2010 JKUR Build

[fishgutz]

Almost done with the hardest parts of the build.
Poison Spyder crusher flares, Brawler rockers, brawler Lite front and BHF rear.
Rock Krawler 2.5" lift kit.
XRC10 Comp winch
Still to be installed: RROR skid plate kit. Painted and ready to install. Going to ECGS to have 5.13 gears and tires installed on Tuesday.

Stock, the day I brought it home from Hickory.

Front Brawler Lite installed.

Marking holes for the front

Bumpers and flares installed.

Lift Kit installed

Brawler Rockers Installed.

XRC10 Comp winch installed.

Pinch weld trimmed and finished to clear 37's.

CB over head mount installed. 44" piece of 1" angle steel, 2 hose clamps. Cheaper than a prefabbed mount.

I'll add more after the 37's are mounted.

 

[ABadJeeper]

Looks Great! You may need to get some adjustable control arms for the rear so you can extend the wheelbase for 37's with the low lift.

I like your style though LCG is where it is at. I'm running RK 3.5" and 40's on my JKU

 

[fishgutz]

Lower is better for DD. Went with the smallest flexible lift that would let me fit 37's.
Doing the most critical things first. Lift, armor, tires etc..
Once the card is paid off I will add other upgrades. Sounds like the rear arms should go on the list. Rock Krawler is pretty cool. The kits are designed so that one can upgrade a section at a time.
Another reason not to go too high is that my wife won't ride in it if she can not easily get in. She is 5'10" but doesn't like to need a step ladder. I'll add another strap though.

More pictures coming tomorrow after I get the gears and tires installed at ECGS tomorrow.

 

[ABadJeeper]

Sweet I'm right there with you on the LCG. That's why I only have the RK 3.5" X-Factor. Depending on what tires you got will decide if you need more trimming. My 37" KM2's only measured 36" so you may be OK with something like with them. On the other hand my Maxxis Treps that I'm running now measure 40" on the Jeep. On my 3.5" lift I didn't have to cut the pinch weld with 37's because I moved the axle back almost 2". With stock arms it is going to be tight with 37's.

What gear ratio did you go with? You are off to an awesome start though. It's nice to see another Jk over here.

 

[fishgutz]

5.13 gears. Manual. Got the Pro-cal to re-cal the speed. Never did that for my 93YJ so I had to subtract 20%. But then the speed stopped working and eliminated that problem.
I have put the rear adjustable arms on my "nice to have" list for now. We'll see if they advance to the "should probably have" or "Must have" list.

 

[ABadJeeper]

Sounds like you have a good master plan. So you will have some tire pictures tomorrow? I never get sick of seeing JK's

 

[fishgutz]

Just looked them up on RK. Not bad at all, price wise. I'm guessing one have to be much more precise when measuring the adjusted length.

 

[ABadJeeper]

If you are talking about the length on the control arms I set them on the bench to assure they end up being the same length. The lowers are the most important because they control the wheelbase. The uppers you can adjust to get your pinion angle correct.

 

[fishgutz]

Tires and Gears done. Major Kudos to Chase and his crew at East Coast Gear Supply.

Day light picture tomorrow.
Pro-Cal pretty much nailed the speedo too.

 

[levellinebrad]

looking damn good broham. Looks like you are ready for the Flats ride on the middle of next month

 

[fishgutz]

I'll have to look that one up. I have only gone to URE so far.

 

[fishgutz]

I pulled the front track bar today to adjust and recenter the axle. I discovered that when the gears were done, someone forgot to put back in one of the axle side aluminum bushings. That explained the wobble too. Not death wobble but enough to notice.
Now I have to wait until I get a replacement before I can get the 5th wheel mounted and balanced. Gonna be traveling incognito in the Patriot for a few days.

 

[levellinebrad]

you shouldn't have to pull the track bar to center the steering wheel but that sucks about the bushing.