My Jeep Build

benatc1 · Mar 3, 2016

Ive decided I should start a Jeep build on here as I'm typically doing things here and there and am about to under go some major upgrades. I have a 2012 Jk sport with 6sp manual, about 47k miles on her now and over the past 2 years ive gone through a bunch of modifications. I do all the work myself, except the impending re-rear. ive included some pics of where it all started and where it is today. Wish i joined this forum earlier as i could have probably saved some money along the way!! here is a list of my upgrades and some pics

F&R Adams Drive Shaft
285/75/16 BFG Ko2
Synergy Draglink Flip
F&R JKS adjustable Trackbar
JKS Quick Discos
Extended rear sway bar links
3in Teraflex short arm kit- all 8 arms
4" EVO Plus Ride coils- may switch to 3in in the Front as they yielded 5.5" of lift
EVO protek Skid system
Rock Hard 4x4 Rear Bumper
Gobi Stealth Roof Rack
Smittybilt Xmod front bumper
Warn M8000 winch
Truck-Lite LED headlights
Spod
Banks Stinger System
ARB single Air compressor
Polk Speakers/Alpine AMP-No subwoofer

In the coming weeks my fully loaded Pro Rock 44 will be here, 35s should be here any day, and then will regear and add ARB locker to rear.

more pics to come!!

FLKEYSJK · Mar 3, 2016

Looking good! I wish I could have a PR44[emoji106]

benatc1 · Mar 3, 2016

FLKEYSJK said:
Looking good! I wish I could have a PR44[emoji106]

Thanks! Im excited to get mine, should be here sometime next week

FLKEYSJK · Mar 3, 2016

benatc1 said:
Thanks! Im excited to get mine, should be here sometime next week

I think I'd die from anticipation lol post pics when it comes in!

benatc1 · Mar 4, 2016

35's actually showed up yesterday, decided to throw them on, pretty sluggish with the 3.73 gears but that will change next week! 35x12.50r17 Nitto Trail Grapplers installed on Procomp 01 17x9 wheels. really like the tires and how they ride.

benatc1 · Mar 11, 2016

Just got my Jeep back from the Shop, had rear 4.88 gears installed and a rear ARB locker. In the next week or so my Pro Rock 44 will be here so I can bolt it in as well as my front drive shaft. Shop installing was nice enough to let me install all the plumbing and wiring so if im lucky I can get to that this weekend. I like the look of the new ARB Diff cover as well.

BamBamDeer · Mar 11, 2016

Looking Great!

benatc1 · Mar 11, 2016

Also received a 4' fire-stick as my 3' was to short with my roof rack, will be a quick and easy install this weekend, also time to service the Transmission and Transfer case, will do this before my EVO Protek skids go on

benatc1 · Mar 11, 2016

BamBamDeer said:
Looking Great!

Thank You!

WJCO · Mar 11, 2016

benatc1 said:
Just got my Jeep back from the Shop, had rear 4.88 gears installed and a rear ARB locker. In the next week or so my Pro Rock 44 will be here so I can bolt it in as well as my front drive shaft. Shop installing was nice enough to let me install all the plumbing and wiring so if im lucky I can get to that this weekend. I like the look of the new ARB Diff cover as well.

Looks really good. Just an FYI if you already didn't know, do your research on proper fluid level (especially if you're doing the 500 mile oil change yourself). I've heard several stories that the fill plug is not even close to accurate as to where the full level should be when you put oil in it.

benatc1 · Mar 11, 2016

WJCO said:
Looks really good. Just an FYI if you already didn't know, do your research on proper fluid level (especially if you're doing the 500 mile oil change yourself). I've heard several stories that the fill plug is not even close to accurate as to where the full level should be when you put oil in it.

Thank you for the advice, ill definitely look into it, The guy who installed the gears for me said he put a mark on the dipstick/fill plug as to where the level is supposed to be (different than the full line), but ill check out some info to be sure that the level is correct.

WJCO · Mar 11, 2016

benatc1 said:
Thank you for the advice, ill definitely look into it, The guy who installed the gears for me said he put a mark on the dipstick/fill plug as to where the level is supposed to be (different than the full line), but ill check out some info to be sure that the level is correct.

Somewhere on the web (may have even been on ARB site), there's some good info on it with a picture. I know I've seen it but been awhile.

EDIT: This may help too: http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?...-back-fluid-level-way-off-on-the-2014-Rubicon

benatc1 · Mar 11, 2016

WJCO said:
Somewhere on the web (may have even been on ARB site), there's some good info on it with a picture. I know I've seen it but been awhile.

Ill check it out, sure ARB site will be a good starting point. Thanks!

WJCO · Mar 11, 2016

benatc1 said:
Ill check it out, sure ARB site will be a good starting point. Thanks!

Yep. On their site: http://store.arbusa.com/Assets/PDF/ARB_Diff_Cov_Inst.pdf

I got curious myself, and had to look, lol.

benatc1 · Mar 11, 2016

WJCO said:
Yep. On their site: http://store.arbusa.com/Assets/PDF/ARB_Diff_Cov_Inst.pdf

I got curious myself, and had to look, lol.

I appreciate you providing the links, makes my job much easier, seems pretty straight fwd but good to note.

benatc1 · Mar 14, 2016

Wired in the switches for the ARB lockers, will plumb in air lines this week to the Rear, ProRock 44 should be in sometime before the weekend so ill have the rest of the supplies then to plumb in the front and drop the switch in. Also need to rig up a plastic cover to protect the switches but also be out of the way of shifting.

benatc1 · Mar 19, 2016

Installed a mount for my tablet so I can have GPS on the trail.

benatc1 · Mar 19, 2016

Not a build item per say but hard to pass up the warm weather..few more weeks till the whole top comes off for the summer, looks like sulley made his way into pic too

benatc1 · Mar 21, 2016

Changed the read differential fluid after the break in period, thanks to Eddie's write up and a bit of my own know how it was nice and easy

benatc1 · Mar 21, 2016

Also changed the transmission and transfer case fluid, not only needed but installing Evo Protek skids tomorrow so figured I'd get it out of the way. Line the differential, thanks to Eddie's write it i knew how to get that drain plug out, what a pain in the ass spot that's in!

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