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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocket55 View Post
    You'll enjoy 6 Stage Dru, it's definitely next level !!
    I'll definitely need those rock sliders sooner rather than later
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    Quote Originally Posted by stevet View Post
    Yep... Definitely have to have Wheeny Creek on the agenda!!!!!!............
    Can only agree with that. :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dru View Post
    Jose - How does the weekend starting 21.4.18 suit you? That or the week following? It's a bit of a break after Coffs, and happens to be during a Uni break - makes a weekend away much more easy for me! If you are good I'll lock you inn for trip leading and set something up in the Calander.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hitesh View Post
    Hell yes, Dru would love to join the CHAIN GANG - love to start a journey to push more. Would you have some rough guidance around vehicle requirements - I am about to get some work done to mine and would like to be prepared for the different grades. Thanks and always enjoy your trips.
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    Hitesh, Kerry just pulled me up for not responding to this. It's an open question. 10 Jeepers will have at least 25 different thoughts on it! In a nut shell my recommendations for JK will be:
    C+/B Grade 2" lift 33" ATs
    B+/A Grade 3" lift 35" muds and lockers.

    Recommendations is not a requirement though. Mostly it's about how much damage you are happy to risk. Details thoughts:

    1. OK let's start with protection "rock sliders!" Kerry is calling out. Yes and good ones that will take the load of the car. Not plastic things designed to help you step into the truck. WE swapped the Rubicon sliders for Uneek. Happy with them.

    2. Diff covers - you want something that will take a hit - ARB etc is fine, we have AEV. While doing the diff, get some decent diff breathers installed with the suction point high somewhere in the jeep out of the way.

    3. Serious recovery points front and rear - generally you do this with replacement bars. The rear is most often overcome with a tow hitch. The tow bar can be removed and the pin is excellent for rear recovery. Front recovery points depend on the bar. Our front bar is Mopar, our rear bars is AEV - I don't particularly like either.

    4. Sway bar disconnects. Make sure you are happy with the ease of use - it will be you swearing at the truck hitting things with an anvil trying to pull it apart and put it back together. Start and finish of every trip.

    5. Think about tyres and think about look. Most things flow from these two items. I dont think that 33" tyres will fit in the width of the standard fenders, though others have a different view. If you are to replace the fenders, in terms of look, do you like or hate flat fenders? For tyres at 33" you may be able to get away with keeping wheels and fenders. Not for 35".

    6. 33" tyres will require a 2" lift. For a lift, you want to make sure that the engineering is geometry corrected. There are videos on this or it is easier to explain in a chat. Modification equipment suppliers can generally manage a 2" or 2.5" lift with pre-manufactured brackets. This makes the components and install a lot cheaper. This is a lift strategy, where for people who have got it, say it is fully legal. Perhaps, but does it look legal enough that you wont be pulled over? Probably. It is a go to solution for Wrangler in NSW. You avoid the cost of certification.

    7. 35" you can't pretend. You need a full 3" lift. That is top heavy and tippy, so the track needs to get wider to compensate - new wheels with a different offset to add maybe 25mm track. You wont fit under the flares so go back to the look. Think about you front and rear bars and whether they fit the new tyres. We have problems on the rear and had to introduce bump stops which kills some of the articulation we paid for! The modification equipment is much more expensive - you can't have preset kit, everything has to be adjustable. Kit is more expensive and it needs more hours to install and adjust. I also think you should change the ratios in the diffs to allow for the 35"s. Everything gets costly. Add in certification.

    8. Underbody armour? I'm not sure it's needed and it adds a hell of a lot of weight to the Jeep. that is a win some lose some scenario. We ended up going for it.

    Other thoughts? For me AEV sets the benchmark. No doubt about it. In both 2" and 3" lifts. You seriously don't go to any other gear unless you are convinced what you are doing is better than AEV. And yes I think I have done better. We are an unplanned hybrid of AEV bars, with Synergy and Terraflex suspension. And I wont go back to AEV.

    How does this gear rate? Depends on the driver.

    2" on 33"s as discussed, fully tuned - B grade as you push it.
    3" on 35" as discussed, fully tuned - almost A grade as you push (our Jeep).

    But then, Steve Foster driving my 33" spec on my disrespected AEV solution, drove first attempt over the A grade pinch point on Mt Airlie. And me on my wannabe A grade, took multiple attempts, seriously tested out the rock rails, damaged fenders etc. Sometimes I have better days!

    And there is much further to go - coil overs, long arms, hi lift steering, hydraulics, hydraulic bump stops and on it goes - for what I truly think is an A grade Jeep (we are not there yet!)

    Enjoy!

    Dru
    Last edited by Dru; 19-02-18 at 07:55 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dru View Post
    Hitesh, Kerry just pulled me up for not responding to this. It's an open question. 10 Jeepers will have at least 25 different thoughts on it! In a nut shell my recommendations for JK will be:
    C+/B Grade 2" lift 33" ATs
    B+/A Grade 3" lift 35" muds and lockers.

    Recommendations is not a requirement though. Mostly it's about how much damage you are happy to risk. Details thoughts:

    1. OK let's start with protection "rock sliders!" Kerry is calling out. Yes and good ones that will take the load of the car. Not plastic things designed to help you step into the truck. WE swapped the Rubicon sliders for Uneek. Happy with them.

    2. Diff covers - you want something that will take a hit - ARB etc is fine, we have AEV. While doing the diff, get some decent diff breathers installed with the suction point high somewhere in the jeep out of the way.

    3. Serious recovery points front and rear - generally you do this with replacement bars. The rear is most often overcome with a tow hitch. The tow bar can be removed and the pin is excellent for rear recovery. Front recovery points depend on the bar. Our front bar is Mopar, our rear bars is AEV - I don't particularly like either.

    4. Sway bar disconnects. Make sure you are happy with the ease of use - it will be you swearing at the truck hitting things with an anvil trying to pull it apart and put it back together. Start and finish of every trip.

    5. Think about tyres and think about look. Most things flow from these two items. I dont think that 33" tyres will fit in the width of the standard fenders, though others have a different view. If you are to replace the fenders, in terms of look, do you like or hate flat fenders? For tyres at 33" you may be able to get away with keeping wheels and fenders. Not for 35".

    6. 33" tyres will require a 2" lift. For a lift, you want to make sure that the engineering is geometry corrected. There are videos on this or it is easier to explain in a chat. Modification equipment suppliers can generally manage a 2" or 2.5" lift with pre-manufactured brackets. This makes the components and install a lot cheaper. This is a lift strategy, where for people who have got it, say it is fully legal. Perhaps, but does it look legal enough that you wont be pulled over? Probably. It is a go to solution for Wrangler in NSW. You avoid the cost of certification.

    7. 35" you can't pretend. You need a full 3" lift. That is top heavy and tippy, so the track needs to get wider to compensate - new wheels with a different offset to add maybe 25mm track. You wont fit under the flares so go back to the look. Think about you front and rear bars and whether they fit the new tyres. We have problems on the rear and had to introduce bump stops which kills some of the articulation we paid for! The modification equipment is much more expensive - you can't have preset kit, everything has to be adjustable. I also think you should change the rations on the diffs to allow for the 35"s. Everything gets costly.

    8. Underbody armour? I'm not sure it's needed and it adds a hell of a lot of weight to the Jeep. that is a win some lose some scenario. We ended up going for it.

    Other thoughts? For me AEV sets the benchmark. No doubt about it. In both 2" and 3" lifts. You seriously don't go to any other gear unless you are convinced what you are doing is better than AEV. And yes I think I have done better. We are an unplanned hybrid of AEV bars, with Synergy and Terraflex suspension. And I wont go back to AEV.

    How does this gear rate? Depends on the driver.

    2" on 33"s as discussed, fully tuned - B grade as you push it.
    3" on 35" as discussed, fully tuned - almost A grade as you push (our Jeep).

    But then, Steve Foster driving my 33" spec on my disrespected AEV solution, drove first attempt over the A grade pinch point on Mt Airlie. And me on my wannabe A grade, took multiple attempts, seriously tested out the rock rails, damaged fenders etc. Sometimes I have better days!

    And there is much further to go - coil overs, long arms, hi lift steering, hydraulics, hydraulic bump stops and on it goes - for what I truly think is an A grade Jeep (we are not there yet!)

    Enjoy!

    Dru
    Awesome thanks so much for the detailed response... thanks[emoji120]

    I think I have most of the bits now on the car to do the B C+ trips.

    Will be joining Richie and Co on the Swing Bridge drive on the Saturday and therefore won’t be able to do the Sunday but would love to join on the next “easy” C+ chain gang trip in the future...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dru View Post
    Hitesh, Kerry just pulled me up for not responding to this. It's an open question. 10 Jeepers will have at least 25 different thoughts on it! In a nut shell my recommendations for JK will be:
    C+/B Grade 2" lift 33" ATs
    B+/A Grade 3" lift 35" muds and lockers.

    Recommendations is not a requirement though. Mostly it's about how much damage you are happy to risk. Details thoughts:

    1. OK let's start with protection "rock sliders!" Kerry is calling out. Yes and good ones that will take the load of the car. Not plastic things designed to help you step into the truck. WE swapped the Rubicon sliders for Uneek. Happy with them.

    2. Diff covers - you want something that will take a hit - ARB etc is fine, we have AEV. While doing the diff, get some decent diff breathers installed with the suction point high somewhere in the jeep out of the way.

    3. Serious recovery points front and rear - generally you do this with replacement bars. The rear is most often overcome with a tow hitch. The tow bar can be removed and the pin is excellent for rear recovery. Front recovery points depend on the bar. Our front bar is Mopar, our rear bars is AEV - I don't particularly like either.

    4. Sway bar disconnects. Make sure you are happy with the ease of use - it will be you swearing at the truck hitting things with an anvil trying to pull it apart and put it back together. Start and finish of every trip.

    5. Think about tyres and think about look. Most things flow from these two items. I dont think that 33" tyres will fit in the width of the standard fenders, though others have a different view. If you are to replace the fenders, in terms of look, do you like or hate flat fenders? For tyres at 33" you may be able to get away with keeping wheels and fenders. Not for 35".

    6. 33" tyres will require a 2" lift. For a lift, you want to make sure that the engineering is geometry corrected. There are videos on this or it is easier to explain in a chat. Modification equipment suppliers can generally manage a 2" or 2.5" lift with pre-manufactured brackets. This makes the components and install a lot cheaper. This is a lift strategy, where for people who have got it, say it is fully legal. Perhaps, but does it look legal enough that you wont be pulled over? Probably. It is a go to solution for Wrangler in NSW. You avoid the cost of certification.

    7. 35" you can't pretend. You need a full 3" lift. That is top heavy and tippy, so the track needs to get wider to compensate - new wheels with a different offset to add maybe 25mm track. You wont fit under the flares so go back to the look. Think about you front and rear bars and whether they fit the new tyres. We have problems on the rear and had to introduce bump stops which kills some of the articulation we paid for! The modification equipment is much more expensive - you can't have preset kit, everything has to be adjustable. Kit is more expensive and it needs more hours to install and adjust. I also think you should change the ratios in the diffs to allow for the 35"s. Everything gets costly. Add in certification.

    8. Underbody armour? I'm not sure it's needed and it adds a hell of a lot of weight to the Jeep. that is a win some lose some scenario. We ended up going for it.

    Other thoughts? For me AEV sets the benchmark. No doubt about it. In both 2" and 3" lifts. You seriously don't go to any other gear unless you are convinced what you are doing is better than AEV. And yes I think I have done better. We are an unplanned hybrid of AEV bars, with Synergy and Terraflex suspension. And I wont go back to AEV.

    How does this gear rate? Depends on the driver.

    2" on 33"s as discussed, fully tuned - B grade as you push it.
    3" on 35" as discussed, fully tuned - almost A grade as you push (our Jeep).

    But then, Steve Foster driving my 33" spec on my disrespected AEV solution, drove first attempt over the A grade pinch point on Mt Airlie. And me on my wannabe A grade, took multiple attempts, seriously tested out the rock rails, damaged fenders etc. Sometimes I have better days!

    And there is much further to go - coil overs, long arms, hi lift steering, hydraulics, hydraulic bump stops and on it goes - for what I truly think is an A grade Jeep (we are not there yet!)

    Enjoy!

    Dru
    Some great info there Dru, but if you want a Jeep to take on the A+ tracks you'll need to upgrade to a TJ !!! [emoji12]

    Isn't that right Jose! [emoji106]


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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocket55 View Post
    Some great info there Dru, but if you want a Jeep to take on the A+ tracks you'll need to upgrade to a TJ !!! [emoji12]

    Isn't that right Jose! [emoji106]


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    Absolutely Rod [emoji12][emoji106]


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    I've been hopeless with dates recently - fixed though and as Jose says - 28 &29 April
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dru View Post
    Hitesh, Kerry just pulled me up for not responding to this. It's an open question. 10 Jeepers will have at least 25 different thoughts on it! In a nut shell my recommendations for JK will be:
    C+/B Grade 2" lift 33" ATs
    B+/A Grade 3" lift 35" muds and lockers

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    Dru

    Running 315/70R17/AEV 2.5/Sway Bar Disconnects/MT Muds/Rubi Franken sliders here on a 4 door here.

    Diff covers, rear locker and maybe Uneek sliders on the shopping list.

    I don't mind the odd scrape / repair and happy to push it for fun / learning. I was trying to avoid the 3.5 lift because I stupidly didn't get it first up but i'll consider it depending on how far I can get with it as is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SnakeDoctor View Post
    Running 315/70R17/AEV 2.5/Sway Bar Disconnects/MT Muds/Rubi Franken sliders here on a 4 door here.

    Diff covers, rear locker and maybe Uneek sliders on the shopping list.

    I don't mind the odd scrape / repair and happy to push it for fun / learning. I was trying to avoid the 3.5 lift because I stupidly didn't get it first up but i'll consider it depending on how far I can get with it as is.
    It's not meant to be prescriptive.

    Hey, I would have loved coil overs and long arm in retrospect. You work with what you've got though.

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