http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/-t1.htm Technical stuff related to lifts, wheels and tires goes here. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:05:37 GMT 10 http://www.rockd-n-lockd.com/images/forumheader.jpg http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/-t1.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/3-lift-and-35-s-works-awesome-t546.htm CRJeepin Finally got a chance to test out the "low(er) COG" lift that I switched to after getting sick of my RE 4.5" setup. I'm now running Rokmen front lowers, JKS rear lowers, Currie rear uppers and the RE front uppers (I replaced them in phases). I switched to Nth 3" springs and all my jeepin buds said it wouldn't flex, wouldn't work well, etc.....but I wanted to give it a try, especially on wsm04rubi's recommendations. I still have a few items to iron out, the front trackbar ... Lifts and Tires Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:05:37 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/3-lift-and-35-s-works-awesome-t546.htm#7390 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/3-lift-and-35-s-works-awesome-t546.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/bushing-removal-t411.htm wsm04rubi What is the correct way to remove a bushing? I struggled for 2 hours last night to get the bushing pressed out of my JKS track bar. I finally got it, but it was a major pain. There has to be an easier way. I did it with my harbor freight u-joint press. The problem was it just pressed the rubber and inner sleeve out, leaving the outer steel sleeve behind. Getting that out was the pain. I finally found a piece of steel pipe that was almost the right diameter, did a bit of grinding to ... Lifts and Tires Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:28:15 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/bushing-removal-t411.htm#6053 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/bushing-removal-t411.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/currie-kit-for-front-uca-bushings-at-axle-t516.htm wsm04rubi Well I got the driver side done this weekend. Wow what a huge pain-in-the-butt to get the old bushing out (the one that is in an ear on top of the diff housing). Beat on that thing for 4 hours before it finally popped out. Had to basically crush it in all the way around to get it to break loose. Replaced it with a currie johnny joint. The johnny joint went in very easily (it comes with a guide that you put over it and beat on it - took about 50 good solid whacks to drive it right into place). ... Lifts and Tires Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:05:53 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/currie-kit-for-front-uca-bushings-at-axle-t516.htm#7129 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/currie-kit-for-front-uca-bushings-at-axle-t516.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/pitman-arm-puller-t530.htm wsm04rubi
I have to install a drop pitman arm to run the clayton track bar setup (since it relocates the tracbar mount about 2 inches lower)....]]> Lifts and Tires Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:58:26 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/pitman-arm-puller-t530.htm#7213 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/pitman-arm-puller-t530.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/pics-of-the-new-37x125-15-goodyear-mtrs-t489.htm wsm04rubi Well they almost fit - gonna have to trim a little bit of metal and plastic inside the rear wheel wells. You can see the contact in the last picture, and at that point, I'm still about 1.5" off the bumpstops. The fronts are all the way to the bumpstop, and there is plenty of room everywhere up front, only the back had rubbing. The rubbing is on the front edge of the wheelwell - it's pretty dark in the picture, but if you look close you can see it. I do get a bit of rubbing up front ... Lifts and Tires Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:20:05 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/pics-of-the-new-37x125-15-goodyear-mtrs-t489.htm#6818 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/pics-of-the-new-37x125-15-goodyear-mtrs-t489.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/black-walker-evans-t459.htm SUPAFLY I painted my wheels tonight. Took them off, sandblasted, and sprayed truck bed liner. Now I have black wheels again! Pics to follow........ Lifts and Tires Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:12:58 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/black-walker-evans-t459.htm#6502 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/black-walker-evans-t459.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/when-the-time-comes-should-i-stick-with-20-wheels-t488.htm rubicons4 Or should I downsize to 18's? Tires cost $100 less per tire! Lifts and Tires Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:34:06 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/when-the-time-comes-should-i-stick-with-20-wheels-t488.htm#6789 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/when-the-time-comes-should-i-stick-with-20-wheels-t488.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/bilstein-5100-s-t413.htm boknows
Jason]]> Lifts and Tires Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:20:25 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/bilstein-5100-s-t413.htm#6090 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/bilstein-5100-s-t413.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/pics-of-the-new-walker-evans-rims-and-swamper-tsl-tires-t355.htm wsm04rubi Here are some pics taken today with the new tires and rims mounted up. 36x12.5-15LT tires. This is with a 3" FT lift (plus all 8 JKS control arms and JKS disconnects), and a 1.25" BL. The flares have been trimmed a bit. The fronts are regular TJ flares trimmed 1.5", the rears are Rubicon flares trimmed 2". Lifts and Tires Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:53:19 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/pics-of-the-new-walker-evans-rims-and-swamper-tsl-tires-t355.htm#5543 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/pics-of-the-new-walker-evans-rims-and-swamper-tsl-tires-t355.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/replaced-the-front-trackbar-t430.htm wsm04rubi With Jon's (white knuckler) help last night, I got my front trackbar replaced. Swapped out the really weak one that comes with the 3" FT kit for a JKS one. The JKS is about twice the diameter tubing, and much better mounting arrangement at the frame end. After the swap, my Jeep handles like it did off the showroom floor. Gone is a dead spot in the steering that has been there ever since I installed the lift. Gone is the persistent wobble in the steering. And I haven't been able ... Lifts and Tires Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:53:43 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/replaced-the-front-trackbar-t430.htm#6227 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/replaced-the-front-trackbar-t430.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/new-tires-t289.htm wsm04rubi
They came on 15x7 rims, so I think I'm going to need to find some different rims to run them on. I'm pretty sure that's too narrow for this size tire.

Also going to need to do a little flare trimming to make them work - these things are huge!!!]]> Lifts and Tires Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:24:40 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/new-tires-t289.htm#4853 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/new-tires-t289.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/hub-bearings-t399.htm Jim1973 Took the Jeep to Les Schwabbie for their "free" rotation and balance and per their normal M.O they called me with some other part that needs to be replaced. Usually its the Tierod, which I ignore, however this time they said both my Wheel Hub bearings are "worn" and need replaced, especially the driver side. So Devin and I were talking and he was told the same thing when he took his Jeep in to have looked at, although he figured his needed replacing due to the hard ... Lifts and Tires Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:40:05 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/hub-bearings-t399.htm#5960 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/hub-bearings-t399.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/beadlocks-t312.htm wsm04rubi 4 or 5? Discuss... Lifts and Tires Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:39:31 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/beadlocks-t312.htm#5021 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/beadlocks-t312.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/rubicon-wheels-on-a-tj-t353.htm fjforrest Does anyone know if the new rubicon wheels will fit on a 2000 TJ? Lifts and Tires Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:53:47 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/rubicon-wheels-on-a-tj-t353.htm#5488 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/rubicon-wheels-on-a-tj-t353.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/installed-9-coils-up-frontpics-inside-t323.htm xj97jks I had a new Rubicon Express upper control arm mount welded on at 4 Wheel Parts, and while they were doing that, I had them throw on the 9 inch coils. Here are the results: With the 35" Toyo MT's: With the 36" Irok's: No more spacer....just a big ass coil. Lifted the front about an inch or so. This picture shows both before on bottom, and after on top. You can tell the difference in lift if you look at the shock. There is a lot more shock showing in the after pic! ... Lifts and Tires Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:49:46 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/installed-9-coils-up-frontpics-inside-t323.htm#5138 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/installed-9-coils-up-frontpics-inside-t323.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/groovy-t298.htm wsm04rubi

Got them grooved today!!! The tire groover worked great Justin! I just did a single groove across the middle of the 'V' on each of the tread blocks. Took about an hour and a half to do all 4 tires.

Only burned myself once ]]> Lifts and Tires Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:27:31 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/groovy-t298.htm#4930 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/groovy-t298.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/i-got-something-new-today-too-t293.htm SUPAFLY
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]]> Lifts and Tires Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:54:38 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/new-tirestoo-t291.htm#4876 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/new-tirestoo-t291.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/which-tires-for-hwy-and-pnw-wheeling-t248.htm boknows hey guys, I ran with you over a year ago at Naches and Reiter before I got deployed. Well, I am almost back home and am in the market for tires, new springs, and shocks. You may or may not remember, I run the 97 white TJ, 33" MTRs, RE LA 3.5", ARBs back and front, always had wife and two young kids in tow. Anyhow, I am wanting to stuff 35's under it and get away from the MTRs so I have something that'll stop on wet pavement (DD). I have been looking at the Cooper SSTs, ... Lifts and Tires Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:35:55 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/which-tires-for-hwy-and-pnw-wheeling-t248.htm#4330 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/which-tires-for-hwy-and-pnw-wheeling-t248.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/new-stuff-t208.htm xj97jks ]]> Lifts and Tires Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:39:06 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/new-stuff-t208.htm#3980 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/new-stuff-t208.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/can-i-bling-a-little-t214.htm mumblewood


]]> Lifts and Tires Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:02:38 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/can-i-bling-a-little-t214.htm#4035 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/can-i-bling-a-little-t214.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/got-smaller-flares-back-on-t166.htm rubikong I didn't like those extra wide flares. It looks much better with stock. I can't afford tube fenders right now, but I'll try to get them before summer is over. Lifts and Tires Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:30:04 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/got-smaller-flares-back-on-t166.htm#2954 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/got-smaller-flares-back-on-t166.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/stud-length-t165.htm SUPAFLY I just added 1/4" spacers to the front of my Jeep (they just slide over the studs) and I now get 6 full turns out of the lug nuts before they are torqued. Does anyone know if this is unsafe, or do you think its ok? Lifts and Tires Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:23:58 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/stud-length-t165.htm#2945 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/stud-length-t165.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/bead-locks-t154.htm mike justin were did you get your old bead locks at do you have a number or place or address? Lifts and Tires Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:08:20 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/bead-locks-t154.htm#2862 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/bead-locks-t154.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/135-s-on-8-rims-anyone-t103.htm rubikong I traded rims and tires today with a friend of mine. 35x13.5x15 toyo's on 10" streetlocks I am going to ditch these wheels, and run 8" beadlocks. Does anyone know how the 13.5's will work on the 8" rims? I have extra wide flares, and the 10" rims are perfect. They stick out just a little. Unfortunately they are not real beadlocks. I'm hoping the extra tire on the 8" rims will stick out a little. Lifts and Tires Mon, 11 Feb 2008 01:08:36 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/135-s-on-8-rims-anyone-t103.htm#1598 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/135-s-on-8-rims-anyone-t103.htm http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/control-arms-t47.htm wsm04rubi
Hopefully this will fix the last little bit of Death Wobble I haven't been able to track down.

Can't wait to get these, and get them installed... ]]> Lifts and Tires Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:10:58 GMT http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/control-arms-t47.htm#559 http://rockdnlockd.forumotion.com/lifts-and-tires-f4/control-arms-t47.htm