2014 Copper JKU - Stock to Modified Phase I
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2014 Copper JKU - Stock to Modified Phase I
So, I started with a stock 2014 Sport with a few niceties, but not really trail ready. We purchased our Jeep brand new, 40 miles (I guess a few folks drove it and decided to not buy, but we liked the color). Because Jeeps hold their value "reasonably well", we chose new. I looked at lots of used Rubi's, but they were scooped up quicker than I could get to the dealer. So, stock Sport it was.
Phase I plans:
> Keep suspension stock, but put big enough tires on to go most places
> Add the basic trail ready stuff, quick connects, leveling kit and CB Radio
> Flat Fenders - because I want to keep suspension stock and low-center-of-gravity for the for seeable future AND want to have large enough tires, flat fenders are in order.
> Stubby bumper
First, here it is stock with the infamous rake, plastic fenders and nice, but stock wheels.
Reasonably ready for the trail
I'll add posts with the various modifications as I can over the next few days as I tool lots of pictures for each project, plus future modifications as they happen.
Phase I plans:
> Keep suspension stock, but put big enough tires on to go most places
> Add the basic trail ready stuff, quick connects, leveling kit and CB Radio
> Flat Fenders - because I want to keep suspension stock and low-center-of-gravity for the for seeable future AND want to have large enough tires, flat fenders are in order.
> Stubby bumper
First, here it is stock with the infamous rake, plastic fenders and nice, but stock wheels.
Reasonably ready for the trail
I'll add posts with the various modifications as I can over the next few days as I tool lots of pictures for each project, plus future modifications as they happen.
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Lookin good
Good looking jeep keep it up. What size tires/brand are you running? And what are those fender flares? They look sweet. I started out the same way put a leveling kit on mine. Taking it to Moab in April.
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34" Goodyear MTRs
Highly recommend both tires and fenders. Tires are a stiffer/rougher ride, but they are large luged mud tires.
I went 34"s over 35s for space and since axels are stock, didn't want to twist splines and have to replace shafts any time soon.
Hope this helps. ~Shane
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Tires
I have been in a jeep with those tires on them. They are pretty noisy on the road, but are great off road. I'm really liking those fenders, I just might save up and buy a set. Thanks for the info.
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First, here it is stock with the infamous rake, plastic fenders and nice, but stock wheels.
Reasonably ready for the trail
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=601152"/>
Thats a good lookin jeep. I initially wanted the copperhead, but found a great deal on a new black jku. Keep us updated on the build.
Reasonably ready for the trail
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=601152"/>
Thats a good lookin jeep. I initially wanted the copperhead, but found a great deal on a new black jku. Keep us updated on the build.
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