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To set the stage for my build thread I need to explain how I got to where I am now.
My current Jeep actually started out as a 2008 JK. After selling my CJ5 that I owned for 23 years, I bought what I thought was the logical replacement. In late 2007 I bought a 2008 model year 2-door, manual transmission Rubicon JK. While it did not have the get up and go of my V8 powered CJ, it did come with some great features. air conditioning, heat and defrost that actually worked, satellite radio, wipers that cleared the windshield and a top that was mostly water proof. Keep in mind that my CJ5 with bikini top was a daily driver for many years so this JK was the very lap of luxury. In addition my new stock JK would perform off road nearly as well my 401 powered, T-18 tranny, Detroit Locker equipped CJ5 would.
After about 2 weeks I had a few modifications added. A 3.5-inch Tera-Flex lift, 35-inch tires, and AEV wheels. Shortly after I installed a Shrockworks front bumper with Warn Power Plant winch, and Shrockworks rear bumper/tire carrier.
I had a lot of fun with the two door but now that I was old and soft I wanted to carry more gear and needed room for my dog. Less than a year later I ended up trading for a 2009 Rubicon JKU. It had all the great characteristics of the 2-door but with more room and a better ride.
The salesman was actually a Jeep driver so as part of my deal he had the bumpers and winch transferred to the 4-door. In addition the dealer installed AEV beadlocks with 37-inch KM2's and 5.13 gears. I later added a set of Shrockworks rock rails and installed a Dynatrac Pro-Rock 44 with Chromo shafts in the front.
I really enjoyed the Jeep but had always wanted to add some 'Confidence to Explore' to the rear axle. I thought about swapping for some chromo shafts or some other method to beef up the rear 44.
While surfing Wayalife I saw Eddie and Cindy's 2017 SEMA Show coverage. Most importantly I saw the thread on Dynatrac's new package deals. I called Dynatrac and was fortunate enough to speak with the owner. Jim patiently answered all my questions and helped me pick the package that would be right for what I wanted to do with my Jeep. (Thanks again Jim!)
The Dynatrac Elite Package was the start of this most recent build up and led to a whole list of upgrades.
More information to follow.
My current Jeep actually started out as a 2008 JK. After selling my CJ5 that I owned for 23 years, I bought what I thought was the logical replacement. In late 2007 I bought a 2008 model year 2-door, manual transmission Rubicon JK. While it did not have the get up and go of my V8 powered CJ, it did come with some great features. air conditioning, heat and defrost that actually worked, satellite radio, wipers that cleared the windshield and a top that was mostly water proof. Keep in mind that my CJ5 with bikini top was a daily driver for many years so this JK was the very lap of luxury. In addition my new stock JK would perform off road nearly as well my 401 powered, T-18 tranny, Detroit Locker equipped CJ5 would.
After about 2 weeks I had a few modifications added. A 3.5-inch Tera-Flex lift, 35-inch tires, and AEV wheels. Shortly after I installed a Shrockworks front bumper with Warn Power Plant winch, and Shrockworks rear bumper/tire carrier.
I had a lot of fun with the two door but now that I was old and soft I wanted to carry more gear and needed room for my dog. Less than a year later I ended up trading for a 2009 Rubicon JKU. It had all the great characteristics of the 2-door but with more room and a better ride.
The salesman was actually a Jeep driver so as part of my deal he had the bumpers and winch transferred to the 4-door. In addition the dealer installed AEV beadlocks with 37-inch KM2's and 5.13 gears. I later added a set of Shrockworks rock rails and installed a Dynatrac Pro-Rock 44 with Chromo shafts in the front.
I really enjoyed the Jeep but had always wanted to add some 'Confidence to Explore' to the rear axle. I thought about swapping for some chromo shafts or some other method to beef up the rear 44.
While surfing Wayalife I saw Eddie and Cindy's 2017 SEMA Show coverage. Most importantly I saw the thread on Dynatrac's new package deals. I called Dynatrac and was fortunate enough to speak with the owner. Jim patiently answered all my questions and helped me pick the package that would be right for what I wanted to do with my Jeep. (Thanks again Jim!)
The Dynatrac Elite Package was the start of this most recent build up and led to a whole list of upgrades.
More information to follow.
