OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
Russ will take you silver fenders.
PIGINJK8 build
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piginajeep
The Original Smartass
I bet he will.. Lol.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Thanks Ken, I was going for sometime different than the norm.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Nothing pisses me off more than when someone doesn't than a shop not installing bump stops properly. It really shows they don't know what the hell they are doing.
I don't know who installed this kit, but I'm glad it's just a basic kit if they can't even get this right.
Anyways, installing bump stops
Checking at full bump, plenty of shock left, hell to much. I'll be changing lifts soon so this will work for now
I really hate the self taping bolts, I never have any luck so I just tapped it. If I had bolts here, I would just bolt and nut the damn thing
I don't know who installed this kit, but I'm glad it's just a basic kit if they can't even get this right.
Anyways, installing bump stops
Checking at full bump, plenty of shock left, hell to much. I'll be changing lifts soon so this will work for now
I really hate the self taping bolts, I never have any luck so I just tapped it. If I had bolts here, I would just bolt and nut the damn thing
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
And the rear..
I hear ya'
The local dealership that threatened to flag the warranty on my Jeep for the transmission (that had the issue documented before I lifted it) wanted to blame it on the newly installed lift. When I asked if they warranty the lifted Jeeps that they were selling they said "Well that's different. They have been installed by cirtified technicians." That's when I pointed out the brake lines were too short, the bumpstops were insufficient (none), and they had done nothing to correct the caster. This of course made me feel better, but didn't help my situation any.
The local dealership that threatened to flag the warranty on my Jeep for the transmission (that had the issue documented before I lifted it) wanted to blame it on the newly installed lift. When I asked if they warranty the lifted Jeeps that they were selling they said "Well that's different. They have been installed by cirtified technicians." That's when I pointed out the brake lines were too short, the bumpstops were insufficient (none), and they had done nothing to correct the caster. This of course made me feel better, but didn't help my situation any.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Trying to decide which winch to run. I love the power plant but I'm leaning towards the EVO pro series without the hoop.
If I run the PP, the pro series is out. I don't want to block that much of the radiator. So I really don't know yet.
HighwayTrout
Hooked
I hope you were able to avoid all the mud slides.
How is it up at BV?
Truck is looking good.
How is it up at BV?
Truck is looking good.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Well the first round a month ago, blocked the entrance out. This time around we lucked out. The 58 at your old job was taken out!
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
I had to make time for the up coming trip!
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Damn! Assuming you made it out?
Heholua
Member
At 6:00 am this morning I did. Everyone had to abandon their vehicles. Getting out of Tehachapi was a challenge also. Luckily my brother-in-law knew what to say to get by the road blocks.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Damn! I live in bear valley. I had to show my ID with my address to get past. I should have stayed home. It was 2 1/2hrs to get from Bakersfield to tehachapi after work today. Lots of people stranded and no real communication from officials on what to do. Crazy
Did you book a room yet?
Heholua
Member
Absolutely right, just a great big cluster. I think my truck is toast. CHP said it was going to take a week to dig all the cars out.