a week minimum [emoji28]
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In preparation for running the compressor and lockers, I updated and moved some of my switches around today.
Top two will be for the lockers and bottom one is for my FU lights on the A pillar.
I moved my round switches for chase and rock lights down to the dash below the left vent.
Top two will be for the lockers and bottom one is for my FU lights on the A pillar.
I moved my round switches for chase and rock lights down to the dash below the left vent.
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Waiting for me at home tonight after work...
The install will have to wait because the 35 spline Revolution shafts are on backorder. [emoji22]
The install will have to wait because the 35 spline Revolution shafts are on backorder. [emoji22]
wjtstudios
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Nice locker, sucks about the revolutions
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
USMC Wrangler
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Thanks! Yeah, but I understand it’s worth the wait. While I wait patiently, I’ll get everything else done related to the compressor, air lines, etc.
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I couldn’t help myself, so I cracked the box open. Come to find out the instructions say to open everything and confirm part numbers before install. So I’m an instruction follower today! [emoji23]
Also, last night going to work was the first chance I really got to drive with the ProGrips. I discovered as I arrived I had a small grinding noise coming from the front right. I found the dust shield was barely touching. Pulled that away and all is good now. It’s still so new that I’m surprised when I barely touch the pedal that I really feel those brakes!
Also, last night going to work was the first chance I really got to drive with the ProGrips. I discovered as I arrived I had a small grinding noise coming from the front right. I found the dust shield was barely touching. Pulled that away and all is good now. It’s still so new that I’m surprised when I barely touch the pedal that I really feel those brakes!
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Steering stabilizer back on finally. I used a collar and shock tabs from Barnes 4wd. Welded it up and did a test fit. The new bracket is getting some color added now.
https://youtu.be/qCuZxD4oWgw
Moving on to address the Ruffstuff “mid-arm” rear control arms next...
https://youtu.be/qCuZxD4oWgw
Moving on to address the Ruffstuff “mid-arm” rear control arms next...
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Solid 8 hours of work today on Spider.
Remember those rear control arms from Ruffstuff that were too long? Well, I chopped an inch off of all four arms, welded in new bungs that RS provided free of charge, repainted with VHT chassis and installed them. I also addressed some of my lousy welds on my rock sliders.
The arms are beefy AF in the sense they are 1/4” DOM
I also finished the bed in process for the ProGrips. Five aggressive stops from 60-20 mph without the abs kicking in. These things are worth every penny!!!
Remember those rear control arms from Ruffstuff that were too long? Well, I chopped an inch off of all four arms, welded in new bungs that RS provided free of charge, repainted with VHT chassis and installed them. I also addressed some of my lousy welds on my rock sliders.
The arms are beefy AF in the sense they are 1/4” DOM
I also finished the bed in process for the ProGrips. Five aggressive stops from 60-20 mph without the abs kicking in. These things are worth every penny!!!
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I really do hate mud. But! I have a designated route I take for test drives. On two occasions today I had to stop due to heavy thunderstorms. Goes without saying the dirt roads on my route had some mud. [emoji849]
Edwrds
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Ruffstuff said they “stitch weld” their bungs, regardless of tube size. So I set my machine for the 1/4” DOM and did my best. Not as pretty as theirs, but better each time IMO. here are the best pics I have...
Edwrds
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I’m no welder but they don’t look bad gotta give yourself some credit. You’re doing a lot more than some can do.
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Thanks man! You do have a point. All I want to do is get better, and I am pretty happy with how it all went yesterday.
sipafz
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That’s awesome that Roughstuff sent you those part at N/C! Good work on getting all that installed!
Also, I forgot to mention how much I enjoyed your home movies awhile back. My wife stepped in while I was watching them on the TV and said “I guess you’ll need a GoPro now” [emoji56]
Also, I forgot to mention how much I enjoyed your home movies awhile back. My wife stepped in while I was watching them on the TV and said “I guess you’ll need a GoPro now” [emoji56]
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Thanks! Although I wish I could’ve spent the day on a trail, it’s like therapy to me to do this stuff. When I finally got to speak to the correct person at Ruffstuff they did really want to make me a happy customer. I am happy they sent those out too. I did use the EVO suggested lengths of 17.5” for the rear uppers and 19.75” for the lowers. I was unable to get to those lengths before cutting the inch off each arm.
Very cool! It’s actually a lot of work to try and get the right shots while running the trail. It is fun to put it together afterwards, almost reliving it.
My GoPro is the small cube style with no screen but it does connect to my phone for previews. I may upgrade in the future but this has worked fine to get me started.