I'm back in a Jeep, a JKU

[Hilldweller]

Time fer a 4 inch lift and sum 44 inch mud boggers! :sombrero:

I'll put on 37s if you pay for the gears, lift, wheels, gussets....


What are you running for gears and trans? You've got the 3.8? I can't remember...
I know you've got lots of AEV on there.

Ok, is there another option for twisting off road and still be solid?

The Max Coupler --- http://store.adventuretrailers.com/products/Max-Coupler.html
I have an older version and had one of their prototypes. They work great.
And I'd still use one if: 1) my trailer were lighter 2) my driveway wasn't such a hill.
It's too much work to hook to with my porky trailer. I used the Max just fine with the Conqueror and 2 door Jeep.

 

[kojackJKU]

thanks brother!

 

[fullofdays]

I opted for the AEV JK 350 conversion package. the motor is the same - 3.6 litre I opted to go with 4.10 and dana 44's. The 35 inch KM2's are great off road and okay on highway. I like the 35's but wouldn't go 37 for the type of trails I do. 35 is best for my needs 99 percent of the time. No troll hunting here.

 

[Hilldweller]

If I could really pick, Paul, I'd do 4.10s for 33s, 4.88 for 35s with the 3.6L

Do you have an auto or manual?

 

[fullofdays]

I'll likely move to 33's when my 35's are gone. It looks a lil funny on a 3.5 inch lift but entirely capable for the trails i'm riding and places I'm exploring.

I got the automatic with selectable shifting. It's my first auto tranny and I'm enjoying it more than I thought with the 3.6 litre Pentastar. I have a B&M tranny cooler in the garage waiting for some mounts. The stock cooler on my 13 is tiny. I was thinking about replacing the stocker but am leaning toward adding the B&M as a secondary instead of a replacement. It got a little warm heading thru green river gorge in the fall.

 

[Hilldweller]

You're trans won't run as warm with 33s ----- have you thought of 34s maybe?
http://www.treaddepot.com/tire/352790.html
These are the "Xtreme" version and I really liked them on the PW. Not as clog-prone as most ATs and better on the road and better on fuel than an MT. They were also tenacious in the snow.

 

[Hilldweller]

This is how it sits now with the adapter thingie.

 

[pdxfrogdog]

I have the Speaker dongle; it works fine for now.
I can t-tap it on the delivery side of highbeam if I need a trip for driving lights.

I just installed the JWS dongle with my new headlights. On the input side of the dongle, the connection seems fairly weather/moisture resistant (at least as much as stock). The output side is not at all. It's a solid connection, but moisture can certainly get in there. Did you do anything like apply heat shrink tubing? The connector is a pretty awkward shape and I'm not sure what if anything is needed.

 

[kojackJKU]

I used zip ties and electrical tape to ensure a tight connection and keep moisture out.

 

[Hilldweller]

I had to use zip ties too; the connection on one side came apart.

 

[kojackJKU]

small issue for such awesome lighting.

 

[NorthGaZJ]

I didn't read through your entire thread to see if you've added a tuner. That made a huge difference on my '12. For $200ish a Superchips Flashpaq is cheaper and easier than gears. I'm running 35's with stock gearing and feel like I have more power and better acceleration than stock and I only lost 1mpg. FWIW, I commute from Acworth to Dunwoody every day and still get good mpg's.

 

[sgregg108]

what kind of gears did your rig come with, stock? I've got 3.21s and I'm pretty sure I'll need to go to 4.56s when I get my lift /35s installed.

I didn't read through your entire thread to see if you've added a tuner. That made a huge difference on my '12. For $200ish a Superchips Flashpaq is cheaper and easier than gears. I'm running 35's with stock gearing and feel like I have more power and better acceleration than stock and I only lost 1mpg. FWIW, I commute from Acworth to Dunwoody every day and still get good mpg's.

 

[kojackJKU]

I am biting the bullet and getting the diablosport intune for my Unlimited I think. Im afraid of milage loss but I think the extra power will be worth it for such a small drop, as well I drive like a granny most of the time so I don't think I will loose much.

 

[Hilldweller]

I didn't read through your entire thread to see if you've added a tuner. That made a huge difference on my '12. For $200ish a Superchips Flashpaq is cheaper and easier than gears. I'm running 35's with stock gearing and feel like I have more power and better acceleration than stock and I only lost 1mpg. FWIW, I commute from Acworth to Dunwoody every day and still get good mpg's.

Do you have a manual?
I had a Superchips for my 3.8L autotrans and it helped the 4.56s quite a bit.
But I don't see what it could do for the 3.6L manual, 3.73s, and small 33s...