The build/re-build of Gruff

wjtstudios said:
I agree there!

I took mine out for a 150 mile test run on Monday to all my job sites before this snow arrived. I would always keep my old setup at 75 on the highway or I’d start to get a little drive line vibration. Now with the new setup, is on was cruising vibration free at 85 mph. That’s with out the nittos balanced, crazy. All I can figure is with front hubs locked out, it eliminated that vibration. Or the BFGs suck. Either way it’s smooth sailing!


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
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I’ve had 3 sets of nittos and never needed balancing


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wjtstudios said:
I agree there!

I took mine out for a 150 mile test run on Monday to all my job sites before this snow arrived. I would always keep my old setup at 75 on the highway or I’d start to get a little drive line vibration. Now with the new setup, is on was cruising vibration free at 85 mph. That’s with out the nittos balanced, crazy. All I can figure is with front hubs locked out, it eliminated that vibration. Or the BFGs suck. Either way it’s smooth sailing!


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
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That is really encouraging. Why don’t you drive an extra 8 hours to Maryland and finish mine up. I’m losing motivation quickly
 
wjtstudios said:
I agree there!

I took mine out for a 150 mile test run on Monday to all my job sites before this snow arrived. I would always keep my old setup at 75 on the highway or I’d start to get a little drive line vibration. Now with the new setup, is on was cruising vibration free at 85 mph. That’s with out the nittos balanced, crazy. All I can figure is with front hubs locked out, it eliminated that vibration. Or the BFGs suck. Either way it’s smooth sailing!


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
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That's gotta be a great feeling! Can't wait to try mine out in April :rolleyes2:

TrainWreck618 said:
I’ve had 3 sets of nittos and never needed balancing


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I'm hoping the Coopers in the 40" size are that good.

On another note - did you have to do anything with your E-brake cables or were you able to reuse the standard factory ones?
 
Ddays said:
That's gotta be a great feeling! Can't wait to try mine out in April :rolleyes2:



I'm hoping the Coopers in the 40" size are that good.

On another note - did you have to do anything with your E-brake cables or were you able to reuse the standard factory ones?
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You can use your factory ebrakes with no issues. You just have to unhook them from the factory mount and re locate them.


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wayoflife said:
LOL - crazy to see so much Rubicat on this thread :crazyeyes:
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LOL, anytime motivation is called for all that is needed is a couple pics of Rubicat in Moab! :thumb:

Edit: In case you haven't noticed, Rubicat is my muse :cool:
 
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TrainWreck618 said:
You can use your factory ebrakes with no issues. You just have to unhook them from the factory mount and re locate them.


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If you have a chance would you mind sharing a few pics how you ran yours? I have a new set of cables I would love to return if I can use my existing. I’m down to e brake cables, installing the seat and compressor, and waiting on track bars. If I can knock this other crap out it would be great
 
Whelp, just got THE CALL from Bubba. Axles are ready to ship. Gruff could be up on the lift in a couple weeks. :brows:
 
Weebz said:
Congrats!!! If you end up done before me I’m really going to feel like a slacker
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I'll be amazed if I'm done before you. You can rely on yourself but I gotta work with a shop because of all the welding that's gonna need done. We'll see. I'm gonna stop and review with them tomorrow.

wjtstudios said:
That’s awesome! Let the build begin!


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
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Man, I can't wait now. I've been able to keep in check because I knew the axles would take a couple months but now it's real.
 
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