The Rebuilding of Smokin's 2014 JKUR Build

SmokinV10

SmokinV10

Caught the Bug
Day 2 and substantial progress already. Everything has been removed/cut off!!
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turbineguy

turbineguy

New member
SmokinV10 said:
About 8 months ago I traded my 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT-8 for a 2014 Jeep JKUR. Was out hunting with some of my buddies on a Texas Ranch and snapped my axles on a dirt road. A month later the JKUR arrived in "modest" form with a 3" Mopar Lift and 35" tires. After purchasing the jeep I added a few cosmetic items and miscellaneous mods such as the JW Speaker Headlights and the Rigid 50" light bar, Bushwacker Flat Fenders, LOD Sliders. After a few months, I grew tired of the 35" tires and upgraded the tires and wheels to 37" Toyo's on 17" Spyderlocks. At the same time, I also welded new sleeves and C-Gussets to the front D44 and added Teraflex brakes and a synergy drag link flip kit. This is a picture of the jeep as it stands today:

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Well, one trip wheeling with another friend on coilovers and a long arm kit and I was ready to upgrade the suspension. Another trip out with my raptor buddies and I was REALLY itching to improve the JKUR's capabilities. I started quite a few threads on this forum which takes me to the next stage of the build. What is planned and ready to start at ORE next week is:

Dynatrac ProRock 60's front
Dynatrac ProRock 80's rear
Full EVO Front and Rear Double Throw Down Suspension with King Triple Bypass Shocks
EVO Rear Rockstops with brackets and Bumps
EVO Sway Bar links
EVO Brakelines
EVO JK High Steer Kit for a D60
PSC Ram assist system with EVO Ram Mount Kit
EVO High Clearance Long Arm Kit
Poison Spyder Extreme Duty Trans Mount Crossmember
JE Reel Front 1350 Driveshaft
JE Reel Rear 1410 Driveshaft
ARB Compressor with SPOD kit for the lockers
EVO Rockskin
EVO Tire Carrier
EVO 4 door rockskins
PSC Front and Rear Crusher Flares
17" ATX Slab 8 Lug Wheels
40" Nitto Trail Grapplers
Rock Hard Cage
PSC JK C Pillar Kit
EVO Rocksliders
EVO 1/4 Pounder Front Bumper
EVO Stinger
EVO ProTek Complete Skid System

I spoke with Drew at ORE on Thursday and all the King parts are done, the axles are ready to go. Im Hitting the road from Houston to Fullerton tomorrow morning. 1510 miles and the RE-BUILD begins Monday. More pics to follow....
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1. What did you not buy would be an easier question.

2. What do you do for a living (So I can apply).
 
SmokinV10

SmokinV10

Caught the Bug
turbineguy said:
1. What did you not buy would be an easier question.

2. What do you do for a living (So I can apply).
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I told Mel that he needed to make the "kitchen sink" package for those of us who buy everything. I don't think there is anything I didn't buy other than a custom roll cage. Also added rear curry anti rocks before I left.
 
MR.Ty

MR.Ty

Token East Coast Guy
turbineguy said:
1. What did you not buy would be an easier question.

2. What do you do for a living (So I can apply).
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Ditto on an answer for number 2. :D
Just like everyone else, I can't wait to see the finished product and then see it in action! :thumbup:
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olram30

olram30

Not That Kind of Engineer
SmokinV10 said:
I told Mel that he needed to make the "kitchen sink" package for those of us who buy everything. I don't think there is anything I didn't buy other than a custom roll cage. Also added rear curry anti rocks before I left.
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Lol @the kitchen sink package! I always wanted a black jeep, they look awesome fixed up! Congrats!
 
SmokinV10

SmokinV10

Caught the Bug
Some more progress today.

Front bumper was installed. Most aluminum front bumpers are installed raw, but I was annoying enough to ask Drew to remove it have it powder coated. With typical ORE great customer service, he happily accommodated my request.
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Rears:

A lot of the welding has been completed and painted.
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Front:

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M_Savage

M_Savage

Caught the Bug
dude this is so awesome! :wings::wings:
i think i saw one of your for sale threads about the tire carrier? if i remember correctly it already has a sold deposit on it as well? hoping this isn't the case cause i want it!
anyways, looking forward to seeing more progress!
 
SmokinV10

SmokinV10

Caught the Bug
M_Savage said:
dude this is so awesome! :wings::wings:
i think i saw one of your for sale threads about the tire carrier? if i remember correctly it already has a sold deposit on it as well? hoping this isn't the case cause i want it!
anyways, looking forward to seeing more progress!
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Yes it's sold and the buyer has actually paid in full. Other than LED taillights I for think there is a whole lot left to sell.
 
SmokinV10

SmokinV10

Caught the Bug
Just realized that these are posted on the ORE shop thread, but I thought I would include these here to document my build for an update on Day 6 progress.

Dynatrack ProRock 60 Front Axle being fitted
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Front Double Throwdown going on!

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SmokinV10

SmokinV10

Caught the Bug
Copying over from the ORE Shop thread again. Great updates over there, but its nice to have them here too.

Day 7:

ARB Compressor installed for lockers
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Rear Fascia and rear tow hooks installed:
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sean.m.adams33

sean.m.adams33

New member
SmokinV10 said:
I'm back in Texas planning on picking it up on August 8th unless there are any delays. It's roughly a 3 week build. Have to come back to stay employed so that I can pay ORE.
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Completely understand. Hopefully I see it if I get a chance to get up to ORE next week.
 
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