NW_RUBI's Build Thread

Hello Wayalife Members,

First of all, I am excited I found this forum. Eddie has created a great place to access a lot of great knowledge and minimal (if any) fear causing opinions.

Anyways, welcome to my build thread.

I am patiently waiting to order my 2016 JKU Rubicon in Mojave Sand. And yes I am debating an automatic or manual transmission. My argument for the manual transmission is my desire to eventually upgrade the engine with the RIPP supercharger. I do not want to go through the “lift to shift” issues some have experienced with the automatic. However, I read that on other forums where those fear inducing opinions are all over. So please, if you have heard differently I would like to hear it.

Due to my personality, I have already planned out each phase of my build without even ordering the JKUR yet. Basically, I will eventually spend a lot of money at North Ridge 4x4 since they are local (~3 hours away) and a respected shop. I am posting this early because I would like to gather as much feedback that I can. So please enjoy my long list of modifications and as I mentioned, please provide feedback and recommendations!

Thanks,
Derek

Performance:
• RIPP Mods 3.6L Supercharger
• AFE Power Mach Force XP Exhaust 2.5” Cat-Back

Wheels and Tires:
• Nitto Exo Grappler AWT 35x12.50x17
• M/T Classic III Black Alloy Wheels (17x9 | 4.5” BS) OR
• ATX Slab Beadlocks (17x9 | 3.5” BS)

Drivetrain:
• EVO MFG Enforcer Pro Stage 1 (w/ King Coilovers)
• EVO MFG Front/Rear King Bump Stops
• Dynatrac Prosteer Ball Joints
• J.E. Reel Front/Rear 1350 C.V. HD Drive Line
• Ten Factory Rubicon Dana 44 Front/Rear Chromoly Axles
• EVO MFG ProTek D44 Front Axle Truss, C2 Gussets, Front Control Arm Skids, 44 Magnum Sealed Axle Sleeves, and ProTek Rear Axle Truss
• Rock Sliding Engineering Transfer Case Brace
• Poison Spyder Dana 44 Bombshell Diff Covers
• Fox Racing Shocks 2.0 Evolution Series Steering Stabilizer
• Synergy MFG Steering Stabilizer Tie Rod Clamp and Relocation Kit

Armor:
• Rock Hard 4x4 Ultimate Sports Cage and Rear Center Bars
• Poison Spyder Brawler Lite Front Bumper – Brawler Bar w/ Plate Gussets
• Poison Spyder Brawler Lite Skid Plate
• Poison Spyder Rock Brawler Rear Bumper
• Poison Spyder Front/Rear Crusher Flares (Aluminum)
• Poison Spyder Rocker Knockers (Steel) w/ Body Armor (Aluminum)
• Poison Spyder Evap Skid Plate
• EVO MFG 3.6L Manual Trans ProTek Skid System

Lighting;
• JW Speaker Model 8700 Evolution 2 Headlights
• JW Speaker Model 6145 4’ Round LED Fog Lights
• ¾” LED Marker Lamps (Clear/Amber)
• Poison Spyder 2 ½” LED Back-Up Lights (Clear)
• Off Road Only Liteplate LED License Plate Light

Miscellaneous:
• Warn Zeon 10-S Winch
• Tuffy Security Deck Enclosure
• Vair Portable Compressor
• ARB Tire Repair Kit
• AEV Procal Module
• Hi-Lift 48” Xtreme Jack
• Rugged Ridge Aluminum Hood Catch (Black)
• Rugged Ridge Hood Lift Kit
• Poison Spyder Tramp Stamp II
• Bolt Hood Lock
• Ace Engineering Hi-Lift Jack Billet Hood Mount
• Tuffy Multi-Point Tie Down Rails
• Poison Spyder Rear License Plate Delete Cover

Looks like you've got quite the build list for when your rig comes. Sounds awesome!!!

Thanks! I am more than excited. I took a look at your build thread, and your rig is looking nice, but appears it wasn't stock for too long.

Anyways, I have even thought about ordering my parts since I know a 2016 JKUR is in my future even if Mojave Sand never comes out.

However, now I am already rethinking my lift kit choice. . . Rock Krawler 3.5" X-Factor or EVO DD Bolt-On Long-Arm? This way I have the chance to upgrade it to a beast of a coilover setup later (EVO DTD). I just do not know how to weld and would prefer my items to be welded on. Looks like I am going to the local technical school and taking night classes. . .