Figured it times to start a build thread seeing as I've had the jeep almost 3 years.
It is a 2002 Wrangler X. Had 65,000 miles on it when we picked it up from Tennesee. This is what she looked like:
First thing I did was install some Rubicon Flares since they were faded and throw on a 2.5" Rc 2.2 performance kit with a steering stabilizer
Heres's a comparison of the old vs new flares
My new lift installed and a box of goodies!!
Took her wheeling and already was posing for my first stuck:rock:
Here's the video
After the lift the tires came! Went with 285/75/16 Bridgestone Dueler Ats and Rubicon Rims. Had some fun at this point!
Got a ticket at the dunes for destroying vegetation thats some bullshit
Here's me saving the Z which was Wadeys rig back in the day. Lets just say back in the day he needed to be rescued alot:teehee:
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To support the new tires I added a d44 rear out of a TJ with an Aussie Locker as well as regeared the front d30 to 3.73s to match the rear. Also installed a Banks catback exhaust for a little added oomph, some 3/4" rear and 1.25" front spacers and RC quick discos for some more articulation on the trails......
Next on the list were bumpers. I went with a rear bumper first with the swing away tire carrier from Nates4x4. The mounting brackets didnt line up correctly so me and my dad cut them off and rewelded them. In order for Nate to make up for his shitty product he opted to give me a front bumper for free. I added the front hoop for $50 and was happy!
Here they are. Man she was pretty before I started beating on her:sonicjay:
Here I am pulling the bikes to the dunes. That sure was a blast!!
With the abuse the jeep was now seeing I managed to bend 2 output shafts it was time for a Rugged Ridge SYE. Got that done with a new driveshafts from Tattons driveline and threw on Solid diff covers front and rear.
Added tube seals, an adjustable trac bar and Rustys HD steering to the front axle. Also bought a stage 2 clutch and dual core radiator to keep her running smooth:bdr2:
That front bumper was looking pretty bare so I bought a new winch, went with a Smittybilt Xrc Comp 8 winch which had synthetic line. Paid under $500 for it which included shipping so that was a hell of a deal and something I couldnt pass up. Also acquired some 130w long rang KC slimlites which really would light up the sky when night wheeling!
Here's some pics at Bundy Hill my first time there:
Random snow wheeling pictures
Some short videos of me doing work on my 28" winter tires:
It is a 2002 Wrangler X. Had 65,000 miles on it when we picked it up from Tennesee. This is what she looked like:
First thing I did was install some Rubicon Flares since they were faded and throw on a 2.5" Rc 2.2 performance kit with a steering stabilizer
Heres's a comparison of the old vs new flares
My new lift installed and a box of goodies!!
Took her wheeling and already was posing for my first stuck:rock:
Here's the video
After the lift the tires came! Went with 285/75/16 Bridgestone Dueler Ats and Rubicon Rims. Had some fun at this point!
Got a ticket at the dunes for destroying vegetation thats some bullshit
Here's me saving the Z which was Wadeys rig back in the day. Lets just say back in the day he needed to be rescued alot:teehee:
[url=http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=29399]
To support the new tires I added a d44 rear out of a TJ with an Aussie Locker as well as regeared the front d30 to 3.73s to match the rear. Also installed a Banks catback exhaust for a little added oomph, some 3/4" rear and 1.25" front spacers and RC quick discos for some more articulation on the trails......
Next on the list were bumpers. I went with a rear bumper first with the swing away tire carrier from Nates4x4. The mounting brackets didnt line up correctly so me and my dad cut them off and rewelded them. In order for Nate to make up for his shitty product he opted to give me a front bumper for free. I added the front hoop for $50 and was happy!
Here they are. Man she was pretty before I started beating on her:sonicjay:
Here I am pulling the bikes to the dunes. That sure was a blast!!
With the abuse the jeep was now seeing I managed to bend 2 output shafts it was time for a Rugged Ridge SYE. Got that done with a new driveshafts from Tattons driveline and threw on Solid diff covers front and rear.
Added tube seals, an adjustable trac bar and Rustys HD steering to the front axle. Also bought a stage 2 clutch and dual core radiator to keep her running smooth:bdr2:
That front bumper was looking pretty bare so I bought a new winch, went with a Smittybilt Xrc Comp 8 winch which had synthetic line. Paid under $500 for it which included shipping so that was a hell of a deal and something I couldnt pass up. Also acquired some 130w long rang KC slimlites which really would light up the sky when night wheeling!
Here's some pics at Bundy Hill my first time there:
Random snow wheeling pictures
Some short videos of me doing work on my 28" winter tires: