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southernfire97

Rank V
Launch Member

Enthusiast I

Look up the rhino rack backbone kit for the jk wranglers. They make it for the 2 door or 4 door. Once you attach the tent to the platform you can remove the whole platform fairly easily and leave just the mounts as you mentioned. There's a version with quick disconnect mounts and a version with just bolts like I have but I love it so far and plan to mount a tent in the next month or so.
Awesome. Thanks for the info!


2005 Jeep Wrangler
2005 GMC Sierra
2014 Jeep Wrangler

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NW David

Rank IV
Launch Member

Advocate II

Right now, I wouldn't bet a paycheck that it would protect my engine. I am an engineer and I have not been too excited about it since I got it. I am working on modifying it to increase my faith in it.


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Right on. Thanks. Prolly fine for puddle play just deep crossings. Does that kit extend the breather tubes too?
 

jscusmcvet

Rank V
Founder 500
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

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Been a Jeep guy for 28 years or so... currently...
2005 LJ Rubicon - Pretty well fully skidplate underneath.... and a few other things. This was on 2.5" lift with 33x12.50 tires. I have settled it back down to 235/85/16's and am now sitting on 3" Nth degree springs, it is my dd/camper toter/work around the farm/hunting, etc... vehicle :-)
 

We are the Millers

Rank III
Launch Member

Enthusiast II

Right on. Thanks. Prolly fine for puddle play just deep crossings. Does that kit extend the breather tubes too?
No this kit does not extend the breathers. I have the intake crammed in with the dual batteries and this is causing much of my concerns. I really got it for the desert runs to try and keep as much dust out of the filter as possible. It is good for that.


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NW David

Rank IV
Launch Member

Advocate II

No this kit does not extend the breathers. I have the intake crammed in with the dual batteries and this is causing much of my concerns. I really got it for the desert runs to try and keep as much dust out of the filter as possible. It is good for that.


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Awesome thanks for your insight!
 

Jeepney

Rank IV

Pathfinder I

Great looking setups, guys. Do any of y'all know of a somewhat quick detach rack/cage system for a four door? I would really like to use a RTT on my wife's 4 door, but it wouldn't clear the carport with anymore height to it, and she's not keen on leaving one on it all the time. I think if I could find a system that I could pull off and just leave the attachment brackets on the Jeep, she might would go for that. I may end up having to fab a system myself, but was looking for something that's already on the market.


2005 Jeep Wrangler
2005 GMC Sierra
2014 Jeep Wrangler

OB member #4392
A gobi rack with the detachable crossbars, the tent is permanently mounted to the crossbars. 4-bolts, the hard part is moving the tent in and out. I rigged a hoist but it's still a lot of work.


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wrestlingnrj

Rank I
Launch Member

Traveler I

My 01 XJ Classic (2WD :-( though)

It's my daily driver, but my plans include:
RE 3.5" lift with monotube shocks
OX locker
31x10.5x15 BFG TA KO2's
Eventual 4WD swap
Undecided on which bumpers, lighting and rock sliders


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brien

Sonoran Space Program
Staff member
Moderator
Member

Off-Road Ranger I



Not much done to her yet, but not for lack of ideas!
Even as a bone-stock '16 Rubicon Hard Rock she's handled everything we've thrown at her, including the tougher trails around southern Arizona.

Only changes so far are teraflex diff covers front and rear, 12gal titan tank on the back, and a j-mounted hi-lift. GOBI Stealth rack is on order, once that comes and I have it installed we'll probably start working on building a galley in the back. Then finally when all that weight is added we'll figure out how much lift to put on in addition to some 34 or 35s

Oh yeah, and I almost forgot about the front end - planning on getting a Maximus-3 bull bar, a warn winch and some lights, then we'll be done (HAR HAR, yeah right)

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GTJeeper

Rank III
Launch Member

Advocate II

View attachment 21690 View attachment 21689 Good looking Jeeps!

2014 JKU Willys
-Teraflex: 3" lift VSS , Steering stabilizer,Track bar, Front Speedbumps, Rear HD Hinge Carrier

-35" BFG KM2's on Stock Willys 17" Wheels

-Motive 4.88 Gears

-Smittybilt Defender Tack

-Titan 12 gallon fuel tank

-AEV Premium front bumper w/IPF 968's

To do list: endless
How's that fuel tank work with the teraflex HD carrier? I have a rugged ridge version and have been curious how well those tanks work with aftermarket HD hinge carrier.
 

Jeremy •IIIIIII• Michael

Rank V
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

How's that fuel tank work with the teraflex HD carrier? I have a rugged ridge version and have been curious how well those tanks work with aftermarket HD hinge carrier.
GT Jeeper,

It was actually a very seemless installation. I actually don't have the additional Teraflex adjustable tire carrier, only the HD carrier, so I still needed to use my spacer between the tank and spare. Aside from that, it is a pretty solid set up. And having 12 gallons versus two 5 gallon cans gives me the warm and fuzzies when traveling.
 

NW David

Rank IV
Launch Member

Advocate II

-Motive 4.88 Gears
With the 4.56 gearing lil monster is screaming doing 75 and I average about 4 mpg less per tank than the OE 4.11

But that low end.... man she can chug up a 10% (guesstimate as I have no clino) hill in 2nd with no issues. albeit very slowly.

I would definitely be interested in the real world effects from the 4.88 you have on your JK.
 

Jeremy •IIIIIII• Michael

Rank V
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

With the 4.56 gearing lil monster is screaming doing 75 and I average about 4 mpg less per tank than the OE 4.11

But that low end.... man she can chug up a 10% (guesstimate as I have no clino) hill in 2nd with no issues. albeit very slowly.

I would definitely be interested in the real world effects from the 4.88 you have on your JK.
TheKnewb,
After three years of running stock, and averaging 20mpg @ 70mph & 2300 rpm on the highway (cruise control), I finally decided on a 3" lift with 35's.
**Oh, just FYI, my rig is a 6 speed manual transmission**

First, I ran like that for about 2-3 weeks with plenty of 100+ mile trips on the highway in that span on the 35's. My mpg dropped significantly to around 16-16.5 mpg @ 65mph & around 2800rpm. That was he reason I bought the 12 gallon Titan tank vs the Jerry can set up. I was afraid of not having enough fuel for overlanding.

Secondly, I decided to buy the Superchips
Flash Paq and reprogrammed the speedometer and to 35" tires. That alone return my mpg to 18.5-19 mpg @ 70mph & around 2800rpm, on a 150 mile freeway trip.

Then, after many days on forums, talking amongst friends I decided on 4.88's.
Now, I average 17.5-18.5 mpg @ 65mph & 2500rpm.

All these tests came from 80-100 mile trips to visit friends in the Inland Empire. Always being on cruise control and very very rarely slowing down and or speeding up.

Now, on the surface streets, with 4.88's, I average about 16mpg @ 25-40 mph. There is definitely a lot more shifting at lower speeds on the surface streets. But I have been driving stick shifts for 15 years. Doesn't bother me.

On the trail......latest trail was the Rowher Flats. Pretty steep climbs and decents at various parts. BOY an I super satisfied with the 4.88's.

Sorry about the long write up, hope i covered everything and that it helps.
 

GTJeeper

Rank III
Launch Member

Advocate II

GT Jeeper,

It was actually a very seemless installation. I actually don't have the additional Teraflex adjustable tire carrier, only the HD carrier, so I still needed to use my spacer between the tank and spare. Aside from that, it is a pretty solid set up. And having 12 gallons versus two 5 gallon cans gives me the warm and fuzzies when traveling.
Awesome, thanks for the insight. I absolutely love you rig by the way, very clean look to it!
 

NW David

Rank IV
Launch Member

Advocate II

Sorry about the long write up, hope i covered everything and that it helps.
No worries at all man! That was an excellent write up! I'm glad to know the its a 6spd too i have the AX15 in mine (bought her from another harbor local) but i got lil monster with the intent of doing a cotybuilt conversion next winter. with the Gen2 24.5 extended capacity fuel tank and looks like a titan tank to match. infant i was planning a new thread so i don't hijack this on on accident asking for others input. I digress....

I didn't do any of the gear changes myself. However, before i purchased I did my due diligence so i knew what to expect fuel wise. The seller stated it was regeared and the few times i have had her out i have been impressed with the difference of the stock jeeps i (test) drove.

I like to think that an experienced operator and avid lover of M/Ts it was a very apparent difference in the shift points ( i was embarrassed when i did the test drive with the seller)

i guess what it comes down to is that i think that the 4.56 will be perfect for that cotybuilt

setup. Thank you for the knowledge!

edit: Sorry the Harbor local thing was for a different member lol
 
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