So you want to throw some 37s on your Wrangler! It’s not as simple as taking it to the tire shop and having them installed. There are some fundamental upgrades that you need to do first!
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Dynatrac ProRock JK Axle Swap
One of the reasons I bought a Rubicon, was for the front and rear dana 44 axles equipped with electronic lockers. That being said, the trails I have been going on are getting much more demanding, and I want a bit more peace of mind out on the trails.
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JW Speaker 8700 Evolution J2 DOT Approved LED Headlight Jeep JK Install
The J.W. Speaker 8700 Evolution J2 Series LED Headlight was designed specifically for the 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK. It’s completely plug and play featuring factory style connectors and built in anti-flicker modules.
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PSC SG688 XD2 Big-Bore Steering Box “Adventure Kit” Installation
PSC has developed the BIG BORE XD2 Steering Kits to be the ultimate steering upgrade package for Jeep JK/JKUs. All kits include PSCs’ top of the line components including the BIG BORE XD2 Steering Gear, High-Performance Power Steering Pump, Remote Reservoir, High Pressure Hoses, Fluid Cooler, and 4 quarts of SWEPCO 715 Power Steering Fluid.
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Jeep Rubicon Electronic Swaybar Disconnect UPGRADE!
One of the reasons I bought the Rubicon package in 2012, when I was in the market for a Jeep, was the electrinic swaybar disconnect. But as with most vehicles, these luxury items often fail. My sway bar was acting up once again, so I decided it was time to replace the “Smart Bar” with a conventional swaybar from a non-Rubicon Wrangler.
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TuffStuff Alternator & NAPA Belt Tensioner Install
I’ve lost faith in my OEM Alternator. It hasn’t given me an signs that it’s on the way out, but it’s nearly 200,000 KM old and I don’t want it to fail at the worst possible time; while I’m soloing on some obscure trail for example.
While I’m swapping the Alternator out I’m also doing the belt tensioner. I’ve noticed some noisier cold starts than usual as of late and the bearing definitely feels a bit notchy. The pulley on the tensioner is often overlooked and in wet or muddy conditions it tends to take a beating!
It could just be me, but I want just a little bit of peace of mind out on the trails.
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Protect Your Paint (Part 1)
My Jeep ain’t no Pavement Princess! I love doing challenging trails; the more challenging the happier I am.
That being said, trails like this tend to increase the likelyhood of nicks and scratches to your body, and if you own a JEEP like I do, the Hard-Top. I just went on a trip to the Crowsnest Pass in southern Alberta; it was an amazing trail, but it was very narrow. As a result, the trees took their toll on both my clear coat on my body as well as the Fiberglass Hard-Top. The body I can wax out; the same is NOT true for the Hard-Top.
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Magnetic Chassis Mount
I purchased a new magnetic chassis mount by NEEWER. As you can see, It features two groups of very strong magnets. The clamping area is also rubber coated so it won’t scratch or damage the surface. The mount features all aluminum constructions which is a nice feature as it should resist breakage as well as unwanted flexing.
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ARB Twin Compressor with M.O.R.E Under-Hood Mount Installation
Airing back up after a super fun adventure in the wild was always something I hated. Mainly because my DeWalk portable compressor sucked…and I was always the last one done airing up!
…but NO MORE!
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Yukon Rear Axle-Shaft Upgrade & Park Brake Install
My stock axle shafts were in fine condition, with the exception of a very slow axle seal leak. Regardless, I wanted piece of mind out on the trails that Chromoly Axle-shafts give. So I installed a set of Yukon Gear 4340 Chromoly Axle-Shafts. While there I replaced my parking brake shoes and hardware.
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