Looks great!
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I figured it was time to put up my build and what has been done so far. Like most of you here, I have spent countless hours building my jeep and am proud to say I have done everything myself. I must admit even though I turned the wrenches on everything, I would have been lost without this place at many times. I want to say thank you to Eddie and Cindy for creating this forum and thank you to all the members for the help and knowledge I have received along the way.
When I bought my JKU new in 2017 I never imagined I would spend so much money so fast. My initial intentions were to lift it, run 35’s, and be done. I took the Jeep out for its first off road trip and it never saw dirt in stock formation again. While on that trip I started researching lifts and was immediately drawn to Evo because of the King shocks. At this point, I never heard of Evo and kept researching them and kept finding great information on Wayalife.
I have been through a few phases with bumpers and tires with the jeep and learned the hard lesson of buy once cry once. I knew from day one I wanted Evo stuff but was worried in the beginning of cutting frame, drilling holes, and making major body modifications. Well, that’s not a concern anymore and brings me to today and all the changes I made over the last 2 years.
Here she is on day1.
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Originally, this was the end of my build. 3-inch Evo enforcer stage 2 draglink flip, Kings 2.5’s, wheels spacers, and stock wheels on 35 BFG KM2. Well, that’s what I told the wife at least.
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I ran the 35’s for about 1000 miles before I decided I wanted 37’s and beadlocks with a wider stance. Since the tailgate bent with the 35’s I started looking for a tires carrier. I found a good deal on a brand new in box PS front bumper and rear tire carrier and ran that for a bit.
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A few months later at the offroad expo I met Tony from Genright and he sold me on the tire cage and bumpers. I went home that day a pulled off the PS stuff and sold it. I really wanted to go with EVO at this point but was still concerned with cutting and drilling a ton of holes into the body and most of the Genright stuff was simple bolt on and fit the bill.
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During the Genright swap I also added front and rear Adams 1350 drive shafts, upgraded the other 4 controls to have all EVOs, installed a race radio, and built this deck with some L brackets. I got my idea from here, I think it was from Sharkey.
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I ended up selling all the GenRight stuff and going EVO. Added the Warn Zeon 10-S courtesy of Bubba at Exodus Jeeps.
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I say finished but we all know that’s a lie. I am currently lurking at PR44, bigger brakes, gearing, and some MCE fenders.
Again, thanks to everyone for all the help getting me here.![]()
Last edited by MericaMade; 02-19-2020 at 07:59 AM.
Looks great!
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Pretty bad-ass Jeep
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Nice Jeep...I dig it!
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Great Jeep!
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Looks awesome! I like that deck you builtI need one
My Build Thread
https://wayalife.com/showthread.php/...es-of-Bearbait
Nice! Feels good to know your Jeep so well by doing the work yourself, huh?
2013 JKU Sport "Spider" with some EVO goodies and a chop here and there
DIY trail/tube door build http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?24449-My-DIY-Doors
Overall "build thread" http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?2...ker-quot-build
Great looking Jeep! I tried a couple different bumpers before finally finding the "right one".
Thanks guys, I appreciate feedback.
Thanks, I wanted something light and simple to take out if needed. A few L brackets and some hardware and its been holding up great.
Yeah and not to mention this was the first of many lifts I have installed for a few friends over the past year.
Thanks and yeah I am happy now. Would like to add a mid bar if I can get my hands on one but that's not a easy task I'm finding out.