Wethy's Mild Build!.... for now!

Wethy

Member

• May 17, 2015

• #1

hey all, i just did my first substantial mod! so i figured id start a build thread! as its really happening! so here goes and i hope you like it!
its a 14 jk sport manual with 3.73s

the build Specs

For now!
-285/70/17 duratracs
- Rubicon Express 2.5 monotube lift.
-teraflex exhaust spacers
-Cobra CB 18 WX ST II
-spider trax 1.5" spacers
-Rigid Dually Spots
- RC 2.5" quick disco's

Wish List
-Evo/currie front LCA
-evo/Rockhard oil pan skid
-JE reel 1350 front DS
-evo no limits/rubi swaybar
-evo draglink flip(possibly)


well i bought it 05/01 of 2014 hers a pic of how i picked er up


as the first thing i did was put these bad boys on!



second thing was install my CB above the mirror.



and for Christmas i received some Dually spots. mounted them to the windshield and ran the wiring and wired up the switch here


and it remained like that until today when i purchased a set of 285/70/17 duratracs. i installed them with no lift currently or spacers. my RE 2.5 is sitting in my basement along with my quick disco's to be installed next weekend. i must admit im pretty pumped for it! for reference my duratracs measured 32" tall at 30PSI for those who are wondering.




and heres some pictures of it after i got it all dirty on an un-maintained road tonight!




ill be updating this thread as i do things. it wont be a major build like some others on here. but for what i do/need. it fits my needs

 

Last edited: Mar 13, 2016

RUBINOT

Caught the Bug

• May 17, 2015

• #2

Looks like your off to a great start.

 

Pyro1415

New member

• May 17, 2015

• #3

Looks good man

 

Wethy

Member

• May 17, 2015

• #4

Pyro1415 said:

Looks good man

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RUBINOT said:

Looks like your off to a great start.

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thanks guys. i have no idea what i want for a front bumper or winch so i may just end up making one.

 

Wethy

Member

• Jun 7, 2015

• #5

didnt do too much this weekend. just added some 1.5" Spacers to get rid of the Rub on the front sway bar! it is now rub free! now to install the lift thats sitting in the basement!

Before:


During:


After:

 

Wethy

Member

• Aug 29, 2015

• #6

So been. While since I did anything to the jeep but this weekend I finally got around installing my lift only took a few pictures cuz I was doing all the work myself







And after all was said and done this is what it looked like


Pretty happy with how it turned out over all the rides definitely better than stock. gotta check all clearances still but road manners are good and check enough for daily driving

 

Wethy

Member

• Jan 17, 2016

• #7

So an update for now I haven't done anything but this is my tentative list of upgrades left for my jeep that'll I'll hopefully get done by the end of the year


Winch:
Warn M8000(S)(800/1100)

Bumper:
Rampage Recovery stubby(550)
Or
Rough Country hybrid stubby W/fogs(300)

Air Compressor:
ARB High Output w some type of underhood mount (500)

Rear 44 Locker:
ARB 30 Spline locker(1250)

Opinions/feedback is welcome

 

Wethy

Member

• Feb 18, 2016

• #8

So I got bored today and decided to plasti dip the inserts red so that way if I don't like it I can just peel it off I got a Canadian version called "protect dip" and the red is actually a slightly deeper red almost towards maroon but it's kind of neat I thought not the same as every other anvil and red jeep so gonna see how it plays out and if I like it in the jeep I'll do the rest of the trim!

 

Wethy

Member

• Mar 13, 2016

• #9

So this weekend I managed to do a bit on the jeep nothing to crazy as I wait for my bumper to arrive.
I changed out my air filter for a new one and
I installed the rugged ridge switch panel and moved relocated my switch for my duallys to it, as well as I wired up a 7" flood to use as an auxilary backup light wasn't too much work but it does work well for my needs!

Out with the old in, with the new!


The RR switch panel and OTRATTW Switches installed and lights wired up:


Wired with the lower light independent so it comes on with the headlights:



And finally the location of the backup light, maybe not the best spot but I don't really notice it looking back in the rear view mirror:



And heres a picture of the light output: pretty decent for 20 bucks

 

Last edited: Mar 13, 2016

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CCJKUR

New member

• Mar 13, 2016

• #10

Looking good can't wait to see some bumpers on there. The wheel spacers made a huge difference in the stance

 

BamBamDeer

New member

• Mar 13, 2016

• #11

Wethy said:

So this weekend I managed to do a bit on the jeep nothing to crazy as I wait for my bumper to arrive.
I changed out my air filter for a new one and
I installed the rugged ridge switch panel and moved relocated my switch for my duallys to it, as well as I wired up a 7" flood to use as an auxilary backup light wasn't too much work but it does work well for my needs!

Out with the old in, with the new!
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The RR switch panel and OTRATTW Switches installed and lights wired up:
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Wired with the lower light indecent so it comes on with the headlights:
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And finally the location of the backup light, maybe not the best spot but I don't really notice it looking back in the rear view mirror:
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And heres a picture of the light output: pretty decent for 20 bucks
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Real decent for 20 bucks! Looks good!

 

Wethy

Member

• Mar 13, 2016

• #12

CCJKUR said:

Looking good can't wait to see some bumpers on there. The wheel spacers made a huge difference in the stance

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Thanks I'm pretty excited too

BamBamDeer said:

Real decent for 20 bucks! Looks good!

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And I thought so! I was surprised a bit since it is just a cheapy off amazon but it works great for the intended purpose

 

Wethy

Member

• Apr 1, 2016

• #13

Picked this up today! Was a bit of a challenge to fit in the 2dr but I got it done!

 

Wethy

Member

• Apr 2, 2016

• #14

Here it is! The rampage stubby recovery bumper!

Here it is in the packaging. Seemed decently wrapped and the styrofoam around it was about 1/4" thick and wrapped in multiple layers.


Wrapped and checking the bumper out


During install with the help of my girlfriend. I'm not gonna say no to her helping wrench on the jeep.


And all installed.

 

Mikecal9985

New member

• Apr 2, 2016

• #15

Looking good buddy...I'm in the market for a new bumper as well and I've been eyeing that one...could you take a pic from straight on and post it. Thank you

 

Wethy

Member

• Apr 2, 2016

• #16

Mikecal9985 said:

Looking good buddy...I'm in the market for a new bumper as well and I've been eyeing that one...could you take a pic from straight on and post it. Thank you

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Here ya go man!

 

Wethy

Member

• Jun 10, 2016

• #17

Well as some of you may know I tore the CV boot on my front driveshaft so I replaced it with an Adams front double cardan shaft



I also installed a winch I won in a raffle. It was 10bucks for 3 tickets so I figured what the hell its a lot less than to buy one! I was shocked that I won buy what the hell!
It's a 10K winch made by "trailFX" and I guess we'll see how it does. Specs are basically the same as the warn M8000. If I recall so it's pretty slow for a 10k but I'll run it till it quits then buy a warn like I had intended!


But that's about it for now! More to come when I need new tires but at this point it's pretty much on halt trying to save for a house of my own is gonna consume most of my money ha ha

 

Wethy

Member

• Jul 6, 2017

• #18

Got some stuff put on today! Aka 35" ridge grapplers! Quite happy with how it looks!

 

Mike_JK_Houston_711

New member

• Jul 6, 2017

• #19

Oh yea, night and day man. Looks good!

 

AZ Explorer

Caught the Bug

• Jul 7, 2017

• #20

Much better!!