Today I got new 35″ tires mounted on new wheels for my 2015 Jeep Wrangler JK Willys edition. They look FANTASTIC. Details on the parts: 315/70r17 BFGoodrich KM3 (M/T) Tires (34.38″ x 12″ actual dimensions) Method Racing NV 305 rims with 4.75″ backspacing 2″ spacer lift w/ Shocks (Skyjacker) Aftermarket Tire Carrier (Rugged Ridge Spartacus…
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Rugged Ridge Spartacus Tire Carrier Installation
In my quest to bigger tires there are several items that have to be changed on my 2015 Jeep Wrangler JK – Willys Edition. One of those items is the stock tire carrier. The stock carrier will not support a 35″ tire. From my measurements anything over a 33″ tire will not fit and a…
We’re on YouTube!
New Jeep. New Platform. So I got a 2015 Jeep Wrangler JK Willy’s Edition. It’s yellow and needs some upgrades, which I’ll be doing over the coming months. The wife convinced me to post a video… that is actually just one big blooper. I’d explain but you can watch. Don’t worry, I’ll try to make…
Day 10: Parts Hunt (Phase 2)
Saturday is finally here! We made it. Now off to a place called Pinetown to pick up some parts. How exciting! I love driving, especially when I can just mellow out and drive in my Jeep (I took my 2001 Jeep Wrangler to tow the trailer). Off we went at 8:30am this morning. When I…
Day 6: Parts Hunt (Phase 1)
Today I’ve had another exciting day. It may not be a long update, but the results are really good. The past few days my wife has been helping me source parts for he Jeep YJ. We’ve looked at Craigslist, Ebay, and a host of other sites. We’re primarily focused on used parts because they are…
Day 5: Overcoming Failure
I can’t stand failure. Honestly, it just drives me crazy. Yesterday I failed to install the ignition lock cylinder in my Jeep Wrangler due to incorrect parts and under estimation of time required. Today’s update will be pretty short, but I did get up before 7am to get to the auto parts store as soon…
Day 4: First Failure
You knew it would happen and today’s the day. It’s my first failure. As you recall, last time I had lots of little successes with new tools and bolt removal and even got some new parts. Many thanks to Clint for his help and delivery of new-to-me parts. Well, as I said, you knew it…