The Hawklee Build

[hawklee]

I just started my first Jeep project on 10/23 and completed a 3.5 inch Rough Country suspension lift and front steering stabilizers!

I have a Silver 2012 JKU that I bought as a leftover in Feb2013 and have been waiting for my stock Bridgestone Duelers to wear down before replacing wheels and tires and needing a lift and with 43k miles, they're still holding strong with a lot of tread life left, but i popped one with a rip in the side wall while off roading, so i decided to pull the trigger and order the lift.

Wish list:

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-Rough Country 3.5" suspension lift - DONE
-Rough country steering stabilizer -DONE
-35's DONE
-DC Blackout wheels - DONE
-Black Grill with inserts - DONE
-LED headlights - DONE
-Smittybuilt tire carrier from China - DONE
-clear turn signals
-front driver and passenger window tint
-front bumper DONE
-rear bumber, possibly with rear tire mount
-black fender flares
-re gear to 4.55 www.4ws.com
-DND rock sliders with steps - DONE
-winch - WARN - DONE

 

[hawklee]

Rough Country dual steering stabilizer

 

[hawklee]

Lightly testing it out

 

[hawklee]

Prior to new wheels and tires going on this weekend

 

[hawklee]

New wheels arrived earlier this week!
Dick Cepek Blackout 17x9

 

[hawklee]

New slush mats. Already a bit dirty from yesterday's rain. They seem quality but wished the fronts fit a little bit better.
Back ones fit well and is one piece all the way across. Great for the boys muddy shoes, cleats etc..

 

[hawklee]

Toyo time!
My 35's arrived at my local dealer today so I went down and inspected them before they get installed this weekend.

 

[hinrichs]

Looks great, hope to meet you someday :thumb:

 

[cozdude]

Build is coming along nicely. As Hinrich said I hope we can meet up soon

 

[hawklee]

Looks great, hope to meet you someday :thumb:

Build is coming along nicely. As Hinrich said I hope we can meet up soon

That would be cool. Would like to see where you go if anywhere local, as I'm limited to the shore, farm land double track, some power/gas line runs and an undeveloped neighborhood..lol, nothing too legit. Would like to try Rausch Creek soon and definitely next spring to wheel and camp.


Wheels and tires installed tomorrow...stoked!

 

[hawklee]

Prelim pics from shop, can't pick up until Monday.

 

[hawklee]

Smittybilt oversized tire carrier. Easy to install in 30 mins, and seems solid. For $123, a nice fit until I can look at rear bumpers.

 

[hinrichs]

I am thinking about doing a easy run soon for some of the local ish PA guys to rausch. Nothing crazy at all just a nice relaxing trail day.

 

[hawklee]

I am thinking about doing a easy run soon for some of the local ish PA guys to rausch. Nothing crazy at all just a nice relaxing trail day.

I'm in. Just let me know when.

 

[hawklee]

First day with the tires and wheels and thought I'd spin them a little and test them out.

 

[hawklee]

New Toyo Open Country AT2 with Dick Cepek Black Out Wheels 17" installed this weekend!

Before and after


And a couple more

 

[hawklee]

Day # 2 with new wheels and tires!
Approaching a branch of the Brandywine Creek

 

[thardy]

Looking good!

 

[hawklee]

A few more from today,

 

[Rufio]

Looks great!