What was done to your JK this week?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 189
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From: Mobile AL
Trailmaster 3.5 lift installed
I have a 2013 cherry red JKU and about a week ago I received my lift that I ordered from 4wd.com. I went with the affordable trailmaster 3.5 jk lift with front lcas due to the price, only one review that was obviously authentic and positive, gains estimated and ease of installation. After completing the lift instal and taking her to be aligned I must say.... Less than 480 out the door with the exhaust spacers.. I was nervous. The ride is phenomenal, it handles far better than stock and the gains are crazy. Granted, I AM running stock bumpers and I do still have the stock 31" tires, the jeep looks and performs as great as the AEV DUALSPORT and teraflex kits.
After alignment and a couple of weeks worth of romping around and letting it settle, the front gained 4.75 and the rear gained 4.2 inches. I was surprised at how much it retained but I'm not bitching. All the components seem to be sturdy and strong but undo plan on swapping the sway bar end links for quick disconnects and replacing the Procomp shocks with 5100 series shocks. If you're looking to clear 35s or even 37s with minimal trimming and grab an affordable kit that rides well and looks the part check out this lift.
After alignment and a couple of weeks worth of romping around and letting it settle, the front gained 4.75 and the rear gained 4.2 inches. I was surprised at how much it retained but I'm not bitching. All the components seem to be sturdy and strong but undo plan on swapping the sway bar end links for quick disconnects and replacing the Procomp shocks with 5100 series shocks. If you're looking to clear 35s or even 37s with minimal trimming and grab an affordable kit that rides well and looks the part check out this lift.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 189
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From: Mobile AL
Another pic
I have a 2013 cherry red JKU and about a week ago I received my lift that I ordered from 4wd.com. I went with the affordable trailmaster 3.5 jk lift with front lcas due to the price, only one review that was obviously authentic and positive, gains estimated and ease of installation. After completing the lift instal and taking her to be aligned I must say.... Less than 480 out the door with the exhaust spacers.. I was nervous. The ride is phenomenal, it handles far better than stock and the gains are crazy. Granted, I AM running stock bumpers and I do still have the stock 31" tires, the jeep looks and performs as great as the AEV DUALSPORT and teraflex kits.
After alignment and a couple of weeks worth of romping around and letting it settle, the front gained 4.75 and the rear gained 4.2 inches. I was surprised at how much it retained but I'm not bitching. All the components seem to be sturdy and strong but undo plan on swapping the sway bar end links for quick disconnects and replacing the Procomp shocks with 5100 series shocks. If you're looking to clear 35s or even 37s with minimal trimming and grab an affordable kit that rides well and looks the part check out this lift. Attachment 555541Attachment 555542Attachment 555543Attachment 555544Attachment 555545
After alignment and a couple of weeks worth of romping around and letting it settle, the front gained 4.75 and the rear gained 4.2 inches. I was surprised at how much it retained but I'm not bitching. All the components seem to be sturdy and strong but undo plan on swapping the sway bar end links for quick disconnects and replacing the Procomp shocks with 5100 series shocks. If you're looking to clear 35s or even 37s with minimal trimming and grab an affordable kit that rides well and looks the part check out this lift. Attachment 555541Attachment 555542Attachment 555543Attachment 555544Attachment 555545
Some before and after pics. Btw my buddies white JkUr in the pics is metal cloak 3.5 with mtr Kevlar 37s and nemesis bumpers and fenders.
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: South Windsor, Ct
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 142
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From: Georgia
Finished my custom grille lights! I mounted a fiberglass bar to the radiator bolt on the driver side (the other side is suspended by a piece of plastic at the same level) lined up an LED with each slot then put one at the bottom to illuminate the 7 slots at night. (There were 8 lights in the pack). Wired the LEDS and angel halos to my low beams.
The last picture is a view down the side of the grill.
The last picture is a view down the side of the grill.
