Installed the Teraflex 2.5" LCG kit with Duratracs, Spidertrax 1.5" spacers, and 4.88 gears. I love the look because it nearly looks factory.

 

Ramped the truck to adjust the adjustable bump stops. It was close to 1000! Once I get some high clearance fenders I'm sure I can get a bit more flex.

The bad news is that the drive shaft is getting hung up on the EVO evap skid. I'm guessing I'm going to have to replace drive shaft to a thinner one.

 

If you haven't already, consider a evap relocation kit. I relocated mine and no issues. Cool build btw.

 

Just got back from overseas! Things about to get serious with mods.

 

Started installing the first of the color matched parts. I did them all in flat Mojave Sand instead of shiny clear coated. I chose the Teraflex rocksliders because it has the wide step. It helps keep obstacles away from the truck and the wife has somewhere to step on when getting in. I'm aware that it accumulates crap on there but it's primarily a daily driver, so I'll clean it off the few times I get to hit the trails.

I added some clear skateboard grip tape to make getting in less lethal on wet days.

I like how it's starting to look. Can't wait to get the other color matched parts. Later down the road I'll also do the hardtop.

 

Started installing the first of the color matched parts. I did them all in flat Mojave Sand instead of shiny clear coated. I chose the Teraflex rocksliders because it has the wide step. It helps keep obstacles away from the truck and the wife has somewhere to step on when getting in. I'm aware that it accumulates crap on there but it's primarily a daily driver, so I'll clean it off the few times I get to hit the trails.

I added some clear skateboard grip tape to make getting in less lethal on wet days.
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I like how it's starting to look. Can't wait to get the other color matched parts. Later down the road I'll also do the hardtop.

you'll wind-up being surprised, I think; I have run these for a few years & not only are they much, much more resilient to damage than the reputation garnered on other forums but they are lightest things around at 7lbs a piece?

I will attest that I see lots of gravel,rock & mud ( unfortunately I cannot always avoid that last condition) and I rarely get anything accumulated on the actual step ; however, it collects heavily in the little cubbies created where the back inside of the lowest of the fender meets the slider will get a bugger-basket-full of bloody slog . It is only of concern to anyone not pleased with rocks caught between the slider and the body because those pebbles just grind away at the paint when they are at the bottom of a small pile in that location
I am so used to this that I forget. I will go down and take a current picture for you of my Jeep as it sits in the garage right now ; I will bet it has a collection of debris in the spots I am talking about.

you could put some RTV or silicone in spot I am talking about and it would prevent the scuffing from small rocks but nothing is gonna prevent the gathering of debris I am referencing .
Other than that small thing they are great :jeep2:



<edit: btw, your slider paint job , like your Jeep, is looking great.

 

Time to get rid of the cheap factory plastic bumper and replace it with a nice Warn one. Install wasn't too bad but since it's so damn hot out, it became a bit of a sweat fest.

I like the simplicity and look of the Warn bumper. I also like that it wraps around the corners to protect them. Tomorrow, the front bumper.

 

Time to tackle the front bumper and skid plate.

What a pain it was. Holes didn't line up. Bracket was missing. Fortunately Warn customer service is on point and sent it out. I have the winch mount and winch, but won't install it for now. I'm doing a custom winch install with an industrial contactor instead of the solenoid pack, and will require custom made cables. In the pics the color looks off, but it's because it's a flat version of Mojave Sand instead of glossy. It does match quite well.

 

Today was fender day! Will be installing River Raiders +2" fenders that have been color matched. It turned out to be quite and ordeal since they didn't fit with the Teraflex rocksliders. Had to do quite a lot of trimming , and then repaint them. It ended up taking close to 10 hours. Since I worked into the night, the finished pics won't be till tomorrow.

 

Fenders are on! The look I had envisioned is really starting to come together.

Once I get the Huthcinson beadlocks back from paint and they get mounted, the truck will get a much better stance. Plan to get taller spring for the rear too because right now they're nearly bottomed out and the truck is unloaded.

 

Are you group? noticed the decal on the tailgate?

 

great looking rig. I'm going to rob some of your storage solutions.

 

Color matched and installed some light protectors. I also have the ones for the markers but they don't fit on the LED version. Lens is thicker and I will have to fab something to make it work. Tomorrow: install the Crawler Concepts fender liners that I color matched.



"Ex Umbris Venimus"

 

Got the marker protectors modified and fitted. Much better now that it has the matching pair. Would be nice if there was a similar version for the fog lights. That bumper looks bare without a winch. Can't wait to install it once and for all.

 

Painted and installed the Crawler Concepts fender liners. They're very well made but required quite a bit of fitting. Especially because of the Fox shocks and adjustable bump stops. One of the mounting points of the River Raider fenders also got in the way and had to modify the liner.



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Installed the Tuffy security deck enclosure #326. It was very simple and fast to install. It's very well made and compatible with the rear seat spacers that lean the bench back. This version is awesome because you can remove the lid if you need extra space. You can also remove the side and rear walls if you need to load the rear with collapsed seats. It's comes prepared for the subwoofer or without it.

My only complaint is that it doesn't have anything to hold the lid open. I'm guessing because of the way that the lid can be removed. I'm going to have to fab a folding rod like the hood. I did have to remove my Power Tank from the right roll bar or the lid wouldn't open. Will have to look for a new home. HiLift also had to go from behind the seat to under the rear seat. May mount it on the lid in the very rear so it doesn't weigh down the lid when opening it.

The lid doesn't have a lock because the tailgate is what holds it shut. To open the lid, you have to slide it back before pulling up, so with the tailgate closed it can't be opened. Very well thought out. I'm planning on adding some rails on the sides of the lid so I can tie down cargo on it of needed.

 

Looks good, but needs this.

 

Looks good, but needs this.



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No thanks. Not my cup of tea. Once the winch is on there, it won't look so bare. If I had the factory bumper or no winch, then I might go stubby.

 

What do the side panels bolt on to? I have the Tuffy 275 and dislike that it attaches with the hard top bolts. Sucks because I have a lift for my top and have to completely remove the Tuffy to take top on and off.

This looks like it solves that.


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It attaches to a bracket that's bolted to the tie downs on the floor. On the tailgate side it gets wedged under the lip that the roof boots down on. If you go to the Tuffy page you can see the instructions. That's what I did before deciding which one to get.

 

Range day! Got to try out the Tuffy Security Deck as well as the Molle Platform Solutions fold down panel. Having the deck makes organizing gear at the range so much easier than having everything all over the trunk. Wish it had some sort of gas strut or bar to hold it open when needed.

The MPS fold down panel is so practical. Love it!

 

Added some tie down rails to the Tuffy deck/lid. That space above the lid is so perfect for storing light stuff that it's a shame to not use it. The rails also help stiffen the lid, making it harder to pry on.

I used the Raingler net, I originally had for the floor tie downs, to secure the load on the deck. Next step is to add some gas struts to help keep the lid up.



"Ex Umbris Venimus"

 

Added some 20" 10lbs gas struts to the Tuffy security deck/lid. Took a lot of measuring and testing till I found the idea location. Do not get any struts that are stronger than 10lbs because you'll be fighting it to close the tailgate. Works like a champ and makes accessing the cargo so much more comfortable.



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Added some color matched steel corners for some extra protection. Plan to paint the rivets to match. Right side needs an extra rivet next to the light. Next I'm going to paint fuel lid, taillights and license plate mount.

 

After cutting, drilling, painting and a bunch of silicone, I finally installed the snorkel. Hope I never need it.



"Ex Umbris Venimus"

 

Finally installed the winch!!!!!! Still waiting on the 200 ft of Master Pull rope. Don't do steel. I'll also be getting rid of the solenoid pack and installing an industrial contactor under the hood. I'll do that together with the dual battery tray. Like all projects, this never ends.

 

The combination of the Warn 8274 and Master Pull rope for me is the best choice possible out there. You can fit 200 feet of rope and the reliability is second to none. There really is no other better option out there for Wranglers.



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That winch is a beast!

 

There's no other winch that I trust that can handle the abuse we've dished out. I've been using them for years on all my Jeeps.

"Ex Umbris Venimus"

 

looking killer man!!!

 

Thanks man. It's starting to come together. Can't wait to color match the roof and other small parts.



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After months of recovering from some injuries, I got to go back to the Infidel Gunfighter League match at Range 37. It was great to get back in the groove.


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