OFFLINE build

This is my first time owning a Jeep, so there's been a lot to digest in a short amount of time. I've had a lot of advice help from Templar, and by lurking in the forums ... so here goes ...

Purchased the end of June, 2015 -- 2015 Rubicon Unlimited, Sunset Orange. Automatic, max tow package (4:10 gearing)

Almost immediately, I started ordering parts. I started with:
EVO Enforcer Pro Stage 1 4" lift
Toyo OpenCountry R/T 37x13.5xR17 tires
Bushwacker flat style fender flares
B.A.D. Wheels Eklipse 17's. Love the DOT-approved wheels + beadlock. A little more hassle to get mounted, though.
PoisonSpyder brawler rockers
EVO C2 gussets
COAST 1310 front drive shaft
Superchips FlashCAL
AGM 2.0 King shock sliders to replace the stock EVO shock sliders
Hi-Lift jack & base

I'm still waiting on delivery for these ...
JCR dagger stubby bumper
JCR shield tire carrier
JCR front skid plate
JCR Crusader rear bumper

I also wanted to do most all of the work myself if possible. The lift was terrifying, especially after reading the cryptic instructions. Fortunately Templar and I had help from UTIAdam with that part.

Home from the dealer:


Dashcam gets the honor of being the first thing installed:


Getting those annoying labels off the sun visors:


Tires arriving:


Prepping the coilovers. Coils going to the powdercoaters!


Coming back from the powdercoaters!


B.A.D. Wheels have arrived!


Off to C&R Tire to get mounted and the back bead broken so I can insert the hardware afterwards


Painting the sacrificial rock rings and wheel hardware (center caps come chrome)


Installing the Bushwacker fender flares:


Test-fitting the brawler rockers


Finally, the LIFT! This was a 23hr marathon, doing both mine and Templar's lift at the same time with UTIAdam:

And the Jeep so far ...

I painted the bolts on the Brawler rockers orange to match the body, and painted the rock ring bolts black. I also got some spline drive black lug nuts to completely black out the wheels themselves.

Going for a complete black and orange look head to toe.



Still anxiously waiting for the bumpers to arrive!

Man that's a good looking Jeep. Good work so far. I need that garage in my life!

Proud to say I had a hand in a lot of the work on this Jeep. It looks awesome!

You are definitely hooked, and I am glad to see you enjoying your Jeep as much as you are. :thumb:

Very nice rig, looks great, congrats!

Nice rig and choice of parts. If I can make one suggestion I might consider keeping an eye on your 1310 driveshaft when running 37's.

Wow! Very nice looking rig! Consider me a subscriber!

10frank9 said:

Nice rig and choice of parts. If I can make one suggestion I might consider keeping an eye on your 1310 driveshaft when running 37's.

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I guess there's a lot of debate about that. Some have said they'd rather have the driveshaft fail than something more expensive. It is definitely on my mind, though as a potential weak link.

Hey offline, your online!
Btw very nice jeep!

Very nice job!

Very nice. I love that color.

Niw that us a sharp ass build. Pretty solid parts list too.

Jeep looks great, I would just carry some extra u joints when you wheel for the drive shaft. I broke my rear 1310 on my 2 door and 37s....snapped the rear yoke and u joint but I was wedged between something.

Beautiful rig! I'm still in the learning process, so this may be a dumb question: With 37's, if you have 4:10 gears, shouldn't you have to re-gear?

Chad said:

Beautiful rig! I'm still in the learning process, so this may be a dumb question: With 37's, if you have 4:10 gears, shouldn't you have to re-gear?

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Yes, I'll re-gear for sure -- just not right away. It's a little sluggish right now but tolerable. I travel between Phoenix and Prescott a lot, so I'll probably do 4:88's as opposed to 5:13's.

Jeep looks great. Love the color. How do you like the Toyo R/T? I've been debating about getting a set. Only in 35s.

Black Beaver said:

Jeep looks great. Love the color. How do you like the Toyo R/T? I've been debating about getting a set. Only in 35s.

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Templar has the 37" Nitto M/T's, so I get to compare the two rides often. These R/T's are quieter and give (in my opinion comparing the two rigs) a slightly smoother ride. They also look just as mean as the M/T's on the ground. So, I'm really happy with them.

As for the color ... this was really outside my normal color scheme for a vehicle, but on a Jeep I love it!

Offline said:

Templar has the 37" Nitto M/T's, so I get to compare the two rides often. These R/T's are quieter and give (in my opinion comparing the two rigs) a slightly smoother ride. They also look just as mean as the M/T's on the ground. So, I'm really happy with them.

As for the color ... this was really outside my normal color scheme for a vehicle, but on a Jeep I love it!

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Yep I agree. The biggest thing I notice is how quit the Toyo's are, I just don't hear them at all at compared to mine. I know you will get more miles out of yours too, I am curios to see how many more...

Nice Jeep! I like the black/orange. Are you going to raise the front to level it out some?

spinuck said:

Nice Jeep! I like the black/orange. Are you going to raise the front to level it out some?

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Definitely. I haven't gotten the spare tire or the bumpers on, so I'm waiting until everything's done and bolted up before I level it out.