2014 SJP Jeep Rubicon JK Build

[Paul65k]

Looking good Sam............what a shame to take such a nice looking ride off-road !! Very well done :thumbup:

 

[SJP]

Looks good. What is the next set of upgrades

Will need to verify gearing. Really need to drive and see where I am at. Plan on custom making garage door hangers and roof pulleys for HB and LHC. Thank you for the positive feedback.

Looking good Sam............what a shame to take such a nice looking ride off-road !! Very well done :thumbup:

TY - yeah as I am going through this process I am saying to myself "why did they start making these things so nice?"

 

[Paul65k]

I just want to go on record early and say that I want first "Dibbs" on this thing when you sell it for pennies on the $ in a few years.....unless of course CT puts his up for sale first

 

[Cole Trickle]

I just want to go on record early and say that I want forst "Dibbs" on this thing when you sell it for pennies on the $ in a few years.....unless of course CT puts his up for sale first

haha....

This is a great build and will be extremely nice when done. Out of all the things I have built it seems the jeep will be the smartes $$$ wise. I can't believe the amount of $$$ these things sell for used if built properly.:yikes

 

[Cole Trickle]

Jeep looks fantastic!!!

I can't tell are you running 35's or 37's?

I am going in monday to have the jeep regeard to 5:13. The 4:10's were pretty good with the 35" toyos but it needs more gear with the bigger tires.

 

[SJP]

I just want to go on record early and say that I want first "Dibbs" on this thing when you sell it for pennies on the $ in a few years.....unless of course CT puts his up for sale first

Nice - yeah the boys were in the garage and claimed they wanted to drive it when they turned 16... The winch was a big hit.

Jeep looks fantastic!!!

I can't tell are you running 35's or 37's?

I am going in monday to have the jeep regeard to 5:13. The 4:10's were pretty good with the 35" toyos but it needs more gear with the bigger tires.

35s - but they look like a big 35 if that makes sense. IDK - we will see how this works. Never ends.

Thanks all - for the positive feedback - :thumbup:

 

[Cole Trickle]

Nice - yeah the boys were in the garage and claimed they wanted to drive it when they turned 16... The winch was a big hit.



35s - but they look like a big 35 if that makes sense. IDK - we will see how this works. Never ends.

Thanks all - for the positive feedback - :thumbup:

you should be ok with the 35 mtr's

There a light tire so it shouldn't feel to bad.

 

[SJP]

So I decided to try a frame mount out first. Researched and I know guys are doing body mount a lot but could not bring myself to order it off the bat. These fit and finish pretty well. I like the way they look and I powder coated the insets a contrasting white.

 

[phuggit]

Looks great. Time to get it dirty!

 

[SJP]

Got the bumper on. Still need to address tire mount in morning. Running out of parts. Going to the SC game.

 

[SJP]

All that is left in phase I is finish wiring up the lighting.

 

[Cole Trickle]

Looks great.....I was so beat from building me jeep that it took me another 8 months to wrap up the wiring for the rear bumper lights and the tire mounted license plate brake/light combo....lol

We need to have a RDP jeep meet and greet shortly. Should we just head to a place to eat or actually take them offroad?:skull

I had 5:13 gears installed yesterday because of you

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

For any of you guys in Havasu with JK's I would gladly provide a 30 pack if someone could come by my place and hook up to my toon so I can see how it does getting it in and out of the sloped driveway to the garage before I write the check.

 

[djunkie]

For any of you guys in Havasu with JK's I would gladly provide a 30 pack if someone could come by my place and hook up to my toon so I can see how it does getting it in and out of the sloped driveway to the garage before I write the check.

Nice. Get someone else to be the guinea pig. [emoji5]️[emoji5]️

 

[Paul65k]

Looks great.....I was so beat from building me jeep that it took me another 8 months to wrap up the wiring for the rear bumper lights and the tire mounted license plate brake/light combo....lol

We need to have a RDP jeep meet and greet shortly. Should we just head to a place to eat or actually take them offroad?:skull

I had 5:13 gears installed yesterday because of you

I'm in.......Just let me know when and where.......Somewhere near the river would be cool.

Maybe start with Breakfast at Topock 66 then a run over Crossman Peak and we can end up at the Desert Bar for a few cold ones and live music???:skull

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

I'm in.......Just let me know when and where.......Somewhere near the river would be cool.

Maybe start with Breakfast at Topock 66 then a run over Crossman Peak and we can end up at the Desert Bar for a few cold ones and live music???:skull

Wait for me, sold my trusty kidney splitting YJ, shopping for JK now

 

[ductape1000]

Wait for me, sold my trusty kidney splitting YJ, shopping for JK now

Since you aren't buying mine and the wife has changed us up to looking for a motorhome after the new year instead of a better trailer, it looks like I will be keeping my LJ to tag behind. [emoji4]

 

[SJP]

Looks great.....I was so beat from building me jeep that it took me another 8 months to wrap up the wiring for the rear bumper lights and the tire mounted license plate brake/light combo....lol

We need to have a RDP jeep meet and greet shortly. Should we just head to a place to eat or actually take them offroad?:skull

I had 5:13 gears installed yesterday because of you

I think I saw you driving your jeep the other way down MacArthur. Yes we should get a Jeep meet up in LHC. I like Paul's idea.

Yeah I am waiting on some lights from rigid and then going to wire everything at once. (that is what I am telling myself)

SJP

 

[SJP]

For any of you guys in Havasu with JK's I would gladly provide a 30 pack if someone could come by my place and hook up to my toon so I can see how it does getting it in and out of the sloped driveway to the garage before I write the check.

Nice. Get someone else to be the guinea pig. [emoji5]️[emoji5]️

Come on 1AD - where is your sense of adventure -- no need to measure to see if it fits in the garage or can tow the pontoon. Pull the trigger find out the rest later.... :skull

 

[Paul65k]

Since you aren't buying mine and the wife has changed us up to looking for a motorhome after the new year instead of a better trailer, it looks like I will be keeping my LJ to tag behind. [emoji4]

I'm with you Tony.......we better trail behind with the "Real Jeeps" and pick up the pieces when the new Tonka-Toy Jeeps start shedding

 

[Paul65k]

For any of you guys in Havasu with JK's I would gladly provide a 30 pack if someone could come by my place and hook up to my toon so I can see how it does getting it in and out of the sloped driveway to the garage before I write the check.

Why not just rent one from the guys that rent them here in Havasu and try it yourself? :cool

 

[Cole Trickle]

I think I saw you driving your jeep the other way down MacArthur. Yes we should get a Jeep meet up in LHC. I like Paul's idea.

Yeah I am waiting on some lights from rigid and then going to wire everything at once. (that is what I am telling myself)

SJP

I should check the garage to make sure it's still there...lol

I drove straight down the 91 to Fullerton and then rinsed and repeated. Wife drove it around corona a bit today so I can get some break in miles on her. Brutal driving under 60 mph for the first 500 miles

 

[Hammer]

I should check the garage to make sure it's still there...lol

I drove straight down the 91 to Fullerton and then rinsed and repeated. Wife drove it around corona a bit today so I can get some break in miles on her. Brutal driving under 60 mph for the first 500 miles

Under 60 for the first 500 miles on a new set of gears? That's crazy talk.. I'd like to hear the reasoning for that...

 

[Cole Trickle]

Under 60 for the first 500 miles on a new set of gears? That's crazy talk.. I'd like to hear the reasoning for that...

No idea but that's what they want to cover them under warranty.

 

[phuggit]

Damn glad its finally cooling off enough to take the Jeep out.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Why not just rent one from the guys that rent them here in Havasu and try it yourself? :cool

Where is the rental place? I've seen it but can't remember where.

 

[ductape1000]

Where is the rental place? I've seen it but can't remember where.

Check for a hitch before you sign.

 

[SJP]

Check for a hitch before you sign.

There are probably a couple of variables in this test. I know the bumper I removed was mostly plastic and the metal was really weak with only 4 bolts holding it on. My bumper has an integrated hitch with 6 additional frame mounts. It is much more stout. You also have the lift to contend with as a factor.

SJP

 

[ductape1000]

There are probably a couple of variables in this test. I know the bumper I removed was mostly plastic and the metal was really weak with only 4 bolts holding it on. My bumper has an integrated hitch with 6 additional frame mounts. It is much more stout. You also have the lift to contend with as a factor.

SJP

I was figuring that the rentals don't have hitches. So that idea may not work for him.

My rear aftermarket bumper has one and like yours has added frame mounts to get the weight rating.

 

[djunkie]

Under 60 for the first 500 miles on a new set of gears? That's crazy talk.. I'd like to hear the reasoning for that...

Ya I've never heard that one before.

 

[Cole Trickle]

The wrangler hitch is attached to the frame and sits under the factory bumper. Unless they were ordered with the tow package they probably won't have a hitch.

How steep is the driveway and how heavy is the boat?

 

[Cole Trickle]

Ya I've never heard that one before.

I will be nice for as long as I can......

The last time I had something regeard I took it to the track in less than 200 miles and they whined like a bitch after that...lol

 

[Hammer]

No idea but that's what they want to cover them under warranty.

If it were my shop I'd tell you to keep it out of 4wd otherwise it voids warranty

 

[Hammer]

I will be nice for as long as I can......

The last time I had something regeard I took it to the track in less than 200 miles and they whined like a bitch after that...lol

Climbing rocks you will be under 60... See if you can shear the pinion gear off!

 

[djunkie]

When I asked the guy who did the rear end in my '87 if I needed to do anything special after building that he told me have fun. Drive it like you stole it. Just told me to do an oil change in it after I think it was 500 miles. And he gave a warranty as well.

 

[Hammer]

When I asked the guy who did the rear end in my '87 if I needed to do anything special after building that he told me have fun. Drive it like you stole it. Just told me to do an oil change in it after I think it was 500 miles. And he gave a warranty as well.

Same here pretty much , I think he said take it easy for the first 10 miles or so....

Really clean Sam, came out really nice. Congrats !

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

The wrangler hitch is attached to the frame and sits under the factory bumper. Unless they were ordered with the tow package they probably won't have a hitch.

How steep is the driveway and how heavy is the boat?

It's a 25 foot Bennington with a 200 on it on a dual axle. I back it in now with my f250 in four low and it idles it up the slope, jeep should work the same way.

 

[ductape1000]

It's a 25 foot Bennington with a 200 on it on a dual axle. I back it in now with my f250 in four low and it idles it up the slope, jeep should work the same way.

I back my stuff up into the back of the yard with mine through the gravel the same way. Doesn't even spin tires.

If you are going straight, you shouldn't have a problem being in 4wd.

 

[Paul65k]

It's a 25 foot Bennington with a 200 on it on a dual axle. I back it in now with my f250 in four low and it idles it up the slope, jeep should work the same way.

Walt,

I have an 06 Unlimited and I'd be happy to stop by and let you give it a try........I tow the Schiada with the 300 Merc on the back and it's not a problem at all:thumbup::thumbup:

Gimme a call next time you're in town and I'll swing on by......I can pick up my rope at the same time

 

[gqchris]

Great Thread Sam. And the new ride is looking great!

Chris

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Getting close on buying this one......

 

[SJP]

Getting close on buying this one......

Very cool. :thumbup:

 

[SJP]

Mock up of lights all mounted. Need to wire, loom, route, zip tie , and tie into S pod switches. Next project is 1 man roof removal and door hangers in the garage (HB / Havasu).

 

[Paul65k]

Getting close on buying this one......
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Walt........Whatever you do get a Rubicon.......if you want to do any serious or even moderate off-roading you will need the lockers. The only people who will tell you that you don't need them are the people who don't have them!!

The first time you need them you REALLY NEED THEM.....I suggest that you listen to the hard core wheelers here and they will tell you that you should have a Rubicon with the lockers........or buy aftermarket later which will be more expensive as a retrofit!!!

Remember..........4WD is 2WD without lockers......don't get that "X" unless you are really only looking for a "Mall Crawler"

 

[82daytona]

Mock up of lights all mounted. Need to wire, loom, route, zip tie , and tie into S pod switches. Next project is 1 man roof removal and door hangers in the garage (HB / Havasu).

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Lookin' good!

 

[Paul65k]

Mock up of lights all mounted. Need to wire, loom, route, zip tie , and tie into S pod switches. Next project is 1 man roof removal and door hangers in the garage (HB / Havasu).

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Dam Sam.......that thing is looking SWEEEEEET!!!

Nice touch putting the small lights in the bumpers too.......almost missed those the first time around!!:thumbup::thumbup:

Let me guess.......the hoist you are rigging up will have an electric motor to take the top up and down :rolleyes


PS.....when do the LED headlights come in??

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Walt........Whatever you do get a Rubicon.......if you want to do any serious or even moderate off-roading you will need the lockers. The only people who will tell you that you don't need them are the people who don't have them!!

The first time you need them you REALLY NEED THEM.....I suggest that you listen to the hard core wheelers here and they will tell you that you should have a Rubicon with the lockers........or buy aftermarket later which will be more expensive as a retrofit!!!

Remember..........4WD is 2WD without lockers......don't get that "X" unless you are really only looking for a "Mall Crawler"

I'm pretty much into crawling the mall. My last jeep I put lockers in it and never used them. I'm too anal to go hard core off road, just trips to desert bar and trails around the house and most of the time being towed behind the motorhome.

 

[LowRiver2]

Right there with you Walt, I'll "sport" it for now, and mob the crap out of the rzr. I can use the jeep winch to drag the rzr on the trailer and tow it home with the jeep

 

[t&y]

Right there with you Walt, I'll "sport" it for now, and mob the crap out of the rzr. I can use the jeep winch to drag the rzr on the trailer and tow it home with the jeep

That's a horrible idea.

On another note, got my jeep rolling again. Need to hit some easy trails before I tear it all down and redo the trans. If you guys are headed out soon I might be in.

 

[LowRiver2]

That's a horrible idea.

On another note, got my jeep rolling again. Need to hit some easy trails before I tear it all down and redo the trans. If you guys are headed out soon I might be in.

If you ever get some mid week day trips, I will make time for it:thumbup: