My 1:1 Jeep JKU over time build.

[alpinehyperlite]

Weird thing its actually gone up a little bit. With the programmer i use, i adjusted the computer to accept the new sized wheels and with the smaller wheels i was sitting at 2500rpm at 75mph, with the new wheels, its sitting right at 2100 at 75. Was getting 17.5 - 18 mpg. was getting 18-19 with new.

But i dont really drive it much anyway, so it wouldnt matter either way. I've had it for 16 months and its only got 9500 miles on it.

 

[Rolex]

Bigger wheels mean more of a load to get it going, since it is actually raising the gearing. However, it also means less RPMs in a given distance equaling better mileage. A mechanical speedometer and odometer would also give you a false reading. You might want to check it with a GPS.

Your mileage may vary.

 

[joshman1204]

Bigger wheels mean more of a load to get it going, since it is actually raising the gearing. However, it also means less RPMs in a given distance equaling better mileage. A mechanical speedometer and odometer would also give you a false reading. You might want to check it with a GPS.

Your mileage may vary.

There is nothing mechanical on a modern day rig

The speedo and odometer just display what the computer tells them too.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

Yea i used a Pro-Cal module by American Expedition Vehicles to adjust the tire size in the computer. It automatically adjusts the speedometer, odometer, and shift points. I also used it to turn off the TPMS Sensors because I refused to pay the $175 to have them put into the new tires. All speeds adjusted were verified with GPS.

When i got the jeep, I went with the max tow package with 3:73 gearing, so coupled with the new motor and 5spd tranny, I'm not hurting in the power department.


I also use the procal module to increase the engine idle when out on the trails to help with winching then bring it back down to stock when ready to leave.

 

[SMaxxin]

I need to get a programmer for my truck!

 

[Rolex]

So, if I understand this, you're operating it with at least a 6 channel computerized radio. Times sure have changed since I pushed my car around while on my knees.

 

[nikko508]

So, if I understand this, you're operating it with at least a 6 channel computerized radio. Times sure have changed since I pushed my car around while on my knees.

somethings are too easy, I'll leave this one alone.

 

[Rolex]

Good choice.

 

[moe7404]

thats great, good for you. but it needs some black pin striping.

 

[hamz9561]

My JK had the towing package but had the 3.55 gearing. Always got over 22 mpg.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

2dr or 4dr?

 

[hamz9561]

2007 2-door Sahara. My SCX-10 is kind of a tribute to it.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

Yea. 2dr have much less weight.

 

[HPI-Killer]

Awesome looking truck Alpine, indeed that looks SHARP!! Been awhile since I have checked up in here but its coming along very nice. can't wait to see those shoes covered in Rolex's arch nemasis,MUD!!!

 

[alpinehyperlite]

Been a while but haven't done too much to her. House and wedding on the way, budget is TIGHT! Got a buddy's old stock fenders, and comp cut them front and rear.

 

[slowngreen]

Hell yeah, that looks way better and way cheaper than the metal ones lol.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

Been a while since I've updated this. Not too much has been done. I upgraded the lift to the Rock Krawler max travel 3.5 inch coils and with this height had to replace the front drive shaft, so I went with a 2014 custom made Adams front deive shaft with upgraded joints. I also had to swap out the 4 ft fire stick CB antenna with a 3.5 ft so I could fit in the garage.

We had our first nice day in months here last weekend so I stripped her down and got a good shot.

Previous 2.5 RK coils

Current 3.5 RK coils

 

[Alexander_0_1]

One of the elders in my community has this exact jeep.....it hardly look this good though.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

Built like mine?


Elders? You Indian? Feather not dot.

 

[Alexander_0_1]

Stock unless you count the eagle feather hanging from his rear view.

Ya, I'm native, Cree actually.