Simonjks build thread

[simonjk]

As others have said, huge difference between the 07-11 and the 12-newer transmissions. The new 5 speed is a solid unit and on the '14s with the EVIC one of the monitors is trans temp and you can beat on it all day and it stays right at 165-170. I have not seen it go over 170 yet.

Damn I guess I should have gone with a 14. But I can tell the difference in trannys already. Might be the mile difference of about 90,000, but who knows

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[AllAmericanInfidel]

Congrats on the new rig!

 

[simonjk]

Congrats on the new rig!

Thanks. Just ready to build it up now.

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[simonjk]

Picked up my buddys old dana30 from when he replaced with a 44. It currently has 4.10 gears, and he said i can get his 4.10 gears from his rear when he regears in february. Which will be a great improvement from 3.21s

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[simonjk]

Waiting on my wayalife decals to come in but already put a decal on the new jeep. From the various jeep clubs that are local to me, there is a small group that is more family than anything else, twisted jeepers, got a windshield banner with it. Ill be doing a waylife fender decal on the bottom of the windshield and on the back window.

Also when I picked up my buddys front dana30 axle that ill be using when he gives me his rear gears to match. Anyway his is from an 07 jk, will that matter when it comes to drive shafts from my 13. Will they still swap out?

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[lepags21]

The evic in the '13 also shows tranny temp.

 

[simonjk]

Added some wayalife decals yesterday.

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[simonjk]

Been a while since ive updated this thread. Done a little work to the jku the past month. Mounted some Hellas on the a pillars, removed the rear bumper, had a muffler put on, put my old metal steps on as temporary rocker guards. Got a front bumper on the way, should be here tomorrow, and getting some 33s tomorrow that I found on cl.

 

[simonjk]

Got some 33s mounted up and got my front bumper installed. Next on the list a winch and then my rear set up which will be d rings in the rear and a carrier on the body

 

[simonjk]

Finally got a chance to hit a few trails this weekend. The normal crew I wheel with are in windrock, but a few of us who didnt go hit some local stuff. One buddy has a patriot which he wheels the crap out of. Definitely surprised me in the trail.

 

[cozdude]

Looking good bro! Looks like you had a fun time. Time for the patriot to get some bigger rubber lol

 

[simonjk]

Looking good bro! Looks like you had a fun time. Time for the patriot to get some bigger rubber lol

It was definitely fun. First time getting the dirt on my shoes in 6 months.

 

[simonjk]

Just placed an order with my local offroad shop for some flares and a hood louver. Can't wait for them to get in. Next is a winch and snorkel.

 

[simonjk]

Hood louver and flares

 

[simonjk]

Picked up my parts this morning and ordered some more. Got some evo rear mount d rings coming in and picked up a hi lift. Getting flares installed.

 

[cozdude]

What flares are you going with?

 

[simonjk]

Picked up some smittybilt flares for a really good price. I normally cut my stockers but wanted some metal flares this time around.

 

[simonjk]

Got the flares mounted up. For once I got some decent smittybilt products that holes line up.

 

[simonjk]

Moved my hellas to my bumper as I wanted a different look. Also primered my hood louver and just ordered color matched paint for it.

 

[thardy]

Looking good, but now it's time for bigger tires with those flares!