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Editing as I go, adding photos:
Documenting our build, more of a discovery process as I’ve come across parts, figure out what I like and what will work for our application. Mostly a trail/camping/overlanding rig, not so much crawler. Main goal is to hit the trails in CO and have fun camping with family and friends.
2021 started off life as a base model sport (manual windows/locks) with max tow + 8speed.
Before I even signed the paperwork I picked up a rubicon take off suspension with 2” leveling kit for $200, couldnt pass it up. Added extended quick disconnects, AEV caster brackets, and 3/4” rear spacer. Happy with stance and ride quality on 37’s and factory wheels.
Cruising FB market place I found a set of almost new 40” toyos and black rhino wheels, put those on and quickly ordered the entire steer smarts front end (sector brace, griffin drag link, pro tie rod, and stabilizer) as well as a taser for tire calibration and future mods.
And a little kissy face for the forum while rebuilding the front end.
Went with Motobilt's front inner fenders, very happy with the look and quality. Not sure what I'm doing for the rear inner fender yet.
Wrapping up the front end tomorrow night and will follow up with those photos.
Working on custom fenders, moved blinkers and running lights to 3/4" shaded LED's on the bumper to stay street legal, they look like parking sensors. I'll follow up with night time photos of that.
Pending items:
1. 5.13 gears + lockers
2. Saving for hydro steer (seems to handle fine without it but I know the life expectancy on that steering gear box without it)
3. Amerihood functional ram air hood and heat extractors
4. Building bed rack with spare mount using factory hanger
5. Winch (not 5th on the list)
6. 3.5" coils and shocks (still evaluating options)
Documenting our build, more of a discovery process as I’ve come across parts, figure out what I like and what will work for our application. Mostly a trail/camping/overlanding rig, not so much crawler. Main goal is to hit the trails in CO and have fun camping with family and friends.
2021 started off life as a base model sport (manual windows/locks) with max tow + 8speed.
Before I even signed the paperwork I picked up a rubicon take off suspension with 2” leveling kit for $200, couldnt pass it up. Added extended quick disconnects, AEV caster brackets, and 3/4” rear spacer. Happy with stance and ride quality on 37’s and factory wheels.
Cruising FB market place I found a set of almost new 40” toyos and black rhino wheels, put those on and quickly ordered the entire steer smarts front end (sector brace, griffin drag link, pro tie rod, and stabilizer) as well as a taser for tire calibration and future mods.
And a little kissy face for the forum while rebuilding the front end.
Went with Motobilt's front inner fenders, very happy with the look and quality. Not sure what I'm doing for the rear inner fender yet.
Wrapping up the front end tomorrow night and will follow up with those photos.
Working on custom fenders, moved blinkers and running lights to 3/4" shaded LED's on the bumper to stay street legal, they look like parking sensors. I'll follow up with night time photos of that.
Pending items:
1. 5.13 gears + lockers
2. Saving for hydro steer (seems to handle fine without it but I know the life expectancy on that steering gear box without it)
3. Amerihood functional ram air hood and heat extractors
4. Building bed rack with spare mount using factory hanger
5. Winch (not 5th on the list)
6. 3.5" coils and shocks (still evaluating options)
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