wschilawski's JKU Build

sipafz · Jun 2, 2017

Good looking pictures all the way around! Congrats!

wschilawski · Jun 4, 2017

Trimmed the pinch seam and rock rails back today - we have an outing next weekend so we shall see if that was enough.

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wschilawski · Jun 14, 2017

Installed a new-to-me NX top - this thing is awesome! It's nice to be able to open up the front and remove the back windows fairly quick!

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wschilawski · Jun 20, 2017

Spent the weekend working on the D30 truss (just peace of mind). Pulled the axle Friday night, then took my time Saturday and Sunday welding it up. Monday morning I threw it back in and tightened everything up.

wschilawski · Jun 29, 2017

Upgraded from a 2'x3' flag to a 3'x5' for the weekend! Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th! Keep the shiny side up!

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VeruGE*144 · Jun 29, 2017

Looks good, nice jeep

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wayoflife · Jun 29, 2017

wschilawski said:
Upgraded from a 2'x3' flag to a 3'x5' for the weekend! Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th! Keep the shiny side up!

Awesome! Do you just have that attached to your antenna?

wschilawski · Jun 29, 2017

wayoflife said:
Awesome! Do you just have that attached to your antenna?

Yeah - I don't suggest going on the freeway with it though [emoji12]

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wschilawski · Jun 29, 2017

These arrived today - should add a little razzle dazzle

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wschilawski · Jul 20, 2017

Finally, yes FINALLY fixed the backup camera. Instead of wiring directly to the reverse lights I brought the power/ground up to the cigarette lighter. Put in a new cheap Amazon camera in which will be returned; screen is only showing a few colors (I checked with old camera and it worked fine). So, back to the Amazon warehouse it goes and the old one goes back in.

A few of us are planning a run this weekend at the usual trails near Lakewood and Elton, WI. It has been raining all Summer here in the midwest; haven't seen the sun for more than 3 days at a time since Spring. Will definitely be pretty sloppy!

Also ordered new plates - BGBLUJK - just playing the waiting game with the good old WISDOT!

wschilawski · Jul 25, 2017

Hit some trails in Lakewood on Saturday. Nice to flex out the 3.5 MC springs and test out the 37" Mastercrafts.

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sipafz · Jul 27, 2017

wschilawski said:
Hit some trails in Lakewood on Saturday. Nice to flex out the 3.5 MC springs and test out the 37" Mastercrafts.

Looks like a fun trip and a good sized group. The rain has been crazy this year. I haven't had the chance to make it up there yet this year which is kind of sad since I haven't even had an opportunity to potentially use my winch yet. Anyway, nice pictures!

wschilawski · Jul 27, 2017

sipafz said:
Looks like a fun trip and a good sized group. The rain has been crazy this year. I haven't had the chance to make it up there yet this year which is kind of sad since I haven't even had an opportunity to potentially use my winch yet. Anyway, nice pictures!

I'll have to let you know next time we head up there - there were a few wet spots but fairly dry for the most part. Most spots you could drive around where we were.

Went to get the alignment checked and found out my Synergy ball joints were shot; time for another upgrade. May look into replacing the factory tie rod/ends as well.

wschilawski · Aug 14, 2017

Custom plates came in this weekend, sweet! Also had some Teraflex ball joints and Synergy tie rod delivered. Hoping to find time next weekend to install them.

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wschilawski · Oct 2, 2017

Well it only took me a month and a half to finally install the ball joints and tie rod. Definitely hard to find time with a 5 month old!

wschilawski · Oct 9, 2017

Threw on some new DV8 sliders - not sure how I feel about the two mounting points but we'll see how the handle. If anything, they'll protect me from all the curbs at the mall! :yup:

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wschilawski · Oct 16, 2017

Took the drive our to Carver Minnesota for their 4th Annual Jeep Show for Epilepsy - some pretty nice rigs out there along with product I hadn't seen before. Had a nice talk with the folks from IRO and a few local clubs.