Jabbarjaw's Countdown to Build-Up

[shufly09]

No chains or cables. Just the bare tire.

 

[kpd1999]

If you are at all interested in seeing the Exo Grapplers in action in snow and mud, check out this video from 2 days ago:

http://youtu.be/SMnL6pZNMZ4

Overall I've been very pleased with them. I'm running 285/70/17's on my rig. As this is my first off-road vehicle, I don't have much to compare these tires to. I was deciding between these and the BFG KO2s, but they won't release the size I want until March.

What type of camera did you use to shoot that: dash cam, gopro...?

 

[CGCruiserDude]

Congrats on your purchase. We picked up a slightly used 2014 white SR5 Premium a couple of weeks ago. Our first mod will be wheels and tires. I'm going to go with Falken Wild Peak ATs on Method NVs but can't decide on tire size. Probably going to keep it at stock 265s for now even though I really want to run 285s. I look forward to watching your build from down here in Southern MD.

 

[Jabberjaw]

^^^Thanks!



The Spidertrax arrived at the house today, and the Exo Grapplers arrived at the shop!!

 

[Saker]

If you are at all interested in seeing the Exo Grapplers in action in snow and mud, check out this video from 2 days ago:

http://youtu.be/SMnL6pZNMZ4

Overall I've been very pleased with them. I'm running 285/70/17's on my rig. As this is my first off-road vehicle, I don't have much to compare these tires to. I was deciding between these and the BFG KO2s, but they won't release the size I want until March.

[MENTION=110014]shufly09[/MENTION],
Really nice vid & Looks like the exo's work great too!

 

[Jabberjaw]

They's on!!

Stock tires no spacers:




Spacers:







New shoes and spacers:

 

[Jabberjaw]

A heat gun, sand paper, and a couple zip ties and no more rubbing!!



Before:




After:

 

[Jabberjaw]

Totally copying from Desert Dawg, LOL!!

Started working on my Rigid front end set-up:

 

[Jabberjaw]

Got some daylight:




Made two brackets (totally stole the idea from Desert Dawg :banana: ):




Fit daylight to the brackets:




Prepped the 4R by finding the center and offsetting the outer light at 16.5":




Ran the wires thru the firewall:






Clean wiring to the battery:




The OTRATTW switches look great and fit perfect after a little trimming:




All done:






A few decals:

 

[Jabberjaw]

The List:

-LT265/70R17 Nitto Exo Grappler AWTs on the stock wheels (DONE)
-Lift
-Gobi Stealth Rack
-Spidertrax 1.25" wheel spacers (DONE)
-Sliders
-Front/rear Rigid LED lighting (FRONT DONE/REAR WAITING TO BE INSTALLED)
-Powertank system
-Cobra 75 (WAITING TO BE INSTALLED)
-Belly armor

 

[Jabberjaw]

I'll finish the wiring tomorrow ...


Flush mounted Duallys:



I made a template using the Dually's rubber gaskets:






I drilled holes in the corners and cut the rest with a Dremel:








Installed:

 

[Jabberjaw]

This mod is guaranteed to increase MPGs and horsepower. Significant gains in torque and towing capability are assured. Improved aerodynamics and sex appeal go without saying.

 

[WBechiom]

I need to know where I can get that knob.

 

[Jabberjaw]

Actually, very close to you ...

Shift Knobs Hot Rod Shift Knob award winning custom gear shift knobs 3,4,5,6 Speed Made in the USA.classic car shift knobs, muscle car shift knobs, hot rod shift knobs, Jeep shift knobs, truck shift knobs, and motorcycle jockey shift knobs

 

[Jabberjaw]

Lift going on tomorrow. Was supposed to start today, but the universe was working against me.

 

[Jabberjaw]

Put on the lift today:

OME front coils
Toytec rear coils
Bilstein 5100s
Toytec driver side front leveling spacer
OME driver side rear leveling spacer
Sonoran Steel pan hard bar
1 person
5 hours

Measurements from the ground to the fender with 3/4 gas tank full
Pre-lift:
Driver front - 34 7/8"
Driver rear - 36 5/8"
Passenger front - 35 3/8"
Passenger rear - 37 3/8"

Post-lift:
Driver front - 37 1/8"
Driver rear - 39 1/4"
Passenger front - 37 1/2"
Passenger rear - 39 7/8"

Gains:
Driver front - 2 1/4"
Driver rear - 2 5/8"
Passenger front - 2 1/8"
Passenger rear - 2 1/2"


She needs an alignment, but she drives great.

I'll get some good "after" pics in the morning.

 

[Jabberjaw]

Before:





After:

 

[Jabberjaw]

I went ahead and bumped the front 5100s from 0 to the 1.75" notch.

DF: 38 5/8"
DR: 39 1/4"
PF: 38 7/8"
PR: 39 3/4"

 

[tristero]

I went ahead and bumped the front 5100s from 0 to the 1.75" notch.

DF: 38 5/8"
DR: 39 1/4"
PF: 38 7/8"
PR: 39 3/4"

Those are pretty much the exact same measurements I got after I installed mine, and I was a little worried at first.

How do you like the OME coils on the front?

 

[SoCal4Run]

So you only put the rear trim spacer on the drivers side, right? And it only gained you a 1/8th difference between driver rear and passenger rear? I would have thought it would do more.

I have one that I've been waiting to put in, but I'm worried it may tilt it too much to then lean to the passenger side. I'm hoping it lifts the rear overall slightly as well.