Jeep Death Wobble Fix

What is “Death Wobble”? Death wobble is the horrible front end vibration that starts when a tire hits a groove or bump in the pavement somewhere around 40-50mph range. Why is death wobble extremely difficult to try to diagnose and fix. The reason is caused by numerous parts of the steering system as a whole, not by one component in most cases. To diagnose and fix your death wobble correctly one must look for worn or improper installed parts in the steering and front suspension system. The team at Extreme Vehicle Builders in Danbury Ct has successfully repaired hundreds of Jeep Wrangler, YJ, TJ, ZJ and the all new JK’s with death wobble issues. EVB uses the Hunter GPS9700 balancer, making sure that your oversized tires are rolling nice and smooth. Plus EVB has the latest in OE and aftermarket parts in stock ready to fix your death wobble correctly. It is hard to fix death wobble correctly over the phone but here is a small list that you yourself can look at:

• Tie Rod Ends (all four, plus the upper track bar end)
• Upper and Lower Ball Joints
• Track Bar Mounting Bracket Bolts
• Steering Box Bolts
• Track Bar Ends
• Alignment

Call us today or stop in at Extreme Vehicle Builders 44 Kenosia ave. Danbury, Ct 06810 203-748-5700.

Smittybilt winch vs Warn quality

Here is a Facebook post about a Smittybilt winch XRC8. We do not know the details how this winch failed, but this is why Warn is EVB's winch of choice.

Clayton Off Road Dealers

Since 2001, Clayton Off Road has been setting the standards for long-arm suspension kits. In November 2002, we became the first suspension manufacturer to offer long-arm suspensions for all four of the major Jeep® models, TJ, XJ, WJ and ZJ. Extreme Vehicle Builder now a full line dealer for all there products. Call us to get the parts that your Jeep needs. www.evb.cc

Poison Spyder December Special

The details for Poison Spyder December Special is in. If your order meets any of the 3 tiers you will get the corresponding Free Swag from Poison Spyder. Don’t forget to remind us though as it will not be automatically added. Obviously I would need to know what size sweatshirt on the $300 mark anyways.

- Spend $100, get a FREE Poison Spyder Beanie

- Spend $200, get a FREE Poison Spyder Beanie and 2011 Calendar

- Spend $300, get a FREE Poison Spyder Beanie, 2011 Calendar, and a Hooded Sweatshirt


Happy Holidays from Extreme Vehicle Builders
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Black Ops Jeep Commercial

Let Extreme Vehicle Builders build you your own Black Ops Jeep . Check us out www.evb.cc. Also make sure you look at all our builds here

Jeep® Jamboree the dates are set

Jeep® Jamborees are off-road adventure weekends that bring together the outdoors, down-to-earth people, and their Jeep 4x4s. These off-road treks have a long tradition dating back to 1953 when 4x4 pioneer Mark A. Smith organized the firstever Jeep Jamboree and voyaged across the Sierra Nevada Mountains by way of the old Rubicon Trail. In 1954, Willys Motors — then manufacturer of Jeep vehicles — became involved with the adventure, and Jeep Jamborees have been an off-road tradition ever since.EXTREME VEHICLE BUILDER will be there for the 5th Killington Killington, Vermont
Jul 14-Jul 16 , 14th Catskill Mountains Monticello, New York Sept 22-Sep 24, and the 22nd Maine Mountains Bethel, Maine Sep 29-Oct 01 Jamboree. Join us for a fun filled weekend . Thanks EVB.
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Great American Jeep Rally 2011 Date

Extreme Vehicle Builders and Poison Spyder

From: Poison Spyder
This month Extreme Vehicle Builders are offering Free upgrades to Poison Spyder Rocker Knocker line, see the chart below for the details on this.
-Buy CJ,YJ,TJ,LJ Rocker Knockers and get upgraded to Rocker Knockers w/ Sliders for FREE
-Buy CJ,YJ,TJ,LJ Rocker Knockers w/ Sliders and get upgraded to Ricochet Rockers for FREE
-Buy JK Rocker Knock...ers & Steel Body Armor and get upgraded to Aluminum Body Armor for FREE
Please call or email me with any questions.

Poison Spyder Rear Stinger Tire Carrier

— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —
POISON SPYDER REAR STINGER TIRE CARRIER

EVB: Extreme Vehicle Builders is now carring the Poison Spyder Rear Stinger Tire Carrier is the ultimate rear bumper for hard core rock crawling.
The Rear Stinger is a fold-down spare tire carrier. By pulling the two upper pins, the tire carrier can swing down, making loading and unloading of huge off-road tires easier. Simply roll the tire up into the carrier, secure it with the provided 3-Way Spare Tire Strap, then swing the carrier back up and pin it in place.

The Stinger is fabricated from NC-bent DOM tubing and CNC laser-cut 3/16” plate steel. The integrated skid plate helps the Jeep slide off of ledges and obstacles without hanging up on the spare tire. It also incorporates a license plate mount located in the center of the carrier. The spare tire mounts securely into the carrier using a heavy duty, adjustable 3-Way Spare Tire Strap.
The Upper Corner Mounts are designed to work with Poison Spyder Crusher Corners™ (may also fit other manufacturers’ 3/16” thick corner guards). They are fabricated from CNC laser cut and precision brake-formed 3/16” plate steel and include a convenient CB antenna mount. The Tire Carrier is secured to the Upper Corner Mounts using urethane bushings and easy-to-remove hitch pins.
The Lower Mounting Plate replaces the Jeep’s existing bumper to provide the greatest departure angle possible. The Lower Mount Plate has two sets of heavy duty bushing tabs, where the Tire Carrier attaches using urethane bushings and Grade 8 hardware. The plate also features two integrated, CNC machined 1” thick heavy duty recovery shackle tabs designed to accept 3/4” recovery shackles (sold separately). The Lower Mount Plate attaches to the Jeep with countersunk flat-head stainless steel hardware.
“The Rear Stinger is light weight, high clearance, easy to use and provides a measure of rear-flop protection,” says Poison Spyder’s Larry McRae, “It’s designed for those who spend a lot of time in the big rocks and need a tire carrier that meets the challenges of hard core four wheeling.”
The Poison Spyder Rear Stinger Tire Carrier is available now for Jeep TJ &LJ, coming soon for CJ, YJ and JK. It can be orderd as a complete kit for these Jeep models, or without the Lower Mount Plate, for those who would like to adapt it to a different rear bumper.

ABOUT POISON SPYDER CUSTOMS: Poison Spyder Customs has been at the forefront of off-road innovation since its inception. From its Banning, California facilities Poison Spyder Customs designs, manufactures and markets a growing line of off-road accessories and performance modifications for Jeep® vehicles. The majority of its sales are made through an extensive dealer network, and the company maintains a high visibility among off-road enthusiasts through heavy participation in off-road events, clubs and online enthusiast forums.

It's days away for the Jeep rally don't miss it

come join us for some fun. If you need more info call EVB at 203-748-5700

Extreme Vehicle Builders - Baseline testing 2010 Rubicon

Jeep Debuts 2011 Model Campers

Scoff if you must at the idea of Mopar offering Jeep-branded (and styled) pop-up campers through its dealers. But it makes a whole lot more sense than Jeep-branded baby strollers, no?

We choose on this fine afternoon to think of Jeep's newest models (there are two available campers) as much a natural extension of its brand promise as a winter-coat company deciding to also offer winter gloves. And, with the Patriot and Compass models already on the market, there's plenty of precedent for Jeep offering models with no engines (BAM!).

Anyway, for $9,995 you could drive away with an 850-pound 49.5-inch high camper that can sleep up to four and, riding on 32-inch BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires, has 12 inches of ground clearance.

Not "X-treme" enough for you? Then sir, you should step up to the Jeep Extreme Trail Edition Camper. This version is a little heavier (at 1,050) and wears bigger 35-in Mud Terrain tires for 15 inches of ground clearance. It has a more stout frame than the standard model, a full-underbody skid plate and black diamond-plate aluminum fenders.

Both use tubular-aluminum construction (no fiberboard!), are available in silver, black, red, green and "Mango Tango Pearl," and, because this is Mopar, are offered with a host of accessories. And since both use Jeep's 17-inch Wrangler aluminum wheels, the spare tire for most Jeeps you'd be using to tow the thing will fit the trailer. That's clever, although it will make for some expensive trailer tire/wheel replacements.

http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2010/09/jeep-debuts-2011-model-campers-becausewell-why-wouldnt-it.html?ref=nf

THE GREAT AMERICAN JEEP RALLY CONVOY

THE GREAT AMERICAN JEEP RALLY CONVOY

What?
EVB is looking to organize as many Jeeps to convoy to the Great American Jeep Rally located in Somers, CT. For more details call us at 800-884-5337

Where?
The convoy starts at Extreme Vehicle Builders, 44 Kenosia Ave Danbury, CT.

When?
October 3rd 2010 (rain or shine). Everyone meets at EVB between 6:30am and 6:55am (coffee and donuts will be served). Convoy leaves EVB at 7:00a.m. SHINE

* Extreme Vehicle Builders has no affiliation with the Great American Jeep Rally. EVB is not charging for this event but GAJR is charging at the door. This is not a race or an off-road event. Just have fun in the sun! Hope to see you there.

Rebuild a Jeep under 4 minutes

New photos in EVB Build Gallery

Check out some of our customers rigs that we built this summer.
Thanks Extreme Vehicle Builders

2010 Great American Jeep Rally

When: October 3, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Four Town Fairgrounds, Somers, CT
Directions: Get Directions
Admission: $10 per jeep (includes up to 5 occupants) and $5 per spectator

Activities:
Rock garden, RTI ramps, and other activities are included with your entrance donation. Use of all activities is at your own risk. You will be required to sign a waiver. If you are licensed but under the age of 18, you must have a parent or guardian to participate in any motorized activity. Stop by the Activities Table to sign up and you will be guided where to go.

Don’t forget to bring your own Remote Controlled Offroader for the RC Rock Garden, hosted by the CT RC Rock Crawlers.

Awards:
There will be trophies for Off-Road, Street, Beater, Antique, Military, and others. So drive it or tow it and show it off!


EVB is looking to run a convoy from our location 44 Kenosia Ave Danbury CT to the event in Somers CT. the drive is about 1hr and 45 mins from the shop. We plan to leave at 7 am sharp.... more details soon.

Big Dogs Main Jambo Winchester VA September 10, 11, 12 2010

BIG DOGS OFFOAD is a Maryland based company promoting Off-Road Trail Riding events, "Pack it in" 4wheel drive road trips, Survival training. BIG DOGS are members of the United Four Wheel Drive Association, Middle Atlantic Association,and Corporate Associate Members of East Coast Four Wheel Drive Association Inc. BIG DOGS OFFOAD was formed to provide increased four-wheeling opportunities by negotiating use agreements on privately owned lands. With the ever shrinking opportunities to four-wheel on public lands, BIG DOGS OFFROAD Inc. hopes to help fill a widening void. BIG DOGS OFFROAD provides challenges for all levels of wheelers, from mild to highly challenging. All events are covered by insurance and trained medical personnel are in attendance. BIG DOGS OFFROAD offers formal off-road trail riding to the public, as well as holding invitational events for Clubs and Associations. Accompanying our challenging trail rides is great entertainment. A band entertains wheelers on Saturday evenings, and nightly Bonfire gatherings provide the opportunity to swap stories about the day's wheeling. Thousands of dollars in Door Prizes from major sponsors are drawn and distributed to wheelers. The events are held entirely on private land, and opened to all licensed 4-wheel drive vehicles.

Trail Fest 2010

New photos in EVB Build Gallery

Check out some of our latest photo's on some of the builds from EVB. More to come!!

Ripp Supercharger JK Header system

EVB is off to EFI Logics to dyno test RIPP Superchargers new JK Header system..... Stay tuned!!!!!

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Killington, Vermont Jeep Jamboree

Some of the customers from EVB and Adam are heading to the Killington, Vermont Jeep Jamboree..... Pics when they get home

New Website is Up!

2008 Dodge Hemi 5.7 Ram Supercharger

Extreme Vehicle Builders is at it again adding horsepower to aready powerfull 2008 Dodge Hemi 1500 pick up.

EVB picked the ProCharger system to give this Dodge some get up and go. Also on the list of mods the 1500 Dodge 4x4 will also get a new set of 22's and a Ground Force lowering kit as well. Here are some photos of the build more to come and a full review of the system soon....... Thanks EVB

1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible Restoration

Work is full steam ahead on the Lincoln. EVB is restoring a 1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible. Here are some current photo's of the build. Enjoy EVB.....






For some older photo's on the Lincoln click here and other build by EVB Click here

EVB's Road trip with Mahopac Marine

Extreme Vehicle Builders has a long time friendship with Charlie from Mahopac Marina. Over the years Mahopac Marine has been expanding there line up of high performace boats. Stingray, Sunsation, Sutphen and Outerlimits Powerboats just to name a few, EVB and Mahopac Marine always hold the bar high for all our customers. Check out there Facebook page and enjoy the pics........EVB

EVB Installs and Dyno Tests the RIPP Supercharger...

The 3.8L motor in the 2010 Jeep Wrangler JK is underpowered, everyone agrees with that, but how does the motor respond with the addition of a super charger? Lets take a closer look at that..

Extreme Vehicle Builders (EVB) and its owner and founder Jim Daley have been modifying every make and model of vehicle you can think of and testing super chargers for almost 30 years. Jim’s first shop in Bedford Hills NY (JD’s Off Road) was often featured in off road magazines and in one article they installed and dyno tested the Avenger Super Charger on a 05 Jeep Rubicon, the article offers a good simplistic overview of how a super charger increases horsepower in a combustion engine.

2010 Jeep Wrangler JK on dyno at EFI Logics

Yet all things change as has the mighty Jeep JK and its available super chargers so clearly it was time for EVB to weigh in on that subject once again.

Like everyone who realizes its time to invest in more power this Jeep owner was no longer willing to tolerate his pride and joy lagging around town and on the trails. He wanted to enjoy the full Jeep experience and heard EVB is the best shop around to help get that job done.

So after carefully considering three possible super chargers for his JK: The RIPP Super Charger, Hesco Super Charger, and Avenger Super Charger the decision was made to install the RIPP super charger because of a little black box - we’ll discuss that more in a bit.

RIPP Super Charger Kit


The guys at EVB often bust a myth or two about products and benefits in the shop. In fact they often put manufactures claims regarding ease of installation and performance to the test.

A super charger can take some time to install and RIPP suggested it would take 2 guys roughly 4 hours to do. EVB concluded that the wiring alone can take a single person 3 hours and that it takes another 7 or 8 hours for a single person to make all the necessary modifications and bolt things down. The conclusion is it’s a 10-12 hour job for even the well versed.

The installation of a RIPP Super Charger in your 2010 Jeep JK will VOID the dealer warranty, that’s plain and simple, but so is your desire for more power and the reason why you make such a choice in the first place.

The main feature that swayed the decision to use the RIPP Super Charger in this 2010 JK was the little black box. The little black box means that RIPP took the time to map their super charger to your Jeeps ECU to ensure performance, they left nothing to chance and claim proper installation will not set off your check engine light.

A point of humor at EVB shop was that there was no black box in the RIPP Super Charger kit, in actuality there was a silver box mistakenly labeled as a black box in the instructions that does the same thing.

To wire this silver box into your Jeep you have to tap into 8 wires that connect directly to your ECU. There are special dust boots that must be carefully attended to for access to these wires. Jeep manufactured these dust boots for one time use, meaning they tend to break easily, but RIPP clearly forewarns you about this pointing out the need for caution and patience in this step.

The silver box appeared to be sealed well and water safe and RIPP suggests a simple installation in the engine bay. EVB chose to improve on the manufacturers instructions here and install the box under the dash to keep it out of the elements.

Overall EVB thought the RIPP Super Charger instructions were very well detailed, easy to follow and full of lots of great bits of information all throughout.

The brackets RIPP supplied were machined nicely and fit properly. The piping in the kit is excellent too. There is one section of piping that installs directly above the main fuse block, which creates an extra step on the trails if you ever need to get to the main fuse block, but that section is easily removed allowing you easy access once again.

RIPP relocates the open-air filter to a good location. The battery box supplied with the kit is of high quality but needs to be modified because simply bolting the battery box in as per RIPP’s instructions leaves it too close to the engine pulley. The good news is that EVB found it easy to gain another inch of clearance with some simple modification.

The Jeeps air box mount had to be cut and RIPP suggested cutting it in the vehicle. EVB decided to take the extra step of removing the air box mount before cutting it because there are too many close wires to safely cut the air box mount while in the vehicle.

One element of the RIPP Super Charger Kit EVB was particularly dissatisfied with was the temperature intake sensor, it was a cheap wire that was not long enough to reach the exterior of the vehicle and it had a cheap foam sock covering the tip. Of course EVB couldn’t help but take matters into their own hands and improve on this particular part for their customers Jeep JK but they said that everything else in the RIPP Super Charger Kit was well machined and nicely manufactured.

It was time to test the RIPP Super Charger on the Mustang dyno after it was installed and driven a few miles for proper break in. Chris & Pete over at EFI Logics had tested many cars on their Mustang dyno before but they never tested anything turning 35” BFG’s.

2010 Jeep Wrangler JK with 35” BFG’s on Mustang Dyno




What you will notice when you take a closer look at the Mustang Dyno Results is that the stock 2010 JK with Automatic Transmission, 5:13 Gears, 35” BFG’s and a 2.5” Pro Comp experiences a build in horsepower to the rear wheels before fading around 5000RPM. It generates a maximum of 149HP with 177 ft/lb of torque that flat lines and declines from 3000RPM onward, that is less than optimal.

2010 Jeep Wrangler JK Dyno Results Stock Motor



When EVB tested the same JK with the RIPP Super Charger installed on the Mustang dyno they were more than pleased with the results.

What they noticed was an increase of 61HP to the rear wheels with the RIPP Super Charger delivering a maximum of 211HP and 232ft/lb of torque at 5000RPM.

The RIPP Super Charger offered a more desirable linear build in horsepower and torque that was available throughout the range yielding better and cleaner performance.




In the past its been argued whether or not a super charger actually benefits your Jeep and the naysayer would link such claims to the lack of mapping and resulting loss in torque similar to that experienced in the first dyno illustration. But the RIPP Super Charger Kit has clearly demonstrated its ability to alleviate this by properly by mapping its super charger to your Jeeps ECU ensuring the power and performance gains you seek.

EVB concludes that the RIPP Super Charger is indeed a worthy contender for those of you seeking more power from your JK’s, it most definitely increases your horsepower, torque and overall performance.

A body lift is not necessary for a RIPP Super Charger and EVB rates this installation at a difficulty level of 3 on the 1-5 scale of difficulty.

Modifications on this 2010 Jeep Wrangler JK 3.8 AT tested include:

5:13 Gears
2.5" Pro Comp Lift Kit
35" BF Goodrich MTR’s
RIPP Super Charger

Be Back Soon,
CJFinch

PS. There are other interesting projects underway at Extreme Vehicle Builders so be sure to visit often and check in on facebook to stay better connected to what going on in the shop!

1963 Lincoln Continental Restoration

Here are some of the photos of the 1963 Lincoln Restoration..

Toyoto 2010 Build up starts now

Adam from EVB has just begun on a long list of mods for his brand new 2010 Toyota pickup. One of the first upgrades was to add sound deadening material to the cabin area..

Marcus Dairy Super Sunday

April 18, 2010 - Marcus Dairy will host its 2010 Spring Opener - 8AM-4PM, rain or shine. On tap are vendors, a bike show, food, and music; the admission is $9.00. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. Since 1991, Marcus Dairy has donated over $600,000 to local organizations in need.

EVB is now carrying Poison Spyder

EVB is now carrying Poison Spyder custom parts.. Call us now to get the best pricing on your new gear..

EVB is now an authorized TCI Transmission Dealer

EVB is now an authorized TCI Transmission Dealer. Call us at 800-884-5337 to order your transmission today