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change of plans, for what i was going to spend on setting truck up for 33s and the headache involved plus even with the 33s on, not a hell of more height at diff to warrant the cash spend... so have ordered some kumho kl71 31s and are pricing winches. runva seem the go for all ill need it for..so for the price of one mod i get two and no headache o and brought tyres on tm last night at about 10pm, and about 2 this afo they are here.... sweet. .........

yeti wrote: so have ordered some kumho kl71 31s and are pricing winches

Hi Yeti,

I have been toying with the idea of KL71's in a 33" for our wrangler, thats if i can find some 15x8's. let us know how they go! fair to say they have had some great reviews.

Cheers
Rod

Good choice Wayne! They were pretty good on my TJ and the reviews are all good, hence I went for them on the XJ last week as you know. They also look the mutt's IMO.

RJ wrote:

yeti wrote: so have ordered some kumho kl71 31s and are pricing winches

Hi Yeti,

I have been toying with the idea of KL71's in a 33" for our wrangler, thats if i can find some 15x8's. let us know how they go! fair to say they have had some great reviews.

Cheers
Rod

hi rob, thats why i got them because of the reviews, just waiting for some more parts then i can test them...do u want me to pm the link to were i got them , good price.....cheers wayne

Hi Wayne,

No panice with link. I see they are on TM etc. I tend to shop around for months and over research everything, xj will confirm this, then make a decision. Just pop a note in here once you have thrown your truck in the mud etc and let us know how you get on. Our TJ is currently sitting on the factory rims with 31" Coopers. Although not my first choice in size or manufacturer they have been good to date.
I will look forward to hearing how they go!

Cheers
Rod

what is wrong for simex rod they are perfect for were you will be going with the jeep club just look at what all the other members in our club are running

bb402c wrote:what is wrong for simex rod they are perfect for were you will be going with the jeep club just look at what all the other members in our club are running

Not much I wouldn't imagine. Will see! I am still trying to track down some resonably priced rims, if you should hear of any. One hurdle at a time!

RJ wrote:

bb402c wrote:what is wrong for simex rod they are perfect for were you will be going with the jeep club just look at what all the other members in our club are running

Not much I wouldn't imagine. Will see! I am still trying to track down some resonably priced rims, if you should hear of any. One hurdle at a time!

Rod, can you imagine the combined noise of your exhaust AND Simexs whirring away for a couple of hundred K on the bitumin??? Bootifulllll.... hehe

Cant find the minutes of the meeting you were after either, will have a thorough search for you tomorrow.

thats why you trailer it so much easier than changing tyres on site and wreking nice new muddies

and not everyone has a trailer and a tow vehicle, oh i wish it were so, but it aint.

righto then, for those of you who care this is back on, and being a jeep probably not many have fitted the 33s have gone for kl71s again.. am going to start the trim tomorrow and am trimming and cutting tj flares to fit...

bring them pics on mate

will do xj , might even use a camera instead or using my phone

yeti wrote:will do xj , might even use a camera instead or using my phone

Phones better than nothing man!

You won't need flares. They only stick out a little bit

well got a bit of trimming done today, here's the front
one of the rear, have to tidy it a bit..
then spot weld these on so i have something to mount the cut down tj flare

then had a wee mishap and called it a day

all in all a good afternoon, and now i know how to put out fires thanks go to rick and nath and Alex for helping ,ok Alex you only held the flare when i cut it , but hey all good..

hey should ask the boss to send you on a fire fighting course!
do much damage or just carpet etc
will it be going by the 21 this month?? hint
and look cool with the 33's on her but will it fit in the garage

nice one mate ..we are going to finish it Thursday night all going to plan, na not much damage, carpet, thats the only bit left in it anyways, seat belt gone, have got another already, and that plastic mouldy thingy ...so f all really..should be good for the 21st.....always got the boys 4bee..........

got a wee bit more done last night . more trimming to the front

the back done ,just have to tidy it up a bit , 2nd hand flares,cheers rick ...

still got a bit of a tidy up to do ..will get a camera one day

Well done bud, looks awesome

cheers mate, how are the repairs going ?

yeti wrote:cheers mate, how are the repairs going ?

theyre not, insurance company is playing hardball. should find out monday what theyre going to do. BNZ might be one client less come monday arvo.

Ive spoken to two case officers, a branch manager, an assessor and an investigator (twice).

First theyve tried to work the "but you were offroad" line. pointed out to them that my policy doesnt stipulate anytihg about location, and that if theyre going to insure a 4x4 they must have some expectation that its going to be used offroad.

From there they tried the "but it was at an event" angle, to which i responded that it was not an official club run, or if it was, it was not a part of a club i belonged too, that i was not paid to be, nor did i pay, to be there, there was no competition, and there was no advertising. IE there was no commercial benefit/use in doing what i was doing. told them that it was purchased for family camping stuff, which we do at pureora, minginui and up north etc, then I was asked if my family was with me in the vehicle last saturday...... go figure, i had to laugh at that lame attempt.

Now theyre appear to be trying the "undeclared mods" avenue. They have asked for what mods were on it when purchased, when it was purchased, and the value of any mods done since. I have complied with a spreadsheet, offering full disclosure. The assessor when he came around didnt take any pics of the damage, but took plenty of the tyres, bars, sliders, winch....

We will see what happens, my lawyer has provided me some advise.
I know exactly what my policy states, and in my opinion, i am covered.

get up em mate, lets us know how it turns out ....

will do, not holding me breath, but ill fight em as long as i can.

the cherroke looks better in the flesh
paint job next?

aroma wrote:paint job next?

yep might paint it after i do somthing like this but in lime green..

well just got back from a run up the river..fronts sweet but the back has slight rubbing ...o well back out with the grinder on the week end

yeti wrote:well just got back from a run up the river..fronts sweet but the back has slight rubbing ...o well back out with the grinder on the week end

extend bumpstops?

Hey could you do a bit of a summary for me
I take it you now running 33"? Can you take some under guard pics of what youve chopped etc
what height lift have you done?
Cheers
jared

xj wrote:

yeti wrote:well just got back from a run up the river..fronts sweet but the back has slight rubbing ...o well back out with the grinder on the week end

extend bumpstops?

yeah thats what the yanks do to theres when running a small lift, will look into it , cheers mate,hows the battle going xj,they gonna play ball..