Dubaibentzen's build of Iceberg

[Dubaibentzen]

"Polar Bear" is coming to an end, and I need a name for my next project: a '13 White Sahara Unlimited... What could be more fitting than "Iceberg", since it's going to be bigger and stronger than my 2-door. Plus I still find the whole Arctic theme very ironic, living in Dubai with its 50°C in the summer (122 for those using Fahrenheit...)

The Build plan:
- A used 2013 JK Sahara Unlimited (slightly damaged...)
- 3" EVO Enforcer lift kit
- 2.5 Kings with adjusters
- 37" Coopers STT PRO
- ATX slabs
- EVO 1/4 pounder, rear fascia and D-rings
- Powertank and monster valves 2
- Custom fiber hood with lots of vents
- Custom fiber slant back hardtop
- Crawlerconceptz body mounted tire carrier
- PoisonSpyder side armor and steps
- 5.13 Regearing
- Cut fenders
- J.E.Reel 1350 front driveshaft
- Dynatrac ProRock44 (or maybe starting with a used Dana44 Rubicon front axle)

 

[Dubaibentzen]

So here she is. A bit of touching up to do. Got it from an insurance company at a very reasonable price. Made a good agreement with a nice workshop in Sharjah (next to Dubai). He will fix the front and replace the needed items. Once that is done we can start building.

 

[Dubaibentzen]

Front being fixed. Once that is done, we can do the testing and registration.

 

[Dubaibentzen]

Already looking much better.

 

[cozdude]

Can't wait to see iceberg all fixed and built up!

 

[Dubaibentzen]

Front end all back to normal. Time for registration.

 

[Dubaibentzen]

Can't wait to see iceberg all fixed and built up!

Same here. Maybe another couple of weeks before things really kick off

 

[Dubaibentzen]

Luckily work allowed me to get a trip to LAX last week. 16 hours flight time. Whew! But after some sleep it's was time for a road trip to my favorite off road shop: Offroad Evolution.

 

[Dubaibentzen]

Spent about 10 hours driving around and also went and had a look at Crawlerconceptz and PoisonSpyder further out to the East. Bought a body mounted tire carrier from CC, which I think will look good with the no bumper look and EVO D-rings. I will powder coat it while to match the body.

 

[Dubaibentzen]

Time to pick up a set of 2.5 King Shocks with remote reservoir and compression adjusters. Had a chance to say hi to Mel and Drew. Awesome guys and super helpful.

Trunk is filling up. Suitcase is going to be VERY heavy on the way back!

 

[FLKEYSJK]

Coming along nicely, can't wait to see it all built up!

 

[WJCO]

Very cool. That's determination right there. Fly around the world to bring back Jeep parts in a suitcase! Good to see you building again.

 

[Dubaibentzen]

Coming along nicely, can't wait to see it all built up!

Thank you.

Very cool. That's determination right there. Fly around the world to bring back Jeep parts in a suitcase! Good to see you building again.

Thanks. I even had to get an extra bag to fit the Crawlerconceptz tire carrier. Looked everywhere and finally found a hockey bag in Sports Nation. That metal thing is 42" long. Total weight of my two bags on return was about 60kgs. And the 4 Kings juuuust fit in a standard samsonite. Beefy stuff.

 

[hinrichs]

So awesome picking up parts like that. Just out of curiosity, how long does it typically take for your stuff to ship from the states?

 

[MR.Ty]

Spent about 10 hours driving around and also went and had a look at Crawlerconceptz and PoisonSpyder further out to the East. Bought a body mounted tire carrier from CC, which I think will look good with the no bumper look and EVO D-rings. I will powder coat it while to match the body.

I also think that will look great. I'm looking forward to the pictures. :yup:

 

[WJCO]

Thank you.


Thanks. I even had to get an extra bag to fit the Crawlerconceptz tire carrier. Looked everywhere and finally found a hockey bag in Sports Nation. That metal thing is 42" long. Total weight of my two bags on return was about 60kgs. And the 4 Kings juuuust fit in a standard samsonite. Beefy stuff.

That's awesome!

 

[Dubaibentzen]

Fiber hood almost ready

 

[Dubaibentzen]

 

[Dubaibentzen]

So awesome picking up parts like that. Just out of curiosity, how long does it typically take for your stuff to ship from the states?

If I ship it by air it's usually here within a week, but it's crazy expensive.

 

[Dubaibentzen]

Half of the enforcer is fitted with the Kings. Front still to be done.