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  1. SilicaRich

    Air Compressor Location

    That is a no. I distinctly remember testing that location when I first got it and being a little disappointed it wouldn't fit. I really wish I had it in my hands right now so I could be just testing spots all around and inside the Jeep
  2. SilicaRich

    Se7en62's '97 Cherokee XJ "GROOT" Overland Build

    Guys with TJs that have AX-15 normally regear to 4.56 when running 33" tires if that has any correlation, same drivetrain. However, since you do plan to use the XJ as an overland vehicle the 4.11s would be a lot better when cruising on the highway on long trips. Went ahead and Google'd for...
  3. SilicaRich

    Air Compressor Location

    Since I plan to build a removable platform in the back of the Jeep, I'm not sure the wheel well would be the best location. I actually have a winch cover that I don't use that could be used to cover the compressor, however, open air excursions are not something I do in my Wrangler. Hardtop is...
  4. SilicaRich

    Post Pic's of your Jeep

    So nice to see that someone also actually embraces the grey top and fenders from 2005 TJ/LJs. Excellent setup and great color choice
  5. SilicaRich

    The PDXJ: Project 2001 Jeep Cherokee

    What is the tank size? 15 gal?
  6. SilicaRich

    Air Compressor Location

    I've had a VIAIR compressor now for a little over a year (honestly don't remember what model it is) but haven't installed it due to not knowing the best location to put it. I thought about installing it somewhere in the engine bay but someone recommended against that if I intend to ever do water...
  7. SilicaRich

    The PDXJ: Project 2001 Jeep Cherokee

    If anything you are probably way over-geared currently. Someone I used to know had an XJ with 4.56 gearing and 32" tires and was over-geared but like you it wasn't his daily. He just liked the throttle response and offroad performance. Too bad he sold it, it was a sweet XJ Truthfully, I'm...
  8. SilicaRich

    tires tires tires you have all heard this before

    You will get two main responses: Cooper ST Maxxs or BFG KO2s. My vote is the Maxxs. They are pretty neck and neck with KO2s but I hear the Maxxs have a better tread life. Other than that, what are you looking to get out the tire besides them not sounding like a coon hound at half tread? Gotta...
  9. SilicaRich

    E rated tires on an Unlimited?

    I would ditch the Rubicon takeoff tires (BFG KMs). Unless you were to get them siped, their road manners are absolutely awful. Mine scared me half to death anytime I was driving in any sort of wet road conditions. I would get the ST Maxxs, just got a set mounted on my Jeep in the 255/75R17 size...
  10. SilicaRich

    Maxxis Bighorn MT-762 tires

    Kind of like any other tire...
  11. SilicaRich

    New Jeep Based Explorer from TX - Howdy!

    Pictures would be awesome:) You have a great platform as is so I build as you go. I think two must haves are front end protection and recovery, but that's me.
  12. SilicaRich

    Switching my life to "not Jeans". Can I get some recomendations for good NON JEANS

    Let me check the tag when I get home but I believe so. My first pair ripped but that's because they were ordered a little too small and shrunk. Second pair I bought is bigger and very comfortable. However, these are not your typical Carthartt tough pants. My second pair has already got a small...
  13. SilicaRich

    ******** cepek extreme country

    I'll keep an eye out for your Montero
  14. SilicaRich

    SilicaRich's Overland TJ Rubicon Build

    Well I guess I should actually post a picture of the Jeep and how it sits now so here you go. Something you see that I have never mentioned before is the Front Runner jerry can mount on the rack. I have actually had it for a year now but it turned out to not be as universal as I previously...
  15. SilicaRich

    SilicaRich's Overland TJ Rubicon Build

    Thanks! Love being back in the Jeep again
  16. SilicaRich

    Post Pic's of your Jeep

    OME sure does articulate well
  17. SilicaRich

    2017 Wrangler Rubicon Recon

    It'll be interesting to see how the trim looks actually looks.
  18. SilicaRich

    SilicaRich's Overland TJ Rubicon Build

    The Jeep is Back! Picked up the Jeep Friday night and drove it around all day Saturday in Denton for our frisbee tournament and just drove it back to Fayetteville tonight. After driving around 400 miles this weekend with the new ST Maxxs and I can't help but love them. They are insanely quiet...
  19. SilicaRich

    The perfect tire.

    I feel like the ST Maxxs win this department and I would put Goodyear Duratracs as a close second. The Maxxs have the hefty outer treads blocks and a tight, AT center tread. I'm curious about the next gen BFG KM3s coming out this October. Sounds like BFG might be making the center blocks a...
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