Rusty's Build - 2008 POWER WAGON RC

[RustyPW]

Nice.

[Retired BLM Rig]

Well... I've been waiting for a new build thread for the Rusty Rubi. Or is it just collecting dust in your garage? You must be getting ready for the annual Rausch Creek run, no?

[RustyPW]

Well... I've been waiting for a new build thread for the Rusty Rubi. Or is it just collecting dust in your garage? You must be getting ready for the annual Rausch Creek run, no?

I started today on installing a 2.5" lift. Got the rear finished. Using Clayton springs, rear track bar is a Clayton. It has a bend in it to clear a 37" spare tire. Front track bar is a Core 4x4. The shocks are Bilstein 5100. Using Teraflex geo brackets on the front control; arms. Already have a combination of Rusty's Offroad and Rock Hard suspension mount skid plates. Have a Banks Derringer, Pedal Monster, and iDash gauge. Have White Knuckle sliders. Still have to get my 37's yet. Walmart has been having great prices on tires. A lot of the guys on the Gladiator forum get their tire from there. I'll start another build thread once I'm done installing the front lift.

Rausch Creek is the June 23th weekend. Looking forward to it.

I do miss my PW. But not the fuel mileage of it. Around town with the Rubi diesel. I'm getting 22 mpg. Highway is 29 mpg. I believe it would walk away from my PW in a drag race.

[jeep_boy02]

You won't lose but maybe 3 mpg on the 37s.

What made you piece it all together rather than a Clayton kit? Seems like a hassle

need mods... too little time and money

[RustyPW]

You won't lose but maybe 3 mpg on the 37s.

What made you piece it all together rather than a Clayton kit? Seems like a hassle

need mods... too little time and money

From reading on the Gladiator forum. Clayton diesel springs have the right spring rate. I want to go with Core 4x4 control arms front and rear because they have Jonny Joints on both ends. The other companies don't have that. I wanted Teraflex adjustable shocks but went with the Bilstein's for the time being. I installed Teraflex geometry brackets in the front. It's no one company makes everything I want.

[jeep_boy02]

Makes sense. I was surprised the metalcloaks were only single adjustable

Clayton's got good stuff.

I'm rebuilding a JKU on 42s with all EVO stuff and I wouldn't buy their stuff after seeing all this.

Granted the guy should have went with a full custom link setup but I've read a just as much bad on them as good.

need mods... too little time and money

[RustyPW]

Upgate on my JTRD. This is what I have on it right now.

Mods;
1. Weathertech Floor Mats.
2. Weathertech Mud Flaps.
3. Z Auto Tazer Mini.
4. Line-X Bed Liner.
5. Ziebart Undercoating
6. Dana Cast Iron Diff Covers in blue.
7. DeeZee bed box. 35"x12.5"x12". To store my recovery gear.
8. White Knuckle Sliders.
9. Brackets to mount my Hi-Lift jack on the Trail Rail.
10. Hard Rock Front and Rear Control Skid Plates.
11. Rusty's Rear Lower Control Arm Frame Side Skid Plates.
12. Metalcloak Rear Swaybar Reinforcements.
13. Clayton Front Springs. Beta testing replacement springs for the bottoming issue. Removed with the lift kit install.
14. Steer Smart Steering Bracket.
15. Mopar Freedom Panel Storage Bag.
16. CoverKing Headliner.
17. WeatherTech Sun Shield.
18. WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors.
19. AJT Design Key Fob.
20. Rock Hard FAD Skid Plate.
21. Rock Hard Front Upper/Frame Side Control Arm Skid Plates.
22. Badge Glow Simple Aux Wiring Board.
23. DesertDoesIt Shorty Front Seat Jackers.
24. QuadTec 12V Power Adapter.
25. Banks Derringer Tuner.
26. Banks IDash Gauge.
27. Banks Pedal Monster
28. BulletPoint Mounting Solutions RubiGrid.
29. Teraflex Rear Upper Control Arm Extended Travel Brackets.
30. Teraflex Rear Spring Retainer.
31. Teraflex Rear Track Bar Bracket.
32. Teraflex Geo Bracket.
33. Teraflex Geo Bracket Reinforcement Kit.
34. Engine Block Heater P/N 5644734AA
35. Geno's Garage Block Heater Cable and Plug Cover. https://www.genosgarage.com/product/eco ... ble/winter
36. Rugged ridge Hood Locks.
37. JKS Front Adjustable Coil Spring Spacer with Hydraulic Bump Stop. ACOS Pro.
38. Synergy Snap Lock Front Bump Stops.
39. Clayton Rear Bump Stops, with the Bump Stop Extension kit.
40. Clayton 2.5" Diesel Springs in the front and Clayton 3.5" spring in the rear.
41. Core 4x4 Crawl Front Track Bar.
42. Core 4x4 Crawl Front Lower Control Arms.
43. Clayton Rear Track Bar with the bend for a 37" spare.
44. Clayton Sway Bar End Links.
45. Bilstein 5100 Shocks.
46. Synergy 1.75" Wheel Spacers. Removed with the new rims.
47. KLM Stainless Brake Lines, 4" over oem.
48. Eldorado Mud Claw Extreme MT tires, 37/12.5R17.
49. Mopar Jack Base.
50. Core 4x4 Front Upper Control Arms, Rear Upper and Lower Control Arm, Front Axle Johnny Joint Kit.
51. Set of 4 Roll Bar Grab Handles.
52. Amazon Under the Steering Column Gun Holster.
53. ASFIR Transfer Case / Fuel Filter Skid Plate.
54. Method 315 Rims, 17"x8.5", 0 OS, 4.75" BS.
55. Extended View Blind Spot Mirrors.
56. Core 4x4 steering linkage with Apex tie rod ends.
57. Summit Racing tire dolly.
58. Fox ATS Steering Stabilizer
59. Clayton Steering Stabilizer Axle relocation Bracket.
60. Apex Bracket for the Fox ATS Steering Stabilizer on the Tie Rod Bar.

[RustyPW]

Wish List:
1. Ohlins Shocks.
2, Drive Shaft, Woods.
3. LoD Signature Shorty Bumper.
4. Warn Zeon 12S Platinum Winch.
5. RCV Axles.
6. CroMoly Rear Axles.
7. Road Armor Stealth Rear Bumper with winch.
8. ARB dual air compressor.
9. Kraken under the seat ARB mount.
10. Next Venture belly skid plate.
11. Front Diff Brace Kit

[Mule007]

Sweet,,, if you have time would love to see a pic or 2

[SimonandSimonBeast]

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[RustyPW]

Site is giving me a hard time with pictures.

Build thread.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/foru ... nal.53185/

[Mule007]

looking good Rusty ,,,,do the rail dropped step cause any clearance issues ?,,,,,thanks for sharing

[RustyPW]

looking good Rusty ,,,,do the rail dropped step cause any clearance issues ?,,,,,thanks for sharing

I made the steps myself. I remove 3 bolts and they are off for off roading. Had to put the steps on for the wifey. She has Parkinson's.

[Mule007]

Good looking steps for certain ; nice design Rusty,,,