Platinum Member Clint Posted June 30, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted June 30, 2017 I bet you can't wait to get started. :great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 Always good when the courier deliveries a few boxes :icon_bounce: :icon_bounce: Daz It's only the first lot, just don't tell the wife....... :icon_geek: Hope second lot arrives mid week :icon_bounce: I bet you can't wait to get started. :great: So true, just got to plan the build round the rest of life :scratch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member jeepjimboy Posted July 2, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted July 2, 2017 Did you get any yellow paint in that delivery Neal? Just wondering :icon_lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Did you get any yellow paint in that delivery Neal? Just wondering :icon_lol: Jim, no sorry no yellow paint in this batch, maybe next time....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Bit of a shopping trip today....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 And when do we get to see the pictures of them installed? You really need to be emptying those boxes you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 And when do we get to see the pictures of them installed? You really need to be emptying those boxes you know! Just waiting on some parts from the US and tyres then we can make a start. Still not decided on the tyres yet, will be 315/70R17, juts not sure on make :scratch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 A good choice of parts and one worth taking time over. Will be a good daily drive, and a useful pleasure / leisure JKR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Maverick23 Posted July 6, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted July 6, 2017 Just waiting on some parts from the US and tyres then we can make a start. Still not decided on the tyres yet, will be 315/70R17, juts not sure on make :scratch: All sounds very exciting Neal :icon_bounce: :icon_bounce: My suggestion for tyres would be BFG KO2 - really great for a daily driver and a hybrid AT for your adventures.Look forward to hearing what you choose and to seeing the build progress :great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 All sounds very exciting Neal :icon_bounce: :icon_bounce: My suggestion for tyres would be BFG KO2 - really great for a daily driver and a hybrid AT for your adventures.Look forward to hearing what you choose and to seeing the build progress :great: Thanks Kerry, KO2's are on the list, well they were till we went to pick up bits from Alex and saw the STT Pro's Now I just can't decide. :scratch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member fen01 Posted July 6, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted July 6, 2017 Thanks Kerry, KO2's are on the list, well they were till we went to pick up bits from Alex and saw the STT Pro's Now I just can't decide. :scratch: Neal you could start another tyre debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Neal you could start another tyre debate. :icon_rr: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Maverick23 Posted July 6, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted July 6, 2017 Thanks Kerry, KO2's are on the list, well they were till we went to pick up bits from Alex and saw the STT Pro's Now I just can't decide. :scratch: The STT pro are a great tyre and have remarkably good road manners for an aggressive MT. My only concern with them (as Alex knows) is that they have a "K" speed rating - which means "up to 68 mph" ... a small concern for a daily driver. But hey, as the saying goes, you pays your money and you take your choice. Are they available in the size you want? Alex's are 37" - that also affects the visual impact :alien: We all love a good tyre debate :glasses: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 The STT pro are a great tyre and have remarkably good road manners for an aggressive MT. My only concern with them (as Alex knows) is that they have a "K" speed rating - which means "up to 68 mph" ... a small concern for a daily driver. But hey, as the saying goes, you pays your money and you take your choice. Are they available in the size you want? Alex's are 37" - that also affects the visual impact :alien: We all love a good tyre debate :glasses: Kerry, Yes a tyre debate is always good..... The STT Pro's in a 37 have a K rating. I'm looking at 315/70R17 which come with a Q rating, or 99mph. The Rubicon original tyres are rated as an S, 112mph. So the STT Pro's in the size I'm after are just 2 ratings lower. Anything with a speed rating of 70mph is just for show........ no one drives over the limit do they, especially in a lifted JK :na: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Maverick23 Posted July 7, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted July 7, 2017 Kerry, Yes a tyre debate is always good..... The STT Pro's in a 37 have a K rating. I'm looking at 315/70R17 which come with a Q rating, or 99mph. The Rubicon original tyres are rated as an S, 112mph. So the STT Pro's in the size I'm after are just 2 ratings lower. Anything with a speed rating of 70mph is just for show........ no one drives over the limit do they, especially in a lifted JK :na: Q is fine ... my KO2's are S ... but not thinking of testing them up to their limit :gasp: As to breaking the speed limit :oops: Actually you are right, that does not happen too often in my Rubicon ... maybe on some downhill stretches, with wind assistance :icon_mrgreen: Await your choice with interest ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 A little pre work this weekend before some of the more major changes hopefully next weekend. Rear number plate looks better on the AEV wheels than stock, but they need some rubber. :scratch: Just waiting on some parts to come back from the paint shop having been line-x'd :glasses: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Yellow Posted August 21, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted August 21, 2017 I like it Neal, I think I'll be putting my numberplate there too soon, I like the spare without a tyre, looks hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 I like it Neal, I think I'll be putting my numberplate there too soon, I like the spare without a tyre, looks hilarious! Thanks Harry, Yes without the rubber the rim looks really odd. I could not wait till after the tyres go on. Have to grab time when it's available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Been a long weekend got to spend most of it working on the JK. Taking shape, still got a few things to sort on the suspension but ran out of time today :scratch: Had some help from my eldest, which was appreciated :great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Looking good :great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Fourpot Posted August 28, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted August 28, 2017 That is a great looking truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 That is a great looking truck! Glyn, Thanks, got a way to go yet, till the garage is empty of boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Maverick23 Posted August 28, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted August 28, 2017 It's taking shape Neal :great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trade Member Buzz Posted August 29, 2017 Trade Member Share Posted August 29, 2017 Looking good Neal, nice mounting location for the RIGID chase as well :great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Looking good Neal, nice mounting location for the RIGID chase as well :great: Thanks Alex, Will look better when it's on the AEV wheel as it sits too proud on the stock one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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