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Daubut

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Well guys and gals I picked up my first Wrangler about 6 weeks ago. It was a pre-owned 2011 Sport Unlimited in Black Forest Green.

I had considered buying a new one but really liked the Black Forest Green color, took me three months of looking for pre-owned one to find this one.
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Well it didn't stay stock for long! First thing I did was install grab handles in the rear and the front, then added some vent shades and black stubby antenna. Did the grill mod and added a K&N Air filter and rugged ridge throttle body spacer.

Then the Banks Power Exhaust (cat back). I also added a Teraflex 2.5" suspension lift with Fox 2.0 Reservoir shocks on all four corners. Also added the Fox 2.0 steering stabilizer. The wife and I installed the lift in the garage, it was that easy!
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Then I finally bit the bullet and purchased the wheels and tires, I went with the Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs 315 70 R17 (34.4" Tall) I got the MB wheels from discount, I went with the black TKO with Chaos center caps, looks killer IMO.
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I also purchased a pre assembled Bussman fuse/relay box off Ebay and wired it in where the sPod was going to go. I decided against the sPod after seeing Switch Pros new option due out early next year, and the fact that the newest mosfet version of the sPod was still not released. So I went with this one its a 5 relay 10 fused box with 30 amp relays and 10 amp fuses. I purchased the rugged ridge a-pillar switch pod and installed the switches from Air On Board for the spot lights and the Rock lights. I could have went with white rock lights but that seemed to boring to me so I went with GREEN!!!!! They are 10w LED waterproof flood lights I mounted very securely under the JK, 6 total so 60w of green glow its awesome! A little over the top to some but man does it look awesome and make seeing what your about to roll over easy. Not to mention the light it provides if you need to see anything under the vehicle.
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I was digging through my garage and found a can of VHT caliper paint from back in the day, so what the hell I painted the front calipers! LOL I was bored over the holidays with all the time off!
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I also moved the license plate into the spare tire. I purchased a spare tire license plate bracket and fabricated up my own third brake light and plate illumination. Its a license plate holder for a motorcycle modified, came out sweet!
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Well last weekend I added a toolbox to the rear of the Wrangler. I have looked everywhere for a small drawer type box but no luck so i decided to build my own. covered it black auto carpet and lined the drawer with black felt. Came out awesome.
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I also added the Teraflex steering stabilizer relocation kit and 18W spotlights to the KC Lights brackets on the windshield. Sorry the picture is crappy!
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Well Thats it for now, I ordered the Viair JK 2 on 2 on board air system last week it should be here Friday :D

I'll keep you guys posted, need some gears, these new tires and 3.73's suck on the freeway!

Keep wheelin!
 
First Off Welcome to the WAYALIFE from the DFW area.

Nice looking Jeep and especailly the drawer in the cargo compartment. I have been meaning to build on myself. I am going to put tie down rings or track so I can secure items when wheeling.

What pare of Texas are you located?

R/
Will
 
Thanks for all the compliments its a Jeep thing! :rock:

I'm currently in the Houston area but building the JK for the move to Denver, CO at the end of the month.

The brown Santa dropped off a nice little package from Viar for me on Friday, so I spent Friday night installing my new Viair 2 on 2 bolt on high pressure compressor.

A few tips on the install of the Viar 2 on 2 for 07-11 JKU:

1. No need to remove the fan shroud or the overflow bottle, simply unlatch the air filter cover remove filter, wiggle box lower half out and walla now you have enough room to manuever the compressor tank into position above the bracket.

2. For placement of the bracket, place the farthest u-bolt on the driver side dead center of the drain hole in the front tubular support. Pull the passenger side transmission line plastic holder out and flip it over (leave the driver side in), this will allow you to slide the bracket into the correct position for mounting to clear the overflow bottle.

3. Slip the bracket in under the transmission lines from the front of the Jeep.

4. Use 5-6 wraps of PTFE tape (Teflon) on every connection and tighten fittings until they stop turning. Check for leaks with good soapy water.

5. To allow use of regulator at 6 port manifold you will need to purchase one 1/4" nipple 1" long, to connect regulator to manifold. (See photo)

I only have one major gripe about this kit, the damn air intake tubing was so hard I had to forcefully straighten the line like you wouldn't believe. But overall an easy install, just time consuming. Took me a little over 5 hours to complete. I still need to figure out something more permanent for the air gauge in the cab, right now its temporarily installed in the driver side footwell with one of the trim screws. I also ordered a compressor switch to match the rest of my switches, what to do with the gauge? Do I need a gauge?

I have temporarily placed the manifold and the 80 amp relay near the battery. I have a dual battery tray on order and will choose a permanent mounting location for the air manifold after the battery tray install.

The engine bay:

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The manifold:

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This is my temporary alternative to the sPod while waiting on the switch pro!

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And my switch pod:

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Where i used the 1/4" nipple with 6 port manifold and regulator.

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More to come as the battery tray will be here any day.

Any suggestions on a second battery? Should I replace the starting battery as well?

Thanks again and keep wheelin!
 
Mitrig said:
Almost bought the same rims for my rig. Ahah. We have the same colour! Love the build!
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Thanks Mitrig. I tried to get discount tire to install the duratracs on the stock rims but no go! The manager made me a hell of a deal on the wheels though!
 
Daubut said:
Thanks Mitrig. I tried to get discount tire to install the duratracs on the stock rims but no go! The manager made me a hell of a deal on the wheels though!
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Yea I almost got the same one they were like 120 plus being from Canada and having to do rice across the border they knocked off 20 a rim and 20 a tire. Got the mb razor instead of the tko since I like the look a lot more
 
Nice drawer

The drawer in the rear cargo area came out very nice and probably cost next to nothing. Very clever!:clap2:
 
Plans for Rear Cargo Drawer - RCD V1.0

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=F449B0A8854FC00A!9006&authkey=!AMUzfYGiS__aH_Q&ithint=file,pdf

Since everyone liked the Rear Cargo Drawer so much I took some dimensions over the weekend and created a nice neat little drawing for anyone who is interested in building one.

I have shared the link above to download the .pdf file of the drawing. if you need the .dwg file let me know in a PM and I will email it over.

I screwed all the wood pieces together using #8 wood screws 1 1/2" long, pre-drilled holes with 1/16" drill bit to help prevent splitting. I installed the drawer guides using #8 wood screws 1/2" long. I used a stapler for a few of the edges of the carpet and sprayed adhesive on the rest. 3M 77 spray adhesive works better if you give it a minute or two to "tack-up" before you lay the felt or carpet down.

The pull handles are like 3" long black handles i picked up from Lowes. I got the felt from Hobby Lobby, and the roll of automotive carpet from Pep-Boys.

Enjoy!
 
Daubut said:
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=F449B0A8854FC00A!9006&authkey=!AMUzfYGiS__aH_Q&ithint=file,pdf

Since everyone liked the Rear Cargo Drawer so much I took some dimensions over the weekend and created a nice neat little drawing for anyone who is interested in building one.

I have shared the link above to download the .pdf file of the drawing. if you need the .dwg file let me know in a PM and I will email it over.

I screwed all the wood pieces together using #8 wood screws 1 1/2" long, pre-drilled holes with 1/16" drill bit to help prevent splitting. I installed the drawer guides using #8 wood screws 1/2" long. I used a stapler for a few of the edges of the carpet and sprayed adhesive on the rest. 3M 77 spray adhesive works better if you give it a minute or two to "tack-up" before you lay the felt or carpet down.

The pull handles are like 3" long black handles i picked up from Lowes. I got the felt from Hobby Lobby, and the roll of automotive carpet from Pep-Boys.

Enjoy!
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Wow that got a huge response?

Well if you subwoofer guys want to mark that drawing up with dimensions of the subwoofer box in the cargo area I will create a drawer design drawing for that as well.

Just trying to give a little back, I have obtained a lot of good info from here.

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