JR's Build Thread

[Jeeper714]

As of last weekend, I traded in my 2011 JK Sport also know as JP. 3 years into my build and 81,000 miles later, I decided it was time to upgrade… Seeing as though I am about to leave the South Carolina mud behind me at the end of May and make my journey to living in Palmdale, CA to work on Edwards AFB, I decided to upgrade JP to JR (2014 JK Rubicon)…

The only things that I left on JP when I traded him in was the bushwacker fenders, RC stubby bumper, winch, and a hybrid 4 inch lift (Teraflex 2.5 spacers and JKUR coils)… I was able to swap the small Rubicon wheel/tire package for my 315/70/17 Duratracs with about 10k miles on them along with keep the EVO D ring mounts, and various other parts…

Below is my build sheet and route that I would like to take with JR… Keep in mind, I am coming from mud baths to real trails with rocks so anyone with experience… Please let me know what else I should consider! This is a whole new ball game and this is only my 2nd Jeep so I am still pretty much a novice!


SUSPENSION:

- EVO 3” ENFORCER KIT 37” TIRE CLEARANCE
- RANCHO RS9000XL ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS

PROTECTION:

- EVO REAR CORNER ROCK SKINS
- EVO ROCKER PANEL ROCK SKINS
- EVO ROCK SLIDERS
- EVO ROCK STAR SKIDS
- EVO C GUSSETS

BUMPER:

- ROUGH COUNTRY HYBRID STUBBY FRONT BUMPER WITH FOG LIGHTS

DRIVETRAIN:

- JE REEL 1310 FRONT DRIVESHAFT
- JE REEL 1310 REAR DRIVESHAFT

GEARS:

- 5.13 YUKON

LIGHTING:

- RIGID 50" LED LIGHT BAR
- RIGID DUALLY PODS
- TRUCKLITE LED HEADLIGHTS

So now onto the beginning stage pictures and fun!!!

Cheers to the past and 3 good years with JP (2011 JK Sport)!

 

[Jeeper714]

More JP pics



Now onto JR....

Day 1 from the dealership



and to get this build started out right... its time to chop the fenders and temporarily chomp the factory bumper!

 

[Jeeper714]

Heres how we are looking after the chomp!




Next step is the front bumper and winch! Once I get out to Cali and get settled then comes the lift from EVO!

 

[RockyJk]

Your new rig looks awesome!!


If you are going to 37's you should go for 1350 driveshafts

 

[Jeeper714]

I'm still tossing around the idea of 37s.... I haven't decided yet hence why I put the 1310. Sooooo many factors to think about!

 

[olram30]

You cut those fenders pretty good. Looks real good for being trimmed narrow. I like the back especially. Jeep looks good! What winch you going with?

 

[Jeeper714]

I don't have it on here but it's on my build sheet at work - good place for it lol.

I had a quadratec q9500 on my old jeep which I really liked and used it a few times so will probably go that route again.

 

[Jeeper714]

One last trail ride in South Carolina before hitting the road on the 22nd for relocating to SoCal!!!

 

[Jeeper714]

Just a little update to JR's build thread:

Installed:

EVO ROCKER PANEL ROCK SKINS
EVO ROCK SLIDERS

Ordered and sitting at home waiting to be installed:

RANCHO RS9000XL ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS
EVO ROCK STAR SKIDS
EVO C GUSSETS
COBRA 29 LX CB

Still needs to be ordered:

EVO 3” ENFORCER KIT 37” TIRE CLEARANCE W/ DRAG FLIP KIT
ROUGH COUNTRY HYBRID STUBBY FRONT BUMPER
JE REEL 1350 FRONT DRIVESHAFT
QUADRATEC Q11000S WINCH
5.13 GEARS
37x13.50x17 TOYO OPENCOUNTRY M/T


Thank you to SERG5000 for helping me with suggestions on what I need in the new land of California since I am used to the East Coast mud in Charleston, SC and for taking the time to tackle beefing up JR with me :thumb::yup::clap2:! Its more all him and I just supervise :brows:

This weekend he installed my rock skins and sliders .... Cannot wait to put them to the test!!

 

[JLE21]

Build is looking sick :thumbup: can you post a full side view of the sliders

 

[Jeeper714]

Build is looking sick :thumbup: can you post a full side view of the sliders

Is this what you're looking for?

 

[Jeeper714]

Trigger pulled - EVO Enforcer 3" lift is on its way :rock: (well in 2 weeks since its on a slight back order - dammmmmmmmmmmmmmmn )

 

[Jeeper714]

Freshly installed Genright carrier with rotopax setup. Thanks to serg5000 for installing and finding the awesome deal on craigslist for the carrier setup!

 

[dwvninety]

Woa....that looks awesome.

 

[Jeeper714]

Dropped off JR this weekend at EVO to get a few upgrades going.... Getting the following installed: 3" Enforcer lift with Rancho RS9000XLs, JE Reel 1350 F/R driveshafts, 5.13 gears, Rockstars, Currie Rear Uppers, C-Gussets, and Front CA skids... Cannot wait to get JR back and for the first trail ride with the following installed!

 

[StrizzyChris]

Coming along VERY nicely! I usually don't like thin cut fenders, but they look beast on yours! :thumb:

 

[olram30]

Coming along VERY nicely! I usually don't like thin cut fenders, but they look beast on yours! :thumb:

at first when i saw his tape lines i was :thinking: then i scrolled down and saw how they looked on his jeep and i was :rock: .
looking forward to seeing the lift on also.

 

[JKBlackie]

Subscribed! Those Duratracs look extra beefy on your rig! I love them and I love how they look with the thin cut fenders! Everything looks awesome! Let me know how you like the Rancho 9000's!

 

[Jeeper714]

at first when i saw his tape lines i was :thinking: then i scrolled down and saw how they looked on his jeep and i was :rock: .
looking forward to seeing the lift on also.

Her jeep!!! There is no HIS jeep in my household - aint nobody got time for that! :thumb::rock:

 

[olram30]

Her jeep!!! There is no HIS jeep in my household - aint nobody got time for that! :thumb::rock:

my bad, :thumb: