Miraz JK

[Miraz]

2 dr JK CRD
ARB Bar + Rugged Ridge HID Spotties + TJM OX Winch
Rubicon Rock Rails
4" Lift
35" BFG KM2 on 17" Dick Cepek Torque Rims

More goodies to come...

[marcus]

Looking good mate

[reyzor]

nice!!!

[sbadman]

The JK looked pretty mean at the TJM open day with the lift, now it just look tough

[Miraz]

Next major change is a RockKrawler Long Arm Suspension Kit
AFAIK this is the first installation of one of these kits to a diesel JK, so there will be a few new problems to deal with along the way.
First problem is the installation of the control arm brackets - RK supply two hefty brackets that are bolted to the front of the transmission cross member and then welded to the frame rails - both the upper and lower front control arms attach to these brackets.
This creates a few problems:-
- The LHS bracket conflicts with the exhaust, so that needs to be modified
- The RHS bracket uses the space currently occupied by the fuel filter, so that needs to be moved.
- The bash plate that links the two brackets together doesn't provide enough clearance for the CRD exhaust where it crosses under the transmission.
RHS bracket bolted into place - exhaust system removed

LHS bracket bolted into place - exhaust system removed

Played about with a few options - decided to split the exhaust into two smaller pipes to run under the transmission sump.

Not quite sure that we've left enough clearance for the drive shaft on full droop, but won't be able to tell until the new shocks are on the front.

Still working on the fuel filter, suspect it will end up on the LHS firewall, under the battery tray.

[Hunno]

I like the thought of spliting the pipe into 2, thats using your nut.

[Miraz]

Still making slow progress - coilovers should go in later tonight....

Upper Arms in place, chassis rail prepped for coil over brackets


Other Side - note the new upper link mount, and that both upper arms are connected using rebuildable ball joints instead of bushes.


Better shot of the ball joint



Front Shocks

[Miraz]

It's taken a little while to sort out the bugs with the new suspension...the front end is now flexing properly, still a little more travel to come from the back end though.

[Dieselcon]

front end is now flexing properly,

[/QUOTE]

Impressive - Great flex!!!
Great work I'm sure it was worth the wait

[MOP44R]

Had a chance to get it up a ramp yet..? Beat your old record...