CoWj Build /I'm back
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xwaz
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Yeh it took longer to build and the hardware kit wasn't perfect so I replace the entire bumper hardware with some 1/2"x2" grade 8 bolts and nuts just because its an extra 20 bucks for more personal assurance when winching. But overall a nice fit for a single man "non professional" shop that just out of a garage. Yes getting a pick up time selected was a bit hard but its not a massive deal breaker.
xwaz
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Yeh not a ton of Wjs out there but I enjoy them because of engine and comfort option available for them.
catahoula
Caught the Bug
After seeing WJCO's in person I am wanting one bad!
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Meme King
We met him in the Springs. We were suppose to have an 11am meet time, and every time we called him (cause he wasn't there), he kept saying 'I'm 5 minutes away.' Three hours later (including us eating lunch at a restaurant), and we finally met him at a gas station. Either way, we got the product and are happy with it.
xwaz
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They are cheap. I picked mine up with 106k for 4750 that was fully loaded. And who can't deny a v8 and leather heated seats.
xwaz
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I met him at his house in peyton off a sand road which had a "river crossing" because of the massive rain on Monday. It was around 2' deep and I was not expecting it to be more than 5" but lucky I went slow and the v8 pulled it out with ease.
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Meme King
Don't tell your wife I sent you this, lol. There's a few around. That 1700 one seems a little sketchy but he has a local phone # :idontknow:
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Meme King
Nice. Just glad it worked out for you. For his prices, I think he builds some nice stuff. How heavy was the bumper, just curious?
EDIT: I just realized your post said you had his sliders too. They're great, and easy install. I just went to his website. http://www.offroadarmor.net/product-p/wj-sliders.htm. That's my Jeep! I forgot he had asked if he could use the pictures, it's changed a lot since then. Looks like he did you right. The bumper and sliders came out great.
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xwaz
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I say around 70-80 pounds and 140-150 with the Zeon mounted which is not terrible and cost was 550 and 250 for the sliders picked up at his house.
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Meme King
That's not bad at all for weight. And not bad for cost either. Most of the WJ bumpers are like a grand or more. Did he use 3/16" steel for the bumper?
xwaz
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Winch mount area is 1/4" and then everything else is 3/16" I believe but I may be wrong it just looks slightly thicker on the main section.
xwaz
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I was just thinking about it and Is your rig used as the Demo for the rock sliders? they look Identical if not.
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Meme King
No. I just put them on right when I got home and sent him pictures and told him thanks. He liked the pictures and asked if he could use them. Several WJs had them before mine. However, I had him build mine 2 inches shorter and then I cut them even more later to clear the 33s.
xwaz
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Yeh I was talking about the one on the site.
xwaz
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Took the Jeep out for its first test on Friday ran I'm throught Switzerland Trail, Sugarloaf mountain, Gold Mine Hill, and Pennsylvania Gulch.
The Jeep did very Very well I was able to find and fix a few little rattles with the rear bumper and tire carrier.
The Jeep did very Very well I was able to find and fix a few little rattles with the rear bumper and tire carrier.
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xwaz
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Moved the license plate to the side so I can use my trasharoo, I was able wire my license plate light up into the factory harness so that it works quite well and should have no issues. I was also able to get my Aux reverse light wired at 2:30am this morning after 6 hours but didn't get any pictures.
I also finally got night pictures of the interior LED lights. Probably my biggest low buck recommendation for any rig that might be taken out during the night/ early morning or camped out of.
I also finally got night pictures of the interior LED lights. Probably my biggest low buck recommendation for any rig that might be taken out during the night/ early morning or camped out of.
