2024 Mojavicon to be

[FL Robert]

I have had my 2024 Mojave for 5 days so it's time to start my build journal.

Right now, some parts are at the off-road shop (35s, wheels, SmartCap, winch, AEV lift), some are on the shelf, and some are on a truck somewhere.

Eventually, in addition to all the other mods, it will have front lockers and sway bar disconnects, making it a Mojavicon.

At birth:
2024 Mojave X
Crystal Granite
Auto trans
Spray in bed liner
Mopar slush mats

Running Mod List - I will update as I complete mods (hopefully).

Locking Hood Latches - Rugged Ridge
Hood Struts - Redline Tuning
Hood Protector / Bug Deflector - Bushwacker
Under Hood Lighting - KC Cyclone
Wheels - BR ARSENAL 17X8.5X4.5/5.0
Tires - Nitto 35X11.50R17
RSI SmartCap
Front Bumper Shackles / Hook Delete - HK Offroad
Winch - Warn Zeon 10S
Smart Steer Track Bar
FOX Stabilizer
Rockslide Engineering Step Sliders
Mopar 2.5" Lift and Longer LCAs

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[antwon412]

Sounds great. I also threw in the front locker, swaybar, disconnects, and new gears. In my opinion the ultimate do it all Gladiator.

 

[FL Robert]

Indeed! Starting with the Mojave is really the only way to do it...... and it has a cool hood

 

[Bjeepz]

After my Mojave was stolen I was in a JLUXR for 2 months, just got back into another Mojave and the seats really are that much better in the Mojave!

 

[FL Robert]

After my Mojave was stolen I was in a JLUXR for 2 months, just got back into another Mojave and the seats really are that much better in the Mojave!

Everything is better in a Mojave!

 

[FL Robert]

The very first mod. Locking hood latches! Why are they still using such an antiquated design? I can sleep better tonight.

 

[kilroy173]

The very first mod. Locking hood latches! Why are they still using such an antiquated design? I can sleep better tonight.

I like the look of those. Who makes them?

 

[Jobofly]

Looking forward to following your build progress. I want to get the sway bar disconnects for my Mojave at some point. Getting 35’s on later this month.

 

[jn2275]

I like the look of those. Who makes them?

Rugged Ridge makes these.
Installation and Review: Rugged Ridge Locking Hood Catch

 

[FL Robert]

I like the look of those. Who makes them?

I am going to try to link to product and install pictures, if I take them, in the 1st post.

I used these: Locking Hood Latches - Rugged Ridge

 

[Teqsand]

Cheaper to build a rubcon to do whatever a mijave can do vs building a mojave to do what a rubicon can do.....

 

[FL Robert]

Cheaper to build a rubcon to do whatever a mijave can do vs building a mojave to do what a rubicon can do.....

Thank you for your opinion on my build. Maybe I should re-think it, return the Mojave, and buy a Rubicon. To build a Rubicon into something as capable as a Mojave, I would need to reinforce the frame, if that is even possible, change the steering knuckles, replace the shocks all around, lift it, and change the gearing for high speed zombie hunting. To start with a Mojave, I would need to add front lockers and sway bar disconnects. DONE Thank you for your input. I think I'm on the right track.

 

[bleda2002]

Cheaper to build a rubcon to do whatever a mijave can do vs building a mojave to do what a rubicon can do.....

If he just plans on keeping it stock height or a small spacer lift and doesnt need the stronger 4:1 T case or prefers the lower 2:72:1 it should be pretty much a wash.

The hardest thing to switch in all of these is the T-Case. You either want a 4:1 or a 2:72, everything else can be converted to one another for about the same price minus a few things one has that the other doesnt have. One has shocks, the other has a front locker, one has iron knuckles and frame welds, the other has an electronic swaybar disconnect and heavier duty springs for increased payload and towing and a heavier duty T-Case.

 

[Teqsand]

Thank you for your opinion on my build. Maybe I should re-think it, return the Mojave, and buy a Rubicon. To build a Rubicon into something as capable as a Mojave, I would need to reinforce the frame, if that is even possible, change the steering knuckles, replace the socks all around, lift it, and change the gearing for high speed zombie hunting. To start with a Mojave, I would need to add front lockers and sway bar disconnects. DONE Thank you for your input. I think I'm on the right track.

So you think the rubi is just front lockers and sway bar disconnect.... and you think you'll be doing so much jumping that the actually minimal reinforcement on certain Frame parts will negate the frame designed for crawling, and oh ya, the my rubi came with the same steering knuckles the mojave did, oh and the rubi can be lifted and shocked changed and it's still a rubi, unlike the mojave when it's lifted and the shoks changed it becomes an expensive sport S and you enjoy that gearin on a desent lift.... but cool you do you slick....

 

[FL Robert]

If he just plans on keeping it stock height or a small spacer lift and doesnt need the stronger 4:1 T case or prefers the lower 2:72:1 it should be pretty much a wash.

The hardest thing to switch in all of these is the T-Case. You either want a 4:1 or a 2:72, everything else can be converted to one another for about the same price minus a few things one has that the other doesnt have. One has shocks, the other has a front locker, one has iron knuckles and frame welds, the other has an electronic swaybar disconnect and heavier duty springs for increased payload and towing and a heavier duty T-Case.

Its all pretty new to me and I am still learning. I have the Mojave X. If I'm not mistaken, it came with the heavier duty springs, due to the stock steel bumpers. I hope

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