NJ B.S. Thread

886s with nitro charger 90000

 

Jason - if you had to do it over again, would you still go with the Dakars? Or maybe the AllPro Expo's?

 

My buddy just rebuilt a trans Jack we bought from HF 20+ years ago. But there stuff was built better back then.

 

HF Jack's are not bad IMO. I love mine.

 

OK. I found some extra cash so I ordered some stuff today:
1. Bruteforce HC Rear bumper with Tire Swingout, Rotopax Mount and Fold Down table (I was much impressed with @Rebelimo 's fold down table when we stopped for lunch and he had an impromptu cookout at the back of his truck.) Also got the LED cutout and pods (I was very grateful when @cynicalrider turned on his LED's when I arrived in the middle of the night to set up my tent at the Takeover.)
2. Bruteforce front plate bumper with LED cutouts. Should I get Hoops with side supports or Full Hoops including headlight protection? Headlight hoops seem like overkill.

Now all this shit causes more issues, which I am researching to resolve:
1. Need heavy duty front coil springs, so I'm going with OME 886's
2. Need UCA's and am still wavering between: Camburg BJ or JBA High Caster BJ (STD or HD, not sure yet @Blackout14 - could use more input here please)
3. Need full leaf pack for the rears (HC Plate bumper with swing out, tire carrier with 255's plus bed cargo are gonna be heavy.) My 3 leaf AAL's on new TSB OEM leafs aren't going to cut it. Still choosing between OME Dakars with AAL or AllproExpo's.)
4. I think my front 5100's will still work well with my planned front suspension changes, or should I go beefier?
5. Rear 5100's need to change with longer ones. Any recommendations?

An no @stairgod, not enough coin for that high end billet stuff! LOL.

Thanks for all the help with all my pesky questions.

I promise to be gracious and take all answers as good, friendly advice.

 

That's a lot of a cash you found!!

 

The BJs the JBAs use are from a 1/2 ton Chevy IIRC?

 

I vote Dakar with the extra leaf Lloyd. Full hoops vs just center hoop depending on which you like the look of better. Full hoops do offer some headlight protection.

 

@Subway4X4 Expoa are still out of stock btw

 

Anyone here have a 4 banger auto second gen? @Wheelspinner is the only 4 banger I know needed to compare some things from truck to truck over the phone if possible. Its definitely the RMS now that ive pulled the skid and can see the fly wheel is flinging the oil outward as well as its just leaking when running only... My issue is I think a bolt is missing from the transmission bell housing...

 

Here is a picture.

 

So what is your schedule? You work 24 hours in one day every 3 days? Or over 3 days you work 24 hours (8 hours a day)?

If you put half as much time into doing things instead of talking about them/ making excuses for why you can't do it yourself/ or asking other people to do it for you, you'd be done by now.

Get full front bumper hoops. Headlight protection is very valuable.

that's not a transmission

 

What about the choice between STD and HD JBA's? I'm not an everyday hardcore wheeler, but damn, it seemed like everything was gonna explode on my first trip out to Rausch. LOL.
Also, the JBA website says:
"255/85R16 and larger tires need aftermarket wheels with 4.5" back space."
I have the ST-Maxx 255's on Factory TRD OR and they have 5.25 backspacing.
I really don't want new rims or spacers. What do you think? Will it still work?
@HolyHandGrenade says his 255/886/LR UCA setup works fine without rubbing.

 

Ha! That's awesome Lloyd. Good for you man Love it!

Last time we spoke you were against "those crazy plate bumpers". See? Rausch got you all crazy like the rest of us!

I've read on here that 886's kill 5100's though. 886's rebound too quickly for the 5100's maybe? I don't remember WHY. I just know I saw something about it. Might want to look into that.

If I'd got the regular bumper instead of the hybrid, I would definitely have bought it with the full hoops.

 

Yeah. I sorted out my "wants" and "needs" list in my life.

These are "needs" LOL.

 

I BELIEVE LR UCA give more tire clearance. Could be wrong, but since you tagged me and put me on the spot... I'll reply They also have a LOT of castor adjustment. I'm at 4* with only turning the BJ one notch. That and the BJ slide for camber adjustment as well.

 

Normal work day is 0645-1500ish mon-fri plus every 3 days I work a 24 hour day.




The part behind it is Josh. Thanks.

 

@JLink look where the heat shield ends... Straight through is a hole where I think a bolt is supposed to go

 

Wow! You must have robbed a bank!
Share the wealth haha!

Here's my opinion on some things.

Good choice on 886 from what I heard. I don't think my 885s are cutting it for my 110lb bumper. I think i had more front end lift when i had the stock bumper and OME lift.

Id advise Dakars. They are meant to handle 400lbs+. Some people ive encountered along my way, were saying the AllPro Expos gave too much lift.. 5"+

Don't know about the shocks, as i went from stock, to OME nitrochargers, and next to Icon Stage V.

Check to see if Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road is still having a liquidation sale. When I ordered Dakars and LR UCAs, she gave me $100 off the UCAs. And of course they have free shipping!

Also, did you think about extended brake lines and a u-bolt flip kit? I hear @OCTaco has crazy fast turnaround time and awesome prices for front and rear lines.

 

Did you at least get something for Subway?

Lloyd will be doing 37s in the spring