JKHR - Black JK Build Thread #3

Saharaunlmtd

Saharaunlmtd

Caught the Bug
I guess I’ll start a build thread though I’m ballin on a budget. This will be my 3rd JK build and 4th Jeep build.

Jeep #1 93 YJ w/ 6” Lift & 37s (high quality disposable camera pic for people old enough to know what that is...)
Adjustments.JPG

Jeep #2 07 JKU Sahara w/ 3” Lift & 35s
Adjustments.JPG

Jeep#3 15 JKU Willys w/ 2.5” Lift & 37s
Adjustments.JPG

...and now 17 JK Hard Rock
Adjustments.JPG






Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
 
Build started with the basic end cap removal
Adjustments.jpg

Then came the winch install
IMG_1013.jpgAdjustments.JPG

Wednesday I picked up some low mileage dirt cheap wheels/tires to allow me to sell the stock set before they get Rock rashed
IMG_1158.jpg

And today I got some parts from brown Santa for a lil boost until I can piece together a legit suspension.
IMG_1171.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
 
Ddays said:
Looking good! Whats up first?
Click to expand...

40s, 60s, & COs - oh wait, that’s you... ;(

This build is kinda gonna suck since last time I had a garage full of parts that I pulled off my 07 before I traded it in.

With the funds from selling the stock HR wheels tires, I’m aiming to get:

Evo oil pan skid
Evo Tranny skid
Rancho stab relocation bracket
Evo Rockstar skids
Poison Spyder Diff Covers
Evo FR LCA skids
Evo C Gussets


Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
 
I have a set of 2.5” RK springs sitting here which may be better for a 2 door. I will also have a pair lower front RK arms too.
 
Nice looking Jeep!

I just took off my AEV 2.5” springs, Bilstein 5100 shocks and bump stops that would go nicely on your 2 dr. I’m a little far south though.




Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE
 
Ddays said:
I'm gonna have a set of 3.5" RK springs available in a few months if you want 'em.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the offer Jerry, that’s very kind but I’ll be aiming for 2.5” w/ chopped flares again.

Weebz said:
I have a set of 2.5” RK springs sitting here which may be better for a 2 door. I will also have a pair lower front RK arms too.
Click to expand...

I ran the 2.5” triple rates on my last JKU and I really liked them. Those will def be the springs that will end up on this one.
 
fiend said:
Umm, I think we need to hear the story with this one before we focus on the new Jeep.


View attachment 340186


Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
Click to expand...

It’s really not an exciting story. I was driving 55mph in the passing lane on a two lane highway. A motorist must not have seen me in their blind spot from the slow lane and started coming right at me.

Unfortunately out of instinct, I swerved so they did not hit me. I ended up getting into some loose gravel on the shoulder. From there, my Jeep spun around 180 degrees and some how didn’t roll. But as the Jeep was slowing, it clipped a guardrail and flipped right over it.

I ended up parked upside down. The insurance company totaled the YJ but I bought it back and had it back on the road in a couple months. The worst part was seeing my baby destroyed, then receiving a ticket and points for not staying in my lane....


Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
 
I can’t keep up with the way everyone is upgrading on here so I went the other way....

Downgraded to some rusty cheap steelies today.

They’re not pretty but they could make a nice placeholder for the winter months if beadlocks turn out to be in my future 🤞🏼.

Adjustments.JPGIMG_1199.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
 

Attachments

  • IMG_1218.jpg
    IMG_1218.jpg
    21.8 KB · Views: 135
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom