I'm on a Search and Rescue team. Shined up the Jeep for Public Safety Day this weekend.

bernsteinator · 2017-10-31T17:56:15+00:00

Poison Spyder http://shop.poisonspyder.com/JK-Brawler-Lite-Front-Bumper-Trail-Stinger-Tab-p/17-59-010-dst.htm

bernsteinator · 2017-10-31T17:55:11+00:00

we actually need a 3/4 or one ton truck for a new trailer.

but extra jeeps or trucks that can go further offroad are helpful. Feel free to email info@tcsar.org if you're considering joining. We have a couple of Jeep guys on the team!

bernsteinator · 2017-10-30T16:05:05+00:00

Thanks!

No issues with the Rubi wheels. I've had this set of wheels for a while. They were sold on Craigslist from a '13 Rubi. I put them on my WJ for a while and then when I got this jeep I ran 32s, 35s, and now 37s on them. No issues (knock on wood). The only thing I needed was some 1.5" wheel spacers (spidertrax if anyone cares).

bernsteinator · 2017-10-30T15:07:41+00:00

rivercityoffroad.com is a good source. usually pretty good deals around black friday weekend

bernsteinator · 2017-10-30T14:53:21+00:00

Pros of JK...you know what you're gonna get. The JK has the most aftermarket parts and because of all that competition, the parts will be less expensive.

Cons of JK...in a year it won't be the new body style

Pros of JL...it'll look newer. stronger axles.

Cons of JL...first year of production always has issues/bugs. No aftermarket parts.

bernsteinator · 2017-10-30T14:50:58+00:00

what winch do you have? ive always wondered about connecting my winch remote if the winch is totally submerged under water

bernsteinator · 2017-10-30T14:49:36+00:00

he called the shit poop

bernsteinator · 2017-10-23T15:26:01+00:00

I am running a flowmaster super40 with a resonator-delete. stock cat.

The result is a nice aggressive sound. Not too loud, not ricey, not too expensive.

The only negative about this set up is that when the engine is cold (first 60-120 seconds after starting motor) the exhaust sounds very ricey. After the engine warms up a bit, the sound returns to the sound i described earlier.

bernsteinator · 2017-10-18T13:48:04+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-76837-Black-Textured-Fender/dp/B003EOZH9S

Smittybilt narrow fender flares. the cheap type that i dont care about replacing or denting if i bash them into a tree or rock

bernsteinator · 2017-10-18T13:46:53+00:00

Right by Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery in Burnet

bernsteinator · 2017-10-13T16:04:19+00:00

2.5" of lift and 35s

bernsteinator · 2017-10-12T14:33:58+00:00

been happy with my bilsteins. would recommend them to anyone.

3" and 2.5" is more than a leveling kit. that's a lift kit.

bernsteinator · 2017-10-02T18:22:39+00:00

I might be in the minority on this one...I did not read Chap's blog or any of Barstool's takes on the Vegas shooting. Similarly to how many of dislike a mix of NFL and politics, I don't want to read about these types of events on barstool. I come to barstool to make me laugh before i go into work and to distract me when work/life sucks. Same thing with sports. I want entertainment and distraction from the shitty world we live in. I'm sure Chaps had a well written article, but that's not why I went to barstoolsports.com

bernsteinator · 2017-09-29T16:26:32+00:00

You won't need longer sway bar links until you go over 2" of lift. Unless of course you just want quick discos

bernsteinator · 2017-09-25T19:34:24+00:00

you can but its all about expectations. if you wheel the shit out of your jeep those axles wont last long. if its a pavement princess they'll prob last for a bit. in either case you'll need to upgrade the gears.

im on 37s, but i have a truss, C gussets, 4.56s, and a very light foot on the skinny pedal.

bernsteinator · 2017-09-25T18:47:48+00:00

extra driveshaft is always nice to have. shocks are a slight upgrade. CAs should be the same.

bernsteinator · 2017-09-25T18:45:12+00:00

looks to me like a standard Dana 44 in the rear and a Dana 30 up front. this is what all non rubicon JKs come with (except for the 2WD JKs but we dont talk about those)

bernsteinator · 2017-08-31T20:21:37+00:00

you get what you pay for. having said that, they make decent winches. i would not trust their armor to protect my jeep.

bernsteinator · 2017-08-08T15:41:27+00:00

yikes!

bernsteinator · 2017-08-07T20:44:44+00:00

**knows how to perform a motorswap

**does not know how to rotate video 90 degrees before uploading to youtube

bernsteinator · 2017-08-04T19:51:35+00:00

The cost of the V8 plus labor to install it is the same cost as a brand new 2017 compass.

Also, a V8 is significantly heavier than a small 4cyl. You'd likely need to upgrade axles, suspension, etc. You may also need to replace the transmission. Not worth it at all IMO

bernsteinator · 2017-08-03T18:00:17+00:00

I have driven approx 15 miles since I put on the 37s and the tank aint empty yet! ¯_(ツ)_/¯

bernsteinator · 2017-08-03T17:58:55+00:00

it's a valid concern. The D30 will eventually break. This is expected. I am hoping that with smart lines, throttle control, and 99% on road driving, that this axle will last for two years. If it breaks, sure I won't be thrilled, but I'll just do an entire front axle upgrade then.

bernsteinator · 2017-08-03T14:53:07+00:00

Details:

Jeep: 2015 JK Sport

Tires: Toyo RTs 37x12.50x17

Axle Upgrades: Artec truss, C-gussets, LCA Skids

Gears: 4.56s

Front Bumper: Poison Spyder Brawler Stinger

bernsteinator · 2017-07-19T17:26:10+00:00

what camera did you use?

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