Granite Rubicon Build

Figured I'd post a pic of the tires when I picked them up (minus 1 that was back ordered). Still on track to have things done by October :)

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After selling some stuff to my buddy to fast track his build...I ordered a bunch of replacements and a truck load of other parts. The UPS guy is going to hate me next Tuesday and Wednesday! But it's always nice when your email inbox looks like this

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And the most important piece :)
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Finally started painting stuff and preparing to install. Finished the rings tonight. Painting the sliders and skins tomorrow. Installing the winch, JW Speaker headlights/fogs, and hopefully rear axle shafts and front/rear drive shafts this weekend. I'm also building a 521" BBF engine along with my build so time is an issue.

Partial parts pile :)
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CastleRockJeep said:
Looking good!
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Thanks!

Only had time tonight to primer the sliders. After I did that I quickly installed the JWS fog lights. Amazing how much light they put out! They over power the head lights.

Shitty pic with the florescent glare...but factory fog on the left.

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Sweet build. FYI, getting that rope in the winch pocket on the drum is a pain. The videos make it look super easy, get several zipties, you will probably break the provided one. I would recommend a water-based lubricant for the end of the rope.
 
WJCO said:
Sweet build. FYI, getting that rope in the winch pocket on the drum is a pain. The videos make it look super easy, get several zipties, you will probably break the provided one. I would recommend a water-based lubricant for the end of the rope.
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Thanks. The last few I've done I ran into zero issues? If I do I'll definitely keep the lubricant idea in mind.

Trail JK said:
Nice job on the wheels!
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Thanks. I'm really pleased with how they turned out!! :D Pictures don't do them justice.

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Havoc40 said:
Thanks. The last few I've done I ran into zero issues? If I do I'll definitely keep the lubricant idea in mind.
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Have you done the Zeon before? If so, then sounds like you've got it handled. If not, I was just giving you a heads up. Me and a buddy were having a hell of a time with it, then I went on youtube to watch videos afterward, and many commenters said the same thing.

Either way, good luck.
 
WJCO said:
Have you done the Zeon before? If so, then sounds like you've got it handled. If not, I was just giving you a heads up. Me and a buddy were having a hell of a time with it, then I went on youtube to watch videos afterward, and many commenters said the same thing.

Either way, good luck.
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Ya, I've spooled 2 Zeon's now. One 10-S and then a Zeon 12 for my buddies D-max. He changed the cable out for Master Pull Superline XD. The 12 gave us a little hassle, but used paracord instead of the zip tie. Until you mentioned it, I never thought twice about having an issue LOL! I'll make sure to have some stuff ready this weekend. Thanks for the heads up, though :thumb:


Just picked up the headlight adjustment screws for horizontal adjustment at lunch. Unfortunately, I have to work on another project this evening so the Jeep stays how it is another day :mad:
 
Getting some things done!!

Real happy with the headlights and fogs. Slight mishap with the plastic head light ring/bucket. I'll post some pics when I pull everything back apart. But for now I'm loving them! Tonight I installed the rear shafts and winch. I bent a flange awhile back at a local off road park (Bundy Hill) and my brakes were squealing horribly. So happy to have quiet brakes again!!

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Sucks working on the ground when you have a hoist right behind you! Too many projects going on...

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Tonight I finished the front and rear 1350 drive shafts, EVO skids, and moved the evap over. Forgot to get a picture of the rear all done.

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Another long day. All in all, a productive weekend. Today, while not Jeep related, I pulled the engine from my other project. Then went to the other shop, mounted a few tires, and did some priming. Paint tomorrow.

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The granite rings on the Slabs looks awesome! Your build looks very similar to mine, you're just moving a lot faster than I have. Can't wait to see the next update. :thumb:
 
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