Build of BlackTurd

hhunter050

hhunter050

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Well I figured with some overly sized axles on the way it was finally time to start a build thread and tell the story of "the blackturd" as I often refer to it as. It is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X. My Mom bought it for my Dad for valentine's day in 2008 with 33 miles on it. In 2012 when I turned 16 they let me pay off the remaining dues ($7500) and let me have it. $7500 for a 2008 JKU with 4 5k miles on it? Not bad to say the least. First things first. Had to get some tires and wheels. Tires: 265/70R17 Cooper Discover STT (31) on some 17x9 Dick Cepek DC2s.View attachment 161185
After 2 years with that setup I finally realized you can buy some pretty cool things for these bads boys so next up on the list. 2" Leveling Kit, Smittybilt XRC MOD front bumper, Smittybilt XRC rear bumper, a free set of DC2s Dick Cepek sent me (gloss finish was coming off), and 295/70R17 Toyo Open Country MTs (also 2 pods on the bumper and a 20" light bar on the hood) 2014-Feb of 2015
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After doing this I was fighting the urge not lift it and put some big tires on it. But I couldn't resist and did it anyways lol Next Transformation list: 3.5" Rough Country Stage II lift kit, Smittybilt XRC Flat Fenders, and 37x13.50R17 Cooper Discover STTs. Also since then (Valentines Day of 2015) I have also added a couple more things. CB Radio, 1310 Rough Country Driveshaft (Front), Front and Rear Adjustable Track Bars(Rubicon Express), Crown Extended Break Lines, Rough Country Sway Bar disconnects, K&N Cold Air Intake, Rubi Rock Sliders and miscellaneous things (Floors Matts, Bikini Top, Spider WedShade, etc) and this is how she sits today. View attachment 161188View attachment 161189
First Trip out with the new stuff. Went to the Cove with some Wayalife peeps
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Up next was Jeepfest Helen. Got to take my mom and show how fun it is!
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Then onto Jeep Beach! (Rubicon Sliders added)
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Then went to Bell Mtn and Charlies creek in North Georgia with more Wayalife peeps. Broke my Front Driveshaft so a new one was purchased and Replaced (Rough Country 1310)
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First place with the new Driveshaft was Beasley Knob in Blairsville, GA
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Then went to gulches with some more new Wayalife peeps
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Then a little trip to Dodd Rd with some Georgia Jeepers
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Then to the most recent Outing to Uwharrie for the End of Summer East Coast Run
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Showing off the Trasharoo I won this trip. Thing comes in handy!
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Now to the serious part and what is coming in the future.
05+ SD F350 Axles (D60 front Sterling 10.5)
Undecided for mounting Coilovers
Clayton Longarm Kit
17inch Beadlocks (Undecided)
40 in Tires (Undecided)
Custom Armor
LOD Rock Sliders
Poison Spyder Brawler Front Bumper
Poison Spyder rear Tire Cage
Evo Drings and Fascia
Warn Zeon 10-S
Regear Transfer Case
RockHard Cage
Miscellaneous things that I can't think of right now lol

Axle Build Plans:
Yukon 5.38s Front and Rear
Artec JK Conversion Kit
Front Eaton E Locker
Rear Detroit Locker
Axle Shaft Upgrade
Custom Tie Rod and Draglink
1350 front driveshaft
1410 rear driveshaft

Thanks for looking. The Axle build will be slow because I'll be leaving for school next semester but Everything is planned to be done by the end of next summer. Trying to keep my build away from the Evo/Dynatrac fan boy usual on this forum so stay tuned:thumbup:
 
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Damn you even have your own build thread now harrison? Can't wait to see the super dutys on the turd!
 
Looks like me, you and Scott all have the same idea for axles lol. Subd for sure. Oh and I think I've already found my axles 👍
 
hhunter050 said:
Sounds good man I'm hoping to be done with suspension by the end of summer run
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I know its probably early, but I was looking around online and found this. This is what I'll be using as a guide line for my axle swap, thought you might could use it too.

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/t...rangler-jk-junkyard-dana-60-axle-swap-part-1/

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/t...7-jeep-wrangler-jk-junkyard-axle-swap-part-2/

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/t...8-jeep-wrangler-junkyard-jk-axle-swap-part-3/
 
jkwebbie said:
I know its probably early, but I was looking around online and found this. This is what I'll be using as a guide line for my axle swap, thought you might could use it too.
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Just an fyi since you have a 2012 JK, it is a lot harder to do a junk yard swap because of the ECU Jeep started using. That along with the speed sensors and what not make it almost impossible to use anything other than after market.
 
MR.Ty said:
Just an fyi since you have a 2012 JK, it is a lot harder to do a junk yard swap because of the ECU Jeep started using. That along with the speed sensors and what not make it almost impossible to use anything other than after market.
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True, but the 05 and up Ford axles have speed sensor hook ups, which makes it possible to swap it. Just takes a little more work lol
 
MR.Ty said:
Well I just learned something new today. :thumbup:
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Haha. From what I understand, I need an adapter for the Jeep sensor to work on the axle. I've also read that I can get a programmer and just run one speed sensor off one axle instead of both, but I'll have to do a little more digging to find out for sure
 
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