DallasCajun
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Paint. This was done with a Code Orange combo paint pen/brush from Custom Paints with the brush end but might be easier to use the paint pen from TouchUpDirect.Details on how you did this? Sticker or paint?
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Paint. This was done with a Code Orange combo paint pen/brush from Custom Paints with the brush end but might be easier to use the paint pen from TouchUpDirect.Details on how you did this? Sticker or paint?
Honestly these Yokohama G003 are an excellent tire and priced very competitive.Looks great, plus the black lug nuts. How do they sound?
How dare you not post pictures. Also what year FJ? I had an 08 Trail Teams FJ before my Bronco and it was amazing!Pulled rear mud flaps. Installed tempered glass protector on lux panel. Car seats adjusted. Suma blue+blis+defrost mirrors.
Want to pivot to a different rail mount. Installed the archetype Byodr but want the smaller mount.
Just picked it up Tuesday after a 1k+ day wait since res. Love this. Been stalking this thread.
Planning seat jackers, rear seat protectors, turbo smart bov, and lux mats. Also want to remove the “recycle responsibly” front bumper flaps. Undecided on if I want RCI or Metaltech frame mounts. Leaning RCI. Really want AllPro style sliders similar to what was on my FJ.
CANT. STOP. SMILING.
Congrats on taking delivery and Welcome to BroncoRaptor.com!Pulled rear mud flaps. Installed tempered glass protector on lux panel. Car seats adjusted. Suma blue+blis+defrost mirrors.
Want to pivot to a different rail mount. Installed the archetype Byodr but want the smaller mount.
Just picked it up Tuesday after a 1k+ day wait since res. Love this. Been stalking this thread.
Planning seat jackers, rear seat protectors, turbo smart bov, and lux mats. Also want to remove the “recycle responsibly” front bumper flaps. Undecided on if I want RCI or Metaltech frame mounts. Leaning RCI. Really want AllPro style sliders similar to what was on my FJ.
CANT. STOP. SMILING.
Thanks for posting before and after picks! Let us know the measurements and driving impressions after it settles.
I was surprised by the dramatic initial change from rake to squat, hopefully that settles down nicely after you get it across some bumps, speed bumps if necessary.
So admittedly I’m a little stupid when I comes to some of the upgrades I’m seeing everyone install, so I’m trying to learn as I go here. What exactly do leveling collars provide? Aside from looking absolutely badass with the squat. Bigger tires? More clearance? Thank you!Speed Bumps have become my favorite while in town. Going slower only makes them worse...maintaining my speed, if not speeding up smooths them out.
Here's my rather amateur take on it: depends on application and intent. All these are really doing is pre-loading the springs and adding a slight bit of lift without impacting the suspension geometry. So it will probably ride slightly stiffer with these but my perspective is that they're pretty soft already (esp Normal/Comfort). Anything > 3in would probably create some binding of the spring and therefore require more intense suspension upgrades.So admittedly I’m a little stupid when I comes to some of the upgrades I’m seeing everyone install, so I’m trying to learn as I go here. What exactly do leveling collars provide? Aside from looking absolutely badass with the squat. Bigger tires? More clearance? Thank you!
Awesome, that answers all my questions. Thank you for taking the time to explain!Here's my rather amateur take on it: depends on application and intent. All these are really doing is pre-loading the springs and adding a slight bit of lift without impacting the suspension geometry. So it will probably ride slightly stiffer with these but my perspective is that they're pretty soft already (esp Normal/Comfort). Anything > 3in would probably create some binding of the spring and therefore require more intense suspension upgrades.
I had the front levelled for no other reason than cosmetic as I have no intention of going larger than true 37s at some point. I do believe a front level will allow for most 38s without rubbing but not entirely sure. It will also improve the entry angle ever so slightly.
Now if you want to put some real beef (39/40) than I believe a 4-corner collar install is needed...probably 2+ inches in the front with another inch+ for the rear.
There are more experienced owners on here that will undoubtedly add more context...just my 2 cents worth.
Speed Bumps have become my favorite while in town. Going slower only makes them worse...maintaining my speed, if not speeding up smooths them out.
Hey Dallas, looking good!Not competing with that fun from @JohnGalt - way more fun than I had today.
But as promised...I had the Foutz Leveling collars installed today: 1in collars on the front. Right now it's sitting a little high in the front as it needs to settle. But the gap from tire to wheel arch went from 7.25in to 9in with the 1in collar. The rear gap is right at 8.25in.
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Before Side View:
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After Side View:
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Here's a before 3/4 view:
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And here she is with the Leveling Kit:
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Now I have another excuse to get her out and pound some rough terrain (pavement) to help it settle again...then probably adjust the headlights to not blind everyone.
Do you find yourself loosening the back straps to get the front clips off and on?A couple of small clean-up items today. When I installed the Velcro straps for my JTops, I realized that the rear sections of the top weren’t quite overlapping with the Velcro. So I ordered a replacement kit from JTops and instead of removing the entire thing and installing a new strip I just cut a 9 in long section and then split into 2 triangular pieces and installed. Now should have full contact patch for that rear section.
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While I was at it I had noticed that there was a push-pin protruding through the c-pillar that was also pushing into the JTop vinyl. Concerned about an eventual tear I popped it out and trimmed it down a bit. Once the new Velcro sets overnight and I’m able to re-install I’m expecting that rubbing issue to be taken care of. I’m the second pic below you can barely see the point that I’m speaking of. That was before I had really tightened those straps down and it became more apparent after I got it as tight as I could.
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Monday brings more exciting action: Foutz Front Leveling Collars being installed. #itsthesmallthingsthatmakeadifference
The pictures make it look like a 15 degree angle and that you rear is an inch or greater lower. Could you post new pictures? I think you scared a lot peopleWill do. I’ve driven it about 20 miles since picking it up this afternoon on a variety of roads but nothing real aggressive as I had my dog with me for some of it and later a stop at my local ‘beverage store’ to pick up stock for weekend golf trip (wasn’t risking breaking those bottles).
I wouldn’t say that I‘m not concerned about the squat, but I’d also say that the pictures slightly exaggerate the look. It’s almost imperceptible to the naked eye. I also checked with a level and only 1-2 degrees of squat right now. So on a scale of 1-10, my level of concern is a 2 simply because I prefer the ever so slight squat over the factory rake anyway AND I have full confidence that it will settle pretty easily. It’s only a 1“ collar so the squat is simply caused by the labor of the project and will come back, it’s just a question of how long given the limited driving I’ll be doing over the next few days.