My build - Started!!!

[steelefx4]

Still not sure how indepth this will be.

I have yet to decide on a few items...:dontknow2:...

Either way, the tear down started today, 28JULY2009!!!
Today also marks that the JK is actually a full 2 weeks old.

The initial tear down will take it down far enough for a new coat of paint and Linex'ing of the tub. Of course more will come off if the "transplant" takes place.

Here is the mod list that WILL be done:
- Flat olive drab paint
- Linex tub
- Woods evap relocation
- Cutting of fenders front and rear.
- a lift (at least 2.5 - but.....)

Mod's that MAY be done:
- 6.1 Hemi Transplant (waiting on some info from SLC)
- A lift (thinking RE 4.5 LA)
- tom woods 1350 driveshafts.

Today I completed the following:
- removed doors
- removed hood
- removed wipers
- removed wiper cover
- pulled the rear carpet
- pulled the sub woofer
- removed grille
- removed front plastic fenders

I only got about 2 hours of work done on it. It will be slow going as I have a 3 year old that loves to "help" out!!! i let her as much as possible, but still, this will take a lot of time away from the build. Along with the fact that 90% will be done completely by myself!
To further push my build time back, I am active duty Navy and so is my wife. She is currently in Afghanistan, so I am playing single dad.
My deadline is the beginning of September though, I leave to virginia for training for 2 months and have no intentions of leaving with a half completed project!!

I hope to keep this updated daily with progress, but I know I will lose several days when it goes to the paint shop and also another day at the linex shop.

More to come tomorrow after I get off work..........

Jake

[07Rubi2dr]

awesome, cant wait to see how it turns out!

[rballman]

good luck! ...and thanks for serving! :)

[greenamphibious]

too cool, ripping apart a 2 week old jeep:thumbsup:

Thanks for your service. I did some stomping around 32nd street and cornado while in the Marine Corps.

11th MEU SOC
New Orleans
Tarawa
Essex

[robin]

cool project!! taking it apart is the easy part, good luck:thumbsup:

[steelefx4]

nothing to exciting today:

- Removed rear plastic bumper
- removed rear plastic fenders
- removed windshield brackets
- removed windshield wiper motor
- pulled out the remaining carpet
- removed door hinges
- removed hood hinges
- removed plastic from interior

Only had about an hour today, but I have all next week off, so lots should be done next week......hoping to have it back from paint and the linex shop by friday.....although that may be pushing it.......:dontknow2:

Hoping to hear back from SLC tomorrow.......

Paint guy wont be able to take any parts until friday.......:naw:

[joes-jk]

i cant wait to see that paint job! its going to look so awsome.

[pearl-drum-man]

Good luck with it!

[[N]UGE]

looks like it will be a fun project. Nothing like working at night!

[steelefx4]

30JUL2009

Removed the following:
- front bumper
- front metal fenders
- roll bar padding
- front windshield - unsure how to remove windshield from frame...:dontknow2:
- plastic interior trim

Going to be a couple days before I get back at it.......

Need to remove:
- door trims
- tail gate and trim
- front and rear seats
- console
- license plate holder
- rear tail lights
- gas cap trim
- seat belts
- prolly more......:crazyeyes:

I'll post pics again once all this is done and it's ready to go to the paint shop.

[crazynova]

Looks awesome, but I would love to see you go with a flat military tan, seeing as how you live near the desert and all :P

[welker-jk]

oh damn flat military tan that would be badass. You should go with that idea!

[Scooter Scott]

Subscribed...can't wait to see the finished product!!!:thumbsup:

[steelefx4]

initially I wanted to go with that, but I saw a JK painted the flat desert tan, and to me it just didn't look the way I had hoped.

[cyruspura]

initially I wanted to go with that, but I saw a JK painted the flat desert tan, and to me it just didn't look the way I had hoped.

Do you have a picture of that anywhere?

[steelefx4]

Desert tan JK:

http://blogs.cars.com/.a/6a00d83451b3c669e201156fc96dc3970b-800wi

I like it.....but it's not the "awesomeness" that I was hoping that it was going to be:thinking:

I like OD JK's better:

http://image.automotive.com/f/projectbuild/9613746+pheader/131_0712_01_z+2007_jeep_jk_wrangler+tire_change.jp g

[cyruspura]

I've seen the J8's and agree that the tan looks a little strange on them. I had a member of another forum photoshop an AEV JK to make it look tan. This might give you some ideas.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo355/offroader613/AEV/attachment-16copy.jpg

[TxCop07]

I also like the OD green keep it up and make the pics click free

[steelefx4]

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/245/day3teardownlowres.jpg (http://img199.imageshack.us/i/day3teardownlowres.jpg/)

[allterrain]

RubiConVict has a similar build:
http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.php?t=94929

[hammontroy]

Do you have a picture of that anywhere?

AEV has the J8s on their site in tan.

[steelefx4]

The tub is ready to go to the paint shop.......:thumbsup:

Got an impact driver saturday night.....:ya:.......would have saved literally hours of work if I had gotten it at the beginning of this build....:sad2:

Left to do:
- Remove everything from all four doors
- remove hardware from tail gate
- window from frame (guy will be here monday morning)
- window frame hardware

Things that i have to replace:
- One torx bolt for the passenger side seat belt, I stripped it out
- plastic cover for the antenna
- prolly going to replace a ton of the plastic clips throughout the entire Jeep

Then everything can get over to the paint shop.....Hopefully this will be completed tomorrow.

I will post pics up of the tub tomorrow as well, as I finished at the last bit of light and my phone sucks at pics in fading light...the wife has camera while deployed.....

[steelefx4]

RubiConvict's OD Jeep was actually one that I ran across right after I purchased my paint......It was motivational to see the effort and the attention to detail that was put into it:thumbsup:

Somewhere on jk-forum is also the thread where he spray painted it with the OD. Great thread and I knew immediately upon seeing that Jeep, that I had chosen a winner.


---Thanks for the info on the RE 4.5 LA. I was planning on the Tom woods 1350's cause of the possible Hemi......and if the Hemi never comes to fruition, I will have spend an extra 400 bucks for the piece of mind of 1350's!!!

[crazynova]

One thing I would consider is to get the Benchmark Evap Skid instead of relocating it, as it would not void your warranty, but still protect the evap canister.

[Scooter Scott]

One thing I would consider is to get the Benchmark Evap Skid instead of relocating it, as it would not void your warranty, but still protect the evap canister.

Woods has stated multiple times that relocating it will not void any warranty...and if it does HE will cover it. He's pretty sure about his relocating kit he offers.

[steelefx4]

READY FOR PAINT!!!

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1977/img0584j.th.jpg (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0584j.jpg)
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7489/img0581e.th.jpg (http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0581e.jpg)
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6986/img0583r.th.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0583r.jpg)

[rob7765]

Hee! Hee! Your Jeep is naked. :yup:

[guybergeron]

this is going to be super. i was thinking of doing this... but will wait for the original paint to be bad before i do that. rescue green is nice ;)

[steelefx4]

Well......it's now the 4th of Aug. 7 days into the project.

Jeep and all parts to be painted are at the shop.

I worked today on the door hinges, tailgate hinges and the window hinge. Got all those Duplicolor bedlined. They look really great compared to the half painted hinges that I pulled off.

Prolly be early next week before I get the Jeep back...:sad2:

The big step today is that I am no longer tearing it down anymore:ya:

All work from this point forward is going to be putting it back together........I think I am going to wait a week or so after its together to start the lift.....still undecided on the 6.1:dontknow2:

[steelefx4]

Nothing new going on, but a change in paint was required.

I had the paint shop spray one of the windshield mounts (luckily!!!), color came out a baby sh** yellow/mustard color!!.....I was like WTF!!! so i drove up to TCP global and they remixed it for me.....decided to have them reshoot the same piece, pretty much the same result...I am seriously dissapointed in both the quality of personnel working at TCP as well as their products!!! There paint chips show one thing, and the paint is something completely different!!!:mad:

Low and behold, I ended up getting 2 gallons of MILSPRAY 383. This should work out much better than that other crap..........

Ordered the RE 4.5 LA w/ monotubes this morning. Supposed to be here in a week or so.........not too worried about it, cause I am going to be taking a brek before I start the lift anyhow.....

Waiting on ecsvin.com to get back to me on the new stickers for the VIN, Tire info, emissions, color info, and a mercury warning sticker.....all total from this place will prolly be $200 bucks...:eek2:

Barring any further complications, the total paint job will be running me about $1800. (including the MILSPRAY 383 and all the new stickers)

[steelefx4]

Some things have changed since the last post:

Behind my initial schedule cause of the paint issue:naw:

Here is the plan for the coming week:

- Friday: the tub is supposed to be back from paint, will post pics
- Friday: start on lift (have to work this weekend, so giving myself extra time here)

- Monday: lift/driveshafts completed(hopefully!)....relocate evap....install OBA....also everything but the doors are supposed to be back from paint, so get front fenders, hood, windshield and grill installed....also have to install plastic fender flares and chop them

- Tuesday: decide on 35's or 37's:dontknow2:(Toyo open country MT's - wheels are Raceline RT233 beadlocks 17x9.5)***Stockers will be for sale....separated and without TPMS....1500 miles, all 5, spare still has whiskers***:thumbsup:

- Wednesday: Line-X

- Saturday: OR FAB rear tire/can carrier

- Sunday: EVO C gussets and front/rear skids....JKS front/rear track bar braces

I will keep this thread updated along the way......


Regear to 5.38's will be in the near future. Might wait until i get back from VA in November though......who needs MPG?:rotflmao2:

[HOMEGLASS]

Not to hijack the thread, but I too have a r/e 4.5" la kit (installed a year ago) and haven't had any problems. Wondering if you read any of the posts on this board and what led you to select that particular lift.

Thanks,

[steelefx4]

I chose the RE LA fo rthe main reason that I had this lift on my last Jeep, a 2006 TJ Rubicon(stolen over a year ago:naw:)...had tri-link rear too:sad2:.....I know its a completely different animal, but similar in certain aspects too.

I chose to go long arm, because, like 99% of the jeeps out there, it will be driven more on the street than offroad. Ride quality on my TJ was superb:thumbsup:

Although a little more expensive than some other options out there, I really like the RE LA Lifts.

Teraflex 6" LA was another option, but I have not had any experience with Teraflex. With that being said, everyone running Teraflex's lifts likes them and generally don't have complaints.

I am not sure if 5.5 springs are available from RE for the JK, but it was a simple swap on the TJ(shocks and springs)......and you were up another 1+, which would easily put me up there with the Tera 6" LA......

A couple things I would have liked to see with a 3k+ lift though:

1. A nice Skid plate: The RE LA for the TJ had an awesome replacement skid that worked great:wink:.....there might be reasons this was not done, but a couple more steps to the instruction for a whole skid plate would not bother me one bit:thumbsup:

2. After reading the stories of broken track bar mounts, why not make that a part of the lift? Cheaper lifts have the braces already!!! And are well integrated into the design and clean install of the lift.

Just my $.02.........

[cgtweet]

Are you getting the tub today? Please post pic when you do.

Awesome job so far...:)

[steelefx4]

Tub will be at my house tomorrow so i can start on the lift........apparently some f*cktard at the shop didn't pay attention to me and taped over the VIN sticker on the driver door jam.....long story short, they are peeling it off and going to sand and repaint that area.

I am leaving work early today to go take a few pics........I will post them up a little later on today

[steelefx4]

Here is the 39094 paint on the tub.....sorry for the poor pics, phone sucks in low light and didn't get it until 8pm!

I think it looks awesome:ya:

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/39094_Paint_on_Tub.jpg


http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/39094_Paint_on_Tub_2.jpg

What ya think?

[crazynova]

It looks awesome.

[jrmotorsports81]

Looks great so far - love to see more pictures

[steelefx4]

Here are the latest......took a 2 hour lunch so I could get a better pic and do a little work on her.......got the tail lights and the license plate mount back on.....
worked a little at scrapping the material from the tub, that stuff is a b**ch!

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/First_pic_of_new_paint_-_tub.JPG

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/Build_up_-_New_paint.JPG

[cyruspura]

:thumbsup:

[fadeout]

good thread... really like the color.

[Jeep Junkie]

Lookin' good. Still don't understand why Jeep doesn't offer matte finishes (particularly OD and black) as an OEM option direct from the factory. I believe it would be a huge hit.

[BLACKSTONE]

NIce work. Color looks good.

[cgtweet]

Yep... looks Great! You have to be pleased.

[BillionDollarDan]

i'm really surprised at how nice that olive drab looks. i'm waiting for my paint to get a bit scratched and scuffed before i change it, but OD might be on the list of possibilities. :clap:

[KY.]

love the color, awesome job:thumbsup:

[crazynova]

I hate getting in on build threads in the beginning. I like the end when I can just scroll through and see the updates. Now I have to wait to see each update...

[cyruspura]

I hate getting in on build threads in the beginning. I like the end when I can just scroll through and see the updates. Now I have to wait to see each update...

x2.




10 Char.

[steelefx4]

Well, hopefully things start moving along a little faster...should have everything but the doors back on monday, and hopefully the lift will be completed either monday night or tuesday.

Wheels and tires will be NLT tuesday.

I am scheduling an appointment with Line-X for wed.

Today I put the door hinges and hardware back on the tub as well as putting all the roll bar padding, covers and speakers back up on the roll bar.

Pulled the skids off so I can get the RE crossmember on tomorrow.

[crazynova]

Are you going to have the rear wheel wells done in line-x? I think it would look better than putting the liners back in. You have me wanting to do my Jeep in OD or a darker flat tan (I think the tan J8 looks goofy because it's gloss and isn't dark enough) now too, but I don't have the time, money or energy to do so.

[08RedRecon]

Subscribed to your thread, love what youre doing.:thumbsup:

[vfireman309]

Looks good keep the pics coming.

[steelefx4]

CRAZYNOVA:

The liners won't be going back in the fender wells........I am planning on getting them Line-X'd, that's why they are white! I didn't want to waste the paint on an area that was going to be covered up.....

I do need to get the forward pinch seam trimmed before it goes though, so it'll fit the 37s without rubbing.

[REDROBICON]

Looks good I love the color:thumbsup:

[4WHLN]

WOW :eek2:
This will be a bad ass Jeep. Nice color

[pcarpenter]

Lookin' good. Still don't understand why Jeep doesn't offer matte finishes (particularly OD and black) as an OEM option direct from the factory. I believe it would be a huge hit.

I agree. I would definitely be interested

[BLACKSTONE]

I would settle for just a primered Jeep from the factory.

[steelefx4]

got the windshield frame installed along with all the interior surrounding it.
Installed a switch panel........need to find a good location for the air pressure gauge for the OBA:thinking:

Chopped the back fenders, still need to trim them for beauty:rotflmao2:...but they look alright right now.

I will post pics this afternoon.....supposed to get the windshield in today.

Lift was put on hold, cause my brother will be able to help, so hopefully it'll go faster.....although it's being put off until saturday.

[JeepGreen]

:thumbsup:

Very cool... 18 years in the Army and I never get tired of OD Green. Looks like an awesome build. Good luck.

[JCKnauer22]

what happened to afternoon pics? :dontknow2: you've gathered yourself a set of followers and we're all patiently waiting :munching:

[awdspider]

if you dont mind me asking, how much did the paint job cost


-shaun h

[Scooter Scott]

PiCtUrEs Please :)

[deekum1627]

this is a awsome project i love it so for keep it up man and more pics lol

[steelefx4]

got the fenders back today, and the windshield finally got installed.

Would have had the windshield wipers and cover on, but I apparently lost the 2 bolts that hold the windshield motor on, so gotta make a trip to the dealer to pick them up, along with the seat belt bolt that I stripped out and the plastic cover for the antenna that I broke....

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/Going_back_together.jpg



The wheels and tires are in also, I got the TPMS sensors taken out and they were about to put them in the other wheels, but I got called back to work......maybe tomorrow....I have to contact the Linex guy and hopefully he can squeeze me in friday.

Behind schedule, but still moving forward.......

[deekum1627]

looking good man so what are you getting line-x the inside floor and what about under the jeep too

[ben1284]

:eek2::eek2::eek2: i'm so in love w/ olive drab that it makes a tear fall fom my eye in envy :D ...my jeep WILL be this color someday, but it's looking great and i can't wait to see the finished product....you didn't do the paint yourself did you? either way would you mind posting up a roundabout price on what it cost you to do this?

[crazynova]

looking good man so what are you getting line-x the inside floor and what about under the jeep too

I know he said he's getting the inside done as well as the rear wheel wells.

[deekum1627]

o i must of missed that thanks

[Chukronos]

This is looking great!

[steelefx4]

For all the paint questions:

MILSPRAY 39094 paint @ 189/gallon
sand and sprayed @ 800
broken clips, stripped bolt and plastic cover for antenna @ 50
New decals(vin, emissions, tire loading and mercury warning) @ 200

This could be done for around 1200-1400 with ease......could prolly paint it yourself with a compressor and an HVLP gun.....if it was any other kind of paint, I personally wouldn't do it, but with it being completely flat paint, it's hard to mess up the paint job.

I ended up paying a total of about 1800....had to pay rush shipping on the MILSPRAY paint after I bought crappy paint from TCP global(150 or 200 can't really remember).

When all is said and done, I'll be about 11-12k deep(or about 18-20K if I had someone do all the work for me:eek2:)......all of a sudden I completely comprehend what JEEP is short for:rotflmao2:

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket

[Jeepincanada]

WOW !!!! Nice project !!!!

[REDROBICON]

I Can't wait to see the finished project. Love that COLOR:ya:

[steelefx4]

Picked up 3 of the 5 new tires.....sweet:ya:....was pretty amazed that 3 of them fit in the back of the Murano:rotflmao2:

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/New_footprints.jpg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/New_footprints_2.jpg

Picking up the other 2 tomorrow......

[ranbar02]

Love the build! can't wait to see it finished. I've got the same Toyo tires and love them.

[JeepGreen]

Picked up 3 of the 5 new tires.....sweet:ya:....was pretty amazed that 3 of them fit in the back of the Murano:rotflmao2:

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/New_footprints.jpg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/New_footprints_2.jpg

Picking up the other 2 tomorrow......

Extremely jealous... Tires and wheels look great!! Can't wait to see the finished product!!

[cyruspura]

Picked up 3 of the 5 new tires.....sweet:ya:....was pretty amazed that 3 of them fit in the back of the Murano:rotflmao2:

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/New_footprints.jpg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/New_footprints_2.jpg

Picking up the other 2 tomorrow......

You're painting those wheels, right? I do like them as they are, but I'd imagine you'll be keeping with the rugged theme of the rig.

[steelefx4]

I will prolly get them a flat black and get the lock ring painted to match the jeep.....that's the thought at the moment though....didn't do it initially, cause I have several ideas on what to do with them and have not made up my mind....:dontknow2:.....prolly end up doing a couple combinations on the spare and see how they turn out.

[Waiting]

'scribed:popcorn:

[cyruspura]

I will prolly get them a flat black and get the lock ring painted to match the jeep.....that's the thought at the moment though....didn't do it initially, cause I have several ideas on what to do with them and have not made up my mind....:dontknow2:.....prolly end up doing a couple combinations on the spare and see how they turn out.

That's what I was thinking, should look great! When my paint gets wrecked, this is the route I'm gonna take for sure.

[deekum1627]

love the new wheels and tires

[crazynova]

Any updates?

[steelefx4]

After 2 solid days of work.........

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/Lift_Installed.JPG

[Scooter Scott]

That is SWEET!!

[deekum1627]

nice man looks good

[m(a)ce]

man its looking good.

you have a really good vision and its great to see you carrying it through. :thumbsup:

A+

Jeep should wake up and offer OD, a darker flat tan (darker then the J8 as noted earlier) and matte black along with the Line-X.
Smurf blue? WTF? c'mon.

looking forward to more...

:popcorn:

[steelefx4]

It's finally starting to take shape. I have a few things left to finish up, but they are relatively easy in the big scheme of things:

i am using this thread kind of like a tracker, so there are several of these lists floating through here........keeps me :thinking:.....and i can't lose it in the mess that has become of my garage!

Going to Off Road Evolution to get the following done:
- 5.38's
- C gussets
- Front and rear control arm skids
- 44 magnum tube sleeves
- JKS front track bar brace
- JKS rear track bar brace(don't think this will work with the new RE rear track bar relocation bracket...may be up for grabs shortly)
- install front and rear driveshafts
- install RE drag link......have to ream out stock fittings to 3/4"...don't have a reamer and they are like 100 bucks....cheaper to have ORE do it while it's there.

Before going to Linex:
- hood, windshield wiper cover, complete the other 3 doors
- finish scraping out insulation on tub floor

- Line-X inside...thinking about doing the whole lower portion on the sides of the tub and doors, maybe a straight line from bumper to bumper......similar to a two tone paint job, but with linex...grille and entire tailgate is getting Linex'd too......

After Linex:
- OR-F rear tire/can carrier
- Install grill, front bumper(still need to chop it)
- install all interior

[allterrain]

LOVE it, but the shiny wheels don't fit the theme.
OD green those and the arms too and it's there! :thumbsup:

[1sickrubicon]

This jeep is bad ass:thumbsup:

[awdspider]

As others have stated this is a sweet jeep.
In my opinion don't do the linex at all on the outside.....
At least not where you are talking about. At the
most I would do the grill.

My 2 cents worth

Shaun h

[steelefx4]

my thought process IRT the Linex on the lower panel of the tub, was more for protection from rocks and debris........lots of members have issues with the stock rubi sliders not having the coverage to stop rocks from pelting the side of the Jeep.

I am thinking of doing just the rocker panel of the tub (none on the doors).....I think it will look like the Evo rock skins

Any other inputs on this?

[deekum1627]

yea just do the rockers that will be alot nicer looking and still protect

[awdspider]

my thought process IRT the Linex on the lower panel of the tub, was more for protection from rocks and debris........lots of members have issues with the stock rubi sliders not having the coverage to stop rocks from pelting the side of the Jeep.

I am thinking of doing just the rocker panel of the tub (none on the doors).....I think it will look like the Evo rock skins

Any other inputs on this?

i believe that would look pretty good as well. my biggest thing on the way you originally wanted to line x straight across was that i thought it would look funny if you ever went doorless.

keep the pics coming.....im in love with your jeep. the "boss" told me that as soon as i finish the kitchen cabinets i too can paint the jeep. i'm gonna go with coyote tan.

[steelefx4]

Unfortunetely I have to take several days off from working on the jeep.

Brother is having surgery, so I am going to go hang out with the family for a few days.....

I will post updates prolly early next week.

[NewfieScreech]

Sweet rig man!!! I'm hanging out here until the final pics come.... :popcorn:

[steelefx4]

No pics for this post, but they will be soon!

The jeep is finally at the Linex shop, should be done tomorrow sometime....

Once back from Linex, I'll be putting back in the interior...and then it'll be off to OffRoad Evolution for the 5.38 gears, alignment and axle reinforcements.....

Still have the ORF carrier and the OBA that I will need to put on, but most likely those are going to be waiting until after I get back from training in VA....

I WILL POST PICS ASAP after it's back from LineX

[blacknblue2002]

Where are you training in VA??? This is seriously one of my favorite builds thus far. I'm purchasing the same tires as you in a couple of weeks....and love the Olive Drab. I'm painting the bodywork on my Cafe'd out CB750 Olive Drab and making everything else flat-black.

[BLACKSTONE]

LOVE it, but the shiny wheels don't fit the theme.
OD green those and the arms too and it's there! :thumbsup:

I agree, the OD flat paint, black hinges, and shiny wheels:eek2:

IMO, black or OD or OD green wheel with black ring would be sick or vise versa.

The Jeep is badass though reguardless.:thumbsup:

[steelefx4]

:ya::ya::ya::ya::ya::ya:

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/linex_12.jpeg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/linex_9.jpeg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/linex_8.jpeg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/linex_6.jpeg

[steelefx4]

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/linex_5.jpeg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/linex_4.jpeg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/linex_3.jpeg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/linex_2.jpeg

[steelefx4]

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/linex_11.jpeg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/linex_10.jpeg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/linex_1.jpg

[steelefx4]

For the Linex, i went a little overboard and the Linex guy pointed out a couple spots that might be trouble......so I took his advice and had him remove the rear bumper and he shot all behind the bumper and continued the line all the way forward to the front fender well......

Also, the grille and the tailgate are f'in awesome!!!

Total the Linex is going to run 900 or so.....that was having the guy scrape out the insulation on the rear floor boards and rear cargo....left in the front stuff for extra protection from road noise and heat....

The guy at the Linex shop couldn't have been more helpful.....he was the second Linex shop I went to, the first was completely crap and they were pretty much a holes about the whole thing.....this guy listened to everything that i wanted, told me what he could do, exactly how it would turn out, everything.....wasn't rushing me through just to make a few bills.....He will get my business again.....

[08RedRecon]

[QUOTE=steelefx4;1315982]http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/linex_11.jpeg

Looks incredible man.:thumbsup:

[deekum1627]

looks great man i like it

[steelefx4]

It's been like 5 weeks since I really got to drive it.....talk about withdrawels!!!!!!!

It's going tomorrow morning to Off Road Evolution to get:
- gears
- c gussets
- CA skids
- tube sleeves
- jks front track bar brace
- drive shafts...1350 je reel
- alignment

Hope to have it back by wed/thursday....

[mscedro2]

Wow, nicely done :thumbsup: .

[sm_rubi]

It's been like 5 weeks since I really got to drive it.....talk about withdrawels!!!!!!!
It's going tomorrow morning to Off Road Evolution to get:
- gears
- c gussets
- CA skids
- tube sleeves
- jks front track bar brace
- drive shafts...1350 je reel
- alignment
Hope to have it back by wed/thursday....


Nice J O B! The wife just shared your build with me today (probably was afraid it could give me more ideas! :rotflmao1:) Anyway check out the ORE body armor while you are there...would work great with the build you are doing. We're in San Diego as well so hopefully at some point you can make it to one of the Suds n Grubs and show it off! :thumbsup:

[steelefx4]

Can't wait to meet up with some of the folks around the area........going to be when i get back from VA in November/december.....But definetely going to be making it out to some events:thumbsup:

[cyruspura]

I could take really good care of her while you're gone... :brows: :brows:

[steelefx4]

Here is the last pic I took after I got it all back together..........doors on with the hardtop..........it's sitting at ORE right now getting the remainder done.............also decided to get the ORE bumper..........

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/Jakes_JK_Jeep.jpg

[cpray]

congrats brother......that is one sick rig. :thumbsup:

[Geeper4x4]

Really like this one! :cool:

[steelefx4]

Here is the latest, and prolly the last pics, to go in this thread............hope you all enjoyed watching it come together!!!!!!!!!11

The only thing that I haven't completed at this point is the OBA, it'll be going on when I get back from VA..........

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/Completed_JK.jpg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/EVO_bumper.jpg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/Completed_JK_1.jpg

[steelefx4]

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/ORF_carrier.jpg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/ORF_carrier_2.jpg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/ORF_carrier_1.jpg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/ORF_carrier_3.jpg

[nikbass]

I'd add a winch to.:brows:

JK awesome jeep I like it a lot. I'd say good game.



Here is the latest, and prolly the last pics, to go in this thread............hope you all enjoyed watching it come together!!!!!!!!!11

The only thing that I haven't completed at this point is the OBA, it'll be going on when I get back from VA..........

[sm_rubi]

Here is the latest, and prolly the last pics, to go in this thread............hope you all enjoyed watching it come together!!!!!!!!!11

The only thing that I haven't completed at this point is the OBA, it'll be going on when I get back from VA..........
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/EVO_bumper.jpg


Hey Jake is that EVO's bumper or Rugged Ridge with EVO end plates? Looks awesome dude can't wait to see it! :thumbsup:

[steelefx4]

It's going to get a winch when I get back too..........Thinking right now of going with the SuperWinch EPi9.0s

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[steelefx4]

The bumper is made by EVO!!!!!!!!!! It's 1/4 plate all around, this thing is STOUT!!!!!!! And looks great too!!!!!!!!

[sm_rubi]

The bumper is made by EVO!!!!!!!!!! It's 1/4 plate all around, this thing is STOUT!!!!!!! And looks great too!!!!!!!!

Can't go wrong with ORE stuff! Made well and Mel's devoted his time to the JK so he knows his stuff! Saving up to some day do his coil over system...just need to sell a kidney to afford it :rotflmao2:

[porters]

OMG! I love the color. That may be my new favorite rig. I can't wait to see it when it is all done.

[ranbar02]

I'm glad to see that it is almost finished. It is one bad looking jk. Bet you can't wait to get it out on a trail. Looks great!

[m_syer]

Looks amazing man, you must be psyched to play with it when you get back!

[levosgien]

Looks great, the attention to detail is amazing. Congrats.:thumbsup: