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  1. BigBad408

    How much does your expo Jeep weigh?

    2017 JKUR hardtop Mopar 2” Lift w/falcon shocks Nemesis Industries flares GenRight Front & Rear Bumpers Warn Zeon 10S Fuel Anza 17x8.5 Toyo 35x12.5x17 R/T 5030lbs empty 5820lbs loaded for travel including people, dogs, fridge, food, water, etc.
  2. BigBad408

    2017 JKU Rubicon Rhino - All Purpose Build

    So it has been a bit, but the Jeep incurred some damage this past weekend while wheeling at Means Dry Lake (location of King of the Hammers). We were keeping the wheeling fairly low key, the desert had received over 2" of rain the night before and had rain ruts/washes at low points. After...
  3. BigBad408

    Dual Battery / Single Battery Advice 2007 JKU

    I also am running the same setup as Ratled. Another vote for Genesis and Odyssey.
  4. BigBad408

    Ozark National Forest- 3 day trip

    I am going to have to hit the Ozarks before I move out of Texas this fall. Looks like some solid wheeling.
  5. BigBad408

    2017 JKU Rubicon Rhino - All Purpose Build

    The Jeep was loaded up and traveled from San Antonio, TX to Charlotte, NC. Not Overland. It's 18 hours on the Interstate at 80mph. The Jeep was burdened by a hideous purple 75lb suitcase belonging to my wife and daughter, who would be visiting colleges while I disappeared into the mountains...
  6. BigBad408

    2017 JKU Rubicon Rhino - All Purpose Build

    It would have needed to be a 5/8" piece of ABS for the ignites to work. The Genright bumper sits about 1/4" off the frame. The A-Series came out pretty well...as did the fridge! I'll post up some more detail later.
  7. BigBad408

    2017 JKU Rubicon Rhino - All Purpose Build

    So I somehow convinced my wife that a Genesis Dual Battery kit was an acceptable Valentine's Day present. How romantic is that!? I know "you can build it for half that" and all that... but it's 100% complete, proven and...my wife bought it. The Genesis kit and battery tray is very well...
  8. BigBad408

    Building Arrakis (2016 JKUR)

    "Until it all became obnoxious and we scrapped the whole plan. But I'll get to that later." I looked at all that stuff and went "what's the point if it takes an hour to setup camp?". It's a struggle we all face. I'm interested to see what you have in store. Great looking Jeep!
  9. BigBad408

    JK: running both the ARB and Genright at the same time

    Unleaded fuel weighs about 6.33lbs per gallon. If you're talking the GENRIGHT 20 Gal, you're looking at 126lbs of fuel. If the tank setup weighs more than 75lbs I'd be very surprised(it's an aluminum tank). But let's call it 75lbs for conversation sake. Looking at 200lbs for extra fuel and...
  10. BigBad408

    Holy cow Jeepman, I wound up with a new Hard Rock! SOLD SOLD SOLD

    This makes me sad that I couldn't make them work on my Genright Bumper. Looks awesome!
  11. BigBad408

    2017 JKU Rubicon Rhino - All Purpose Build

    Managed to find some dirt/mud and offroad a little this weekend. Jeep earned its first pinstripes on Texas scrub as well. ( I cringed....a lot) I don't have a whole lot of basis for comparison but the Falcons were impressive. On full soft it's a much "firmer" ride without being stiff. When...
  12. BigBad408

    2017 JKU Rubicon Rhino - All Purpose Build

    Falcon's arrived from KrawlOff-Road on Friday, I couldn't drag the box into the garage fast enough. Install was pretty straightforward...It is installing shocks so it's not rocket science. You have to drill out the outside of the rear shock mount to 5/8" but other than that, bolt on...
  13. BigBad408

    What did you do to your Expo Jeep today?

    Man, I wish I would have been able to get those to work on my setup.
  14. BigBad408

    2017 JKU Rubicon Rhino - All Purpose Build

    Friday teaser.....
  15. BigBad408

    2017 JKU Rubicon Rhino - All Purpose Build

    I used a Carolina Metal Masters Grab Bar with a 1" ball mount https://www.carolinametalmasters.com/products/jk-grab-bar and this is the RAM mount I used https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-UN8BU#compatible-devices With this double socket ball mount https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-201U
  16. BigBad408

    2017 JKU Rubicon Rhino - All Purpose Build

    That's good to hear. I can't wait to get them on. Coming from the world of motocross and mountain biking it's bizarre to me that fully adjustable suspension is not the norm. I'm going with the ARB Twin...
  17. BigBad408

    New Jeep

    Looks good and solid start. Love the color (no Rhino bias here).
  18. BigBad408

    2017 JKU Rubicon Rhino - All Purpose Build

    After considering every hi lift mounting option out there....I just went ahead and did the teraflex Hi-Lift mount attached to their tire carrier. I'm short and my wife is even shorter so Carolina Metal Masters were called on for some grab handles. I also ordered their grab bar mount and...
  19. BigBad408

    2017 JKU Rubicon Rhino - All Purpose Build

    As promised here are the latest updates. First up was the WARN Zeon 10S Winch. I am again going to throw rocks at Genright. I can absolutely guarantee they don't install this platform in their bumpers with the hardware they provide. I also cannot for the life of me figure out why there is...
  20. BigBad408

    2017 JKU Rubicon Rhino - All Purpose Build

    I did manage to get three small pieces of dirt on the right rear tire while taking the dog for a "jeep" - see below for evidence...baby steps. Updates coming shortly, Apollointech (SPOD Knockoff),WARN Zeon 10S, license plate relo, Hi-Lift mount+Hi-Lift, CB have been installed....and Teraflex...
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