AEV/ Nth TT

"ging" wrote: I wanna get rid of the low hanging skid on my Rubicon LJ.

Anyone have an opinoin on the AEV/Nth tummy tucker and oil pan skid?

Is there something better?

What are your future plans for your Jeep? Do you think you will want a long arm kit eventually?

I have no first hand experience with the AEV/Nth set up but what I have read on the forums is pretty 50/50 on their stuff. From what I have heard, the hardest part is just getting the stuff.

I think Fred might have an Nth tummy tuck. Maybe he will chime in.

"Justin" wrote: I think Fred might have an Nth tummy tuck. Maybe he will chime in.

I don't have the Nth TT, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn. 😂



I've got the Goferit skid on my Jeep. I do have some experience with the Nth TT & oil pan skid since we installed one on Scott's dad's Jeep. I'd say it's a pretty nice skid plate and good quality. But, Nth stuff typically has more parts and hardware so it usually takes a little longer to install than other comparable products. I'd rate it among the best that I've worked with (others I have personal experience with are the 33 Engineering skids and my Goferit).

Not planning on doing a long arm....just wanna reliable trail runner to get me hunting/fishing/camping. I keep on dragging the skid even on mild logging roads. I like the idea of not having to do a body lift to fit the skid.



My goals for the jeep:

2" OME lift

beefier control arms(Rokman/JKS)

33" bfg a/t

31.5 gallon gen right safari gas tank

armor

on board air or power tank

winch

better roll cage

some kind of roof rack system

GPS



But like I said before about the long arm and 37s.....never say never.... 😉

That looks like a pretty good build list to start with. The only thing I'd change is the roof rack. Them things can make your rig very tippy on off camber spots. We've had a few Jeeps come into the club with roof racks, they were soon selling them after a few runs 😲

"ging" wrote: Not planning on doing a long arm....just wanna reliable trail runner to get me hunting/fishing/camping. I keep on dragging the skid even on mild logging roads. I like the idea of not having to do a body lift to fit the skid.

My goals for the jeep:
2" OME lift
beefier control arms(Rokman/JKS)
33" bfg a/t
31.5 gallon gen right safari gas tank
armor
on board air or power tank
winch
better roll cage
some kind of roof rack system



But like I said before about the long arm and 37s.....never say never.... 😉

I didn't know Genright made a 31.5 gal tank. I have the enduro tank which holds 25 gals.

Why would you get a winch, and plan to run a BFG AT? If you wheel hard or risky enough to need a winch for recovery, you'd probably be better off starting with a more aggressive tire to avoid the recovery in the first place. If you fish alone and are concerned about having to recover yourself, then spend a couple bucks more and get an M/T tire. There are plenty of brands that will last as long as the AT you are looking at. The BFG MT, MT/R's or Toyo's for example last plenty long and will greatly help you avoid recovery on your trips. Good luck!

Good advice B-Rad. Also, mud tires sound 😎

"FAM" wrote: I do have some experience with the Nth TT & oil pan skid since we installed one on Scott's dad's Jeep.

fyi, Scott's dad's jeep is a swb TJ Rubicon with automatic transmission. Installing the Nth TT did not require a body lift. We did have to do some clearancing of the transmission tunnel, but the TT came with the "tool" to do it. It does require relocation off the Rubicon air pumps. Be VERY careful not to break of the plastic nipples on the pumps. If you break one like we did, despite our caution, you have to replace the entire dual pump assembly.



This is probably an issue with any TT on a TJ/LJ Rubicon though.

My buddy Jimbo said he would never go bigger than 33's. One trip through Fordyce with us and he bought 35's a few weeks later. 😉



Jimbo also has a belly up skid on his Unlimited. I can't remember which brand but you can contact him here on the forum. His screen name is mtngoht.

"FAM" wrote: If you break one like we did, despite our caution, you have to replace the entire dual pump assembly.

😲 😲 That sounds expensive! Wouldn't super glue work? 😀

"Justin" wrote: 😲 😲 That sounds expensive! Wouldn't super glue work? 😀

I think it was about $170. The unit includes the mounting bracket and the two pumps. The pumps are small and can be easily removed from the bracket, but you can't buy new pumps individually anywhere.

"Justin" wrote: My buddy Jimbo said he would never go bigger than 33's. One trip through Fordyce with us and he bought 35's a few weeks later. 😉

Jimbo also has a belly up skid on his Unlimited. I can't remember which brand but you can contact him here on the forum. His screen name is mtngoht.

Is he the one that went with us that trip (Black TJ on 33's)???? He got a lot of Fordyce dents if I remember correctly!!!!

He was in a black Unlimited on 33's. OX locker went out in the middle of winch hill #1.

I remember. He was doing great until that locker quit working. Then I had to strap him up Winch Hill #1. That was fun.

"BKGM Jeepers" wrote:
I didn't know Genright made a 31.5 gal tank. I have the enduro tank which holds 25 gals.
Why would you get a winch, and plan to run a BFG AT? If you wheel hard or risky enough to need a winch for recovery, you'd probably be better off starting with a more aggressive tire to avoid the recovery in the first place. If you fish alone and are concerned about having to recover yourself, then spend a couple bucks more and get an M/T tire. There are plenty of brands that will last as long as the AT you are looking at. The BFG MT, MT/R's or Toyo's for example last plenty long and will greatly help you avoid recovery on your trips. Good luck!

Gonna be my primary vehicle, DD. Long road trips to hunting sites. 10-19 hours is no fun with the M/T hummmmmm. Also I know of a couple of vehicles with aggressive tires that required a strap. Thanks for the advice though, keep those ideas comming.

"ging" wrote: I know of a couple of vehicles with aggressive tires that required a strap.

IROKS 😂 😂 😂

"JohnDF" wrote: [quote="ging"] I know of a couple of vehicles with aggressive tires that required a strap.

IROKS 😂 😂 😂

And the noise is from boggers. I think they make some noise!

"Justin" wrote: My buddy Jimbo said he would never go bigger than 33's. One trip through Fordyce with us and he bought 35's a few weeks later. 😉

Jimbo also has a belly up skid on his Unlimited. I can't remember which brand but you can contact him here on the forum. His screen name is mtngoht.

Its the 1/4" Teraflex.







Requires a BL and MML.

"Justin" wrote: He was in a black Unlimited on 33's. OX locker went out in the middle of winch hill #1.

Yeah that was my rookie Fordyce run.. 😲 Fun!



Took a toll on my rig.



I must have came down hard on a rock right where the OX cable enters. (the downside of OX. I know 🙄 ARB)

I had to readjust the cable. I works now, but I'm leaking a little oil out the cable where its split. I'll be getting a new cable eventually.



Looking forward to getting out with you guys again! 😀