Spider Monkeys build diary, photo log and wish list

[pinkcamotexan]

Bought my 2016 Jeep Backcountry on Memorial day weekend. Traded in my F150 that was gun metal gray with pink accents. When I saw this Jeep I just knew we were meant to be together! I absolutely love the Granite color!!!

I immediately started on my search of all things pink for my girl! Called a friend of mine that makes the sticker decals. She made my Navy Veteran sticker, my Texans sticker, my go to saying for the tire cover, the 2 Spider Monkey emblems for the sides as well as her name for the hood.

Today I put on my pink WAL windshield sticker and my Navy tail light guards.

Next, I will have the Jeep leveled. Not ready for a lift just yet.

Looking forward to my first wheeling experience coming up with the Houston group! This will be my first time as a driver. Always been a passenger. Most excited than nervous at this point. I'm sure as it gets closer, my nervousness will set it.

I plan to use this thread to document any mods, photo ops and my wish list.

 

[BamBamDeer]

Looks like you are off to a good start. You are making it YOURS!.....looks Great!

 

[pinkcamotexan]

Looks like you are off to a good start. You are making it YOURS!.....looks Great!

Thanks a bunch!!! Yes sir, definitely putting the "Amber" spin on it!!!

 

[pinkcamotexan]

Got this pic at the corner of happy and healthy. Lol. I was coming out the door and when I saw my baby girl I just thought to myself, I'm so in love with her!!

 

[Napalm]

Looks good, great to see you got it back!

 

[pinkcamotexan]

Looks good, great to see you got it back!

Thanks so much!! She was missed that's for sure!!

 

[Ginz]

Damn, starting quick! Very nice!

 

[pinkcamotexan]

Damn, starting quick! Very nice!

LOL she still has paper tags!!

I believe the next thing is the CB, then the leveling kit.

 

[Kyle7R]

Glad to know you finally got it back. I know it was mentioned at the meet up, but just a reminder. Give everybody a buzz before you commit to ordering, or having something installed. Plenty of us around here that work for pizza, and could make sure you get exactly what you're wanting.

 

[pinkcamotexan]

Glad to know you finally got it back. I know it was mentioned at the meet up, but just a reminder. Give everybody a buzz before you commit to ordering, or having something installed. Plenty of us around here that work for pizza, and could make sure you get exactly what you're wanting.

Oh I fully intended on taking y'all up on your offer!!

I was looking at the EVO leveling kit. After listening to y'all chat, EVO seemed to be a favorite. And pretty inexpensive, $240.

Y'all are a great group of people!! Thanks again!!

 

[TennJK]

Oh I fully intended on taking y'all up on your offer!!

I was looking at the EVO leveling kit. After listening to y'all chat, EVO seemed to be a favorite. And pretty inexpensive, $240.

Y'all are a great group of people!! Thanks again!!

You're going to love the EVO kit!

 

[pinkcamotexan]

You're going to love the EVO kit!

Thanks!! EVO definitely seems like a favorite for everyone. Who am I to question the Veterans?! I am trying to soak up what everyone is saying! Learned a lot so far!!!

 

[sipafz]

Sorry, maybe I missed something, but why are you looking to add a leveling kit when your Jeep is sitting perfect right now?

 

[pinkcamotexan]

Sorry, maybe I missed something, but why are you looking to add a leveling kit when your Jeep is sitting perfect right now?

Actually the front is lower than the back. I did the same thing to my F150. To me, it looks better. Let see if I can get a full side pic and post it.

 

[pinkcamotexan]

Sorry, maybe I missed something, but why are you looking to add a leveling kit when your Jeep is sitting perfect right now?

Here ya go. I honestly think it will look better leveled.

 

[DWiggles]

Oh I fully intended on taking y'all up on your offer!!

I was looking at the EVO leveling kit. After listening to y'all chat, EVO seemed to be a favorite. And pretty inexpensive, $240.

Y'all are a great group of people!! Thanks again!!

What Evo has going for them as far as I know, they are one of the only companies that actually do the MATH. So when it comes to spring rates, this is the reason why the jeep rides so good with Evo "plush ride". You won't be disappointed. :thumb:

 

[sipafz]

Here ya go. I honestly thing it will look better leveled.

I see what you are saying (mine sits exactly the same), but a leveling kit is for correcting for added weight to the front end like an aftermarket bumper, winch, etc. In your case, as your Jeep is right now, the kit will boost the front 2+ inches making it nose high. Then you correct the rear with spacers to level which will give you net lift. I have seen some on this forum end up still nose high after adding the tallest rear spacer which is not what you want. You might want to wait until it's needed. Just some food for thought.

 

[pinkcamotexan]

I see what you are saying (mine sits exactly the same), but a leveling kit is for correcting for added weight to the front end like an aftermarket bumper, winch, etc. In your case, as your Jeep is right now, the kit will boost the front 2+ inches making it nose high. Then you correct the rear with spacers to level which will give you net lift. I have seen some on this forum end up still nose high after adding the tallest rear spacer which is not what you want. You might want to wait until it's needed. Just some food for thought.

Good info....thanks!! Maybe hold off for a bit.

 

[Kyle7R]

Good info....thanks!! Maybe hold off for a bit.

You'll be fine with the EVO kit, if I remember correctly, Nick is running the same kit on his 4 door. He still has stock bumpers and all (well, no bumper on the rear... )

 

[Napalm]

Good info....thanks!! Maybe hold off for a bit.

Yeah, what Kyle said. This is a great kit. The plush rides in the front make for an awesome ride. It'll net you about 2 inches in the front but looks fine with stock wheels/tires. I ran it on my last Jeep with stock wheels and tires and I'll do the same on this one.