KD Fabworks 2015 JKU - Page 3

xj_man_646 · 04-22-2019, 12:23 PM

Yeah...that is awesome.

6DoF · 04-22-2019, 02:18 PM

to "real jeep" ... not enough "JK bro-dozer"

Cobound · 04-23-2019, 04:43 PM

NICE!!

I need a new set of rubber myself...

Kurt · 04-24-2019, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobound

NICE!!

I need a new set of rubber myself...

Discount Tire had a sale that I got in on....with their rebates, I got my 40" Cooper STT's for $300 per tire.

Cobound · 04-24-2019, 12:07 PM

Whoa! Nice...I need 3 if I go Nitto again (not sure I will for how bad and quick they wore down)...4 if I don't and I'd use the Nitto as a spare.

I don't need 5 matching at some prices...not sure what I'll get tho.

How you like those?

SRT8 has a set of Pro Comps, seemed to run nice all week.

Kurt · 04-24-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobound

Whoa! Nice...I need 3 if I go Nitto again (not sure I will for how bad and quick they wore down)...4 if I don't and I'd use the Nitto as a spare.

I don't need 5 matching at some prices...not sure what I'll get tho.

How you like those?

SRT8 has a set of Pro Comps, seemed to run nice all week.

This is the first time I've personally had the Coopers, but in our group of guys that wheel on our Moab and Rubicon trips, 4 of them run the coopers; 1 with 35" and 3 with 37" and the tires are awesome. Great on-road manners, and they do great on the granite, rocks and sandstone. Plus being american made makes me happy.

Cobound · 04-24-2019, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurt

This is the first time I've personally had the Coopers, but in our group of guys that wheel on our Moab and Rubicon trips, 4 of them run the coopers; 1 with 35" and 3 with 37" and the tires are awesome. Great on-road manners, and they do great on the granite, rocks and sandstone. Plus being american made makes me happy.

I'll look into them...I have two more long overland trips ahead, so I'll need to do something before July and the first trip...or absolutely by August the week after I get back from the July trip

Did you mount and balance yourself (bb's or lead) or did DT do it for you?

Kurt · 04-24-2019, 01:29 PM

I mounted mine up myself since they are on KMC machette beadlocks, discount wont touch them.

I havent balanced them yet. Add 1 more of our group that has the Coopers, and he just went to 40's as well. He has them mounted on the same beadlocks as I do, and he says they are smooth on the highway, and he didnt do any balancing.

Cobound · 04-24-2019, 02:10 PM

Smooth cuz you have hydro steering assist, likely...up front. No beads tho at all...hmmm...

Kurt · 04-24-2019, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobound

Smooth cuz you have hydro steering assist, likely...up front. No beads tho at all...hmmm...

His has hydro assist yes, so that probably does play a big part in it. I was going to get mine on and see how they are before I decide what I want to do as far as beads or stick on

myjeepsbigger · 04-24-2019, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurt

There are a few people in this world, that no matter what they touch, it comes out looking awesome. Not sure if I like this one, or your last Jeep better. Both just look right. Props.

xj_man_646 · 04-24-2019, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by myjeepsbigger

There are a few people in this world, that no matter what they touch, it comes out looking awesome. Not sure if I like this one, or your last Jeep better. Both just look right. Props.

For sure. 100% agree.

Cobound · 04-24-2019, 03:28 PM

Ditto.

Kurt · 04-25-2019, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by myjeepsbigger

There are a few people in this world, that no matter what they touch, it comes out looking awesome. Not sure if I like this one, or your last Jeep better. Both just look right. Props.

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Originally Posted by xj_man_646

For sure. 100% agree.

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Originally Posted by Cobound

Ditto.

Thanks guys

Cobound · 04-25-2019, 02:03 PM

You're welcome...now let's go wheeling some time

nblehm · 04-27-2019, 11:33 AM

So whats with JKs (seemed to get popular around then) with dana 80s in the back? Seems like over kill. Yours is set up like that too right Brian?

Kurt · 04-27-2019, 12:05 PM

Overkill, yes, but the clearance of the D80 vs a D60 are close to the same, and with the added strength of 4” axle tubes and 40 spline axles for not too much more sold it for me. We took some measurements to compare with my buddies Jeep. He has a Rubicon with 37” coopers, and mine with the XD60 and PR80 with 40” coopers. Under the rear diff, we both have 12” clearance. Under the front, he has 12” and I have 13.25”. He has a Synergy histeer Kit, and his tie rod has 14.5” of clearance. Mine on the 60 has 20.5”.

Plus, now I have a good base for doing an LS swap or something

Cobound · 04-27-2019, 12:58 PM

^^^^

Yes, Nate!

6DoF · 04-29-2019, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nblehm

So whats with JKs (seemed to get popular around then) with dana 80s in the back? Seems like over kill. Yours is set up like that too right Brian?

since JKs are so overweight, they need all that steel down low to help correct the CG

bbaCJ8 · 04-29-2019, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobound

Smooth cuz you have hydro steering assist, likely...up front. No beads tho at all...hmmm...

I'm on my second set of 40s on the TJ and neither have had any balancing whatsoever. Smooth as silk.

04-22-2019, 12:23 PM	#41
xj_man_646 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MN Posts: 27,674	Yeah...that is awesome. __________________ - James I like diesels

04-23-2019, 04:43 PM	#43
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,119	NICE!! I need a new set of rubber myself... __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

04-24-2019, 12:07 PM	#45
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,119	Whoa! Nice...I need 3 if I go Nitto again (not sure I will for how bad and quick they wore down)...4 if I don't and I'd use the Nitto as a spare. I don't need 5 matching at some prices...not sure what I'll get tho. How you like those? SRT8 has a set of Pro Comps, seemed to run nice all week. __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

04-24-2019, 02:10 PM	#49
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,119	Smooth cuz you have hydro steering assist, likely...up front. No beads tho at all...hmmm... __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

04-24-2019, 03:28 PM	#53
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,119	Ditto. __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

04-22-2019, 02:18 PM	#42
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,838	to "real jeep" ... not enough "JK bro-dozer"

04-24-2019, 01:29 PM	#48
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,504	I mounted mine up myself since they are on KMC machette beadlocks, discount wont touch them. I havent balanced them yet. Add 1 more of our group that has the Coopers, and he just went to 40's as well. He has them mounted on the same beadlocks as I do, and he says they are smooth on the highway, and he didnt do any balancing.

04-25-2019, 02:03 PM	#55
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,119	You're welcome...now let's go wheeling some time __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

04-27-2019, 11:33 AM	#56
nblehm Needs moar dagger Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 26,773	So whats with JKs (seemed to get popular around then) with dana 80s in the back? Seems like over kill. Yours is set up like that too right Brian?

04-27-2019, 12:05 PM	#57
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,504	Overkill, yes, but the clearance of the D80 vs a D60 are close to the same, and with the added strength of 4” axle tubes and 40 spline axles for not too much more sold it for me. We took some measurements to compare with my buddies Jeep. He has a Rubicon with 37” coopers, and mine with the XD60 and PR80 with 40” coopers. Under the rear diff, we both have 12” clearance. Under the front, he has 12” and I have 13.25”. He has a Synergy histeer Kit, and his tie rod has 14.5” of clearance. Mine on the 60 has 20.5”. Plus, now I have a good base for doing an LS swap or something Last edited by Kurt; 04-27-2019 at 12:34 PM.

04-27-2019, 12:58 PM	#58
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,119	^^^^ Yes, Nate! __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes