Armando's Build Thread: Past, Present, and Future

DJCFHB · Jul 23, 2013

I'll start with a little back story. I bought my 2010 Unlimited Rubicon (named Armando after the previous owner whose insurance card i found in the glove box) July of last year, pulled it in the garage next to my 2007 wrangler x and started swapping every mod I could. I sold what i couldnt swap and returned the X back to stock. I then sold it to continue the obsession.

Fast forward to today my setup is: psc bumper sliders & fenders, evo tire carrier, arb lockers, 5.13's, rcv axles f/r, psc hydro assist, evo bolt on coilovers, teraflex control arms, j.e. reel driveshafts f/r, Ripp supercharger, atx slab wheels, 37" nitto trail grappler, and a few other small goodies.

Upcoming projects: Today i took the first step toward a very large project thats gonna be slow going... I picked up a 5.3 ls out of a 2012 gmc seirra with 1206miles on it. Next step is saving up for motech kit and extra parts.

Webe · Jul 23, 2013

I don't think I could ever give up my unlimited.

joelbarras20 · Jul 23, 2013

Cant wait to see how it comes out!!:thumb:

DJCFHB · Jul 24, 2013

Birthday present from my girlfriend finally showed up (2 long months later). Double d long arm upgrade.
Guess i'll start cutting, grinding, and welding in the next week or so.

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joelbarras20 · Jul 24, 2013

Make sure to take plenty of pictures so I have something to reference to when I do mine

DJCFHB · Jul 24, 2013

joelbarras20 said:
Make sure to take plenty of pictures so I have something to reference to when I do mine

ill try too, i always get caught up in the project and don't take as many as i'd like.

CommandoOkie · Jul 24, 2013

DJCFHB said:
Birthday present from my girlfriend finally showed up (2 long months later). Double d long arm upgrade.
Guess i'll start cutting, grinding, and welding in the next week or so.
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I'm assuming she is hot too......

DJCFHB · Jul 24, 2013

jimmydarnell said:
I'm assuming she is hot too......

Your assumption is correct. Got lucky, she is good looking and likes off-roading.

DJCFHB · Aug 1, 2013

well go figure, as soon as i finally start a build thread i have to have surgery for a torn pectoralis muscle. Going to be a while before i can install the evo long arm kit i just got.

On the upside i will have lots of time to track down the extra parts i need for the LS swap.

DJCFHB · Sep 7, 2013

Figured it was time for an update. Did a little parts hunting online and at the salvage yard. Picked up a few thing

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Found a cherry picker on Craigslist

Still have a few more parts yet to arrive in the mail though.
Next on the list is ordering the Motech kit. Plan to begin the swap and long arm upgrade after my wheeling trip at the end of month. Should be recovered enough from surgery to turn a wrench by then.

BadApple · Sep 7, 2013

Keep us updated this thing is gonna be sweet. Im starting to get all the stuff i need for my 4bt swap ill be starting soon got the motor tranny and wiring just gotta get a few odds and ends things and its wrench time..

DJCFHB · Sep 7, 2013

onesickjk said:
Keep us updated this thing is gonna be sweet. Im starting to get all the stuff i need for my 4bt swap ill be starting soon got the motor tranny and wiring just gotta get a few odds and ends things and its wrench time..

4bt under the hood is gonna be nice.

DJCFHB · Sep 15, 2013

Mounted up the engine to the trans today

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Ordering kit tomorrow.
Ready to get this thing rollin'

DJCFHB · Oct 6, 2013

Started installing my evo double d long arm upgrade kit. Got the front finished up and started cutting on the rear. Bolt whole in the front bracket is a pain to get lined up. Other than that things went pretty well.