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by smarshall
Tue Apr 16, 2019 5:49 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK
Replies: 31
Views: 8736

Re: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK

you should check out Offroad Elements, they are now next to a tire place and can mount/balance what they sell and these guys actually wheel and support local offroad events. Great people and really competitive pricing. I've actually received hand written thank yous for shopping there from the shop!...
by smarshall
Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:35 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK
Replies: 31
Views: 8736

Re: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK

I'm currently running 2.25" spacers in my Stock JKU, tires/rims are take-offs that I picked up from a club member, I'm running 315/70r17s (Converts to 34.5"/12.4"x17) with only a 2-inch leveling kit (front only). the spacers keep them off the struts and sway bars. I do rub, but only ...
by smarshall
Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:32 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK
Replies: 31
Views: 8736

Re: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK

If your getting new rims get the right backspacing. Don't use wheel spacers if you don't have to! Also fancy aluminum rims are nice but if your going to wheel it steel can be beat back with a BFH if you dent them. That was one big downside of most of the shops I visited, actually. Most of their rim...
by smarshall
Mon Apr 15, 2019 2:32 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK
Replies: 31
Views: 8736

Re: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK

If you want 33’s you can get by with a 1.5” leveling kit if you don’t want to spend a bunch on a lift https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/coil-springs/1095-evo-manufacturing-heavy-duty-leveling-kit-1-5in Okay, thank you for the recommendation. I have seen two types of leveling kits, the one you post...
by smarshall
Mon Apr 15, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK
Replies: 31
Views: 8736

Re: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK

Do your present tires have enough depth to pass inspection? They passed inspection and they aren't too bad. They are slipping in the rain a bit but that is to be expected with 45k miles on them. I can get some more life out of them on the road without much worry, probably 5k-10k if I stretch it. An...
by smarshall
Mon Apr 15, 2019 1:16 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK
Replies: 31
Views: 8736

Re: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK

Great advice, thank you. I do wish our tires had a bit more life left on them for us to plan the lift and wheels at the same time. Option one is to get some stock sized A/T tires on the stock rims just for now to keep the jeep on the road. That will let us save up and plan for upgrades later on. Opt...
by smarshall
Sun Apr 14, 2019 6:26 am
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK
Replies: 31
Views: 8736

Re: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK

I would think you could get away with 255 75 17. That is stock Rubicon. If your waiting on lift funds you could get a budget lift for like $150. It puts spacers above your stock springs. Would be fine can get one like 1.5 inches. Super easy to install give you a tad more clearance for tires. Those ...
by smarshall
Sat Apr 13, 2019 4:48 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK
Replies: 31
Views: 8736

Tire/Rim Advice for Stock 2015 JK

Hi Everyone, beautiful day out today! I'll try to keep this short and to the point. I have visited many local tire shops recently and NTB Tire & Service in Woburn seemed really knowledgeable and helpful. I am looking to go up to 33" tires and down to 17" rims, but it will be a year unt...
by smarshall
Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: I need a replacement jack
Replies: 9
Views: 5014

Re: I need a replacement jack

The only reason I am looking at the 20 ton HF jack is because it has a max lift of 18". Some of the smaller HF ones with a max height of 15" don't seem like they will give even my stock 32" tires enough of a lift off the ground.
by smarshall
Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:36 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: I need a replacement jack
Replies: 9
Views: 5014

Re: I need a replacement jack

Thank you all for the great suggestions. I will take measures to make sure I don't have an airborne bludgeon in the back. I'll go the bottle jack route. I'll check out the 20 ton HF one this weekend while I'm there to see how compact it is. If that doesn't look like it will work I'll nab that one on...
by smarshall
Wed Mar 20, 2019 4:57 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: I need a replacement jack
Replies: 9
Views: 5014

I need a replacement jack

Hey everyone. The stock scissor jack on my 2015 2dr JK was actually a rusty paperweight it turns out. Looks like the back jack bay flooded at some point with the previous owner. In any case, I am looking for a replacement. Looking for a jack for changing flat tires and some driveway brake jobs. My 2...
by smarshall
Fri Mar 08, 2019 5:41 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: I need photo shop help Please!
Replies: 4
Views: 713

Re: I need photo shop help Please!

I haven't had to use it heavily in a while and I am a total amature, but if I can help out in any way let me know.
by smarshall
Fri Mar 08, 2019 5:39 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: FRS radio
Replies: 36
Views: 9845

Re: FRS radio

Thank you, sir!
by smarshall
Fri Mar 08, 2019 3:04 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: FRS radio
Replies: 36
Views: 9845

Re: FRS radio

Thank you for all the information, it was really helpful. Since all the club radios are gone, I went ahead and purchased the same model radio on Amazon. If I can get it programmed at one of the events, that will be awesome. If not, I'll just grab the required cable and program it with the image and ...
by smarshall
Tue Mar 05, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: New Member Check In
Topic: New Member from Woburn, Ma
Replies: 10
Views: 1986

Re: New Member from Woburn, Ma

Great paint job! Looks crisp!