ManCave's 2012 Jeep Rubicon

[TheManCave]

Originally started as a RTR truck, ran it as a 1.9 class truck for a while, but after much debate I've turned it to a 2.2 class rig. It runs a RR geared tranny, JunFac shafts, Novak Goat2S with 18.5 BL motor, Mayhem monsters with proline sx swampers, level3 racing lift kit, aluminum shocks, Aluminum links straight rears and bent fronts, Venom 8000mah ( yes I really am ) 20c 2S lipo. Here's a few pics while I wait for my Kit version to get here along with all the goodies for it.

[eric113]

Originally Posted by TheManCave

Is it just me or does the front of the truck look like it googly face?

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by eric113

Is it just me or does the front of the truck look like it googly face?

it looks like a character off of Cars now that you mention it LOL

[scottanthony]

My votes in for the Mancave..Beast!
But then again, I am partial to those wheels..

[Postclanker]

8000 Mah ??? That thing is huge Cave

[mtgrizzlymn]

I love yet he battery does it climb good with it up there?

[ev0l]

Looks pretty beastly on 2.2s

[Red04VXE]

looks great....

Cheers Red

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by scottanthony

My votes in for the Mancave..Beast!
But then again, I am partial to those wheels..

I have to thank Yoda for hooking me up with those wheels on a trade, but after mounting em up it is beastly and I cant wait to get em dirty to see how she hooks up with those SX's

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

8000 Mah ??? That thing is huge Cave

Bigger is better right? In all seriousness, with that 8000 pack I can run raw dog for over 4 hours before I trip LV detection.

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by mtgrizzlymn

I love yet he battery does it climb good with it up there?

It actually saved me from having to weight the wheels and with that heavy of a stick pack up there it takes a lot for the nose to start going over. The downside is when it does roll you need to get the hell outta the way or get hit with a brick lol

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by ev0l

Looks pretty beastly on 2.2s

I loved it when I ran it as a 1.9, pretty much never got stuck with my pitbulls, but since I ordered the kit version I can have a 1.9 and 2.2 version.

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by Red04VXE

looks great....

Cheers Red

Thanks Red, Should have some good trail shots of it up soon I cant just let it sit there looking all badass on a shelf.

[KillerBlackbird]

Looks good!
I'm subscribed to your YouTube channel, always cool to see the different stuff you're working on.

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by KillerBlackbird

Looks good!
I'm subscribed to your YouTube channel, always cool to see the different stuff you're working on.

Awesome to hear! I have a TON of footage on my camera im in the process of pulling off and editing, along with a lot of new stuff coming in that when I get home I'll be unboxing.

[Valreesio]

Originally Posted by TheManCave

It actually saved me from having to weight the wheels and with that heavy of a stick pack up there it takes a lot for the nose to start going over. The downside is when it does roll you need to get the hell outta the way or get hit with a brick lol

I can second this, I run a 5700 2s and I do not see any reason to weight my front wheels. And I have had people compliment me on the steep climbing ability of her. Also, I get about three hours of run time...bonus.

[KillerBlackbird]

Originally Posted by TheManCave

Awesome to hear! I have a TON of footage on my camera im in the process of pulling off and editing, along with a lot of new stuff coming in that when I get home I'll be unboxing.

I've watched your last two trail videos with the JK, does very well up the steep inclines. Gives me some ideas on locations to try crawling too, terrain is similar.

[Abrown83]

Really liking this rig! I'm running a 5300 pack between my front and rear towers with weighted front wheels and I'm finding the rear wheels always want to tip.. Seeing your rig has made me want to pull some weight out the front!

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by Abrown83

Really liking this rig! I'm running a 5300 pack between my front and rear towers with weighted front wheels and I'm finding the rear wheels always want to tip.. Seeing your rig has made me want to pull some weight out the front!

With the weight of that 8k pack up front I had to take the weight out of my front tires and had to stiffen the shocks otherwise they'd bottom out very easily. Venting the rims would have been my next step but im not going to ruin a sweet set of wheels like this just for some grip.