Jonathan

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Jonathan has reviewed 12 Product(s).

Solid wheel spacers
Jon 3 months ago
Solid cnc'ed wheel spacers that give extra clearance or a bump out of the tires depending on what you're looking for. Easy install and comes with thread locker, had them on for a few months with no issues, save a few bucks over the spidertrax if you don't need blue ones
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Synergy Manufacturing Hub-Centric Wheel Spacers

Plug and play - lots of YouTube videos available to show how to configure and use
Jon 3 months ago
The install is simply plugging it in (recommend getting the extension cord as you are supposed to un-marry and remove it before going to the dealer and it's a tight fit to get to the clips on the plugs. You can upgrade the lite to mini after you buy it, so they make it easy to start at a lower price and buy in to the full feature set. To use most of the nice to have features, you'll need the mini, but the lite covers all the basics. I can't currently get it to upgrade to the newest firmware on multiple pcs, so a bit questionable on that end. The build that is on it seems to work ok though.
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Z Automotive Programming Tazer Lite

Upgrade from stock
Jon 4 months ago
I got this to replace the AEV branded version that started leaking on me not too long after I installed it. I'm hoping this one holds up a bit longer, They both feel the same, the AEV comes with a new bolt and cost 10 or 20 more. You'll need that bolt if you've got a newer jl as the extended squared off one won't fit. The JL seems a lot more prone to bump steer and wobbles than my TJ, this helps calm some of that.
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Bilstein B8 5100 Series Front Steering Damper

Well made spacer
Jon 4 months ago
Works as expected, comes with thread lock and they are cnc'ed. Cheaper than spidertrax, and quality seems great. If you don't need blue, get these and save a few dollars. Been on a few months with no issues.
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Northridge4x4 Gift Card - $1000

Easy Install - ride seems good
Jon 7 months ago
I was running shock extensions and the non-fox rubicon shocks, decided to give these a try after having good luck with the bilstein steering damper. They are a slightly lower price point and from the reviews I read a bit stiffer on small road bumps. These went on without issue and ride seems good.
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Bilstein B8 5100 Series Shock Absorber, Front - 3-4.5in Lift

Solid cheap table
Jon 8 months ago
I bought this because of the price and the molle compatible design to mount a few bags and tailgating this fall. The install was easy, the table itself was ok, one of the clips to secure it arrived crunched in but easily bent back into shape. After seeing how they fit I probably won't hang the bags on it but it's still a handy sturdy table and.itll be an extra surface to tailgate with.
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Rough Country Folding Tailgate Table

Easy install, seems well built
Jon 8 months ago
This went on in 20 minutes, it arrived well packaged and well finished. Rival seems to make a well made product and at a price point on par with steel. Hardware was provided and directions were ok - but it only goes on one way. The JL is the first time I'm trying aluminum skids, which are significantly lighter and hopefully less prone to rust. This one will hopefully save my muffler a few dents, will have see how it holds up to a few hits.
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RIVAL Aluminum Muffler Skid Plate

Recommended
Jon 8 months ago
I replaced a stock non-fox Rubicon steering damper with this AEV branded version of the Bilstein damper. The jeep was already jittery over bumps stock and got worse with a lift, this calmed that down quite a bit and post alignment it's smoother now than stock. I saw some complaints of steering drift with the regular Bilstein, not sure if this is charged at a different level, but no issues with the AEV version. easy install, got it on in a few minutes.
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AEV Steering Damper Upgrade

Great choice for spacer lift
Jon 9 months ago
Just put this one a 4xe and added adjustable lcas and trackbar. I did the teraflex shock extensions as well which are an option on this kit. I also did a 4xe parking brake extension kit, and all of that took about 7 hours. The kit has ok instructions and went on pretty easy. The only issue I had was that the extended rear sway bar links (that seem a little longer than needed) didn't clear inside balancing weights on the stock rubi wheels, so I flipped around the mounts for more clearance. If you have after market or spacers it shouldn't be a problem. All springs came out and went back in without issue letting the axles drop. It's a quality kit and good option to get a little more clearance on trails.
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Teraflex 2.5in Performance Spacer Lift Kit

Adjustable, solid, and lower price point
Jon 9 months ago
I got these purely to get something adjustable, and have something easy to install that retain the mounting brackets of the brake lines. They went on easy, I added them at the same time as putting on a spacer lift so the axle was dropped. There are many opinions on the best arms to get, these don't seem to make that list and are mid-grade - more flex than stock, seem stout and should be great for daily driving and occasional off-roading with a good price point
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Rough Country Adjustable Front-Lower Control Arms

Decent upgrade to stock
Jon 9 months ago
Jks is a good lower cost way to go adjustable for a trackbar, had one on my TJ and it held up for years of trails. The JL version went on much easier, no drilling out mounting points, will see how it holds up but it seems just as stout as the TJ bar
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JKS Front Adjustable Track Bar

Solid alternative for new shocks
Jon 9 months ago
These sit inside the stock shock mounts rather than wrapping around the outside like many others. They are solid, went on easy and have the torque specs written on them. A bit pricey but cheaper alternative to replacing shocks for the 2.5 lift if you've already got decent shocks
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Teraflex 2-2.5in Lift Front & Rear Shock Extension Bracket Kit

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