desertfox73 JTR LE Build

[desertfox73]

UPDATE 2.8.20***

The full height Nuthouse Industries rack turned out to be the perfect choice - now that the iKamper Skycamp 2.0 is mounted, the clearance between the cab and the underside of the tent is perfect, and should allow for all of the flex needed. No wind noise at all.

I also added rock lights, directed away from the underside of the truck to allow for maximum light dispersal outward, for seeing in camp. RGB LEDs also allow me to control color - red or orange is perfect for nighttime.

Here's how she looked stock:

Today during/after the rack installation:

Current mods include:

• EVO Enforcer Overland Stage 4 Plus 4.5" with King reservoir shocks
• Black Rhino Armory wheels, 20 x12
• Toyo Open Country M/T 38 x 15.50 x 20 tires
• Magnaflow high-tuck muffler
• Full speaker and amplifier replacement
• Stubby antenna
• Full tint - 20% sides and rear, 50% front
• Superchips tune, speedo recalibration, and other coding
• Decked Drawer system with tie-down rails
• Nuthouse Nuthouse Gladiator Expedition rack, full-height
• Diode Dynamics 50” hood mounted light bar
• Warn 12S synthetic line winch with Factor 55 flat link
• Lots of tool/recovery/first aid gear
• IKamper Skycamp 2.0 rooftop tent
• Rock lights

Next up:

• Modified awning brackets (current ones don’t allow for enough gap between the rack and the RTT
• Peregrine 270 awning

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[Oscar Indy]

EDIT: IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME FIGURE OUT HOW TO LOAD PHOTOS THAT WOULD BE AWESOME. I PASTED THEM INTO MY POST, BUT THEY DON’T SHOW UP WHEN I SUBMIT THE POST. THANKS.

I purchased my JTR LE a couple weeks ago, and it's been at the shop ever since having some fun pieces added. This will be a project in process, but the first chunk of mods are almost done. I will be picking her up this weekend, so more photos to follow.

First set of mods include:

EVO Enforcer Overland Stage 4 Plus 4.5" with King reservoir shocks
Black Rhino Armory wheels, 20 x12
Toyo Open Country M/T 38 x 15.50 x 20 tires
Magnaflow high-tuck muffler
Full speaker and amplifier replacement
Stubby antenna
Full tint - 20% sides and rear, 50% front
Superchips tune, speedo recalibration, and other coding

Here's how she looked before:



And a quick update pic from the shop yesterday:


Future mods will include a RTT, Nuthouse bed rack, and whatever else goes on Black Friday sale.

you need to click that wrench up in the top right if you want to paste image codes. you need to switch from rich text editor to bb code editor if you want to use any code in brackets.

 

[desertfox73]

you need to click that wrench up in the top right if you want to paste image codes. you need to switch from rich text editor to bb code editor if you want to use any code in brackets.

Thanks - is that the only way to add images? I still don't think I did it right...I did what you mentioned, but pasting the image link from Flickr still just leaves the link in the post. Is there an easier way to just drop photos into a post, or does it require a 3rd party host/copying URLs?? Seems like I'm making this more complicated than it needs to be...help!

 

[Oscar Indy]

Thanks - is that the only way to add images? I still don't think I did it right...I did what you mentioned, but pasting the image link from Flickr still just leaves the link in the post. Is there an easier way to just drop photos into a post, or does it require a 3rd party host/copying URLs?? Seems like I'm making this more complicated than it needs to be...help!

There is an upload file button next to the post reply button.

 

[desertfox73]

There is an upload file button next to the post reply button.

Got it - thank you. Wow, that was a lot of steps.

 

[srunyon13]

Enough backspacing on the wheels? No rubbing?

 

[desertfox73]

Enough backspacing on the wheels? No rubbing?

no rubbing at full lock. I have yet to test that when the suspension is compressed, but so far it’s well clear of the fender and bumper.

 

[srunyon13]

no rubbing at full lock. I have yet to test that when the suspension is compressed, but so far it’s well clear of the fender and bumper.

Nice! How does she run with the flashed 4.10 gears?

 

[desertfox73]

Nice! How does she run with the flashed 4.10 gears?

haven’t had the truck flashed yet, but so far the truck runs great. That said, this is both my first Jeep and first pickup, so I’m not sure what to expect! It’s a lot slower than my X5M, i can say that, ha!

 

[srunyon13]

haven’t had the truck flashed yet, but so far the truck runs great. That said, this is both my first Jeep and first pickup, so I’m not sure what to expect! It’s a lot slower than my X5M, i can say that, ha!

I don't doubt that. I used to have the 4.4L a few years back...much quicker

 

[desertfox73]

This is the first Jeep I've ever owned, and I will admit that the initial build quality far exceeded my expectations. The choice of materials, fit and finish, and overall attention to detail are excellent. The paint is better than the paint on any BMW I've ever owned, the cabin materials are excellent, and the tech is (so far) really good. Combine that with the off-road and every-day usability of this truck and I am really impressed.

Build Update: Decked bed storage has been ordered.

 

[steffen707]

X5M

I really want one of those!

 

[furrymurray]

Nuthouse bed rack

Nuthouse makes some quality stuff! Their bedrack looks good and is versatile as well. I will be looking closer at products from them too.

 

[desertfox73]

I really want one of those!

If you find yourself in Nashville, you can drive it. It's tuned beyond stock, so be prepared!

 

[steffen707]

If you find yourself in Nashville, you can drive it. It's tuned beyond stock, so be prepared!

I drove this to the Packer game last night. Fun fun! I'll be in Nashville sometime in the next year or two. No backsies!

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