ArmyofMike
New member
I feel like it's time we took it to the next level. I'm ready to commit to you Wayalife. I'm ready to share.
In June of 2014, gas prices were HIGH at around $4.50/gal in California. My wife and I had a Dodge Durango Hemi 2WD and were done getting gas every week at $90/tank. I have always liked Jeeps since H.S. many years ago and began looking at them. I would search Carmax, AutoTrader, Cars.com and Craigslist for postings. I didn't want to spend more than $25k and I wanted to get a 2012 or newer with the 3.6L after doing LOTS of research. I kept waiting and looking for well over two months. One day, on my way to work, I noticed a silver JKU at an Audi/Porsche Dealer. It looked like exactly what I wanted! On my break, I looked up the Jeep on my phone app and found it was at $32k...Toooooo High for my blood and budget. So, I chalked it up and continued my search. However, every day I would drive to/from work, there it woudl be out front. Just mocking me. So I would watch the price every week: $30K one week, $29k two weeks later, $28k a few weeks later, then bam! They were asking $26,900 for it!! That was right in striking distance. So on a Friday, after a work function at John's Incredible Pizza, I talked my wife into "test driving" it only! We took the kids and went to the dealer. Long story short, a bit of bargaining and.....Rocko came home!
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Since we got it in June 2014, we have done quite a bit with it. It has been a very fun Family Vehicle!
First Trip: Monterey, CA with Freedom Tops Off
Second Trip: Dusy Ershim Trail to Voyager Rock (All Stock!!
)
What a Frightening/Fun Trip on the Dusy!
So After Dusy, I knew I needed to build it up a bit. So I got to researching and adding parts. Now remember, I am the most frugal guy I know. So this may not be extreme to some, but it has been perfect for me. I love everything I have done and loved every minute of doing it!
I added:
Rough Country 2.5" Leveling Lift with Spacers and shock extenders
Rubicon Red Shocks
Extended Brake Line Brackets
Plasti-dipped MOAB Rims black
I plan to add 35's very soon, but am getting everything finalized before I do. I just added 1.5" 5x5 Wheel Spacers to accomodate for 35x12.5x17 tires I will mount soon. They were used off a Wayalife Member but have a good amount of life left on them. And thanks Lee for muling them to me!
Here is my review of the Spacers: http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?26129-Ebay-Vendor-5x5-1-5-quot-Wheel-Spacer-Review
Also Added:
CB Radio
TF Tire Carrier Antenna mount
Firestik Firefly 3" Antenna
18" Coaxial Cable to front
MikeyBilt Table/Molle Rack (Thread here: http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?23708-Made-my-own-Mikeybilt-Tailgate-Table-Molle-Rack! )
Aliensunshade Full Canopy Cover: Black
Homemade Quick Disconnects (Clevis bolts and lynch pins)
Tyger Trailer Hitch and wiring harness
Search and Rescue hitch cover
High Temp Painted muffler: black
Harbor Freight Spotlights on Smittybilt Windshield mounts
Made my own Mikespod
Took the Family Camping last summer....a LOT
More to come....
In June of 2014, gas prices were HIGH at around $4.50/gal in California. My wife and I had a Dodge Durango Hemi 2WD and were done getting gas every week at $90/tank. I have always liked Jeeps since H.S. many years ago and began looking at them. I would search Carmax, AutoTrader, Cars.com and Craigslist for postings. I didn't want to spend more than $25k and I wanted to get a 2012 or newer with the 3.6L after doing LOTS of research. I kept waiting and looking for well over two months. One day, on my way to work, I noticed a silver JKU at an Audi/Porsche Dealer. It looked like exactly what I wanted! On my break, I looked up the Jeep on my phone app and found it was at $32k...Toooooo High for my blood and budget. So, I chalked it up and continued my search. However, every day I would drive to/from work, there it woudl be out front. Just mocking me. So I would watch the price every week: $30K one week, $29k two weeks later, $28k a few weeks later, then bam! They were asking $26,900 for it!! That was right in striking distance. So on a Friday, after a work function at John's Incredible Pizza, I talked my wife into "test driving" it only! We took the kids and went to the dealer. Long story short, a bit of bargaining and.....Rocko came home!
Since we got it in June 2014, we have done quite a bit with it. It has been a very fun Family Vehicle!
First Trip: Monterey, CA with Freedom Tops Off
Second Trip: Dusy Ershim Trail to Voyager Rock (All Stock!!
)
What a Frightening/Fun Trip on the Dusy!
So After Dusy, I knew I needed to build it up a bit. So I got to researching and adding parts. Now remember, I am the most frugal guy I know. So this may not be extreme to some, but it has been perfect for me. I love everything I have done and loved every minute of doing it!
I added:
Rough Country 2.5" Leveling Lift with Spacers and shock extenders
Rubicon Red Shocks
Extended Brake Line Brackets
Plasti-dipped MOAB Rims black
I plan to add 35's very soon, but am getting everything finalized before I do. I just added 1.5" 5x5 Wheel Spacers to accomodate for 35x12.5x17 tires I will mount soon. They were used off a Wayalife Member but have a good amount of life left on them. And thanks Lee for muling them to me!
Here is my review of the Spacers: http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?26129-Ebay-Vendor-5x5-1-5-quot-Wheel-Spacer-Review
Also Added:
CB Radio
TF Tire Carrier Antenna mount
Firestik Firefly 3" Antenna
18" Coaxial Cable to front
MikeyBilt Table/Molle Rack (Thread here: http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?23708-Made-my-own-Mikeybilt-Tailgate-Table-Molle-Rack! )
Aliensunshade Full Canopy Cover: Black
Homemade Quick Disconnects (Clevis bolts and lynch pins)
Tyger Trailer Hitch and wiring harness
Search and Rescue hitch cover
High Temp Painted muffler: black
Harbor Freight Spotlights on Smittybilt Windshield mounts
Made my own Mikespod
Took the Family Camping last summer....a LOT
More to come....
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