Splenda Build Thread - Better Late Than Never!

[Splenda]

On September 30, 2024 I bought my 2024 Mojave with 18 miles on the clock.

My first mod on October 10 was a cheap tri-fold tonneau from Amazon.

On October 15, I added some huge lights that only stayed on there for about a week.

In October, I caught the end of my plastic bumper on the corner of my house when backing up, so on October 23, I replaced the front bumper and added a winch.

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[Splenda]

Then I added the ends to the bumper and a different winch hook.

Then I installed the Rock Hard 4x4 RHX sliders.

Then I installed the Rebel Off-road Xplore bed rack with enclosure panels.

Then I installed the lift.

 

[Splenda]

Then the wheels and tires.

 

[Splenda]

For my lift, I didn't want to replace the stock Mojave shocks yet, and I didn't want to do a spacer lift. This is my first Jeep, and I was admittedly unknowledgeable when I started my suspension journey. I started with the dreaded Rough Country 3.5" coil lift. The front track bar, shock extensions, sway bar links, bump stop extensions, and coils are all that this kit includes. Everything seems fine, but the coils are a little soft for my taste.

After reading that the shortcoming of the Rough Country lift is that it lacks a lot of the necessary upgrades, I added the Core 4x4 Crawl control arms with Johnny Joints on all ends, Teraflex carrier bearing spacer, Daystar 3/4" rear coil spacer, and Clayton Off-road rear track bar.

I've been very happy with the lift and how it rides. I've put nearly 2000 miles since I installed the lift, and it has had no death wobble or wandering on the highway.

My plan is to eventually replace the front track bar with a Clayton Off-road track bar. I also plan to replace the Rough Country springs with something stiffer, like the RockJock 3.5" coils. Once the stock Mojave shocks are worn out, I will buy something really good to replace them like Fox or Falcon or Bilstein.

 

[JohnWick]

FYI there is a subforum for build journals here.

 

[Splenda]

Full list of mods.

Suspension
Rough Country 3.5" Coil Lift
Core 4x4 Crawl front and rear upper and lower adjustable control arms
Clayton Off-road rear adjustable track bar
Teraflex carrier bearing spacer
Daystar rear coil spacer

Wheels and Tires
KMC 17x9 et-38 Grenade Crawl Beadlock wheels
Toyo Open Country M/T 37x13.5x17

Exterior
Smittybilt Stryker front bumper with end caps
Apex Badland 12,000 lb winch
Agency 6 winch hook
Rock Hard 4x4 RHX Tube Sliders
Rebel Offroad Xplore bed rack with enclosure panels
Rugged Ridge locking hood latches

Interior
Bulletpoint DS&PS dual ball phone mount
Lasfit floor liners
GPCA Grab Handles

 

[Splenda]

FYI there is a subforum for build journals here.

Oops. Maybe an admin can move it. Thanks.

 

[Tony P]

Absolutely gorgeous build, thanks for posting. I just bought a 2024 Mohave also and im looking to do some upgrades and this is very helpful.

 

[JBlack23323]

As for the shocks I'm running a 3.5 jks lift and using bilstein 5100 shocks I'm very happy with my set up. No issues at all.

 

[RealTruck]

Then the wheels and tires.

SWEET! It's become a gorgeous Jeep! These shots are so cool, by the way.

 

[Splenda]

SWEET! It's become a gorgeous Jeep! These shots are so cool, by the way.

Thanks. My friend thought they were pictures of an RC car. Backing up and shooting at 200mm really makes them pop.

 

[RealTruck]

Thanks. My friend thought they were pictures of an RC car. Backing up and shooting at 200mm really makes them pop.

My thoughts exactly- it looks like an RC car!

 

[SaiintNick]

Looks good

 

[RudeJeepin]

Thanks. My friend thought they were pictures of an RC car. Backing up and shooting at 200mm really makes them pop.

Ahh, thanks for calling me a friend. Hahaha!!! I had previously posted that I also thought they looked like an RC Car.
It's a beauty for sure.
I like the front bumper with the removable extensions. Coverage for idiots around town and especially parking lots. Remove ends and better clearance for offroad.

Which fender extensions did you use?

 

[Splenda]

Ahh, thanks for calling me a friend. Hahaha!!! I had previously posted that I also thought they looked like an RC Car.
It's a beauty for sure.

Which fender extensions did you use?

Yes, you did! Thanks.

The fender flares are one of the only cheap Amazon items I have purchased. You may notice that the rear ones don't go all the way to the bottom of the fender. These are the JL extensions. The fronts are the same, but the rears are shorter, and the holes don't match. I had to drill a few extra holes, but I liked the way they looked so I kept them.

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