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Title: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 10, 2014, 11:31:35 AM: This build is on going , so I thought I would share the build so far.

All fabrication and Install was conducted at M4WD or in my garage.

2005 Rubicon 6 speed

Steering

- Currie Steering Kit

Suspension

- Skyjacker Long arm
- Currie/Savvy Front and Rear Double Adjustable upper Control Arm's
- JKS Front and Rear Adjustable track bars
- RE Front and Rear 4.5 Coils
- 1" Daystar Cab/Body Lift
- 1" M.O.R.E Bomb Proof motor mount

Wheels

- Walker Evans 17" Bead Locks Chrome Finish
- 35"Goodyear MTR-K tires

Brakes

-Vanco/Black magic Brakes 16" Big Brake kit w/ Black magic Pads

Drivetrain

- Tom Woods CV Drive Shaft
- Spicer ball joints and U joints
- Ten factory chromoly D44 rear axle shft

Engine

- K&N CAI

Armor

- Custom Transfer/ motor Skid
- Currie Steering box Skid
- Riddler D44 Diff Cover
- Genright Front and Rear G3 tube fenders
- Genright bumper
- Savvy Offroad tailgate armor
- artec d44 front truss/ inner c's

Body

- Rampage Bowless top
- Custom Roll Cage
- Under cover fabrication license plate/cb mount

Interior

- Corbeau Seats and 4 point harness
- Bed armored interior
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 10, 2014, 11:33:38 AM: M4WD skid plate cover oil pan and exhaust

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 10, 2014, 11:36:38 AM: Custom roll cage by Smike
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 10, 2014, 11:41:41 AM: Finished after paint.. gotta love rustoleum hammered

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 10, 2014, 11:45:16 AM: I am a big fan of Genright products so i got the Genright G3 fenders painted with rustoleum hammered

Inner fender kit is clean

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 10, 2014, 11:48:01 AM: Genright Bumper paint

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Install
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Lifetime LED 12.5 inch bar mounted

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: M4wdFab on January 10, 2014, 12:10:06 PM: one of the nicest Rubicons i have worked on!

awesome jeep.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 10, 2014, 12:18:22 PM: One of the best mods I have done to date, 16" big brake kit by Vanco/Savvy/Blackmagic

Beefy knuckle

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Dual Piston brake caliper
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install was straight forward, but the ball joints were a bitch to remove due to previous owners lack of care.

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 10, 2014, 12:21:45 PM: Next up one of my Christmas Gifts, The ARTEC Front truss with Currie Johnny Joints... http://www.artecindustries.com/Front-Axle-Truss-for-TJ-LJ-ZJ_p_334.html .... and inner axle seal replacement
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: Ryan on January 10, 2014, 01:26:32 PM: Nice light,

Where are the Headlight Upgrade pics..... ;D
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 10, 2014, 02:55:16 PM: Pics of headlight conversion to come ;D
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: rejeep on January 10, 2014, 03:17:41 PM: alu or steel fenders?

start watching the frame.. looks a little crusty..
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 10, 2014, 03:22:22 PM: Steel, alum I was afraid with trees and tight trails, I plan to wire wheel the surface rust and apply chassis saver this summer...
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: M4wdFab on January 10, 2014, 03:30:38 PM: frame was great when when we did the long arm and cut the brackets off
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: rejeep on January 10, 2014, 03:35:47 PM: good to hear...
get the inside as well..
TJ frames after 1998 were treated from the factory less than well..
i guess its just upstate scale im trying to never get use to
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 10, 2014, 04:29:07 PM: frame still looks mint, just flaking in some spots no weak spots
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 10, 2014, 04:37:14 PM: H4 headlight upgrade / Lifetime LED install, Bright light output and no one flashes. I had to adjust the light a little higher for the light to reach out, probably a design flaw in the housing by KC

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: Ryan on January 10, 2014, 04:50:48 PM: Awesome.

The lights gets adjusted up because our bulbs only illuminate on the top of the bulb in low beam instead of 360" I had to adjusr mine and the ones in the mini-van as well.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 28, 2014, 12:36:47 PM: New A pillar lights installed with PSC brackets, wires ran with inline fuse to new switch cluster

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on February 17, 2014, 02:44:16 PM: UPS just delivered my Currie anti-rock and some more aluminum armor from Savvy off road, Prepped ARTEC d44 front truss with chassis saver and taped off weld spots. Looks like around the first week of March it should be installed. I do not have a cool shoppe like most, but my basement and some old boxes do just fine for paint.

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: M4wdFab on February 17, 2014, 02:46:22 PM: i see a missed call on my phone

dont paint the truss at all before its installed!
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on April 02, 2014, 07:33:34 PM: Gen-right rear fenders installed
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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on April 02, 2014, 07:36:49 PM: I made some custom Speaker pods

2 - 8 inch pvc end caps
1 - 8 inch pvc coupling cut in half
1 - 8 inch pvc pipe cut down.
2 roll cage mounts from axiaalloys.com
added some pollyfill

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on April 10, 2014, 02:23:51 PM: today was a nice day, so i figured I would install my ANTIROCk sway bar. install was simple

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on April 12, 2014, 08:18:37 PM: re painted bumper and installed.

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so apparently i need a new steering skid. Mine sticks out to far to work with a torsion sway bar.

Also installed Savvy Off road tailgate skin

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Rear Lower Valance to be installed tomorrow.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on April 13, 2014, 11:26:24 AM: finished with savvy rear tailgate armor,

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next up artec d44 truss kit
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on June 21, 2014, 08:42:03 PM: in process of installing genright's hood louver kit.

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should wrap up 3/5 tomorrow.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on June 22, 2014, 08:27:29 PM: 3/5 installed

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on June 26, 2014, 09:25:23 PM: under cover fab license plate mount with CB antenna tab arrived. installed over my Savvy tailgate armor. looks good i think.

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on June 30, 2014, 07:43:25 PM: Tiger shark 9500 installed. lost 5lb in water weight... steel cable pulled.. master pull synthetic on the big brown truck
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: JEEPWERX on July 01, 2014, 09:05:27 PM: Looks good. Clean looking Jeep
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: Harrison on July 02, 2014, 11:03:23 AM: Make sure you have some load on the rope when you're putting it on the winch, like have it pull your Jeep up a slight incline or something. I did not do this and the first time I went to use it, it just kept wrapping tighter and tighter on the winch and not pulling me anywhere... it did eventually but then the rope was a bitch to untangle after the fact.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on July 02, 2014, 02:41:19 PM: Quote from: JEEPWERX on July 01, 2014, 09:05:27 PM
Looks good. Clean looking Jeep

thanks!

Quote from: Harrison on July 02, 2014, 11:03:23 AM
Make sure you have some load on the rope when you're putting it on the winch, like have it pull your Jeep up a slight incline or something. I did not do this and the first time I went to use it, it just kept wrapping tighter and tighter on the winch and not pulling me anywhere... it did eventually but then the rope was a bitch to untangle after the fact.

thanks for advice
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on July 02, 2014, 07:16:34 PM: Finally able to take a pic of winch
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on July 11, 2014, 06:52:41 PM: (https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10438909_10100388324741607_5251464412884777290_n.jpg?oh=20253730303150b7b1570924202ac6a5&oe=5456314A)

master pull synthetic line installed
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on July 12, 2014, 09:17:28 PM: today i decided to work on my front brakes and some touch up paint from the ARTEC truss smike installed. also a new steering stabilizer from FOX

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next week i should have rear new calipers and brakes installed.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on July 14, 2014, 08:43:48 PM: New rear calipers pads and rotors installed. Still can not install parking brake shoes. that lever that the parking brake cable attaches to is seized. anyone know what part it is? (http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/attachments/f9/1394481d1402157930t-06-tj-parking-brake-issues-parking-brake-actuator-rod-01-frozen-not-lubricated-before-assembly-01.jpg)
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on July 14, 2014, 08:53:09 PM: it should look like this new. cant find them online.

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: Wingman on July 14, 2014, 09:29:39 PM: You probably can put it on a vise and break it free. Lots of PB...
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on July 14, 2014, 09:47:36 PM: tried with pb and some heat, no go
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on July 14, 2014, 09:48:56 PM: my dog loves to work on the jeep with me.... esp when im under it in some awkward position.

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: Wingman on July 14, 2014, 09:49:31 PM: More BFH? They're probably a dealer only item.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: dubt on July 15, 2014, 07:19:50 AM: Yeah that's a dealer only part . That's what fell into my parking brake system and melted into a mess
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on July 15, 2014, 07:04:28 PM: ordering ...http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mgr-mg22135 ...gotta fix that leaky rear seal.. also reversing the rear brakes... the stealership wanted 140+ for those e brake parts. gonna go with http://www.shop.blackmagicbrakes.com/Dana-44-Rear-Disc-Brake-Backing-Plate-Assemblies-Dana-44-R-L-Backing-Plates.htm so i have new parts.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: dubt on July 15, 2014, 09:34:02 PM: Good find thanks
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on July 16, 2014, 08:39:07 AM: Quote from: dubt on July 15, 2014, 09:34:02 PM
Good find thanks

i am ordering the rear brake kit today. if you want me to order you a set i will. get a military discount
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: dubt on July 16, 2014, 01:34:30 PM: I'm going to wait a bit thanks
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on July 17, 2014, 09:00:11 AM: Can anyone lend a hand with a press to seat my new rear axle shafts with the bearings and seals? .... summit shipping rocks, will receive them tomorrow, I leave for Florida Sunday at 0darkthirty
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on July 18, 2014, 04:20:01 PM: It arrived...
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on August 03, 2014, 08:32:50 PM: Big thanks to smike for pressing my axle shafts. Thanks! Install to follow
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on August 08, 2014, 07:06:31 PM: Installed new Ten factory axles and Black magic brakes reveres brake kit on the rear. moves caliper to the front to help with more grip from parking brake and helps with space for stretch.

Tear down went smooth, everything looked good, sanded rust and primed / paint.

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on August 08, 2014, 07:07:21 PM: Finished install now to adjust parking brake .... feels good to have a spare set of rear shafts to bring with when go wheeling. Now i need some for the front

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Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on August 09, 2014, 10:23:32 AM: rear diff fluid changed 75w-140
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on August 13, 2014, 11:58:34 AM: installing a new MC / brake booster, looking for input on how to bench bleed the MC
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: mr.mindless on August 13, 2014, 12:17:10 PM: this should help :)
http://bit.ly/1BemwYH
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on August 13, 2014, 12:20:48 PM: smart ass. i did use Google to search. figured id ask people i know for any tips... ill remember to flame you next time lol
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: JEEPWERX on August 13, 2014, 12:53:16 PM: That's great mike.
Can you create one for me to send to my guys?
How to clean up the shop after a project?
LOL
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: mr.mindless on August 13, 2014, 12:53:25 PM: Just run some bent lines in and pump it a little while after you see no bubbles. Usually it's no big deal.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: mr.mindless on August 13, 2014, 12:54:07 PM: Quote from: JEEPWERX on August 13, 2014, 12:53:16 PM
That's great mike.
Can you create one for me to send to my guys?
How to clean up the shop after a project?
LOL

nah, that's not something I can create a training on.

unless it can fall under "those who can't do, teach"
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on August 17, 2014, 10:47:50 AM: Installed fox stabilizer. Night and day difference in ride and steering quality.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on August 17, 2014, 10:49:49 AM: Gone for 2/weeks to Austin ... Installed new MC/brake booster last night.... Flushed brake fluid Now I know what good brakes feel like. Especially after installing thatbig brake kit....
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on August 30, 2014, 10:54:25 PM: So I come home from training.. Go to drive my jeep. I have a squeak/chirp from brake booster when i step on brakes... I have a very soft peddle and I can no longer lock up my tires. Before I left when I bled my brakes it was with force. Now it has a soft stream... Any clue what the issue may be..

New master

New brake booster with hardware
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: mr.mindless on August 31, 2014, 09:26:37 AM: Sounds like a failed seal in the master?

Tapatalking in traffic
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on September 29, 2014, 12:06:48 AM: Crushed left rear shock... Steering wheel off center. Got minor fixes.. All in all a great trip
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: M4wdFab on September 29, 2014, 08:25:53 AM: check your toe, dont wana chew up your tires if something got knocked a little

good trip- your jeep works pretty well in the rocks

time to start saving for chromo shafts / RCV's!
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on September 29, 2014, 02:55:26 PM: Smike . can you get me price on 2 FOX-980-24-645. Thanks
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: M4wdFab on September 29, 2014, 03:25:33 PM: you are out of your mind putting 240$ in shocks on one end of this thing

get some chromo shafts

put whatever 10$ junk shocks you can find on it ;D
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: Wingman on September 29, 2014, 05:56:04 PM: This.

The rear shocks get badly abused on a TJ. You should also brace up the lower shock mounts because they bend. Not "if" but "when."
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on September 29, 2014, 07:50:00 PM: What shocks should I run.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: Ryan on September 29, 2014, 07:55:31 PM: Whatever is on sale at Summit.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: Harrison on September 29, 2014, 09:50:16 PM: http://www.rubicontested.com/TEN-Factory-4340-Chromoly-Jeep-Dana-44-Front-Axle-Kit-97-06-TJ-Rubicon-30-Spline.html

Dan can probably do something like that or cheaper. Email him dmrtransmission@gmail.com
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on September 30, 2014, 07:56:08 AM: Thanks! Will do. That's the kit I was looking at. Don't wana spend 1k on rcv
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on September 30, 2014, 01:09:08 PM: What's a good place in Roch to get aluminum sheets. Making a deck cover
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: JEEPWERX on September 30, 2014, 05:10:23 PM: Pacemaker in Manchester delivers to Rochester everyday. Dan is the guy there.
can't remember where Smike and Mike get their aluminum.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: M4wdFab on September 30, 2014, 08:55:45 PM: KSD
Klein steel direct
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on October 07, 2014, 09:56:15 PM: Shocks installed... Garage cleen. Rear storage build under way
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on October 26, 2014, 01:14:37 AM: Steering wheel re centered after weeks of being lazy.. Front pads replaced with OEM for colder weather.. Noticed lower control axle mounts bending. See some new stocking stuffers
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 23, 2015, 12:14:55 PM: Installed rear storage for tools.. Noticed in tub where body mounts bolt that on on the left side it caved up as if the body gave way alowing the mount.to suck up into the tub a little bit... Its odd on how this happened.. Any idea what may have caused this... Or if this will have any negative effect
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: Wingman on January 23, 2015, 01:42:43 PM: Got a pic or two?
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Post by: mr.mindless on January 23, 2015, 01:43:10 PM: any rust starting there? sounds like typical body mount failure when the tub gets soft - remember the back of Matt's YJ?
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Post by: tony on January 23, 2015, 01:48:44 PM: No pics I'll have to take one No rust.. Does not feel soft. My tub is bed lined so hard to tell.. But it defenetly is a failure. I can see the bolt concave up in tub...
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: rejeep on January 23, 2015, 01:55:09 PM: TJ frames are the weakest jeep frames ever to leave the factory...
they were NOT coated by DC in an effort to save $ per vehicle..
Auto Rust Tecnitans have made quite a nice name for themselves in the jeep aftermarket due to this...
SVE in CT does about 3 TJs a month and they don't use salt on the roads...
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 23, 2015, 02:28:12 PM: Its not the frame that's giving and issue.. Its the tub that gave in a little.. Or am I not understanding it
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Post by: tony on January 23, 2015, 02:36:17 PM: This is a pic I found online.. This is a very extreme case... But this is what will happen if I let it go.. The bolt end is starting to push the tub up and has a small dent starting to form
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: M4wdFab on January 23, 2015, 02:50:34 PM: so body mounts shot/ brackets bent from tub hitting from flex?
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Post by: tony on January 23, 2015, 02:57:13 PM: I would guess?? But I don't understand how this would happen when it should be a solid mount.. At first I thought it was a shock mount when I discovered it thinking it was from pressure of flex/wheeling.. Like I said.. Its solid no evidence of rust underneath or in tub itself...?
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Post by: jacel86 on January 23, 2015, 04:01:50 PM: How bad do your bushings look at the body mounts?
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Post by: M4wdFab on January 23, 2015, 04:11:44 PM: 1 year old 1" body lift, correct? good poly
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 23, 2015, 05:00:15 PM: Yes installed 1 year ago.. Poly pucks by Daystar.. Supposed to be good quality.. Looks good
Smike don't let any say you have a bad memory.. Your spot on
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: Wingman on January 23, 2015, 07:36:56 PM: That's crazy! That cross member is fairly stout. Other parts of the frame will rust before that should give.

Check your rear body mounts as they do tend to have rust issues. Check your rear bump stops to make sure that the shock isn't bottoming and bending that cross member.

I'd have to lay eyeballs on it to say more than that...
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: Harrison on January 23, 2015, 07:47:09 PM: Result of less compliant poly compared to stock rubber?
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Post by: mr.mindless on January 24, 2015, 12:51:50 AM: I thought that too, Harry, but couldn't make it make sense why that would manifest there and not elsewhere

Tapatalking in traffic
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on January 24, 2015, 08:28:08 AM: I'm stumped .. I'll have to take the puck out when it warms up a bit.. And take a better look
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Post by: Harrison on January 24, 2015, 10:13:49 AM: Is the other side showing signs of the same?
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Post by: tony on January 24, 2015, 01:17:45 PM: Not that I can tell.. Looks normal
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on March 02, 2015, 06:08:10 PM: Sold. Money's going to save for a southern LJ and trailer to go grab it.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: Harrison on March 02, 2015, 06:21:39 PM: Woah!!

My Appalachian was $2500 brand new
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Post by: dubt on March 02, 2015, 07:03:53 PM: what????? can t wait to see the next set of wheels.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on March 02, 2015, 07:15:21 PM: Had to.. I will be 100% tied up all summer with no time to my self until November.. It's a sad day for me.
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: M4wdFab on March 05, 2015, 12:53:53 PM: sold or traded in?

do i own your spare tire now thats been here for a year? lol
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: tony on March 05, 2015, 01:18:31 PM: You can own it for a fee.. But you can't use a 35.. All proceeds going to trailer AND LJ
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: Harrison on April 10, 2015, 09:37:20 AM: Smike, remember my buddy Shane who came to your shop with me around Christmas time? He is most likely buying this haha
Title: Re: Tonys 2005 rubicon build
Post by: M4wdFab on April 10, 2015, 10:29:57 AM: not really, but sad letting dealers make 4K for nothing.