Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator
FYI, I am only looking at rear CA's at this time. I'm wanting to get to work on my TT and still need the rear CA's, driveshaft and SYE. So, I'm all in around $1200 there. Trying not to spend all my money during these uncertain times when I can't even find toilet paper.
 
  • Like
Reactions: DrDmoney
One more mention and I am done...The Trailreadys can be practically built to whatever BS you desire for your Jeep.
Man, that's $500 bones a piece! I built some up last night for fun. Geez, a lot of money for a wheel. YOu're cracking me up though, "He's going that direction anyway, might as well..."
 
Man, that's $500 bones a piece! I built some up last night for fun. Geez, a lot of money for a wheel. YOu're cracking me up though, "He's going that direction anyway, might as well..."
Am I wrong? ;)

I would also add that you wheel your Jeep alot and often with your family. So you would take full advantage of the beadlock wheels. Being able to air down will, in theory, provide more capability and a bit better ride offroad. Seems like it would benefit everyone in the Jeep one way or another.

The ONLY other beadlock I would recommend is actually cheaper, Walker Evans Racing beadlock. And they look really good too.
 
  • Like
Reactions: JMT
FYI, I am only looking at rear CA's at this time. I'm wanting to get to work on my TT and still need the rear CA's, driveshaft and SYE. So, I'm all in around $1200 there. Trying not to spend all my money during these uncertain times when I can't even find toilet paper.
Deleted. Insensitive.
 
Last edited:
  • Haha
Reactions: JMT
Metal Cloak often has 10% off and free shipping sales, FYI.
I've been waiting. I was hoping Easter weekend they might have a 10% off. I'm wondering now if we will see any sales given the economic hardship this is causing most businesses.
 
I have thought of Argent Soft 8's. I think Extreme Terrain offers some. I thought they looked great. My wife was not so impressed. That doesn't mean everything. She really likes my DC-2's. I also like that polished machined Moab look like the Mamba's too. The only issue with them is a 4.5" BS. That may work, but I might risk rubbing on my lower CA's and I also might need some bumpstop to keep the tires out of the fenders. Decisions, decisions...

You could keep your DC-2's (Hot Wheels!), and buy new tires for your Cherokee. That is my vote!
 
  • Like
Reactions: JMT
You could keep your DC-2's (Hot Wheels!), and buy new tires for your Cherokee. That is my vote!
That is the price-saver vote. I saw the Cherokee last night, and those wheels are pretty cool. I might refinish them in gloss black and put the bigger tires on them. They would look really good. Hot Wheels would continue!

I re-did the whole front, new paint, it is looking very nice.
 
  • Like
Reactions: ac_ and Alex01
I'm researching CA's again. Here are my thoughts. I want your thoughts.

1) REAR LOWERS - I'm thinking of going with the MC aluminum lower rear control arms for two reasons. They are double adjustable LOWERS and they are ALUMINUM. Super easy to adjust and we do have a little road salt up here and seeing how I tend to rub my lower CA's on the rocks, ALUMINUM would help me stay rust free.
2) REAR UPPERS- I'm thinking of going with the Rockmen steel upper rear control arms. They are double adjustable johnny joint.

My reticence is based on one being a jj and the other being the duroflex. Thoughts?
I run Core Tier 2 rear uppers and the rest MC Double Adjustables. No issues but I do plan to replace the Cores with MC (for ease of adjustment). I bought the Cores when I did the tummy tuck on a budget before I got the rest of the arms.

extrapolate that to the wheels discussion...Buy the Trail Readys 💰
 
FYI @JMT, MC is having a 10% off and free shipping today. Use online code "JeepRelief".
Whoa, nice heads up. Thanks, this may have made my decision for me. Anyone have thoughts on big bolt vs normal bolt? I was thinking just the normal bolt aluminum, double adjustables
 
  • Like
Reactions: Alex01
Whoa, nice heads up. Thanks, this may have made my decision for me. Anyone have thoughts on big bolt vs normal bolt? I was thinking just the normal bolt aluminum, double adjustables
Normal bolt aluminum double adjustable is a great choice.
 
  • Like
Reactions: JMT
Got double adjustable uppers and lowers, so it shall be easy peasy.

What about skids like the Currie mini skids? Or some other bolt on mini skids? What are y'all running?
 
I picked up the JKS mini skids and burned them in.
They certainly came in handy after running The Con.
20190921_141144.jpg
 
I know it is too late, but I did the big bolts on mine, and really I only had to drill either the lowers or the uppers, but not both and it was so minimal that I was embarrased I bought a drill bit for it.
 
  • Like
Reactions: bobthetj03
Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator