Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler JK engine mounts

Doing the unthinkable

Selling the TJ and going to JK? Reminds me of the movie Tropic Thunder. YOU NEVER GO FULL RETARD! Everyone must learn regret at some point I suppose. So when is your coming out party? All ribbing aside, expand your search out of the rust belt. If the rig has been a few years in salt, the cancer has already started. Also, ignore the little ole lady from Pasadena stories and focus on what you can see and test.
 
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I lied. This might be the last one. 😂

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I lied. This might be the last one. 😂

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I think the price is reasonable, condition looks better than average for 94k miles. Get a mechanic to check compressions, etc?

Deal with the rust issues, especially where the skid plates and cross members are welded and/or bolted to the frame.
 
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I always bring this up, and I always feel “braggy”, but I feel like it needs to be said.

I paid 32k for my 2017 JK Rubicon Recon with 18,000 miles on it. Not a spec of rust. It hadn’t even been off road. Has 35s and aftermarket rims, Mopar highlife fenders, mopar tailgate reinforcement, and a few other upgrades. I think I did the math and there was about 6-7k worth of aftermarket on it.
There are deals out there. Just be patient.
I personally would not settle for anything less than a Rubicon especially around the 30k range.
 
I always bring this up, and I always feel “braggy”, but I feel like it needs to be said.

I paid 32k for my 2017 JK Rubicon Recon with 18,000 miles on it. Not a spec of rust. It hadn’t even been off road. Has 35s and aftermarket rims, Mopar highlife fenders, mopar tailgate reinforcement, and a few other upgrades. I think I did the math and there was about 6-7k worth of aftermarket on it.
There are deals out there. Just be patient.
I personally would not settle for anything less than a Rubicon especially around the 30k range.
There are a lot of factors beyond the model, year and mileage when it comes to vehicles that hold their value and are popular- both of which apply to the Jeep brand. Available inventory and market size being two of the more contributing factors.
Everyone has a story about what a deal they got at one time or another. Hell, I paid $34k for mine when it was less than 2 years old and had 30K miles on it; also with 35's, wheels and some aftermarket goodies. And I had to drive an hour to the nearest "big city" after finding it online. If I sold it today at 6 years old and 88k miles, I'd still get $30k for it because of not only the condition of the vehicle but also where I am. Sure, he could drive 100 miles to the Twin Cities or a couple hundred miles to Des Moines, but I'm guessing there's not a lot of inventory in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
 
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There are a lot of factors beyond the model, year and mileage when it comes to vehicles that hold their value and are popular- both of which apply to the Jeep brand. Available inventory and market size being two of the more contributing factors.
Everyone has a story about what a deal they got at one time or another. Hell, I paid $34k for mine when it was less than 2 years old and had 30K miles on it; also with 35's, wheels and some aftermarket goodies. And I had to drive an hour to the nearest "big city" after finding it online. If I sold it today at 6 years old and 88k miles, I'd still get $30k for it because of not only the condition of the vehicle but also where I am. Sure, he could drive 100 miles to the Twin Cities or a couple hundred miles to Des Moines, but I'm guessing there's not a lot of inventory in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Yeah - I'm looking all over. Going to check one out tomorrow in Minneapolis. Any quality Jeep sells at lightening speed here. And I mean very quick. I've had now 3 sell before I could get there to look at them. No one is selling a Jeep at a discount. And even if it was, before it hits the online areas that I keep an eye on it's scooped up.
 
I always bring this up, and I always feel “braggy”, but I feel like it needs to be said.

I paid 32k for my 2017 JK Rubicon Recon with 18,000 miles on it. Not a spec of rust. It hadn’t even been off road. Has 35s and aftermarket rims, Mopar highlife fenders, mopar tailgate reinforcement, and a few other upgrades. I think I did the math and there was about 6-7k worth of aftermarket on it.
There are deals out there. Just be patient.
I personally would not settle for anything less than a Rubicon especially around the 30k range.
I also have a 2017 Rubicon recon And want to upgrade to 35s. I just have a few questions I hope you're willing to help me with:
-lift?
-what rims?
-backspace/offset?
I've been having an extremely hard time finding information about what will fit without a lift and what backspace or offset on new wheels I need to push 35s. Feel free to reply to napcop@gmail.com
 
I also have a 2017 Rubicon recon And want to upgrade to 35s. I just have a few questions I hope you're willing to help me with:
-lift?
-what rims?
-backspace/offset?
I've been having an extremely hard time finding information about what will fit without a lift and what backspace or offset on new wheels I need to push 35s. Feel free to reply to napcop@gmail.com
Of course.
So really, running 35s on stock suspension isn’t very common.
I am able to achieve this through my Mopar Highline fenders. This is a hard way to go about because they are hard to get for a 2 door and if you have a 4 door you cannot go this way as the 4 door Highlines are discontinued. You still have options though. You will have to get a aftermarket fender. I suggest MetalCloak. Both the fenders they offer for the JK support 35 inch tires on stock suspension. They can be found here MetalCloak Fenders. I prefer the overland fenders.
If you want to lift it, I would go AEV or MetalCloak.
I have the Rugged Ridge Jesse Spade Wheels. I like the look of them, but if you rock crawl at all they will get torn to pieces like mine.
I have a 4.5 inch backspacing
If you have any other questions, just let me know. I’ll try to help you out.
 
Awesome. I have Smittybilt XRC fender flares...so just confirming you have no lift, and no clearance issues with stock fenders replaced? This a pvmt pounder so no wheeling concerns. Every tire shop gives me the "wont fit". Also a pic of ur rig would be great.
 
Awesome. I have Smittybilt XRC fender flares...so just confirming you have no lift, and no clearance issues with stock fenders replaced? This a pvmt pounder so no wheeling concerns. Every tire shop gives me the "wont fit". Also a pic of ur rig would be great.

That is correct, but I would ask Smittybilt to confirm that their fenders support a 35 with no lift. They have to rise a ceratin amount for correct up and down travel.

I will be lifting my jeep eventually and probably going to 37's.

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It's very nice and the siphon hose works good. I am going to install a rearview mirror camera this week because the fuel caddy and tire cover 95% of the rear view
 
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Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler JK engine mounts