A Story of Indecision and Frivolous Spending

[tomtaylz]

What do you guys think? Remove the A/C or keep it?

With the supercharger in stall, I have the option to keep it. However, it definitely makes things more tightly packed in there.

I got to thinking that maybe I should just remove it? I've literally never used it once since I got the vehicle... not once.

I always tell myself, "one day I'll use it", but I'm not sure when that day is? The top and doors literally never stay on during the Summer.

By the way, for anyone interested, here's the supercharger install instructions. Notice how it has the after cooler / heat exchanger, liquid to air cooling, and it's own water pump to power the liquid cooling on the heat exchanger. This thing is seriously bad ass!

100% keep it, I feel it wouldn’t take long to regret removing AC but maybe that’s just me. On trails when you’re going slow I’ve had AC on even when the tops off (maybe that’s frowned upon) because you don’t get much in a way of a breeze.

I wonder if the supercharger is CARB legal so I can call dibs on a few months

 

[Starrs]

100% keep it, I feel it wouldn’t take long to regret removing AC but maybe that’s just me.

I wonder if it’s CARB legal so I can call dibs on a few months

So you add cruise control...but debate on permanently removing air conditioning lol. Come on man haha

 

[bobthetj03]

You'll seriously regret no AC when you finally do get to wheel places like Moab, Rubicon, and other such places that can get toasty. And like @tomtalyz said, even with no doors or top, on the trail going slow, that cool breeze blowing in your face is refreshing. Let's not also forget your other half in the passenger seat and her comfort level.

 

[Starrs]

You'll seriously regret no AC when you finally do get to wheel places like Moab, Rubicon, and other such places that can get toasty. And like @tomtalyz said, even with no doors or top, on the trail going slow, that cool breeze blowing in your face is refreshing. Let's not also forget your other half in the passenger seat and her comfort level.

I get the feeling she has no interest in being anywhere near that jeep lol

 

[Chris]

You'll seriously regret no AC when you finally do get to wheel places like Moab, Rubicon, and other such places that can get toasty. And like @tomtalyz said, even with no doors or top, on the trail going slow, that cool breeze blowing in your face is refreshing. Let's not also forget your other half in the passenger seat and her comfort level.

Good point. That's something I hadn't actually thought of. The wheeling I've done up here is all tolerable temperatures, even at slower speeds... but it's Oregon after all. Having lived in Arizona for a number of years, I know what the desert can be like... so you're definitely right.

I'll have to move the heat exchanger somewhere else like under the vehicle in that case. Charles was saying when they mount it in front of the A/C condenser, they've had a few cases of overheating in hot places like Texas. I suspect this is because you have a heat exchanger, on top of a A/C condenser, on top of a radiator.

He was saying the solution to this is mounting it under the vehicle between the frame rails, just like the DeRale transmission cooler is mounted.

 

[TJDon]

Dibs on the A/C!!!!!


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[psrivats]

@Chris keep the AC. It's useful in the winter also for dehumidifying the cabin. You really need it in certain days in the summer. Plus if you ever go to MOAB or Central Oregon you'll regret not having an AC.

 

[ElectricWizard]

@Chris keep the AC. It's useful in the winter also for dehumidifying the cabin. You really need it in certain days in the summer. Plus if you ever go to MOAB or Central Oregon you'll regret not having an AC.

I'll second that as I don't have AC and it can really suck sometimes

 

[bobthetj03]

Canyonville was in the upper 90's when we visited my wife's uncle one summer.

 

[Chris]

Okay, you guys have convinced me, I’m definitely keeping the A/C! Charles said you can retain the A/C as long as it’s a 2000-2006 Wrangler. The earlier ones you have to ditch it.

 

[TJDon]

Okay, you guys have convinced me, I’m definitely keeping the A/C! Charles said you can retain the A/C as long as it’s a 2000-2006 Wrangler. The earlier ones you have to ditch it.

Damnit [emoji23]


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[Chris]

Damnit [emoji23]


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What happened to your A/C?

 

[TJDon]

What happened to your A/C?

It’s called a cold iced tea between my legs lol

Mine never had it and Sacramento valley summers are brutal


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[Starrs]

Damnit [emoji23]


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Don’t lose hope just yet lol

 

[Chris]

It’s called a cold iced tea between my legs lol

Mine never had it and Sacramento valley summers are brutal


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Oh wow, that blows! I could see why you would want it.

 

[Chris]

Here's a question for the more technical guys like @jjvw and @Clint Rivera (any others feel free to chime in as well).

My TJ is going in on Monday for the Savvy mid-arm install. They'll be putting in my new Currie springs as well (to get rid of the 4" Fabtech springs that are on there).

So just a quick recap of where my TJ stands:

- 4" Currie TJ springs
- Savvy mid-arm lift
- 1.25" Savvy body lift
- 35" BFG KM2s
- GenRight outboard towers
- GenRight rear spring perch relocation
- Stock fenders

My question is this:

Is it a better idea to order shocks after they have they have the mid-arm installed, or could I order shocks for it now?

I'm asking because I can get a killer deal on some Fox 2.0 reservoir shocks for Black Friday / Cyber Monday, but I am not sure if it's a stupid idea to order shocks first or not?

All I know is that Dave told me I should be able to have a 12" travel shock for the rear and a 10" or 11" travel shock for the front.

When you look at the shocks here:
https://www.ridefox.com/filter.php?m=offroad&t=shocks&f1=type&v1=Smooth Body

You'll see there is only one choice anyways when it comes to a 12" travel shock for instance.

I'm only going with the Fox shocks due to the fact that they are rebuildable, and from talking to people, they can be setup specifically to your vehicle, which is something I'll likely do in the future.

 

[jjvw]

What does the shop think they will be able to accomplish?

 

[Chris]

What does the shop think they will be able to accomplish?

12" rear and 11" front.

Based off the research I've done, this seems to be the standard travel lengths for 4" Currie springs.

 

[Starrs]

Here's a question for the more technical guys like @jjvw and @Clint Rivera (any others feel free to chime in as well).

My TJ is going in on Monday for the Savvy mid-arm install. They'll be putting in my new Currie springs as well (to get rid of the 4" Fabtech springs that are on there).

So just a quick recap of where my TJ stands:

- 4" Currie TJ springs
- Savvy mid-arm lift
- 1.25" Savvy body lift
- 35" BFG KM2s
- GenRight outboard towers
- GenRight rear spring perch relocation
- Stock fenders

My question is this:

Is it a better idea to order shocks after they have they have the mid-arm installed, or could I order shocks for it now?

I'm asking because I can get a killer deal on some Fox 2.0 reservoir shocks for Black Friday / Cyber Monday, but I am not sure if it's a stupid idea to order shocks first or not?

All I know is that Dave told me I should be able to have a 12" travel shock for the rear and a 10" or 11" travel shock for the front.

When you look at the shocks here:
https://www.ridefox.com/filter.php?m=offroad&t=shocks&f1=type&v1=Smooth Body

You'll see there is only one choice anyways when it comes to a 12" travel shock for instance.

I'm only going with the Fox shocks due to the fact that they are rebuildable, and from talking to people, they can be setup specifically to your vehicle, which is something I'll likely do in the future.

It’s a deal. You need a package lol

 

[tomtaylz]

Here's a question for the more technical guys like @jjvw and @Clint Rivera (any others feel free to chime in as well).

My TJ is going in on Monday for the Savvy mid-arm install. They'll be putting in my new Currie springs as well (to get rid of the 4" Fabtech springs that are on there).

So just a quick recap of where my TJ stands:

- 4" Currie TJ springs
- Savvy mid-arm lift
- 1.25" Savvy body lift
- 35" BFG KM2s
- GenRight outboard towers
- GenRight rear spring perch relocation
- Stock fenders

My question is this:

Is it a better idea to order shocks after they have they have the mid-arm installed, or could I order shocks for it now?

I'm asking because I can get a killer deal on some Fox 2.0 reservoir shocks for Black Friday / Cyber Monday, but I am not sure if it's a stupid idea to order shocks first or not?

All I know is that Dave told me I should be able to have a 12" travel shock for the rear and a 10" or 11" travel shock for the front.

When you look at the shocks here:
https://www.ridefox.com/filter.php?m=offroad&t=shocks&f1=type&v1=Smooth Body

You'll see there is only one choice anyways when it comes to a 12" travel shock for instance.

I'm only going with the Fox shocks due to the fact that they are rebuildable, and from talking to people, they can be setup specifically to your vehicle, which is something I'll likely do in the future.

What’s the return policy? From what I’ve read no reason why they wouldn’t fit, I’d buy them while they’re on sale.