M1097A2 build thread

[M998y]

It is now time to think about my next steps after the recommended maintenances.

1- Any batteries recommendation? Any links?

2- Goal 1: 40’s tires (40x13.5R17) with at least 2” lift.
a) Will 2” be enough. If not, recommendations?
b) For a poke style, what wheel specs would you recommend? Brand/model/link?

3- Goal 2: 2 man soft top, soft doors to 4 man hardtop hard door conversion. Although the quality and convenience is there, I simply can’t stomach the price for each items, let alone the total cost for current aftermarket options. I will have to make my own.

4- other goals
- 24v to 12v conver
- AC : recommendations?

5- any other recommendations?

Thanks!

 

[Coug]

It is now time to think about my next steps after the recommended maintenances.

1- Any batteries recommendation? Any links?

2- Goal 1: 40’s tires (40x13.5R17) with at least 2” lift.
a) Will 2” be enough. If not, recommendations?
b) For a poke style, what wheel specs would you recommend? Brand/model/link?

3- Goal 2: 2 man soft top, soft doors to 4 man hardtop hard door conversion. Although the quality and convenience is there, I simply can’t stomach the price for each items, let alone the total cost for current aftermarket options. I will have to make my own.

4- other goals
- 24v to 12v conver
- AC : recommendations?

5- any other recommendations?

Thanks!

1) Personally I am running these batteries, but there is a little debate as to stick with the military 6T series or use civilian sizes. I am not a purist, and the group 24AGM have been working great for me for years now.

X2Power Premium AGM BCI Group 24 Car and Truck Battery - SLI24AGMDP at Batteries Plus Bulbs

X2Power group 24 AGM replacement battery designed for low maintenance and dependable engine starting power. Designed for Volvo, Pontiac, Subaru, Dodge and more

www.batteriesplus.com

2) A)39.5x13.5 will fit without any lift, so 2" lift with 40" is plenty.
B) no idea

 

[TOBASH]

24f $69 dollars at WallyWorld/Walmart. It’s like they’re giving them away.

 

[Gcelevator]

I got some AGM batteries from Walmart for $169 and 3 years warranty. Happy about it.
Running 40's with 2" body lift, I don't like the excessive gap between the tires and fenders. That's just me.
I am making a 1151A1 for the wife and I prefer my soft top with hard doors, but that's just me. Get the pockets ready as those specific parts are pricey.
Why convert to 12v? Just curious.
Red dot system AC, bulky but can't beat the performance.

 

[M998y]

Thank you all for your input above! It is much appreciated!

1- It seems commercial batteries work fine. Therefore what are the benefits of sticking with the “military” batteries?

2- @Gcelevator The 12v converter is to run none 24v equipment like regular car radio and usb charger. Wow that red dot AC is bulky indeed.

3- Anyone with 40’s that can chime in with wheel specs / brand / model they used?

As always thanks!

 

[Gcelevator]

Thank you all for your input above! It is much appreciated!

1- It seems commercial batteries work fine. Therefore what are the benefits of sticking with the “military” batteries?

2- @Gcelevator The 12v converter is to run none 24v equipment like regular car radio and usb charger. Wow that red dot AC is bulky indeed.

3- Anyone with 40’s that can chime in with wheel specs / brand / model they used?

As always thanks!

My bad on the 12v. I thought you wanted to convert your teuck to 12VDC all together. Was talking to a friend earlier that's doing a Duramax conversion and combined both conversations. Lol

I am running 40's toyo mud terrain. Not noisy at all.

 

[Gcelevator]

Thank you all for your input above! It is much appreciated!

1- It seems commercial batteries work fine. Therefore what are the benefits of sticking with the “military” batteries?

2- @Gcelevator The 12v converter is to run none 24v equipment like regular car radio and usb charger. Wow that red dot AC is bulky indeed.

3- Anyone with 40’s that can chime in with wheel specs / brand / model they used?

As always thanks!

I have a lot of friends running aftermarket AC systems with mounted compressors and self contained. Nothing like the red dot.

 

[M998y]

My bad on the 12v. I thought you wanted to convert your teuck to 12VDC all together. Was talking to a friend earlier that's doing a Duramax conversion and combined both conversations. Lol

I am running 40's toyo mud terrain. Not noisy at all.

Got it! What wheels (specs) are your 40s mounted on? Thanks!

 

[Gcelevator]

Got it! What wheels (specs) are your 40s mounted on? Thanks!

Black rhino abrams. 17"

 

[M998y]

Black rhino abrams. 17"

Sorry to bother again, backspace? Width? Offset?
Are your wheels flush with fender edge? If not how far out to they poke?
Just trying to get the right specs wheels. Thanks!

 

[Gcelevator]

Sorry to bother me again, backtrack? Broad? Make up for?
Are your wheels flush with the edge of the fender? If not, how far do they go?
I'm just trying to get the wheels with the right specs. Thank you!
[/APPOINTMENT]
No bother at all. I have heard that the only wheels that maintain the original specifications are cepek (if I'm not mistaken)
Abrams have a -18 offset and with 37's they sticks out about 1" or so. With 40's they stick even more to the point I'm not very happy with the way they look. I'd say 2" or so.
Check the pictures and decide for yourself.
On the M1151A1 I have some Vission wheels that they stick out even more, they are -25 Offset but they don't look bad on the 37's.

 

[M998y]

@Gcelevator Thank you very much! Much appreciated!

 

[TNDRIVER]

I got some AGM batteries from Walmart for $169 and 3 years warranty. Happy about it.
Running 40's with 2" body lift, I don't like the excessive gap between the tires and fenders. That's just me.
I am making a 1151A1 for the wife and I prefer my soft top with hard doors, but that's just me. Get the pockets ready as those specific parts are pricey.
Why convert to 12v? Just curious.
Red dot system AC, bulky but can't beat the performance.

Check your warranty period again.

 

[Gcelevator]

Check your warranty period again.

Why? It is printed in the battery 3 years. I couldn't believe it but, yes 3 years.

 

[TNDRIVER]

Why? It is printed in the battery 3 years. I couldn't believe it but, yes 3 years.

4 year battery in my part of the world, sayes so on the front of the battery. Same battery from all the usual suspects is $100 more and 3 years around here.

I own several of this brand in different sizes.