Rockcrawlindude
a rock crawlin’ dude
Tin roof too
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Great White North Eh
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Yup Sami Tin Top. Unfortunately Susuki parts are difficult to get in Canada .
oledirteh
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Woman and i loaded up the toyhauler and went riding on the 4 wheelers this weekend.
setting up our schedule for the season. time to work on the rock crawler X3 and get it ready for windrock/burning rock/hatfield/new york
setting up our schedule for the season. time to work on the rock crawler X3 and get it ready for windrock/burning rock/hatfield/new york
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Saber Tooth Sami‘s are not extinct! Tired of winter here in Alberta.
Tired of winter here in Alberta. 
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Threw some JLUR takeoffs on the TJ.They sent me the wrong TJ-JL adapters, but they work for a test fit. Backspacing is good, same rubbing I had with 31’s on the stock ECCO wheels. Can’t go taller without less backspacing thou.
Rockcrawlindude
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They look good man
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Thanks. Wasn’t sure how I’d like the two tone wheels on the TJ, but the price was hard to beat and figured I’d give it a try.
So far I’m happy. Need to get the new speedo gear installed and try to talk myself out of regearing…. For now.
It’s my DD. Don’t wheel much anymore and if we do hit some fun trails or go Jeep camping we’ll likely take the wife’s JTR.
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Dinky503
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Auto or manual transmission? It seems manual can go a bit taller before regearing.
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It might end up a little taller, but not yet. I’m not really a big fan of the over lifted Jeep on 33’s look.
Manual. It’s really not as bad as I expected for 3.07’s.
Dinky503
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Yeah for a daily you might not need to do gears. My buddy just put 37s on his stock JK, on trails he needs it but not on the roads. He is still able to get great fuel economy. The auto not so much as the shift pattern is chosen for you.
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Yeah, Im the same way. Most minimal lift required to eat the tire size.
Especially on a short 2 dr Jeep.
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It's currently at 1.75" front and .75" rear. With the soft top and the rear seat not being installed the rear sits a little higher. I don't rub anywhere but the control arm at full lock on the right side, so I don't really need any more lift for clearance. I do want to swap ou the BB 1.75" spacers for some OME 2" springs, but that's down the road.
Rockcrawlindude
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you already know you start running into issues real quick on TJs with a $5footlong for a driveshaft. Then you have the dilemma of rear axle because of it not being worth gearing the d35. Things add up quick. Thing would rip with 4.10s though
oledirteh
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5-dollar foot long, lol. that got me.
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Yes, I don't need to open that can of worms for how this thing is used.
Dinky503
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It's amazing how 1 upgrade makes you empty your checking account on others required for the one you want.
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I have a 50's M38 jeep in the back yard im struggling mentally with on what or how to fit a drivetrain in that thing. its so short i almost want to be that guy to throw a 22re with a 3 speed auto on toy's and a samurai divorced tcase but with a wheel base built like a golf cart i just dont know. half tempted to do ford tons, stretch it 2ft graft in a second m38 body portion and then send it.
thats after all my other projects
thats after all my other projects
Rockcrawlindude
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My YJ was the same way. Even with a wheelbase stretch and the shortest SYE possible my rear shaft is real short and this is way longer than stock by like 8-10”
The stock driveshaft ain’t no longer than a hammer. Only pic I could find of the shorty
