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We are getting a little bit of a late start on our 2013 show rig. So we will be hitting it hard over the next few weeks to get our newest project rolling.

The River Raider crew is starting with a flood damaged 2007 JK with a blown motor. I will show the transformation process right here on JKO.

Instead of giving the full list of what we will be doing I will just let the pictures and video tell the story. Here is the rendering of what we will be building.

River Raider Off Road Project - The Phóinīx - YouTube

Here is what we are starting with....

game on....

 

[LILWB]

The River Raider crew is starting with a flood damaged 2007 JK with a blown motor. I will show the transformation process right here on JKO.

Flood Damaged? Sandy Victim?

Cant wait to see this progress. I love your project threads!

 

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The power plant donor with it's 6.0.....

Tearing the 6.0 down for a refresh....

Dug up some 1-tons....

 

[tiltz]

Looking good! What is Phóinīx?

Like the bird that rises up from the ashes of its predecessor? If so, it looks like you guys are doing it right!

 

[gold knight]

Looking good! What is Phóinīx?

Like the bird that rises up from the ashes of its predecessor? If so, it looks like you guys are doing it right!

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Phoenix lol

 

[Treader]

To bad a Phoenix rises from ashes (fire) not a flood (water). Jk

Looks to be impressive as most of your builds are.

 

[Thisguyhasadd42]

Pretty sweet video, looking forward to the build.

 

[crash]

Looking good! What is Phóinīx?

Yeah, the bird that rises from the ashes is correct. Phóinīx is the original Greek spelling.

 

[pastrana#199]

What axles are you guys going with?

 

[e-jeep]

Should be another F'Off cool build. Looking forward.

 

[illyb]

Subscribed... Looking forward to watching the project take shape! Who knows ... I could get some last minute inspiration for Phase 2 of my build

 

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6.0 cooked down and cleaned up

14 bolt stripped and cleaned

Tub and frame split for 18'' stretch

Frame ends chopped

Matt from West Texas Offroad spent the day with us showing us how he converts the factory steering box into a hydraulic assist unit. Thanks Matt we love our Redneck Ram!

 

[TEXASKEV]

Man, you guys do the coolest builds!

 

[jss]

LS/HEMI in a JK

Chevrolet LS and not a 4BT? I do like RED 2 Doors!

 

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Chevrolet LS and not a 4BT? I do like RED 2 Doors!

We love the 4BT JK's! As a matter of fact we just finished one up for a customer. However you JSS boys know how much fun an LS with a supercharger can be.

 

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Windshield angle adjusted....

Tub being smoothed, shaved and dewired....

Frame stretch coming together....

Heads getting port matched and cleaned up....

Full front River Raider corners cut and ready to form.....

 

[Ringer]

Wow! This might be one of your sickest builds yet. Excited to see the progress.

 

[rdlynch2]

As long as the grill keeps its 7 slots, sick build!

 

[FireTrail741]

Sick! I'm looking forward to the rest of the Jeep cartoon show! What channel is it going to be on? Need to relive my youth!

 

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River Raider Body Armor going on....

Windshield frame smoothed

Full Rear River Raider corners strecthed 14'' with the rear wheel opening moved back 5''

Rear bed and filler strip installed with fuel cell openings....