Trail Raider Photo Diary/Build Thread

[DWiggles]

I wanted to convert to "Wave" Thread to this ongoing build/photo diary thread, so here goes.

07/07/14

I'm Dave,("HI DAVE!!") I'm getting ready to place an order on a 2015 JKUR; this will be my first REAL jeep, and my first brand new car, couldn't think of a better one to buy! I'll be putting my 2006 Grand Cherokee up for sale as soon as I place the order, I'm holding out until 9/29 for the release of Sunset Orange Pearl, and I'll either order one that color, or order a white one depending on how I feel about the orange when I see it on Wrangler. I've always wanted a Wrangler, and have friends with them, and driven quite a few. But never one of my own! so im excited! this intro might be a little pre-mature, but hey, its coming! I can't wait!

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Check out that FLEX! Don't be Jealous! :cheesy:

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08/30/14

I did it... Placed my order for my 2015 JKUR Hard Rock yesterday! here is the build sheet:

:rock: The Wait Begins! :clap2:

Rolled Off the Assembly Line 9/20/14 @ 3:59pm... and Delivered to dealer and Picked up by me 10/26/14, with 8 miles on the OD:
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and with 300 miles on the OD I took it out with some local Subaru off road enthusiasts:
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12/22/14
2000 Mile Baptism In Crosby, TX


12/31/14
Wheeling in 2015 on New Years Eve (2500 miles)


and for the attached, attached happy valentines day :rock:

 

[DWiggles]

Quick Links to Mods:

LOD Signature Series Stubby front bumper with trail stinger
Warn Powerplant 12
Midland 75-822 handheld CB
EVO C Gussets
EVO 4" Long Arm
Bilstein 5100 shocks
37/13.50 Toyo Open Country MTs
ATX Slabs (black rings)
LOD Signature Series Shorty rear bumper with Tire Carrier
LOD Signature Series Rock Sliders
5.13 Gears
Coast 1310 front drive line
JE Reel 1350 rear driveline
Clear Coax (18 ft)
Firestik II 3ft Antenna
Firestik SS34-H heavy duty antenna spring mount
JW 6145 J Series LED fog lights (black bezel)
JW Speaker 8700 Evolution J LED headlights (black bezel)
Viking Offroad 3/8" x 100' synthetic winch line (black)
Revolution 4340 Rear Axle Shafts
Factor-55 The Splicer
EVO Rockstar Skids
EVO 4" Plush Ride Springs
ProRock44 & ProGrips
RockHard4x4 Sport Cage
RM-50 Rugged Radio
Firestik II 2ft Antenna
Firestik firering CB Coax
Dynomax "Quiet Crawler" Exhaust
PSC BIG BORE XDII-R Steering Box
PSC XD Pump Kit
PSC Pressure Hose Conversion Kit
PSC 1.75" Cylinder
PSC 1/2" Return Line Conversion with Cooler
PSC Remote Reservoir Anti Splash Valve
WFO Extreme Tie Rod
Custom clamp for PSC Cylinder Assist on 2" Tie Rod (PSC + WFO)


Reserved**

 

[Hobolobo]

lookin good dave!

 

[jango]

Those wheeling spots look awesome!

 

[Hayman_6735]

Congratulations on the purchase! Looks great:thumb:

 

[jkur77]

Congrats on the new Jeep. Good way to break it in.

 

[DWiggles]

Thanks guys, lovin' the jeep life so far

Decided to rock the soft top, made the switch right as the weather tanked again

 

[DWiggles]

Took the jeep out on the rocks again, had a great time with great friends, old and new

 

[DWiggles]

Over the Easter weekend, I installed a LOD signature series stubby with trail stinger and a warn powerplant 12. Currently on the hunt for factory fog lights, as the mounts for the hardrock OEM fogs are different.
I'm not sure if I like the look of the LOD bumper or not. Maybe I just have a little buyers remorse as the jeep has only been on the highway lately.

 

[DWiggles]

Oh man, Ive been slacking. Sorry guys, I'll try to keep this more "Up to date"

Evo 4" Long arm and C Gussets









37/1350 Toyo Open Country MT on Slabs:

 

[Napalm]

Woah Dave! Awesome build!!! Looking good

 

[BamBamDeer]

Nice! I like your front bumper!

 

[DWiggles]

Woah Dave! Awesome build!!! Looking good

Nice! I like your front bumper!

Thanks guys!

Came home from work to find these waiting for me...

 

[Kyle7R]

Might be a little late to the party, but I just subscribed.

 

[DWiggles]

Well, after talking with a few guys about gears, I have decided I want new inner and outer pinion bearings when I do the swap for peace of mind. So I called up trail jeeps, they let me pay the difference and shipped out master install kits immediately (i received the tracking email before Wes even got around to calling me back to take payment!!) They packaged RMAs with the kits, so once they get here, I can ship the standard install kits back! Now THAT is customer service!

In the mean time... this sucked. Just under 2200 miles on my brand new toyo's and I caught a nail in the drives side rear. Patched up, remounted the beadlock, aired up and back on the jeep. I hope this doesn't cause any ballance issues...

 

[Exodus 4x4]

Dude, I could've sworn I recommended master kits. At least now you'll have the original bearings to flap out and use for the shim search on the new installs.

 

[DWiggles]

Dude, I could've sworn I recommended master kits. At least now you'll have the original bearings to flap out and use for the shim search on the new installs.

You did... but I'm not listening... :bleh: lol

On a more positive note for the day though:

 

[USMC Wrangler]

Might be a little late to the party, but I just subscribed.

Me too! Subscribed!

 

[Exodus 4x4]

You did... my bad for not listening...

On a more positive note for the day though:

I love those days when you have piles of boxes. It's the kind of work you actually look forward to.

 

[DWiggles]

I love those days when you have piles of boxes. It's the kind of work you actually look forward to.

UPS guy probably HATES me :clap2:
He asked me to help unload the truck because "This shi-uff is HEAVY" :doh:

Its was a good day to work remote