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For starters I would like to shout out to Eric Miles @ www.offroadelements.com such an awesome guy always there to answer my questions at all hours and exceptional and over the top customer service. Any chance I get I order from him even if it cost a couple extra bucks his service is worth more than that. About 90% of the parts I've ordered are through him.

2008 Jeep Wrangler X with Rubicon wheels
-2 Door
-6-Speed
-42,000 miles
-Stone White


Installed:
Daystar Dash Panel Kit
Rampage Black Fuel Door Cover
Rugged Ridge Black Handle Wrap Kit (REMOVING)
Rugged Ridge Front Floor Mats
Removed Front Carpet
Broadway Rearview Mirror (concave)
AntennaX 13" Antenna
RK 2.5" Stock Mod System (actually netted 3.5")
--(x2) Long Travel Progressive Rate Front Coil Springs
--(x2) Long Travel Linear Rear Coil Springs
--(x2) Front Sway Bar Disco Extended Links
--(x2) RK 2" Front Bump Stops
--(x2) RK 2" Rear Bump Stops
--(x4) Bilstein 5100 Shocks
Crown SS Brake Line Kit 0-6"
RK Adjustable Front Track Bar
RK Rear Track Bar Bracket (welded)
T-Mat Trunk Mat Custom Kit
Tinted Mopar Soft Top Windows
30% Front Window Tint
Nitto 285/70R17 Terra Grapplers (x4) (SELLING)
Rough Country Front Track Bar Bracket
DynoMax Evolution Competition Exhaust
10" Dual Subwoofer
Dual Amp
Wade In-Channel Window Vent Visors
Optima Yellow Top Battery
Alpine CDE-143BT
Suprise Straps Paracord Grab Handles (black)
Dana 30 JK Carrier Case (3.73 Up)
Lube Locker Dana 30 Differential Cover Gasket
Lube Locker Dana 44 Differential Cover Gasket
Nitro Gear 4.88 Package (front/rear)
EVO MFG Rock Star Skids/Relocation Brackets
TeraFlex Dana 30 Differential Cover
TeraFlex Dana 44 Differential Cover
TeraFlex Front Axle Sleeves
TeraFlex Front Axle Gusset Kit
TeraFlex Rear Sway Bar Extended Link
ORE Black Lug Nut/Lock Kit (Inc. Spare)
Superchip Flashcal (forum member)
ACE Bolt-On Rock Sliders
ACE Pro Series Front Bumper Bull Bar
--21.5" Lifetime LED Single Row Bar
ACE Pro Series Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier
--(x2) 7.5" Lifetime LED Single Row Bar
--ACE Jerry Can/Rotopax Mount
--ACE Slant Back Tire Carrier Kit (won't use)
Truck-Lite LED Headlights Headlights w/ Anti-Flicker Harness and Self-Defrosting Military Lenses
Offroad Elements Superior Grill Mesh*
Vector Offroad UFOs (tailgate)
ATX Slab Beadlocks 17x9 (x5)
ACE Wide Tubular Fenders (Black)
Rugged Ridge Hood Lock Kit
Goodyear Wrangler MTR Kevlar 37x12.50R17 (x5)
Rubicon "Take-Off" Rails
12voltguy 6-Switch Panel
ACE Rear Cargo Basket
OTRATTW Switches (Green/Red Light)
--JK Bumper Light Bar (front LED bar)
--Windshield Light Bar (to come)
--Rock Lights (to come)
--JK Rear Lights (rear LED bar)
--Air Compressor
Angry Offroad Power Distro Box
Spiderwebshade Trailmesh SW1-2D
ARB Compressor Special (CKMA12, Hose Kit, Inflator with Gauge, JK Mount Bracket)
Trek Armor Front Seat Covers (Black/Black)
Quadratec Extreme Duty Battery Terminals
Rock Hard License Plate Relocation Bracket w/ LED Light*
Vector Offroad UFOs (hood)
Smittybilt D-Rings (x4) (black)
Kicker 40CS654 6.5" Coaxial Speakers (x2 pairs)
--Adapter Brackets
--Speaker Wiring Harness
PSC Fire Extinguisher Holder (Black) (Roll Bar)
Extended Axle Breather Hoses
RECON 10,500 Winch Premium Kit
--Synthetic Rope
--Wireless Remote
--10' Tree Saver/Tow Strap
--Snatch Block
--x2 D-Rings
--Waterproof Cover
--Polished Hawse
Factor 55 Pro Link (Red)
Factor 55 Winch Lock
Poison Spyder Aluminum Hawse Fairlead (Black)*
Smittybilt GEAR Tailgate Cover (Black)
Rugged Ridge Tow Hitch Wiring Harness
Hopkins Mag-Flat Magnetic Harness Bracket P/N: 48095
Rugged Ridge Aluminum Hood Latch (black)
Bilstein Steering Stab.
Synergy Steering Stab. Clamp
Cobra 18wx II CB Radio
Fire Extinguishers (x2)
ARB Medium Recovery Bag
Daystar D-Ring Isolators (x2 pairs) (black)
ARB 30' Snatch Strap 17,500


AWT Install:
Rock Ridge LED Tail Light Conversion (Red Lenses)
Rugged Ridge Lower Center Switch Panel (SELLING)
Adams Driveshafts (front)
Olympus Off Road 18W Bolt Rock Lights (x3 Pairs)
12voltguy In-Cab Winch Switch Panel w/ Wiring Kit
Rock Ridge Tail Light Conversion Harness's
EVO MFG Drag Link Flip Kit


Planned
-Hilift 48" Jack
-CB Antenna Setup (JK-1 Style)
-Sickspeed Knob Set (black)
-RK HD Tie Rod
-RK Adjustable Control Arms or Long Arm Kit
-RK HD Rear Track Bar
-U POL Raptor Line Jeep Exterior (white)
-Monstaliner Jeep Interior (black) (front 1/2 tub and door sills)
-Rockhard Bolt-In Sport Cage (black)
-Body Armor Trail Half Doors
-Body Armor Trail Side Mirrors
-Safari Strap Extended Warrior Cage Net
-PSC Hood Louver (black)
-Rotopax Gas Cans 2 gallon (x2)
-RIPP Gen 2 S/C Kit
-EVO MFG Protek Skid System
-Windshield Header Replacement (updated metal)
-Smittybilt RUT Shovel
-ARB Tire Repair Kit
-LED Interior Dome Light
-Ten Factory Front Axle Shafts
-Ten Factory Rear Axle Shafts
-TeraFlex Pro44 Front Axle Housing
-Adams Driveshafts (rear)
-Synergy HD Ball Joints
-Lifetime LED Single Row 50" Bar
-Rock Slide Engineering 50" Light Bar Mount
-Recon Front Smoked Running Lights
-Synergy HD Tie Rod Ends
-Hilift Jack Mount (unknown mount setup)
-TeraFlex Universal Mud Flap Kit
-Rugged Ridge Door/Hood Hinge Covers (black) (x3 pairs)
-Rock Slide Engineering Side Body Armor
-EBC Extra Duty Brake Pads
-OE Rotors (Autozone)
-ARB Air Lockers (rear)
-Aussie Locker (front)
 
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On the Way Home:
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First Mods:
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AntennaX 13" installed
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Tires arrived
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PlastiDip Succeses.
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Surprise Straps installed!! Such an amazing product, I did not expect them to be so heavy duty. Exceeded my expectations for sure and install took 5 minutes tops!
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Gotta change the oil still on her


Rear end setup
Need to order rear sway bar endlinks


Since I won't buy new wheels and tires (37s) until these are trashed which will take awhile since they are only 4 months old, I decided to paint the stock wheels for now.



DynoMax Evolution Competition P/N: 39516 DOES fit the 2dr also, I had to cut off 2.5" and finagle the rear exhaust hanger bracket, but I love it and sounds great. Also it sounds great with my Banks intake.













My tires look so small!
 
Did a few things to the Jeep. Anyone else have suggestions of things I should do maintenance wise?

-Duralast Idler Pulley
-Duralast Serpentine Belt
-Oil Change Mobil 1 5w-30 Full Synthetic
-Bosch 3422 Oil Filter
-New Drain Bolt w/ Washer
-Autolite Platinum Spark Plugs (gapped .050)
-Removed Exhaust Heat Shield
-Rotated Tires

Anyone know how to stop this corrosion on my battery terminal?


Randoms:




How the old plugs looked, no clue how long they have been in the Jeep.


Is the angle of the front driveshaft bad?



yep anti-seize on the threads and grease on the other end. I didn't put grease in the plug wire end, should I have? Well I didn't think about wires, maybe I should. I just got the Autolites since they were just as good as OEM replacement ones and $1 cheaper. I am at 55,140 right now. Just like keeping up on maintenance and wondering what else to tackle. If someone doesn't pass on something good to buy the extra hundreds will go into my AR15 or towards my E30 325 BMW Coupe build I will be doing soon, once I source a rust-free one.

 

Update to my AR15
SOPMOD Stock
EOTech
Troy Flip Ups
SureFire rail mounted pressure switch

Rainier Ambi Charging handle on the way. Still need to order my Timney trigger and the CREE Bulb for the Surefire

3/17/2014
Bought:
-BCM KMR 13" Rail
-Key Mod Hand Stop
-Key Mod Sling Mount
-BCM Mod 2 Grip
-Selling DD AR Lite 12.0 Rail w/ Magpul AFG grip, Universal rail-mounted sling point and DD AR Lite Barrel Nut Wrench $250


 
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Ordered From Eric at OFFROAD Elements

DANA 30 JK CARRIER CASE 3.73 UP
Lube Locker Dana 30 Differential Cover Gasket
Lube Locker Dana 44 Differential Cover Gasket
Nitro Gear 4.88 Package - Jeep Wrangler JK Non-Rubicon 2007-2014
Rock Star Skids rear lower control arm skids with shock relocation bracket
TeraFlex Dana 30 Differential Cover
TeraFlex Dana 44 Differential Cover
Teraflex JK Axle Sleeve and Gusset Kit

Bushwacker Fenders on their way

Jeep got the regear, axles gusseted and sleeved, rock star shock relo.

Just ordered from ACE Engineering
-Pro Series Front Bumper Bull Bar with 20" Lifetime LED (BlackFriday Package)
-Pro Series Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier, 2x 6" Lifetime LEDs, Jerry Can/Rotopax Mount, Slant Back Tire Carrier Kit (Black Friday Package)
-Rear Cargo Basket
-Bolt-On Rock Sliders

also picked up a Optima Yellow Top battery my OEM stock original one took a crap.


Just ordered:
Rock Ridge LED Tail Light Conversion (Red Lenses)
Rock Hard License Plate Relocation Bracket w/ LED Light
Truck-Lite LED Headlights w/ Anti-Flicker Harness and Self-Defrosting Military Lenses
Rugged Ridge Center Switch Panel
OTRATTW Switches (Green/Red Light)
-JK Bumper Light Bar
-Windshield Light Bar (to come)
-Rock Lights (to come)
-JK Rear Lights
License Plate Delete Plug

Just ordered:
Custom Light Accessory Power Distro Box from a forum member
Spiderwebshade Trailmesh SW1-2D from a forum member

Just ordered:
ORE Superior Grill Insert
Trading my Truck-Lites for the new Military Self-Defrosting ones
Bilstein SS
Synergy SS Clamp
Vector UFOs (Hood/Tailgate)
Rugged Ridge Aluminum Hood Latches (Black)
Smittybilt D-Rings (Black) (x4)

I know this is all worthless without picture updates but once I get back stateside and install everything I will make up for that!


Just ordered:
Adams Front Driveshaft got a great deal

Just ordered:
Ordered Cobra 18 WX ST II. Gonna run the same setup as JK-1 has for his mount and antenna.


Just ordered:
Double DIN kit for the Aftermarket HU and Cobra 18 WXST in the dash
Kicker 40CS654 6.5" Coaxial Speakers (x2 pairs)
-adapter brackets
-wiring harness

I will order a simple 4-channel amp later on for the speakers but I may need to purchase a dual battery setup. I already have a yellow top optima but with the LED light bars, ARB Air Compressor (soon), 10" sub/amp and soon to be these speakers and later amp. What do yall think or suggestions pertaining to the dual battery setup or is the optima yellow top enough?

Just ordered:
ATX Slab Beadlocks 17x9 (x5)


Just ordered:
-ACE Wide Tubular Fenders (Black)
-ARB Compressor Special (CKMA12, Hose Kit, Inflator with Gauge, JK Mount Bracket)
-Trek Armor Front Seat Covers (Black/Black)
-PSC Fire Extinguisher Holder (Black) (Roll Bar)
-ORE Black Lug Nut/Lock Kit (Inc. Spare)

Just ordered:
Superchip Flashcal ordered from a forum member



This is my #1 option right now for price and upgrade wise with the brake system... since TeraFlex hasnt released the rear kit lol :doh:.
TeraFlex Big Brake Slotted Rotor Kit (13.3") $655.00 + Road Race Motorsports Slotted Brake Kit Rear $229 msrp = $884

http://www.amazon.com/Teraflex-4303...&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=teraflex+big+brake+kit

2007-2013 Jeep (JK) Off Road Race Slotted Brake Kit- Rear [Jeep (JK) RRM Slotted Kit- Rear] - $229.00 : Road Race Motorsports, Mitsubishi Suzuki Fiat Hyundia Performance Parts

And this Brake Master Cylinder same flow as TF one they sell for only $80 extra
http://www.brakepadwholesale.com/item.wws?sku=MC391385&itempk=344649&mfr=RAYBESTOS&weight=5

anyone have any input lol?????
 
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Stock Rubi wheels x5 (52,000) with 285/70R17 Nitto Terra Grapplers x4 (8,000) will be going up for sale next month, if anyone is interested LMK obviously won't ship though. They are Plastidipped which peels off without damage if anything its protecting the wheel right now.
 
mcmahonbj said:
Ordered From Eric at OFFROAD Elements
This is my #1 option right now for price and upgrade wise with the brake system... since TeraFlex hasnt released the rear kit lol :doh:.
TeraFlex Big Brake Slotted Rotor Kit (13.3") $655.00 + Road Race Motorsports Slotted Brake Kit Rear $229 msrp = $884

http://www.amazon.com/Teraflex-4303...&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=teraflex+big+brake+kit

2007-2013 Jeep (JK) Off Road Race Slotted Brake Kit- Rear [Jeep (JK) RRM Slotted Kit- Rear] - $229.00 : Road Race Motorsports, Mitsubishi Suzuki Fiat Hyundia Performance Parts

And this Brake Master Cylinder same flow as TF one they sell for only $80 extra
http://www.brakepadwholesale.com/item.wws?sku=MC391385&itempk=344649&mfr=RAYBESTOS&weight=5

anyone have any input lol?????
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A couple of people here have the TF kit, but check this one out. He can probably give you some feedback: NotaJerrySkid's Build
 
I decided against the big rotor kit.

I will be doing:

-Teraflex Slotted Big Brake Front Kit
-Road Race Motorsports Slotted Rear Brake Kit
-Larger Bore Brake MC
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mcmahonbj said:
I decided against the big rotor kit.

I will be doing:

-Teraflex Slotted Big Brake Front Kit
-Road Race Motorsports Slotted Rear Brake Kit
-Larger Bore Brake MC
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From my research, the 2010-11 JK has the same MC part number as the 2012-2013s. It has a 1" bore size. The Dodge Nitro MC is identical except for a 1 1/16" bore, which translates to about ~12% more fluid flow with the same pedal stroke. That happens to be the same number that TF mentions - 12 or 13% more flow (IIRC). Either way, I think the key is that they are using a 1 1/16" MC bore.

http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?6735-My-own-JK-Big-Brake-research&p=251866&viewfull=1#post251866

This might save you some money on the MC. I think the Nitro one is less than half the cost of the TF one.
 
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From my research, the 2010-11 JK has the same MC part number as the 2012-2013s. It has a 1" bore size. The Dodge Nitro MC is identical except for a 1 1/16" bore, which translates to about ~12% more fluid flow with the same pedal stroke. That happens to be the same number that TF mentions - 12 or 13% more flow (IIRC). Either way, I think the key is that they are using a 1 1/16" MC bore.

http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?6735-My-own-JK-Big-Brake-research&p=251866&viewfull=1#post251866

This might save you some money on the MC. I think the Nitro one is less than half the cost of the TF one.
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Oh yeah thanks for the heads up I found the OEM MC for $80 on Raybestos
 
That's a lot of parts ordered! Looking great. I'm curious because I didn't see it in there, what tires are you going with when you sell yours? Also, how do you like the Terra Grapplers? Did you take them off road at all? I've been eyeballing them in 37.
 
Nice build Dog! As for the corrosion on your battery terminals...I used coke to clean then installed these terminals with felt washers. Really made a difference.

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Oh nice I will have to try those out!! Just local auto parts store?

Also I have Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 37x12.50 R17 in the works just waiting on my tax return.
 
EBC Extra Duty Pads have not came in stock yet so waiting on that and just going to pair with brand new OE rotors from Autozone.

I the mean time I just ordered this stuff
-Rugged Ridge Tow Hitch Wiring Harness
-Hopkins Mag-Flat Magnetic Harness Bracket P/N: 48095
-Rugged Ridge Hood Lock Kit
-Olympus Off Road 18W Bolt Rock Lights (x3 Pairs)
-Quadratec Extreme Duty Battery Terminals


And about to order this stuff, just waiting on some price quotes to come back.
-RECON 10,500 Synthetic Winch
-Factor 55 Pro Link
-Factor 55 Winch Lock
-12voltguy In-Cab Winch Controls
-ARB 30' Snatch Strap
-ARB 10' Tree Trunk Protector
-Poison Spyder Hawse Fairlead
 
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Jeep is looking good man. Wanted to add, I really love the right arm sleeve! "We The People". amen to that brother.
 
Who has a suggestion or idea for a 6-switch panel. Only one I can find is Spod and they want $110 shipped just for the Panel kit!!! Insane if you tell me thats 25% of the kit price. I already have a power distro custom system...
 
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