Melbourne JK report. "These JK arent bad."

[Moses]

i am sure Ari and myself are willing to take you out to Labertouche in it

[MR EXTREME JEEP]

Some more pics pointing out some of the problems/concerns.

Depature angle with the Mudflaps is pretty silly really. They are far to low to the ground and very stiff material.

They dont even have jeep on them. I reckon thats pretty stupid.

The fuel cell is low. Here it is if you can make it out.

Another angle.


Really concerned about the drive shaft and how it connects to the diff and T/Case.
Doesnt seem to lend itself to too much flex.


Just love the back though. It looks real cool I reckon. Love the tail lights.

I also reckon this is a bit of bad finishing. It looks unfinished. The seal that goes past the flare needs ot be covered. And I dont see 35's sitting in here very comfortably

[krankieone]

missed that dam that makes twice

[Jeff]

They've been saying in the states that you need to attack that bit with an angle grinder when you go bigger.

Don't think those mudflaps will hit anything. The rear number plate will be hitting the ground way before that!

[Tonto]

Originally Posted by TJJohn

That front bar makes this car look like Pinocchio!!!!

Come on ARB et al - get to work - QUICKLY!!!!

LOL - there's your new callsign ...

[JKohn]

Originally Posted by Tonto

LOL - there's your new callsign ...

I don't think so...

By the time I get mine there should be plenty of front bars available and it will be getting one before I park it in my driveway!!

[Tonto]

OK, so the first one's appeared at one of the SA dealerships - a green sport 2 door. From a quick look:

1) What's with the 30x9.5s (245/75R16) - I thought we were getting 31s or 32s ?
2) Rear bumper with grader attachment (number plate mount) - who thinks up these things?
3) Damage-prone front indicators in the flares - hope these are cheap to replace
4) Don't know if this is typical, but the whole rear bumper looked like it was mounted 1/2 inch too low - exposed bodywork etc
5) The brake lines running between the chassis rail and tire looked kind of exposed
6) That front bumper ... ??

Otherwise, pretty good - liked the interior. Highly recommend everyone buys them so I have plenty of choice in the secondhand market in a few years. White 4 doors especially.