Building '13 BrightWhite JKU

Well seeing as I'm going to make my way out west next month, it has come time to re-gear. My 37s on 3:21 has been dumb. I obviously can't take the jk out west like that. I bought 5:13 gears and a new front carrier. I will be changing the gears the next few days I have off. I'm sure I will be more then pleased with the 5:13s and can't wait. Lol ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1461812929.508853.jpg
 
So I am making a trip out west to tomorrow. Thought I would share some small projects I have completed prior to my departure. Lol I had a piece of 2x4 1/4 steel tube laying around. I have not hap any read bump stops to I made some. A really basic setup but they turned out good. ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947294.974445.jpgImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947307.511461.jpgImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947324.703743.jpgImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947339.843052.jpg. I also found time to weld on my front control arm skids. ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947386.117618.jpgImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947404.041798.jpg
 
I also was concerned about coming straight of any ledges and grabbing my rear tire on a rock. I threw together a little something to help minimize the risk. I used 1 1/2 inch tube stock and modified my clevis hitch. I also revamped my tire support. ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947564.907842.jpgImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947578.163215.jpgImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947590.970204.jpgImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947602.675265.jpgImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947619.585466.jpgImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947636.943996.jpgImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947654.219236.jpgImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1463947668.693243.jpg The weld sank down on me because I was filling a large gap.

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I will post more pictures later of it installed. Waiting on the black epoxy paint to dry.
 
Looks good! Your welds look great and I'm envious! I'm a better grinder, so it seems. [emoji17]

Just curious if you ran some beads down the sides of the LCA skids? I haven't hit mine since install, but I did weld all three seams.
 
USMC Wrangler said:
Looks good! Your welds look great and I'm envious! I'm a better grinder, so it seems. [emoji17]

Just curious if you ran some beads down the sides of the LCA skids? I haven't hit mine since install, but I did weld all three seams.
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Thanks man. My welding is getting better and better. I welded the insides of the lower skids. I liked the clean look not welding the outsides.
 
Nice! It is clean looking for sure. At the time I did mine all I had was flux core mig. That would have sucked trying to get all the spatter out. Anyway, enjoy your trip! (Where ya going???)
 
USMC Wrangler said:
Nice! It is clean looking for sure. At the time I did mine all I had was flux core mig. That would have sucked trying to get all the spatter out. Anyway, enjoy your trip! (Where ya going???)
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I'm going to Prescott Arizona going to make some stops along the way. A true get away trip. Lol
 
Spotted you a few weeks ago on 120 near Hainseville Rd. Jeep is looking great, nice addition with the Wayalife windshield decal.
 
I've been looking for a hitch attachment like that for months! Nice work on fabbing it up from scratch!
 
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