Duecius Maximus, a build...

[Duece McCracken]

UPDATED- 01-03-2025

Well, I was shopping around, looking to replace my Edge Sport, and for something to winter drive because I don't want my Mustang to get destroyed, lol

I dont fit in Tacomas, Santa Cruz are too small, No full size trucks. My buddy got a Wrangler Rubicon 6 spd, and sold me on a Jeep, lol

Still Driving USA built, which is something I try to do. Jeep offering a 6spd manual really sold me, that and the headroom!



Current Mods

Engine
Borla S-Type Climber Exhaust
K&N closed box Noise Maker Intake!
Outerwears Prefilter for the K&N

Suspension
Teraflex 1.5" level lift
Bilstein 5100

Shifter/Trans
ACT promass clutch/flywheel
ACT clutch pedal release spring
ARB Front Diff cover
ARB Rear diff cover
Potted Locker sensors
B&M Trans Shifter
B&M Transfer case shifter
Centerforce JK external hydraulics conversion

Tires/Brakes

Exterior
Rugged Ridge Arcus Bumper with overrider bar
Diode Dynamics SS3 Maxx yellow fogs
DD SS3 Max x2 on DD cowl mounts
DD SS2 Pro x2 on overrider bar
Voswitch 8 button relay setup
Badlands Apex Winch
Mopar Xtreme Recon fender flares
Rugged Ridge Locking Hood latches
13" Aftermarket flexible antenna
BAKFlip MX4 Tonneau Cover
Rockhard 4x4 Front LCA skids
Rockhard 4x4 Rear LCA skids
Rockhard 4x4 Rear shock skids
Metalcloak Rear Swaybar reinforcement brackets

Interior
Innovative ARB under seat Air up/down kit
Bulletpoint mounting system
Uniden R7 radar detector
Desert Does it Fixed Front 1.25" Seat jacker on passenger
DDI seat slammer 2" drop on drivers
Weathertech mats
Amazon "side saddles" shifter area storage thing, lol
Hotheads Headliner for hard top
Rugged Ridge door sill protectors
Cupholder extensions

Accessories
Jscan


Fluids
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w-20
Fram Synthetic XG11665
Redline 75w85 front
Redline 75w140 rear
Redline ATF trans
Redline ATF transfer

PARTS PURCHASED

Lamin-x for all lights
RockHard 4x4 angled up sliders
Oracle universal running lights
Metalcloak FAD skid













PLANS!!!
PPF
37" tires
Method rims
MOAR LIGHTS!!
4.5" Gamechanger lift





PREVIOUS PARTS

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[Duece McCracken]

Ok, this is quick and dirty. I still have to do all my layout for the "build" in the first post. So bear with me.

Started with this, just to get rollin

Then went Bulletpoint, like most people do, lol.

Then finally found a spot for the EZ pass

Sorry for the angle, but its tight on the passenger side of the rearview, completely out my line of sight, and off the windshield.

 

[Duece McCracken]

Cheapo Amazon 13" flexi antenna. Didnt like the OEM whipping around.

 

[AHenry014]

Saw this yellow for the first time in a dealer showroom on a 2dr Rubicon. Not usually fan of yellow vehicles, but being basically hi-vis, really looks sharp!

I too love my bulletpoint mount! I opted for the twin ball left side mount, and very happy with it.

As for the antenna, I have a bit of a story about why I will never run a shorty. To start, my last vehicle was a leveled F150, with the antenna being just above the roof line. That antenna was a good indicator of parking garage ceiling heights. If i entered and the antenna hit the cross bar, that garage was a no go for me! I should have kept that in mind when i Turo'ed a jeep in Maui. I cleaned the roof top tent right off that thing after forgetting it was there, then entering a parking garage. The antenna wouldnt have saved me in that instance, but i know a lot of guys here run racks and could learn from my mistake.

 

[Duece McCracken]

Saw this yellow for the first time in a dealer showroom on a 2dr Rubicon. Not usually fan of yellow vehicles, but being basically hi-vis, really looks sharp!

I too love my bulletpoint mount! I opted for the twin ball left side mount, and very happy with it.

As for the antenna, I have a bit of a story about why I will never run a shorty. To start, my last vehicle was a leveled F150, with the antenna being just above the roof line. That antenna was a good indicator of parking garage ceiling heights. If i entered and the antenna hit the cross bar, that garage was a no go for me! I should have kept that in mind when i Turo'ed a jeep in Maui. I cleaned the roof top tent right off that thing after forgetting it was there, then entering a parking garage. The antenna wouldnt have saved me in that instance, but i know a lot of guys here run racks and could learn from my mistake.

Yeah, like a curb feeler!

I will keep this in mind for sure, something to give me a visual on heights.

I really dont like that OEM antenna though, lmao

 

[Duece McCracken]

Adam's Pumpkin spice, lol

I have some heavy synthetic plastic type smell in the jeep. Trying to air it out too.

 

[Duece McCracken]

Used a 20mm dual ball arm, shorty, to use a cell phone mount opening facing up, for my Uniden R7 detector.

Im torn on whether I want to hardwire it or not. I normally do, but in this case there isnt a great wire route unless I add some kind of pathway external to the dash. IDK.

It's going to live like this for awhile.

 

[Duece McCracken]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N8K3H8Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Bought these bad boys so I can run Nalgenes in the back cupholders. Can't run the 32 oz in the fronts with the adapters, due to rowing the 6spd.

 

[Duece McCracken]

https://bakflip.com/p/bakflip-mx4-tonneau-cover/v/jeep/gladiator/2022/

Installed this bad boy. I really like it's versatility, and ease of use.

Fit and finish, not amazed per say. I had to knock out big flakes of aluminum in all holes. A couple light scratches, aluminum flakes all up in it.

Overall, time will tell. I like it, dont love it. Install was very easy.

I need to drill out for the drains. Probably do that at work tomorrow.

 

[Duece McCracken]

Went with the big boy seat jacker fronts. I'm 6'4", and These bought me the leg support I want, but didnt really solve any head clearance in regards to the center roll bar structure. I'm going to get some miles on them, and see if I love or hate them.

I did both front seats, the wife is 6'2" and all legs, so she will appreciate this mod as much as I do, lol

 

[Duece McCracken]

Ordered a Borla S type Climber exhaust. I need to hear something, lol

Weathertechs are in the bed, its been raining. I should have them installed tomorrow during lunch.

 

[Duece McCracken]

Just ordered Hothead Headliners for my hardtop. Took advantage of the black friday deal.

 

[Duece McCracken]

Weathertechs are installed. Easy, peasey.

 

[Duece McCracken]

Installed the Borla S-type Climber exhaust. Super easy install. Its nice not working on a lowered car for once, lmfao! I just crawled under it and went to work. No jack needed.

Sounds pretty good. Not very loud. Idle is quiet. Just enough sound for clutch work, finally!! That was a huge gripe of mine. Lack of clutch feel, and zero engine noise until like 1750 rpms, lol

Tomorrows commute will get me more data to compare.

 

[Duece McCracken]

Borla has a good sound, and is pretty quiet, just enough though.

After much research, I want more engine sounds. Didn't want to have an open box design. Wanted plastic piping for heat management, no sound chambers. Something that wont chug water offroad, lol

I settled on

https://www.knfilters.com/63-1576-p...YdenUd2VJrROUQofabebLo1MYtm3aL6RoCJ1MQAvD_BwE

Once I get my hands on it, I will measure out and run a prefilter. Lots of hate for K&N due to less filtration, personally, It's not a huge concern if I get a nice prefilter on it for dust

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