I kind of figured. I drove my JK 900kms yesterday and was perfectly comfortable. I have to get a couple of pictures before I unload it...theres about 400lbs of stuff in the back for my new business. 2 55KG bags of blasting media, 20kg of rags, a 5 gallon jug of solvent and various other items. My bags are at less than 10 lbs of air. I will toss up a photo later. stock springs too. I am not sure why my rig always held weight really well.
"Bruce" the 2014 Jeep JKUR Build Thread
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I kind of figured. I drove my JK 900kms yesterday and was perfectly comfortable. I have to get a couple of pictures before I unload it...theres about 400lbs of stuff in the back for my new business. 2 55KG bags of blasting media, 20kg of rags, a 5 gallon jug of solvent and various other items. My bags are at less than 10 lbs of air. I will toss up a photo later. stock springs too. I am not sure why my rig always held weight really well.
Finally got it naked this weekend. #posershot Next stop, 35-inch KO2s and some mountain trails.
gone to the 3.5" AEV hey? once you get some meat on the rims it will be awesome!
KlausVanWinkle
Explorer
Probably. I'd love the quadratec rubicon hard rock wheels with the proper backspacung and width, or onyx AEV Saltas of the moose beadlocks, but I can't thing if more fun ways to spend $1200. It would be nice to lose the complexity and rotational weight of the spacers. So We'll see. Still kind of want 37s. But exercising restraint.
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dstock
Explorer
Make sure they are GEN 2 Pintlers, I've had two of my GEN 1's crack in the last month.
dstock
Explorer
I haven't seen any issues posted regarding the new ones. I currently have one of the Gen 2's and the rim itself is substantially thicker then the Gen 1, I'm not sure what other design changes have been incorporated. AEV has been helpful and I am working with them on a solution.
KlausVanWinkle
Explorer
NMBR was saying running the 37" KO2s put a lot of strain on his power steering, and maybe not related, but it bent his front axle over the year he tested them. I'm thinking for a daily driven, overland centric JK, 35's are the smart choice. Especially since I ordered the 4:11 gears for them. And most of the guys I wheel with have 33s.
Yeah, AEV is an awesome company for sure with regards to warranty. If they are noticably thicker, then chances are they fixed the design flaw. Good too...I love those wheels.
KVW, I agree. I run 33's and its more than enough for my useage. 37's look great, but yes, they do come with some must do's. I built my rig around 33s since its more all around than off road. I put ALOT of off road miles on, but I also put ALOT of on road miles. Next replacement part for me is a new steering box and bracing. Mine is getting some slop now but I cannot fault it with 195,000 on the clock since aug 2011.
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
Even the 35" tires can use a little steering assist at times.
The 4:1 transfer case of the Rubicon, along with the automatic works great with the optional 4.10 gears. If I had a standard transfer case, I'd definitely regear to a 4.56 though.
BTW: the shots of your naked rig are pure Jeep porn... :victory: lol
KlausVanWinkle
Explorer
Thank you! What can you do to bee up the power steering short of hydro assist? Other than 4.10 gearing being less than ideal for 37s, the brakes would be lacking. But the brakes are already lacking. So I wouldn't mind switching to the molar big brake kit, even if I kept 32s.
Tire size is tough. I wish my front tires would clear the top of the spring perhaps. But if need at least 37" ko2s to accomplish that. Also the price of ko2s have jacked up. I reserved some at $265 two months ago that I cancelled. Now 4wheelparts wants $295. I wonder if they'll honor the old price.
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
The simple way is definitely ram assist. Using an aftermarket pump with higher pressure at same or greater flow volume would work as well, but that puts more strain on the frame and steering gear.
I choose better lines, or a bypass... actually I choose to bypass first, and if not available try to pick a better line that doesn't wedge the tire/wheel against immovable objects... lol
Totally agree on the brake upgrade. Even with stock tires the brakes have poor modulation at threshold.
On Wrangler Forum there is a rep from Discount tire, when ready you might PM him to see what kind of deal you can get, using a local Discount Tire/America's Tire shop.
BTW: The local America's Tire shop mounted up the 35's on stock wheels without issue. They also had an excellent price just walking in off the street.
I choose better lines, or a bypass... actually I choose to bypass first, and if not available try to pick a better line that doesn't wedge the tire/wheel against immovable objects... lol
Totally agree on the brake upgrade. Even with stock tires the brakes have poor modulation at threshold.
On Wrangler Forum there is a rep from Discount tire, when ready you might PM him to see what kind of deal you can get, using a local Discount Tire/America's Tire shop.
BTW: The local America's Tire shop mounted up the 35's on stock wheels without issue. They also had an excellent price just walking in off the street.
Captain Texas
Adventurer
Cant wait to see some pics of the new tires!
KlausVanWinkle
Explorer
I used American/discount tires for my land cruiser but I was under the impression that they wouldn't mount into stock rims and I think someone else beat me to the pintlers. I'll check with my local one. If not, 4wheelparts might honor their old price and have a no sales tax deal right now.