After some advice on a few things

[Mr_TT-89]

Hey guys, im looking to do some Christmas shopping for my car and from what I've worked out in my budget wanted some advice if anyone has used these items before and if there is a similar priced equivalent,

1stly dobinsons 2" lift (even thought it says 45mm) no bull bar or Tyre carrier or plan on doing any towing but have been told to go for the HD springs anyways, can i get some input on that?

2ndly just put a snorkel in want to upgrade the filter in the air box was thinking BMC or K&N but have read a lot of WK's having issues with them so wondering if that all just BS and if not whats a good dry filter equivalent to look for that's not going to cost over $100?

3rdly read about wrangler wheels fitting on the WH's just wondering which model wrangler do they have to be from? and if i was to try go 32" or 33" wheels is that possible with a 2" lift?

and lastly UHF radios where can we mount them up on the WH's as im not finding much room to mount it leaving me baffled on where to put it now

[Clarky]

Originally Posted by Mr_TT-89

1stly dobinsons 2" lift (even thought it says 45mm) no bull bar or Tyre carrier or plan on doing any towing but have been told to go for the HD springs anyways, can i get some input on that?

Don't fit HD springs if there is no added weight, I changed out my HD rear springs to MD because the ride was too harsh & forget about any rear articulation with unloaded HD springs.

Originally Posted by Mr_TT-89

ndly just put a snorkel in want to upgrade the filter in the air box was thinking BMC or K&N but have read a lot of WK's having issues with them so wondering if that all just BS and if not whats a good dry filter equivalent to look for that's not going to cost over $100?

Not just Grands but any modern vehicle with a MAF sensor can be affected by wet/oiled air filters, if you are very careful they do work but if over oiled the MAF can be affected by oil residue causing the engine light to come on & poor fuel economy.
There are 2 sensors in & close to the filter in a Grand, the intake pressure sensor in the air box lid & the MAF about 6" down the intake pipe.
I am using a dry washable filter made by aFe, cant claim any performance benefits but have saved a bit by not having to replace it.
There is a lot of opinion that paper filters are still best for dusty off road situations.

Originally Posted by Mr_TT-89

3rdly read about wrangler wheels fitting on the WH's just wondering which model wrangler do they have to be from? and if i was to try go 32" or 33" wheels is that possible with a 2" lift?

Won't get 33"s under a 2" lift no mater the rim. 3" to 4" for that.
Stock Wrangler rims (Moab) will foul on the front brake 99% of the time, a few have been "lucky" to find some that clear but only by a mm or 2 which I think is still too close for off road duties.

2015 up Rubicon rims

apparently fit with enough clearance (but I haven't personally seen them on a Grand, only pic's)

Wrangler Overland (Sahara in the usa) 18" rims fit as well


Commander rims do fit with plenty of clearance (I have had them)

All are +44 offset compared to the Grand +51 offset giving you 7mm more clearance at the top ball joint (enough to safely fit aggressive 265 tyres)

Originally Posted by Mr_TT-89

and lastly UHF radios where can we mount them up on the WH's as im not finding much room to mount it leaving me baffled on where to put it now

Depends on your year model?I have a 2006 & fitted mine here


Bit of a pain to see while driving but I usually set & forget, one with all the controls on the mike would be better I guess.

[Mr_TT-89]

thanks for all the info Clarky ill stick with the MD springs then, as for filter do you know anyone in Australia that sells dry filters better then oem ones? might put my radio there as well, turns out we both have them same radio haha

in regards to the wrangler rims, heard people using these ones just not sure what they actually clear or whats the best i can put using them?

[Mr_TT-89]

actually clarky whats the model number of the filter you use and got a link to were you got it from, i think i might just buy online from them tonight then get that off my mind

[Clarky]

They are the Moab rims.

http://afepower.com/afe-power-31-100...y-s-air-filter


aFe POWER Magnum FLOW Pro DRY S Air Filter p/n 31-10072
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/aFe-Power...MAAOSwhqJYWzQR
I got mine from Amazon in 2012 - a lot cheaper back then

[Mr_TT-89]

Says 3.7ltr petrol engine on that one, will that fit a 3.0 CRD airbox as well or does it need some adjusting?

[Brockie]

Originally Posted by Mr_TT-89

thanks for all the info Clarky ill stick with the MD springs then, as for filter do you know anyone in Australia that sells dry filters better then oem ones? might put my radio there as well, turns out we both have them same radio haha

in regards to the wrangler rims, heard people using these ones just not sure what they actually clear or whats the best i can put using them?

No they don't - been there, tried that. As Clarky says the rears fit O.K. but the front rims rest against the brake caliper. I have a set of identical JK wheels as in your pic. Do you want to buy them off me?
+1 on the MD springs also as I have HD King Springs with a 2" lift and my WH only rides well when loaded, and bounces over speed bumps. And stick with the OEM air filter - you don't need the grief.