We didn't like the way the steering ram connected to the drag link. It not only pushed and pulled laterally, there was some upward and downward movement too because the ram wasn't parallel to the drag link. There was no way to put the ram where it belonged and connect it to a knuckle, so Kevin went from the frame to the pitman arm. While this puts stress on the drag-link ball joints, it made the Jeep a pleasure to drive. Look for new knuckles from PSC that will allow you to have any steering and ram setup you'd like. For now, our Wrangler works well.
We were able to procure a set of 37x12.50R17LT Goodyear Wrangler MT/R competition compound tires. We mounted them on the 17x9-inch Mickey Thompson Classic II wheels with OMF beadlocks. The tires work unbelievably well in the rocks but are so sticky they throw rocks and gravel up and blast the Jeep. This is probably a trade-off that we're willing to make.
Kevin performed a number of other fabricating changes that we're going to keep under wraps - at least for now. He wants to keep some of his secrets just that - secret. Know, though, that the Flexible Flyer now flexes better than ever, flies over the road as fast as it's called on to go, and doesn't display the weirdness it did with the air shocks installed. Kevinizing our Jeep has turned it into one of the finest dual-sport Wranglers on the planet.
 The front air shocks we had...  The front air shocks we had used were replaced by Fox 2.0x5/8-inch emulsion coilovers with smoothbore bodies, CAD-designed pistons for high flow and low cavitation, Teflon-lined steel spherical bearings, and hard-chromed hardened 17-4 stainless shafts. These were a vast improvement. The 225-pound primary and 275-pound secondary Eibach coils from Parker Pumper were perfect for our application. MasterCraft limit straps were installed to keep everything under control. The Currie Anti-Rock sway bar continues to work as always with adjustable control on- and off-road. |  Kevin installed 2.0x5/8-inch...  Kevin installed 2.0x5/8-inch Fox emulsion reservoir shocks outside the frame for more travel and better stability. He was able to do this because of the 63-inch-wide Currie Rock Jock 60 rearend. The shocks were revalved with #75 rebound and #55 compression valves that make them work as a perfect complement to the front coilovers. Kevin also installed 90-degree elbow fittings on the shock and reservoir so they could be mounted where they are. |  The ACOS (Adjustable Coil...  The ACOS (Adjustable Coil Over Spacer) from JKS allows easy adjustability when using coil springs. It can also provide up to 2.5 inches of lift for those doing a mild Jeep project. The ACOS comes with a bumpstop, but we used a Currie bumpstop/spring retainer on the bottom and removed the ACOS bumpstop. MasterCraft limit straps were used in back too. Currie progressive coils provide a smooth, yet controlled, ride. |
 Kevin replaced 3/4-inch Heim...  Kevin replaced 3/4-inch Heim ends and bushings with high-quality 7/8-inch Heims and high-misalignment bushings from HM Engineering. HM Engineering supplies many race teams and offers only the best components. |  Check out the difference in...  Check out the difference in movement we achieved with the change to 7/8-inch Heims with high-misalignment bushings! |  Kevin moved the PSC steering...  Kevin moved the PSC steering ram off the drag link and up to the pitman arm. While this still isn't ideal, it works much better than it did and doesn't tug the drag link around in all directions. A Rough Country (Heckethorn) steering stabilizer was also added for even better on-road control. To protect the steering box, a Currie steering box skidplate was installed. |