@WhiteBronze392 Build

[Jgc650i]

Yep ordered the GenRight steel ones yesterday. They were super cool and still honored the Memorial Day free shipping for me which would have been $480 I will put some grip tape along the top to aid in traction to step and cross my fingers
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Nice!

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Finally!

 

[Ted392]

That is SWEET!
Nice work!

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

That is SWEET!
Nice work!

Thanks Ted! It was a PITA lol. Amazon shipped the wrong color fairlead so not quite done

Edit : and now I want 38x13.50 trail grapplers wonder how many problems that would cause that would require $$

 

[Ted392]

Thanks Ted! It was a PITA lol. Amazon shipped the wrong color fairlead so not quite done

Edit : and now I want 38x13.50 trail grapplers wonder how many problems that would cause that would require $$

Well after 38's, you'll have buy new axles.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

I will need to replace the a pillar mounts or brace the underneath somehow. Too much wiggle for me with the XL80s and and squadrons. I saw some I like on another thread here said they were by Wheeler Industries but can’t find them. The only others I saw that connect both top and side for the 392/Mojave were DV8 but don’t like the huge logo or where the inner mount is.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Little test drive

 

[7.62x392]

Little test drive View attachment 22345View attachment 22346

I’m really digging the bumper set up. Honestly the whole rig looks super slick. Nice job!

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Also received this today

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

I’m really digging the bumper set up. Honestly the whole rig looks super slick. Nice job!

Thank you very much! I had been eyeing those bumpers for a long time but it’s a commitment

But I’ve got 38 envy thanks to someone any regrets on them?

 

[7.62x392]

Thank you very much! I had been eyeing those bumpers for a line time but it’s a commitment

But I’ve got 38 envy thanks to someone any regrets on them?

Haha 0 regrets. As small as it may seem that extra inch really helps on the trail. They definetly bring on some more clearance issues hence why I trimmed the rear pinch seam, however that is with the stock XR wheels. You have aftermarket wheels which look like you have more offset so may be okay.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Haha 0 regrets. As small as it may seem that extra inch really helps on the trail. They definetly bring on some more clearance issues hence why I trimmed the rear pinch seam, however that is with the stock XR wheels. You have aftermarket wheels which look like you have more offset so may be okay.

Yea they are -6 but also running a 6mm spacer so -12. Are you running spacers? Don’t have a problem trimming the pinch seam if needed. You are definitely higher than me with the 3.5 lift however. Honestly when I was talking to you about it before I ordered the 37’s I’d have ordered them if they were available

 

[7.62x392]

Yea they are -6 but also running a 6mm spacer so -12. Are you running spacers? Don’t have a problem trimming the pinch seam if needed. You are definitely higher than me with the 3.5 lift however. Honestly when I was talking to you about it before I ordered the 37’s I’d have ordered them if they were available x

No spacers. Just stock.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

No spacers. Just stock.

Any driveline concerns? I believed from reading as much as I read 38’s are the max before needing to start replacing axles or going to portals etc

 

[7.62x392]

Any driveline concerns? I believed from reading as much as I read 38’s are the max before needing to start replacing axles or going to portals etc

No driveline issues to date, that said I acknowledge the larger tires will add additional stress on the components which in turn will wear the parts faster. I’m not overly concerned as I do plan to swap out the axles for tons down the road. My bigger concern is the t-case with all the issues I’ve seen on here.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

No driveline issues to date, that said I acknowledge the larger tires will add additional stress on the components which in turn will wear the parts faster. I’m not overly concerned as I do plan to swap out the axles for tons down the road. My bigger concern is the t-case with all the issues I’ve seen on here.

I figure 38’s probably aren’t any harder on things than 37’s the weight difference between 37-38 trail grapplers is only 3 pounds and 38 ridge grapplers are actually 7 lbs lighter. Now the move to 40’s would add another 20-30 lbs per corner.
If I ever decide to make the move to 40’s I’ll most likely do portals instead of axles but don’t wanna screw anything up in the mean time. Either way it’s a huge investment and completely changes the Jeep which I am not sure I’ll ever wanna do.

38 C RG 80lbs
37 D TG 87lbs
38 D TG 90lbs
40 C TG 110lbs
35 C BFG 63lbs OEM

Edit: Heck if going another 25-30k in might as well just do the GenRight EXS

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Noob question. The bronco group I went with last weekend were using hand held radios to communicate. My buddy had two so gave me one.
I believe they were these

Motorola Solutions Talkabout T503 H2O Waterproof Floating Two-Way Radios 2 in a Pack https://a.co/d/flMw40E

Looking at the midland MXT 275 GMRS as many on here have and just wondering what the advantage is? Range is slightly less but seems similar? Not worrying about battery? I believe I am reading correctly they are both UHF so I could communicate with the group on their handhelds.

Or the midland hand held for that matter such as

Midland 50 Channel Waterproof GMRS Two-Way Radio - Long Range Walkie Talkie with 142 Privacy Codes, SOS Siren, and NOAA Weather Alerts and Weather Scan (Black/Silver, Pair Pack) https://a.co/d/6E3CSpO

School me please so I can make the correct decision and not buy stuff twice

 

[YukonCornelius]

Biggest dif is the moto radios you listed are FRS while the Midlands are GMRS. Both offer each technology however.

GMRS similar range, clarity and security but requires an operators license. Similar to HAMM radios, it’s just a General Mobile Radio Service. Its biggest differentiator from FRS is that it has the ability to do SMS and use GPS.

FRS was designed for the family vacationers, but overall works very well for buddy communications on the trails so long as they’re not too much distance or mountain between you. It was really targeted for just that, the name says it all…. F(family) Radio Service.

Over the past decade or so, FRS has pretty much caught up to GMRS in distance, and the pricing has balanced out for the 30-50 mile range models, but you do have to factor in the licensing on the latter, which is now good for 10 years.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Biggest dif is the moto radios you listed are FRS while the Midlands are GMRS. Both offer each technology however.

GMRS similar range, clarity and security but requires an operators license. Similar to HAMM radios, it’s just a General Mobile Radio Service. Its biggest differentiator from FRS is that it has the ability to do SMS and use GPS.

FRS was designed for the family vacationers, but overall works very well for buddy communications on the trails so long as they’re not too much distance or mountain between you. It was really targeted for just that, the name says it all…. F(family) Radio Service.

Over the past decade or so, FRS has pretty much caught up to GMRS in distance, and the pricing has balanced out for the 30-50 mile range models, but you do have to factor in the licensing on the latter, which is now good for 10 years.

Thank you so much! Processing lol. I just don’t want to go through the hassle of hardwiring, wiring antenna, mounting system etc if I’m not really gaining an advantage over a handheld

 

[Viking Jeeper]

GMRS is able to transmit much higher power than FRS, this gives greater range of course. Dont believe the ranges listed in advertising, those are almost impossible, even in ideal conditions.

There are different restrictions on some channels but FRS is limited to at most 2 watts transmit power.

Mobile GMRS radios like the Midland MXT 275 can transmit as high as 50 watts. The Midland MXT 275 has 15 watts of transmit power, they have a model that goes all the way up to the legal maximum of 50 watts.

Handheld GMRS radios are limited to 5 watts, 2 1/2 times that of FRS.

I have a MXT 275 and a few of these GMRS radios. They work great with each other.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007H4VT7A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I cant say for sure but I am pretty familiar with GMRS have never seen SMS or GPS work in conjunction with GMRS.

FRS and GMRS do share some channels but those are all limited to very low transmit power.