Mike's Granite JKU "B.O.D." Build Thread

PROJKUR said:
This thing is a beast! It has been confirmed! Can't wait to see it on the rocks


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Glad you were driving by when I was walking Chai so you could check them out! If Hot Springs for some reason doesn't work out for July 4th weekend, then Wolf Caves it is!

XJADDICTION said:
I won't be surprised WJCO... [emoji23]

Your JK looks awesome!


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Thanks man!

Benito said:
It is already rubber so...

Congrats Mike, she looks beastly!
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Thanks Benito! You're right, rubber is rubber is rubber.

AZ Explorer said:
Really looks hard core. Fantastic that they give you such a good ride too. Cooper is really setting the bar these days. Congrats!
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Can't wait to try them out on the rocks. They do have a real aggressive look to them no doubt.

Overland_stormtrooper said:
someone say hot springs lol might go the wknd of the 16th if barnwell isnt swapped to then .... looking daym good Mike [emoji106][emoji106]

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Thanks Mike!

DWiggles said:
:2thumbsup::bowdown: :clap2:
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Thanks Dave!

JKDream said:
You SURE a 40 fits that carrier? LOL.

Beautiful rig man.
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Thanks man! The tire carrier is stretched to the max lol.

tgoss said:
Bro, this is big time! Congrats on everything, really has me pumped. Love seeing these axle sets getting installed.

Enjoy it out there man, hope it's everything you wanted and more :)
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Thanks man, I'm pumped too. I've gone further than I thought I would with the jeep. But I'm really glad I did. And can't wait to get it off-road in a few weekends.

Judesign said:
Nice! Damnit. Now in need 40s.


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Do it! Lol

Texas Nick said:
Holy crap, those 40s are monstrous when installed!!
Congrats Mike!!!


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Thanks Nick! They really are bigger than I imagined lol

Andy5160 said:
Holy shit man these tires looks sharp indeed!
Enjoy and time to take the jeep out !
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Oh yea, I'm chomping at the bits to get it out and test everything. 4th of July will be here quickly. Thanks!

JeepJeep75 said:
Damn that tire makes that ass look HUGE!!!! Haha! Rig looks great dude! Do you need a crane to put that tire up in the carrier on the back?


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Thanks man! It is without a doubt a two man job to hoist that fucker up on the carrier lol




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WJCO said:
I may need to see a doctor. I get aroused Everytime I install a new Jeep part. I just thought it was normal.
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Man you are deffinetly not alone no Viagra needed just need Browne Santa to get me a driveshaft:)
My girlfriend is always happy when I am getting new jeep parts:)
 
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Mike_JK_Houston_711 said:
The ride on the coopers are incredible. Super smooth, no road noise. On road, already feels better than my 37" trail grapps. Definitely need some more pinch seam trimming in the rear.
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Looking killer! 40"s on there for the first time sure rocks, doesn't it? Sadly, I feel pretty used to mine already...

All tires are quiet when new. Do post your impressions as they break in.

Might need to trim and potentially stretch. I pushed rear axle back 2" range. Helped clearance and no issues w max flex off-road. I've been too lazy to post pics (maybe I will Sunday), but I ran trail for trail w a complete tube buggy on my outing! Let's go take our rigs off-road together here soon!
 
That's an awesome build and ride, your jeep is looking great, thanks for sharing the build and congrats! How are the 5:13's with the 40's and are you running any kind of tuner chip with it, if you don't mind me asking?
 
Jackal01 said:
Pretty much summed it up without getting too technical. I'll get technical though...lol

I have been using UHF/VHF since I got in the FD 13 years ago. Granted there are tons of components to make the systems on our end work well (better than these radios) ie: repeaters but the overall function is the same. I would guess realistically we will get 5-15 miles in CO and in Texas probably double that with the model (RM50R) some of us bought. Rugged Radios has other models that are less wattage and thus less distance. I haven't used UHF/VHF outside of my area so I am not sure on distance. Regardless, I am confident the radios will work better than the best tuned CB. I sold my mobile CB and bought a Midland handheld that can be converted to mobile so that I can still communicate with those that don't have these radios. Some very general info on the comparison. The RM50R is dual band so it does SOME of the VHF and UHF frequencies. I am also dumbing it down since, it goes without saying, that other industries and technologies utilize VHF, UHF, etc radio frequencies: TV, AM/FM radio, phones, etc. Some of our guys didn't get the same radio, as it is quite expensive, however as long as their radio has some of the frequencies we should all be able to communicate.

CB:
4 watts max
frequencies 27s MHz
Few miles distance, can be more or less
Antenna tuning required

VHF:
Power ranges
Frequencies 150s-170s MHZ
few miles up to 20ish miles

UHF:
Power ranges
Frequencies low 400s to upper 400s MHz.
few miles and further than VHF potentially
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Do you need to have any licenses to operate this radio?
 
Texas_Jester said:
That's an awesome build and ride, your jeep is looking great, thanks for sharing the build and congrats! How are the 5:13's with the 40's and are you running any kind of tuner chip with it, if you don't mind me asking?
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Thanks man! It's been a lot of fun building it up. The 5.13s, in my opinion, are totally fine with 40s. 5.38s of course would be better, but I'm not gonna beat myself up over it. No tuner chip, other than an aev procal module after any meaningful upgrade.


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