My wife went camping with me for the first time since installing the tire carrier, 3.5 lift, kitchen set up, and 35s. She was pretty impressed with her new camp kitchen, or her "Mise en place" as she called it. We made some bomb-*** pulled pork tacos.
I forgot that it was the first weekend of deer hunting season, so getting away from the hunters was top priority since none of us had any orange garb. Luckily none made it to the end of the trail.
Also, our
Camco 58031 "Little Red Campfire" is still not as good as a real campfire, but still way better than nothing during these extreme fire danger conditions.
And we were able to achieve our original goal of swimming with the dog.
Other notes:
Airlift
The airbags did okay. I don't love how they make the front and rear spring rates different. I'm going to install the 1/2" rear Teraflex spacers this weekend and see how that is with and without the airbags inflated. I need to check the torque on everything anyway.
AFE Y-Pipe
The AFE Y-pipe still leaks where it connects to the driverside header. I'm wondering if I can order some type of gasket for it.
AEV High Steer Kit
After installing the AEV 3.5 lift, the Jeep doesn't turn as far to the left as it does to the right. I'm not sure how to fix this. I'm thinking I need to disconnect the pitman arm from the knuckle and thread farther it into the darglink but I'm not sure.
ARB Twin Compressor
I replaced the fuse in the air compressor and it's working like a champ now. Using the air gun to clean the rear of the Jeep has been a godsend. I also used it to clean the campfire and other equipment before packing up. I need to add a small tank one of these days.
Rock Rails
Also, after trimming the rock rails, the tires no longer rub. No trimming of the pinch seam necessary. It's amazing how infrequently I need the sliders. I used the rock sliders on my 100-series all the time. The sliders on the Jeep saved the drivers door on Rose Garden Hill along the Kokopelli. But I think I've only hit them one other time. The door sill is just so much farther out of the way on the JK.
Reverse/Camp/Dust Lights
I have 2x 10w cree LED flood lights (vision X clones) on the rear tire carrier. Unplugging one and pointing the other down at the tailgate table provided great lighting for cooking and eating. I also aimed it at the fire ring to set up the propane camp fire. I plugged the other light in when we heard a strange animal noise to get a good 270-degree view of the surrounding area.