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Wow, man. I know your intentions aren't to be so negative, or atleast I nope not, but you came across a bit harsh. You need to remember that Jeep is from 1988. I think it looks great
Also, like unidentifiedbomb said, the plastidip won't affect any braking or cause heat concerns.
Thank you. I would like to see this guy's show room XJ. I have received many compliment from people, including cops about the condition. Most can't believe it's even close to pushing 28 years old. When you use a Jeep there are things you have to consider such as cutting the flares or not worrying about a couple scratches from trees. But I take care of the body and never leave mud on it.
TL;DR Don't even try to say my Jeep is a POS.
It's obviously not a POS, you're running Turbines! On that note, I see you're running 33x10.5's on the turbines, do you have any problems rubbing lca's? I was going to grab a set of 33x12.5's but seeing 33's on those blacked out turbines makes me need a set.
It's obviously not a POS, you're running Turbines! On that note, I see you're running 33x10.5's on the turbines, do you have any problems rubbing lca's? I was going to grab a set of 33x12.5's but seeing 33's on those blacked out turbines makes me need a set.
Most people with stock wheels have 5.5" backspacing and rub with 31x10.50s at full lock on their lower control arms. Turbines are special in that they have 5.25" backspacing so I'm sure 10.50" wide tires wouldn't rub. I put 1.25" spacers on when I lifted the jeep 3 or so years ago and haven't had a problem, this gives me 4" of backspacing and no rubbing anywhere. My biggest rubbing spot before was due to the control arms not adjusted forward enough and rubbing 31s occasionally on the fender flare. These tires are amazing. They dig into the snow much better than my duratracs mostly due to size, haven't been able to lose grip on any turn yet. Still need to try them on mud, sand, and rocks but I am very happy with the 33x10.50 KM2s.
Love your XJ. and I am the kind of guy that could care less on how mine looks. Heck I have washed mine twice in the three years I've owned it. (not driven unless absolutely necessary trail rig) I would hate to take it on a tight trail and have to be worried about squeezing through brush, scratching. Now I am building my trailer and want to make that thing look like something new bought straight of the lot. I don't intend on pulling it through anything that could do any damage.
Love your XJ. and I am the kind of guy that could care less on how mine looks. Heck I have washed mine twice in the three years I've owned it. (not driven unless absolutely necessary trail rig) I would hate to take it on a tight trail and have to be worried about squeezing through brush, scratching. Now I am building my trailer and want to make that thing look like something new bought straight of the lot. I don't intend on pulling it through anything that could do any damage.
Thanks man. I don't bring my Jeep to show and shines but I could if I wanted to clean it up good. My daily is the clean vehicle, Jeep is a weekend drive and sometimes (hopefully soon) wheeler.
Are you saying my jeep looks like crap? That's a first from anyone and highly disagree. I dont think you know what you're talking about when speaking about the way it looks. Take a better look at some of the cars you pass everyday on the road. It gets a wax at least once a year. Brake heat? The plasti dip is on the shown face, not on the rotors or inside so I don't see how that would effect heat.
Originally Posted by WheelingWV
Wow, man. I know your intentions aren't to be so negative, or atleast I nope not, but you came across a bit harsh. You need to remember that Jeep is from 1988. I think it looks great
Also, like unidentifiedbomb said, the plastidip won't affect any braking or cause heat concerns.
- - Woah! - Back the truck up! - -
I said "Nice rig ..." NOT ugly rig - wtf?
as far as the Plasti-dip, that' nice to know - thx
Last edited by RacerX; Feb 28, 2016 at 01:23 AM.
Reason: too much drama
Nice rig, ...but if you give it a decent wax job it'll help keep water off, make it easier to keep clean - And - it won't look so much like a 'warrant-wagon' (a cop term for poor ppl's car because "If you're poor you're much more likely to have a warrant" (sic) - a local cop)
Also, doesn't the plasti-dip on your wheels make it harder for them to dissipate the break heat? I mean it looks nice, but I'd be concerned esp. it warmer months ... just a thought.
I'm glad you are trying to make it right with the OP but you can't back pedal out of what you clearly said. I also don't like that you are trying to draw some conclusion that people in less than fortunate financial positions are more likely to commit a crime and that because a vehicle doesn't have a yesterday wax job that the owner must be broke. Probably not the best way to represent yourself on an open forum that houses folks from any background and social status.
I'm glad you are trying to make it right with the OP but you can't back pedal out of what you clearly said. I also don't like that you are trying to draw some conclusion that people in less than fortunate financial positions are more likely to commit a crime and that because a vehicle doesn't have a yesterday wax job that the owner must be broke. Probably not the best way to represent yourself on an open forum that houses folks from any background and social status.
Thank you WheelingWV, you see it just as I do.
Originally Posted by RacerX
- - Woah! I said "Nice rig ..." NOT [I]ugly rig - wtf?
You actually did. I don't see "Nice rig" and calling my Jeep a "poor ppl's car" as a compliment.
Originally Posted by RacerX
Nice rig, ...but if you give it a decent wax job it won't look so much like a 'warrant-wagon' (a cop term for poor ppl's car because "If you're poor you're much more likely to have a warrant" (sic) - a local cop)
Too many words not enough pics of repairs. Unidentifiedbomb, You really need to start adding pics when we do work lol. In regards to tire rub, keep in mind the flex limits too. Highway rubbing is important, but if you plan to wheel, think about fender edges.
Too many words not enough pics of repairs. Unidentifiedbomb, You really need to start adding pics when we do work lol. In regards to tire rub, keep in mind the flex limits too. Highway rubbing is important, but if you plan to wheel, think about fender edges.
Haha I'll keep that in mind next time, I'll get some action shots of you tightening a bolt up and bleeding brakes. For tire rubbing, bumpstops are important, so far my shock's bumpstops have worked great, still need to really test them though.
Not much of an update. Just coming in for my monthly check. Sold my old tires and looking to replace my tranny mount and crossmember next day off if weather permits. Got all the bolts off the crossmember one at a time with no problem in preparation. Anyway, here's a picture of my neighbor's new '00 on 225s.
