Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
I was hoping that someone in this thread might beable to answer my question. I have a 08jk with HD OME springs but with the smittybilt xrc rear bumper and tire carrier, i have a really bad rear rake now and can't put anything in the cargo area that has any weight to it. so with all the weight that these rigs carry there must be a solution that i'm missing and thank you in advance.
JK Junkie
Joined: May 2011
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From: Grand falls, Newfoundland
I have a TF 2-1/2" coil lift. When I run in expedition mode (hardtop with MBRP rack, fully-loaded down, etc), I find it necessary to replace the rear springs with the OME HD springs and leave the TF springs. So, whenever I put the hardtop on I have the OME springs in the rear, softtop/no top/safari top I have the TF springs all around. This works well for me. So, your answer could also be to put TF springs up front. It's really a bit of a guessing game. Air bags allow the greatest flexibility, but I've heard of folks having failures at inconvenient times.
as for the bumpers, Im modifying my stockers to accept a winch in front, and LED reverse lights flush mounted in the rear. My stock spare is fine back there.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: USA
I was checking into Air Lift airbags (800 248 0892). Call to order. If your springs are the same diameter as stock, then it will be 4.3 inches. Measure the length from the top of frame to bottom inside your spring. Subtract 1/2-1" and order that airbag. Its what I plan to do soon. They run less than $100. Let me know how it goes.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: NJ
I had Air Lift on my Cherokee. They helped alot with heavy loads and towing. When I wasn't hauling anything I'd just keep about 15-20 lbs. in them.
I bought the load controller compreesor set up for it but I never did install it. I just adjusted them manually. Still have it sitting in the basement...
I bought the load controller compreesor set up for it but I never did install it. I just adjusted them manually. Still have it sitting in the basement...
JK Freak
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Macon, GA
Originally Posted by mrlisk
Only major downfall of the Kindles are that they lack GPS. Other than that they are sweet devices.
Edit: Here's the bullet point for the GPS hardware:
"Broadcom BCM2076 Multifunction Monolithic IC with GPS and GLONASS AGPS, Bluetooth 4.0, and FM Receiver/Transmitter"
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Connecticut
I just read a tear down article last night on the Kindle Fire Hd, and it apparently does have a GPS in it. I just wanted to pass the info along.
Edit: Here's the bullet point for the GPS hardware:
"Broadcom BCM2076 Multifunction Monolithic IC with GPS and GLONASS AGPS, Bluetooth 4.0, and FM Receiver/Transmitter"
Edit: Here's the bullet point for the GPS hardware:
"Broadcom BCM2076 Multifunction Monolithic IC with GPS and GLONASS AGPS, Bluetooth 4.0, and FM Receiver/Transmitter"
JK Jedi
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Bellmawr, NJ
Originally Posted by Mark Doiron
Give me three days in the wilderness over playing on the rocks for a few hours any week of the year ...
JK Super Freak
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Houston,TX
South Texas Overland!!!
Okay- I am in Houston, and up for ANYTHING Overland style... I am somewhat equipped (lift, winch snorkel, lighting, Hi lift, straps) and VERY eager to learn. I have an awesome copilot just learning to spot, FWIW.
