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  1. Steve JK

    Smittybilt XRC Skid Plate - Clearance Issues?

    I have a 2009 JK (3.8L manual transmission) with 2.5" AEV lift, 285/75r17 tires and a trussed Dana 30 front axle. I'm looking at picking up a used Smittybilt XRC skid plate for the engine/transmission. I see that the description of the skid plate says that it requires at least a 2.5" lift and...
  2. Steve JK

    Winch Recommendations

    Looking to get a new winch for my 2-door JK. I've been thinking about a 12,000 pounder with synthetic rope. I can get the Smittybilt X2O Gen2 and the Superwinch SX for about the same price ($650-700). Any recommendations between the two? Pro's and cons?
  3. Steve JK

    will 285/75R17 tire with a 5.2" backspaced wheel fit on a stock 2009 JK?

    Question: will 285/75r17 with a 5.2" backspaced wheel fit on a stock 2009 JK (X model)? I'm going to be doing a 2.5" AEV lift in January, but need to take delivery of my wheels and tires at the end of December, so rather than have the tires/wheels laying around, I figured I'd get them...
  4. Steve JK

    AEV 2.5" lift - steering questions - advice needed

    I'm about to have an AEV 2.5" lift installed on my 2009 JK 2-door (67,000 miles). I will be having the geometry correction brackets and a Fox steering stabilizer installed as well. My plan is to run 285/70r17 or 285/75r17 tires on it as well. Should I have the ball joints replaced when the...
  5. Steve JK

    Help with tire selection

    I'm having a 2.5" AEV lift installed on my 2009 Wrangler JK and I picked up a set of AEV Salta wheels with a 5.2" backspacing. Now it's time to select tires. The JK will be used 95% for road/highway and I hope to get in some occasional trail rides at places like Rausch. I've narrowed my tire...
  6. Steve JK

    Looking for suggestions on a rear bumper that goes with the AEV front bumper

    I have an opportunity to get a really nice deal on an AEV tubeless front bumper and skid plate for my JK. The problem is that the AEV rear bumpers are really expensive! Anyone have any thoughts on a less expensive rear bumper that won't look totally out of place with the AEV on the front?
  7. Steve JK

    Best Remanufactured 3.8L Engines?

    I need to replace the 3.8L engine in my 2009 JK. Does anybody have experience with any of the readily available crate engines (ATK, Jasper, Powertrain, Fraser, etc)? Any other suggestions on a good reman engine?
  8. Steve JK

    JL Rubicon Wheels on JK?

    A friend has a set of lightly used JL Rubicon wheels (17x8) with BFG K02's available. Will they fit my JK? I've heard of rubbing issues? What about backspacing? Will they widen the stance? Or are they not a good fit?
  9. Steve JK

    JK 2.5" Lift - Nitto Ridge Grappler question

    I have 255/75's on there now, which are 32". I'm planning on going to 33". Looking at the Jeep gear chart, with the 3.21 gearing and 32" wheels, I'm already in the yellow (suboptimal range) and the 33" tires would put me in there further. A 4.10 or 4.56 gearing would move me into the green or...
  10. Steve JK

    JK 2.5" Lift - Nitto Ridge Grappler question

    My issue just got more complicated. I thought I had 3.73 gearing, but went to confirm and it turns out that I have 3.23 (Dana 30 in front, Dana 44 in rear) Ugh. Now, I have to decide whether the project is worthwhile. And if I regear, do I go 4.10 or 4.56? And what else do I need to...
  11. Steve JK

    JK 2.5" Lift - Nitto Ridge Grappler question

    I've got a 2009 JK (2-door) that I'm planning to do a 2.5" AEV lift with 33" tires. It's going to be used primarily on-road with the occasional off-road foray, but nothing outrageous. So, I'm going for a combination of looks, quality street ride and some off-road capability. I've been looking...