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Old 03-05-2012, 09:07 PM
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Way slick Kennedy! Tire carrier and bumper came out super clean!
Old 03-06-2012, 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by rich1340
Well the 2012 has a few surprises. If you lift it, the drive shaft hits the exhaust crossover. I had to order ehaust extensions. There is a wierd vacuum assist pump on the frame that hinders aftermarket bumper installation. They sell a relocation bracket, but i was able to fab someting up and weld to the inside to make things fit. I went ahead and cut my fenders even though i dont have my lift. Looks funny with the little tires, but i should have everything tomorrow or wednesday to get it lifted and rollin on 35's.
Lots of work just to make it trail worthy. Don't forget about your mandatory EVO skid plate system
Old 03-06-2012, 05:34 AM
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I'm going to make my own skids on this one.

I noticed it did come with evap protection, though I don't know how sturdy it it. Better than before though I guess.
Old 03-06-2012, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jkennedy

Thanks, it is a work in progress. Next on the list are 37's
I might be able to help with that on MTRs...just have to check if they're available.
Old 03-06-2012, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by rich1340
I noticed it did come with evap protection, though I don't know how sturdy it it. Better than before though I guess.
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Relocate it! Even skidded, why have it sitting down so low. Jim and I did it, and it took no time and only a few bucks.

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Old 03-07-2012, 02:21 PM
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Looky looky what's going on a JK in about 5 minutes!

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Old 03-07-2012, 04:07 PM
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My nephews JK with new rubber...MTR 315-70/17

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Old 03-08-2012, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 97jeeperdrummer
Where are you finding these tires? I thought they were all on national backorder? Looking awesome!

Another question:

Anyone here use a drag link flip kit? If after the alignment I still have bumpsteer, I was gonna look at one, but there are a couple nice looking kits.. Looking for advice, thanks!
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Old 03-08-2012, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 97jeeperdrummer
Where are you finding these tires? I thought they were all on national backorder? Looking awesome!


Another question:

Anyone here use a drag link flip kit? If after the alignment I still have bumpsteer, I was gonna look at one, but there are a couple nice looking kits.. Looking for advice, thanks!
Yup, a lot of us use flip kits. I ran a flipped draglink with a frame drop down trackbar bracket for a while and then switched to a SS relo kit that was an axle raised trackbar bracket and that has worked really well. I replaced my steering stabilizer with a 2011 factory stabilizer and everything is super smooth. Even the steering "knock" that I got which is often from the steering shaft went away completely.
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Originally Posted by Rolltidejk

Well hook it up!!!!!
Haha...let me know and ill try to find them!


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