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Major Mods this weekend.... Couldn't be happier!

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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 04:32 AM
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Default Major Mods this weekend.... Couldn't be happier!

Finally got my brand new Rubicon front and rear crate axles installed this weekend. The front got sleeved, gusseted, LCA skids, and I have BTF diff covers for both front and rear. The diff covers will go on when I change the gear oil after a 500 mile break in. I also installed RK front and rear LCA's. I had the 2.5" stock mod lift, and installed these along with braided stainless brake lines to make it basically the max travel kit. Holy crap what a difference! I have a 2008 2dr X with 3.21 gears. Moving to 4.10's and having the castor set right makes this thing drive like a dream! No more death wobble!!! I wired the lockers to a custom switch panel that I made complete with the LED indicator lights to show engagement. I also finished welding up my rear bumper with tire carrier that will be linked to the rear gate...
Expensive, but great weekend... Only downside is that when I put the Jeep up on the lift I realized that I gained engough travel that I need a front driveshaft, as the boot is rubbing the exhaust.
If anyone in NE Ohio is looking for a set of complete axles, let me know.

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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 05:41 AM
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so with the new axles did you rig up electronic lockers? or what type of lockers are you running?
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 05:48 AM
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I am running the factory Rubicon electric lockers. They are wired independently to a relayed switch from the locker, and an indicator light to the sensor. I am running all sealed Deutch connectors, and added a Painless fuse block for the accessories. Each locker is on it's own 10 amp circuit. Works awesome... I will try to get pics of the switches.
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