The Kraken thread

[Notajerryskid]

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Special Thanks to Tera Flex. They truly went above and beyond with helping me rebuild the lift kit from the Vengence. :beer::beer: You have a customer for life. :rock:
Thanks also go to Wayalife (Eddie), Mell and Lisa @ Off Road Evolution, Rick @ Poison spyder customs.

[Notajerryskid]

The day we brought him home. 1-2-12 nobody in vegas loved him because he was a 6 speed. He sat on the lot so we got a smoking deal on him. Certified jeep 60k on the odometer. For 15k.

[Notajerryskid]

Removed the running boards and added some 2012 rubi wheels. 3-12-12.

[Notajerryskid]

Chopped the fenders. 3-18-12.

[Notajerryskid]

Cole showing me how to drive.

[Notajerryskid]

Parts that we picked up on our run to Cali. 5-14-12.

Cole wanting the bumper installed.

Cole and I rebuilding the Teraflex joints.

Taking a break from the build.

[Notajerryskid]

Bumper and stinger on. 5-20-12.

Rock skins on the sides.

[JKRay]

It's coming together real nicely!! I'll be following along. :)

[TrailReady]

Awesome deal on the Jeep!! Can't wait to see your build come together :yup:

[Notajerryskid]

Thanks everyone. Still a LONG way to go on the build.
The day we threw on the 35's. (moving up to 37 when we get the gussests in, and on to 40 when we get the axles)
And the Pic EVERYONE takes. When your rig is at OFF Road EVOLUTION!!!! 5-12-12.
and A random pic I threw in. :)

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[kaptkrappy]

Thanks everyone. Still a LONG way to go on the build.
The day we threw on the 35's (moving up to 37 when we get the gussests in, and on to 40 when we get the axles.)
And the Pic EVERYONE takes. When your rig is at OFF Road EVOLUTION!!!!
and A random pic I threw in. :)

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Looks great.
What you hiding behind that black spot on the fender Ricky ? :thinking:
(it's not a "bad" sticker is it)

Tim
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[Notajerryskid]

It was. :grayno: I have since removed it from the jeep. but all my pics had it in them. so I did what any good human would do. FIXED IT!! :brows:

a friend gave me a JK silver state that was made not bought. I didn't know it.:icon_crazy: but have since removed it and bought (or ordered) the ones from Project jk

[Notajerryskid]

Poison spyder bolt in cage. Because I have a few payments to go before I add a weld in cage.

[Jeep4me2]

Dang, bro you've got all the goodies on hot stand by. I'll definitely be keeping tabs on your build.
Oh, and way to score on your six speed!

[TrailReady]

Nice choice on the cage!!! Would love to add one of those to my rig.

[Sharkey]

I love the build, but even more so I love the pics with your boy next to you in a pile of parts, smiles ear to ear for both of you. Huge thumbs up man...that right there is what it's all about.

[Notajerryskid]

Look what was waiting for me when I got home today!!!!!!

[Notajerryskid]

Looks like I'm missing a piece. How do you attach the rim to the carrier? Getting closer to powder coating everyday!

[Notajerryskid]

This was a great day. Just received my teraflex front gussets.

[Prime8]

That's how it was delivered to your house...? Not a fan of that! My LoD sliders were secured to a custom wooden frame and then placed inside a cardboard box. I'd be pissed, based on the condition that boxes arrive at my house, if I paid that much for a carrier and they didn't even wrap it... Hope your delivery was gentler than mine!

[Notajerryskid]

It's basically a hunk of steel. I would hope it could handle more than the shipping can do to it. Lord knows its in for a rough life. :)

But yea that's how it was shipped.

[StrizzyChris]

That's how it was delivered to your house...? Not a fan of that! My LoD sliders were secured to a custom wooden frame and then placed inside a cardboard box. I'd be pissed, based on the condition that boxes arrive at my house, if I paid that much for a carrier and they didn't even wrap it... Hope your delivery was gentler than mine!

It is raw and not powder coated yet, so there would be no damage to the finish. And its a serious hunk of steel so doubt theyll be able to do any actual damage to it. Enjoy the tire carrier, cant wait to get mine!

[Prime8]

Yeah, but its long and heavy (that's what she said) so if they start tossing it around, it could easily deform under its own weight, even if only slightly. Which would make fitment that much harder. Once its bolted in place it tough as nails, but when its not anchored, it CAN deform. Glad it didn't though.

[Prime8]

It is raw and not powder coated yet, so there would be no damage to the finish. And its a serious hunk of steel so doubt theyll be able to do any actual damage to it. Enjoy the tire carrier, cant wait to get mine!

And as a side note... The half assed paint job with rusty welds on the NEW LoD sliders I got could hardly be even called a powder "coating". Maybe more of a dusting. When I called them about it, they said the welds are hard to coat and they touch them up with a spray can before they ship. He said mine must have missed that step and told me to touch it up myself... Not the greatest customer service, but aside from the slight surface rust, they are beefy as hell!

[Notajerryskid]

And as a side note... The half assed paint job with rusty welds on the NEW LoD sliders I got could hardly be even called a powder "coating". Maybe more of a dusting. When I called them about it, they said the welds are hard to coat and they touch them up with a spray can before they ship. He said mine must have missed that step and told me to touch it up myself... Not the greatest customer service, but aside from the slight surface rust, they are beefy as hell!

That would piss me off more.

[Notajerryskid]

Called up EVO today. they are shipping the final piece of my tire carrier. :rock:

[TrailReady]

Great choices on everything man! I am going to enjoy following this build.

[Notajerryskid]

Great choices on everything man! I am going to enjoy following this build.

Thanks. I'm a heavy research kind of person. I only like to buy once. :brows: Helps keep the wife off my back.

[Prime8]

Thanks. I'm a heavy reserch kind of person. I only like to buy once. :brows: Helps keep the wife off my back.

Haha, I second that! I research things heavily too. I'd rather learn from someone else's mistakes, especially when this much money and time is involved!

[TrailReady]

Thanks. I'm a heavy reserch kind of person. I only like to buy once. :brows: Helps keep the wife off my back.

Same here. After much research all signs point to EVO!

[Notajerryskid]

Same here. After much research all signs point to EVO!

Lol. Yes. Yes they do.

[Notajerryskid]

The Kraken getting caged up tonight.

[MTG]

The Kraken getting caged up tonight.

Which cage?

[StrizzyChris]

The Kraken getting caged up tonight.

Ur thread is making me sick with jealousy! Im over you and ur build :broke:

[Sharkey]

Which cage?

Probably not the rock hard since he dropped his windshield.

[MTG]

Probably not the rock hard since he dropped his windshield.

Indeed. OR-Fab?

How goes the install in the 108 degree heat? Drink some gatorade.

[Notajerryskid]

Which cage?

It's the poison spyder sport bolt in cage.

[Notajerryskid]

Indeed. OR-Fab?

How goes the install in the 108 degree heat? Drink some gatorade.

I work outside all day. I'm used to the heat. :D

[Sharkey]

It's the poison spider sport bolt in cage.

Did you get the rear "C" pillars? I want to learn more about these.

[MTG]

I work outside all day. I'm used to the heat. :D

It's 70 and fluorescent where I work. :)

[MTG]

Did you get the rear "C" pillars? I want to learn more about these.

Ditto. Trying to decide on a cage myself.

[Notajerryskid]

I didn't get the c pillars. Due to buying the EVO rear tire carrier, and it having the tall top loop. I have seen them in person though. I really believe that they are not needed. It's a short cage on the back, if you run this after market tire carrier, I don't see the back crushing down. Maybe if you still have your spare on the body, but still the center section is very strong on the jk.

[MTG]

I didn't get the c pillars. Due to buying the EVO rear tire carrier, and it having the tall top loop. I have seen them in person though. I really believe that they are not needed. It's a short cage on the back, if you run a after market tire carrier, I don't see the back crushing down. Maybe if you still have your spare on the body, but still the center section is very strong on the jk.

Interesting about the rear tire carrier. I hadn't though my about that. I think the Cs are appealing simply because it would be relatively cheap insurance for the precious cargo we all run in the back seat. :)

[StrizzyChris]

Interesting about the rear tire carrier. I hadn't though my about that. I think the Cs are appealing simply because it would be relatively cheap insurance for the precious cargo we all run in the back seat. :)

BEER?:thinking: Thats what I keep back there!

[MTG]

BEER?:thinking: Thats what I keep back there!

Easy Tipsy. While natural ice might be appropriate for some occasions :thinking: it's not exactly precious. :cheesy:

[Notajerryskid]

Nattie ice is very precious when your in the middle of nowhere!!!!! :).

[GCM 2]

I am really digging your build! Kind of similar to my rig :thumb: You definitely have a great selection of aftermarket parts, the JK is going to be seriously ready for hardcore terrain :rock:

[Notajerryskid]

I am really digging your build! Kind of similar to my rig :thumb: You definitely have a great selection of aftermarket parts, the JK is going to be seriously ready for hardcore terrain :rock:

Thanks. Hoping to tackle anything I throw at it. :D

[ProfessionalDriver]

Digging your jeep and the selections you've made, hoping mine looks similar soon! I agree with the posts above, EVO is the way to go! :thumb:

[Notajerryskid]

Started installing the cage. Got the front part done. Just need to trim some plastics and put on the rear bar.

All I'm going to say is this cage is not for the unskilled. I've installed several cages and this was the hardest. Some of the instructions were left out or vague. There is a butt load of work to do it right. Also. The cutting and wielding is not mirrored on both sides. I understand that there are lots of welds and connections and it's hard to make it perfect with out building it for the specific jk.

On a positive note I am 100% certain that this cage will take a multi roll over and still hold up.

Overall I'm very happy with the strength of the cage, and the look. They did a good job of bringing everything together. I would suggest this cage to someone looking for more than a standard bolt in and less than a full welded cage.

[Notajerryskid]

A few photos of the install

[clarsen]

Your build is looking great. I really like all the pictures including the one with your family in them that’s what it’s all about friends and family. Good luck with the build and please keep us update on your progression.:thumb::thumb:

[Notajerryskid]

Your build is looking great. I really like all the pictures including the one with your family in them that’s what it’s all about friends and family. Good luck with the build and please keep us update on your progression.:thumb::thumb:

Thanks. It's what we do as a family. Was planning on having him built this year in order to apply for the jk experience. But he will be ready next year. :D

[StrizzyChris]

Easy Tipsy. While natural ice might be appropriate for some occasions :thinking: it's not exactly precious. :cheesy:

I'm from the midwest...we roll with Busch Light!


A few photos of the install

Are you installing this raw? What color are you thinking about painting it?

[Notajerryskid]

I'm from the midwest...we roll with Busch Light!
I'm from Texas and Oklahoma. We have lone star beer.
Are you installing this raw? What color are you thinking about painting it?
Have to install raw at first. In case you have to shave some parts of it. Taking the side and rear rock skins with the cage to get gloss blk to match the jeep. The stinger, front bumper, and sliders are getting rattle canned due to the continuous bashing they will receive.

[Notajerryskid]

Was thinking blk cherry on the cage though. What do you think?

[clarsen]

Was thinking blk cherry on the cage though. What do you think?

I did mine black and love the way it looks.

[Notajerryskid]

That's what I'll probably go with too. But since the jeep is blk was wondering if a diff color would look good.

[StrizzyChris]

Was thinking blk cherry on the cage though. What do you think?

Yeah, id do some color that u choose as a theme color. Are u going to stick to one or two accent colors throughout ur jeep? If so that black cherry would be sexy!

[Notajerryskid]

No real accent colors. It's all blk besides the silver wrangler sticker and gray interior.

[DanMojo82]

Nice build, with a name like the Kraken you have to go go with a bluish green or dark blue. It'd look awesome.
http://th06.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2010/310/8/a/sea_green__wallpaper__by_xyummyemocupcakex-d32adpw.jpg

That color roll cage then replace your decals with the same color decals. :rock:

[clarsen]

That's what I'll probably go with too. But since the jeep is blk was wondering if a diff color would look good.
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This is GCM2 rig and is one of the nicest builds in and out I have ever seen and I really like the black with his interior.:twocents::twocents:

[Notajerryskid]

Yea hard to go wrong with black. That is clean. Hope to look that good when done. :)

[Prime8]

Yea hard to go wrong with black. That is clean. Hope to look that good when done. :)

Along those lines, I plan to keep all damageable surfaces black (bumpers and sliders) so they are easy to touch up with a spray can. Things that won't wear as easily I'll use an accent color on. Just my two cents from a corrosion/ease of maintenance standpoint.

[Notajerryskid]

Along those lines, I plan to keep all damageable surfaces black (bumpers and sliders) so they are easy to touch up with a spray can. Things that won't wear as easily I'll use an accent color on. Just my two cents from a corrosion/ease of maintenance standpoint.

Yea that's what I was saying a couple posts ago. The cage is the only thing I would paint an off color. Everything else is spray can.

[TrailReady]

GCM2 has a damn nice rig!! :rock:

[Notajerryskid]

Another night in the garage. Mom was not to happy to see he helped me change the front axle seal. He had gear oil EVERYWHERE!!!!!

[MTG]

Another night in the garage. Mom was not to happy to see he helped me change the front axle seal. He had gear oil EVERYWHERE!!!!!

Thats awesome!

[grizzlycountry]

The Kraken LOOKS GOOD!! I'am watching the build. Also the black rig of GCM2 looks GOOD, to me it is one of the best looking rigs I have seen!!!!!!!!!

[Notajerryskid]

GCM2's rig IS bad ass!! Simple, clean, and looks to kick some major ass.

[kaptkrappy]

Another night in the garage. Mom was not to happy to see he helped me change the front axle seal. He had gear oil EVERYWHERE!!!!!

I love seeing Cole's little dirty fingers. I can just imagine what mom said. :icon_crazy:

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[Notajerryskid]

Getting ready for the EVO tire carrier.

[DA RUNT]

It's coming together nicely, this is like reality tv for gear heads :beer:

[jelliott076]

Nice work! I just read the entire post from top to bottom. That is an amazing transformation.

[Notajerryskid]

Thanks! Trying to get it ready for labor day weekend.

[TrailReady]

Love it man! Really enjoying following your build, thanks for all the updates!

[JKRay]

Awesome, you can never go wrong with Evo! :rock:

[Notajerryskid]

Firm believer everyone needs a little EVO in their rig. :)

[Notajerryskid]

Front gussets on.
EVO sliders going on.

[Notajerryskid]

More pics from today.

[MTG]

More pics from today.

Looking great! How old is your son?

[Notajerryskid]

Looking great! How old is your son?

He is 21 months.

[DA RUNT]

Jeep is looking hella sexy :drinks:

[GCM 2]

The EVO skins and sliders look badass! Your JK is coming along quickly :thumb:

[DA RUNT]

Got some Kraken of my own.... Cheers :drinks:

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/travis_bar/Misc/IMAG1496.jpg

[Notajerryskid]

Got some Kraken of my own.... Cheers :drinks:



Yum! Rum... Rum is good!!

[Notajerryskid]

Some blast photos from the past.
Blk TJ our old jeep
Red TJ my dads jeep
The Suzuki (thing is a trail killer) brothers junk. :)

[Notajerryskid]

As far as I got tonight. Been a real crummy day (all day). One of the ones that NOTHING absolutely NOTHING goes right.

[Notajerryskid]

Cole working on the kracken.

[Notajerryskid]

Passenger side done.

[Notajerryskid]

Finished up the driver side also. But is dark and pics cam out poor.

[GCM 2]

That JK is coming along very nicely, keep posting those photos. :rock:

[2012jkfng702]

Damn brother, haven't been on the site for a bit, but looks like you got the build moving along... Let me know if ya need a hand. Looks like Cole has it cover but I could at least hand you a Beer...:D

[kaptkrappy]

Cole working on the kracken.

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Cole says- "Heck, these vise grips can't even scratch this armor !"

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[Notajerryskid]

Damn brother, haven't been on the site for a bit, but looks like you got the build moving along... Let me know if ya need a hand. Looks like Cole has it cover but I could at least hand you a Beer...:D

Thanks. I usually just start working on it when I have some free time. But I think I'll throw a cage party next time I have to pull it out and install it (paint). :D

[Notajerryskid]

Cole says- "Heck, these vise grips can't even scratch this armor !"

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Lol. He has put a few in the non armor section. But it's a family jeep so can't stop him from helping. Besides give the kraken character. :D

[TrailBear]

My son keeps claiming my jeep is his and he should drive:)

[Notajerryskid]

New shackles. They don't fit with the stinger. :(

Painting going on in the garage.

[Notajerryskid]

Some teaser pics. :D

[DA RUNT]

Lookin awesome, love the carrier!!!

[MTG]

Coming along great! Love that carrier.

[Notajerryskid]

Thanks everyone. Will post more pics latter.

[Notajerryskid]

I have a few things to still wire up. Tag light and third break light. I'll show them when I get them done.

Next is the EVO frame shackle points, high lift jack mounted, exhaust and evap canister relocation,

[clarsen]

I have a few things to still wire up. Tag light and third break light. I'll show them when I get them done.

Next is the EVO frame shackle points, high lift jack mounted, exhaust and evap canister relocation,

Looking good

[Notajerryskid]

Finished the third brake light. I like the idea, but not this version. I'm going to switch to red led's to spread out the light evenly. I just used the old third light and a custom sheet metal backing. Let me know what you guys think. Is this a good idea or dumb?

[MTG]

Finished the third brake light. I like the idea, but not this version. I'm going to switch to red led's to spread out the light evenly. I just used the old third light and a custom sheet metal backing. Let me know what you guys think. Is this a good idea or dumb?

Love it! If you can get the light spread evenly it would be perfect!

[JandSJK]

It looks amazing! i think youre right about the LED though. Your build has me jelous.

[clarsen]

Finished the third brake light. I like the idea, but not this version. I'm going to switch to red led's to spread out the light evenly. I just used the old third light and a custom sheet metal backing. Let me know what you guys think. Is this a good idea or dumb?

Looks awesome. I might steal that idea.

[JandSJK]

does the tire carrier bolt or weld to the skins?:thinking:

[Notajerryskid]

does the tire carrier bolt or weld to the skins?:thinking:

It's bolted right now. But going to wield the brackets on the skins soon.

[clarsen]

It's bolted right now. But going to wield the brackets on the skins soon.

Can you weld it on while it's all together.

[Notajerryskid]

Can you weld it on while it's all together.

I'm sure you could. But I'm going to pull mine back off to weld it up. I have to remove the paint. Where the brackets connect to the skins is mostly off the jeeps body. I'm just welding mine for added strength.

[jktubby]

third brake light looks good. LEDs to spread the light will make it look perfect though :2thumbsup:. Great build!!

[Notajerryskid]

Thanks for all the input. I'm going to change it out to the led's soon.

[TrailReady]

Looks awesome! How do the tire carrier brackets mount to the skins? Do you put but inserts in the skins?

[Notajerryskid]

Looks awesome! How do the tire carrier brackets mount to the skins? Do you put but inserts in the skins?

They have bolts that go through the skins. You have to drill them out.

[Sharkey]

Such a nice build top to bottom...clearly well thought out. Nice work! I love the third brake light idea but agree you need to use something to get an even spread of the light so the EVO logo shows up well. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Maybe a small led strip running vertically down each side of the EVO lettering and facing inward would give you an even spread without having any individual light shine brightly directly through the lettering? No hot spots but an even "glow" would look cool. I hope that makes sense.

[Notajerryskid]

Yea that's along the lines was thinking. Thank you for the complement.

[GCM 2]

I definitely like the integration of the EVO logo being used as the 3rd brake light hiding position, in fact it's what I had been planning on using since I first saw that carrier years ago. Unfortunately, i don't even have the EVO carrier yet :( I'm surprised no one has done this idea sooner, but you get the thumbs up. I also found this possibility of another option just in case I was not happy with trying to back light the EVO logo like you are doing. Search down at the bottom of this linked page. $26.00 for dual use led license plate bolt lights

http://www.customdynamics.com/illuminatorz_licence_plates.htm#LED_Tag_Bolts

[MTG]

I love all these light mods. Guess I need to work on my electrical skills so I don't burn down my jeep.

[JK1]

still think if you could figure out how to put the brake lights, turn lights, and backup lights in the three holes on the rack on each side it would look bad ass i would try it but first i need a tire carrier........:grayno:

[Notajerryskid]

still think if you could figure out how to put the brake lights, turn lights, and backup lights in the three holes on the rack on each side it would look bad ass i would try it but first i need a tire carrier........:grayno:

The 3 holes on the carrier are angles 45 deg from the back. You would not be able to see the lights very well.

[Notajerryskid]

Legal eagle!!! Incorporated the old tag light into the tag.

[StrizzyChris]

Legal eagle!!! Incorporated the old tag light into the tag.

look at you...got it rough with two jeeps...whats that Rubicon?....u make me sick lol :tantrum:

[Notajerryskid]

look at you...got it rough with two jeeps...whats that Rubicon?....u make me sick lol :tantrum:

Back up jeep. In case the kracken goes down. :D

03 rubicon, rubicon express 3.5 lift, 33 pro comp tires, warren 9.5 TI. It's my fathers dd jeep

[Notajerryskid]

Better pic of the TJ.

[Notajerryskid]

Safety first.

[TrailReady]

Better pic of the TJ.

Nice looking TJ!! And thanks for the response on my question about the tire carrier mounts.

[Notajerryskid]

Nice looking TJ!! And thanks for the response on my question about the tire carrier mounts.

No problem.

[Notajerryskid]

Put on the 7/8 shackle installed. :D Used a BFH, because I know the question how will come up. ;)

[Notajerryskid]

The tramp stamp is on. Decided on not riveting it to the jeep. Made a template and used bolts. Also added a little rtv to keep it from rattling.

[DA RUNT]

Put on the 7/8 shackle installed. :D Used a BFH, because I know the question how will come up. ;)

What's a BFH? :idontknow:

[TrailBear]

BFH- Big f---ing hammer

[JandSJK]

What's a BFH? :idontknow:

bwaahahaha:cheesy:

[Prime]

do they have any lip on them to use as a step? or do they but up reaaly close to the body? I want a set but girlfriend and my mom have a hard time getting in. Awesome build by the way you have alot of stuff i want to put on my jeep. the back light lighting of eveo is awesome I thought about doing the same when i get the front bumper might put some white l.e.d.s in the front along with some rock lights.

[Notajerryskid]

do they have any lip on them to use as a step? or do they but up reaaly close to the body? I want a set but girlfriend and my mom have a hard time getting in. Awesome build by the way you have alot of stuff i want to put on my jeep. the back light lighting of eveo is awesome I thought about doing the same when i get the front bumper might put some white l.e.d.s in the front along with some rock lights.

Thank you. They set somewhat snug against the body. Its hard to use them as a step. The top is round and can be slippery. I'm going to put some skate board grip tape along the top to aid in traction. If your going for hard wheeling with lots of rocks then you will not go wrong. The LOD sliders are very nice and also have a step built onto them. Good luck with your build. Also I have to carry a step ladder for my mom to get in. :D

[Sharkey]

do they have any lip on them to use as a step? or do they but up reaaly close to the body? I want a set but girlfriend and my mom have a hard time getting in. Awesome build by the way you have alot of stuff i want to put on my jeep. the back light lighting of eveo is awesome I thought about doing the same when i get the front bumper might put some white l.e.d.s in the front along with some rock lights.

If you need more of a step give EVO a call. I believe they used to allow customers to order the sliders with less of a tight angle to the body. Not positive you can still do it, but it's worth the call as these sliders really are nice.

[Notajerryskid]

If you need more of a step give EVO a call. I believe they used to allow customers to order the sliders with less of a tight angle to the body. Not positive you can still do it, but it's worth the call as these sliders really are nice.

That's good to know!!! To late for me though. :)

[Prime8]

Thank you. They set somewhat snug against the body. Its hard to use them as a step. The top is round and can be slippery. I'm going to put some skate board grip tape along the top to aid in traction. If your going for hard wheeling with lots of rocks then you will not go wrong. The LOD sliders are very nice and also have a step built onto them. Good luck with your build. Also I have to carry a step ladder for my mom to get in. :D

X2. Really like my LoD sliders. Great protection, beefy, and built in step for my wife. Steps also come in handy when you need roof/windshield access while washing, removing panels, etc... While the EVO ones are nice, the LoD ones are far more practical on the DD.

[Prime]

Thanks snarky I will do that and see, and thanks prime8 I love lod front stubby with the stinger I think it's dam sexy. I'm going to check those steps out also.

[Prime]

Thanks snarky I will do that and see, and thanks prime8 I love lod front stubby with the stinger I think it's dam sexy. I'm going to check those steps out also.

Dam I pad spell check thanks sharkey!!

[Notajerryskid]

Dam I pad spell check thanks sharkey!!

Lol. I had auto correct change one work on me and it was bad.

[Notajerryskid]

just ordered the Off Road Evolution transmission skid plate.

also went to the junk yard and retrived a caddy air compressor. :rock:

[Notajerryskid]

http://i50.tinypic.com/a4m05y.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/ff1h69.jpg
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some pics from this last weekend. Went to death valley to wheel.

[2012jkfng702]

http://i50.tinypic.com/a4m05y.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/ff1h69.jpg
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some pics from this last weekend. Went to death valley to wheel.

Glad you guys had fun, sorry I missed it. Moving sucks sometimes!!! I'll catch up with you guys on a run soon.

[Notajerryskid]

Dirty tramp stamp. ;)

[Notajerryskid]

Added a banks CAI to help him breath a little better. Also got the hi lift jack mounted.

[TrailBear]

Will those bungees hold??:)

[Notajerryskid]

Will those bungees hold??:)

I need to make my way to wall-mart to get a bicycle inter tube. The bungee is only to keep the jack from rattling. I used the rugged ridge holder that attaches to the hinges of the tail gate.

[Notajerryskid]

Cole checking the front bumper to ensure it is ready for our run tomorrow. Not the onboard air system that I wanted but it will do for now.

[Prime]

no winch yet for that awesome stubby?

[Notajerryskid]

no winch yet for that awesome stubby?

No not yet. Still trying to decide what we want to go with.

[Yeti-09]

Get the Warn CTI-S... I have that on my 1/4 pounder and LOVE it. The line speed is nuts and it have worked every time hands down. Its worth the extra coin in my book..

[Notajerryskid]

Got out on the 4th of July. The kracken wanted to flex his stuff. And some of the creek bread.

[Notajerryskid]

More photos of today's run

[TrailBear]

Looks like a fun day!

[MTG]

Cool pics! Wish we could have done a run together while I was in Vegas. Maybe next time!

[Notajerryskid]

Get the Warn CTI-S... I have that on my 1/4 pounder and LOVE it. The line speed is nuts and it have worked every time hands down. Its worth the extra coin in my book..

My dad had that winch. That thing has gotten us out of alote of tight spots.

[Notajerryskid]

Cool pics! Wish we could have done a run together while I was in Vegas. Maybe next time!

Yea me too. Next time for sure!!!

[Notajerryskid]

A gift from the wife.

[MTG]

Very cool!

[ProfessionalDriver]

How difficult was the installation of the EVO Skins and Sliders? I am planning to order these next week and have a friend who can burn the sliders in, but I am somewhat concerned with the difficulty of the skin installation. Just wanted your opinion before I commit...

[Notajerryskid]

How difficult was the installation of the EVO Skins and Sliders? I am planning to order these next week and have a friend who can burn the sliders in, but I am somewhat concerned with the difficulty of the skin installation. Just wanted your opinion before I commit...

Take your time. Clamp the skin at the post between the passenger and driver door. Do those 6 holes. Insert the nutzerts, and mount the skin. Then clamp the rear and do those. Then work your way to the front. I'd find the nutzert tool. Follow the instructions, They are vague in some of the instructions. If you have any questions you can call or text me 702-513-5322. Ricky.

[Notajerryskid]

For Protection that surpasses Trojan, go EVO.

[StrizzyChris]

For Protection that surpasses Trojan, go EVO.

I hope no one puts holes like that in my trojans!!! Is that how you got your little wrench helper that in all ur pics? :brows:

[Notajerryskid]

Getting my winch today :rock:

and ordered the rear D rig mounts from EVO last week.

Now I can pull my but through most things and have someone pull me out when I can't. :brows:

[Notajerryskid]

The kraken getting winched up.

[GCM 2]

Warn! The only way to pull. Nice winch line with safety thimble ;) smart choice

[Notajerryskid]

Installed last night.

[Notajerryskid]

For some reason we can never smell the air sent.

[Yeti-09]

Your winch looks like it sits a lot lower than mine. Is that the cti?? Also hard to tell from my phone, but is that line still good?

[Notajerryskid]

Your winch looks like it sits a lot lower than mine. Is that the cti?? Also hard to tell from my phone, but is that line still good?

No it's the 9.5ti.

[Notajerryskid]

It's used. But in great shape. And a hell of a deal!!!

[Notajerryskid]

Received the rear D ring points from EVO. And installed. :)

The kraken waiting for me out side my office.

[Trail_Creeper]

Good looking rig man

[Yeti-09]

Are you gonna grind your frame horn to make them set flush?

[clarsen]

Received the rear D ring points from EVO. And installed. :)

The kraken waiting for me out side my office.

It's surprising there not designed to be flush?

[Notajerryskid]

I was surprised that they were no flush myself. I will fix it when I have a moment to spend on it.

[Notajerryskid]

Started trimming the bumper off. Looks like I'm going to grind into the wields of the cross brace. Going to have to fix that. Not to happy about that.

[Notajerryskid]

So we are in Moab for labor day weekend. Stay tuned for pics and video of the trip. :)

[Notajerryskid]

The Colorado river over look on Hells revenge.

Wife getting some seat time in the kraken.

The start up Hells gate.

[Notajerryskid]

Meeting friends in Moab. Jandsjk.

[Notajerryskid]

Just pulled off the trail. Highway driving in the rain. Doorless. :)

[Notajerryskid]

Out on fins and things.

[Notajerryskid]

Some pic's of our trip to Moab on Laborday.

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[GCM 2]

Great photos! Looks like a good time in Moab, I love it out there. Sure was a lot drier there than on the JKX mud festival in the Midwest :rock:

[kaptkrappy]

Some pic's of our trip to Moab on Laborday.





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Cole: "I got this"

Great pictures, Thank you. :clap2:

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[JandSJK]

I need to get on it and get the ones we took posted up.

[FoxC]

nice pics...maybe i can tag along on the next trip:rock:

[Prime8]

The Colorado river over look on Hells revenge.

Wife getting some seat time in the kraken.

The start up Hells gate.

Hey brother, when you get a chance, could you take some pictures of how you attached your Hilift jack on the back? I have this carrier system on my buy list and was wondering where to put my jack...

[JandSJK]

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[Notajerryskid]

Hey brother, when you get a chance, could you take some pictures of how you attached your Hilift jack on the back? I have this carrier system on my buy list and was wondering where to put my jack...

Yes. I'll get it up today for you. It's a rugged ridge product that I got from 4wheel parts. It mounts to the tailgate. I'm going to have to modify it when I go over a 37" tire though.

[Notajerryskid]

Here's the pic you asked for.

[Prime8]

Here's the pic you asked for.

Thanks! I see how it works... That rubber is there to insulate rattles, right?

[Notajerryskid]

Thanks! I see how it works... That rubber is there to insulate rattles, right?

Yes. Is a inter tub from a bike. 1.75 from Walmart.

[StrizzyChris]

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I like the parking job! :bleh:

[Notajerryskid]

I didn't want any door dings!! :)

[StrizzyChris]

I didn't want any door dings!! :)

I dont know about the doors, but I think your covered for stinger or tire carrier dings lol

[hneiper]

Just read the whole thread. Very nice build!

[Notajerryskid]

Just read the whole thread. Very nice build!

Thanks! We used to live near Katy, TX.

[BrandonDetrick]

What did you paint your tire carrier with? Do they sell it and the corners prepowder coated ?

[Prime8]

What did you paint your tire carrier with? Do they sell it and the corners prepowder coated ?

Not sure what he did, but EVO only sells the carrier/corners bare...

[Notajerryskid]

What did you paint your tire carrier with? Do they sell it and the corners prepowder coated ?

They come bare metal. I cleaned the metal with prep to clean it. Self etching primer then bought the factory color match spray cans. I abuse and use my jeep, so I know it's going to have rock rash and the paint is going to get scraped off. I did not want to spent any money in powder coating just to knock it off. Everything I bought came bare from EVO. The rear tire carrier and frame rails are just flat blk rattle can. :)

[Notajerryskid]

P.s. I have already drug the rear tire carrier in Moab and had to touch it up. I have a video of the tire carrier on a ledge and my back tired were in the air. I'll work on posting it up.

[BrandonDetrick]

Are the corners just rattle can flat black too?

[BrandonDetrick]

Never mind. They are they factor match paint

Did you prime them ? Cuz I have a prob with rock hitting that area off of my front tires. So I don't want it to get all scuffed too easily

[RockIt Man]

I am planning on doing many of the EVO mods that you did. However I am a bit anxious about installing the nutserts. I am pretty well rounded and experienced in modifications, but this just make me a bit nervous if I were to screw up :shock:

[Notajerryskid]

Self etching primer
Heat up the metal before spraying to help harden the paint. Powder coating is more durable.... You have the option to just respray if damaged. Also when you chip powder coat you have a chance of rusting under it.

[Notajerryskid]

I am planning on doing many of the EVO mods that you did. However I am a bit anxious about installing the nutserts. I am pretty well rounded and experienced in modifications, but this just make me a bit nervous if I were to screw up :shock:

That's half the fun!! :) I would buy/rent the tool. I made my own tool but was a pain in the ass.

[BrandonDetrick]

What tool ?

[BrandonDetrick]

What tool do you use for the inserts

[Notajerryskid]

What tool do you use for the inserts

It's called a nutsert tool. I used a bolt with 2 washers and 2 fender washers. I'll try to get a pic when I get home

[Notajerryskid]

Here's the photos of what I used.

[Notajerryskid]

Fenders faded to fender painted.

[MTG]

Fenders faded to fender painted.

What did you paint them with?

[Notajerryskid]

I used auto trim paint. I cleaned them really good first.

[Notajerryskid]

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[Notajerryskid]

http://youtu.be/xMna5qObPHE poison spider mesa

[Notajerryskid]

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I picked a poor line. :doh:

[FoxC]

nice...thanks for sharing. cant wait to get out there myself.

[Notajerryskid]

nice...thanks for sharing. cant wait to get out there myself.

No Problem. I think we are going to plan a trip back in the spring. If your interested.

[Doknocker]

Wow I just read the whole thread! Nice Build. I am new to the Forum and and new to Jeeps. It is really great to have all this really useful info. I wish I had done a little more research before loading up my jeep with Smittybilt..but it works. I really like all the EVO stuff! Eventually my Jeep will make the transition to the finer side!

Did you ever get around to putting the red LED lamps in for the EVO third brake light? That ROCKS!:rock:

[Notajerryskid]

Wow I just read the whole thread! Nice Build. I am new to the Forum and and new to Jeeps. It is really great to have all this really useful info. I wish I had done a little more research before loading up my jeep with Smittybilt..but it works. I really like all the EVO stuff! Eventually my Jeep will make the transition to the finer side!

Did you ever get around to putting the red LED lamps in for the EVO third brake light? That ROCKS!:rock:

Thanks. No not yet. :grayno: I have been really busy at work. I'm pulling the cage to have painted this weekend. I also have been looking for some led lights to use.

[Notajerryskid]

Finishing the cage. I drove it around for a few months trying to decide to do this or not. But said what the hell. The cage moves alote with out the support so does the windshield. now just have to have it wielded on.

[Notajerryskid]

Cole giving me a hand.

[Notajerryskid]

Center ring broke on shift boot. Bought some counter sunk Allen bolts. Drilled out the holes. Then counter sunk with a step bit. And finished product.

[kaptkrappy]

Cole giving me a hand.

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Nice shirt Cole !

Good job dad (and mom) :thumb:

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[Notajerryskid]

Rolling out to fullerton CA on sunday to pick up some new shoes. :rock:

[MTG]

Rolling out to fullerton CA on sunday to pick up some new shoes. :rock:

Sweet! What are you going with?

[Notajerryskid]

Sweet! What are you going with?

picking up a set of falken wild peaks 37's full set for 750.00 with rims

[Notajerryskid]

Waking up at 4 to haul ass to LA and back. If you see us rolling through WAVE!!!!!!

[MTG]

Sweet! Drive safe. Don't forget that dirt road that parallels the freeway on the way home, if needed.

[Notajerryskid]

Now apart of the 37 tire club. :)

[MTG]

Now apart of the 37 tire club. :)

Looks good! I don't think I've ever seen your jeep with doors on. :)

[Notajerryskid]

I know. I feel so confined with them on. Plus the temp was 32 when I left Vegas. 25 in the high desert.

[Skirmish]

Love to hear what you think of them. I was running the 35" Falkens and traded to KM2's for comparison. I caught grief for running a "street tire" but never really saw anyone else doing much better on MT's. I did gain MPH though but I think loss of mph is a fair trade for sidewall strength. I've seen three guys cut a sidewall this summer and every time it was a KM2.

The one time I felt I was at a disadvantage on Falkens was in John Bull. It was raining and they packed up with wet sand. I didn't feel the other rigs really had a big advantage though as the other 35's were having issues as well.

[10frank9]

Thought of you today on my trip to the store. Thumbs up!



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[Notajerryskid]

Skirmish. I don't think that their will be a monster difference. I researched the tires and not one bad thang to say about them. The km2's have really weak side walls. But that helps with them flexing and getting into the cracks to grab. but I'll let you know what I think of them. I already like the much quieter ride, I forgot how quite a jeep can be. :)

[Notajerryskid]

Thought of you today on my trip to the store. Thumbs up!

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RUM!! Rum is GOOD!!! Thanks. If the guy flakes on the tires I'll let you know.

[Notajerryskid]

Well it he fits In the garage. :)

[Skirmish]

Just make sure you hit that rear tire pressure right every time. :)

[2012jkfng702]

Looking good Kraken.. I'm actually thinking I might have to go with the Nitto tires. My BFG s are chunking way to bad... I'm watching MTG and FoxC s to see how they wear. Might shoot BFG a email to see if my batch had a compound issue or something.

[Notajerryskid]

Looking good Kraken.. I'm actually thinking I might have to go with the Nitto tires. My BFG s are chunking way to bad... I'm watching MTG and FoxC s to see how they wear. Might shoot BFG a email to see if my batch had a compound issue or something.

I don't think you got a bad set. Mine chunked up real bad also. Toyos and nittos are great tires. Thanks for the complement. Now comes the EXPENSIVE mods. :( 1ton axels.

[10frank9]

Well it he fits In the garage. :)

Can't get any more perfect! Right on.

[JandSJK]

You'll have to let me know how hte D30 holds up to those 37 falkens i have seriously been considering those as my next tire.

[Notajerryskid]

Just ordered 4.10 gears. The taller tires are making the 3.21's kill the clutch.

Got both front/rear ring/pinion Plus both carriers for 160 shipped. :)

[Notajerryskid]

You'll have to let me know how hte D30 holds up to those 37 falkens i have seriously been considering those as my next tire.

Will do. I plan on breaking at least the driver side axel, as far as them bending I hope they hold out. I should have the 60's within a year.

[OverlanderJK]

Just ordered 4.10 gears. The taller tires are making the 3.21's kill the clutch.

Got both front/rear ring/pinion Plus both carriers for 160 shipped. :)

What? Thats super cheap!

[Notajerryskid]

What? Thats super cheap!

Yea. That's no typ-0. Right spot at the right time on the JK fourm. :D