Lamer321

Hello all,

To keep it short and sweet...went from built 2002 4runner, to a built 2011 dodge charger R/T (It was pretty awesome), to a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sport

I have dedicated this the "YEAR OF SAVINGS" as I am looking to buy a house next year. So, most of my funds will be put straight to the bank, whatever is left over will be divided between food, fun, and obviously the jeep....the jeep named Billy. So this build will be stricken (mostly) to craigslist, ebay and forum sales. Amazon might come in for those hard to find items...

Red is planned
Green is done

There is a lot of red, but, I did just acquire this, soon to be rad (and budget friendly) beast! It is also listed in somewhat of an order, I guess

Teraflex 2.5" coil lift with shocks (This and tires will be the only brand new purchases as you can never really be sure about a used suspension kit).
Kawell 2 pack 48W 60 degree flood lights new reverse lights.
Clinometer Found it a yard sale for 3 bucks.
Wheels 5 spoke from a Rubicon
Tires Stock Rubicon tires
Cibie headlights with 80/100W bulbs much cheaper than truck-lite and seems to have better light projection and accurate lines.
Barricade Rubi Rails simple protection. And cleans up those pinch welds.
Rock Krawler FLCA better,stronger,flexible.
Synergy Chromoly tie rod
Synergy Drag Link
Rugged Ridge XHD front stubby winch bumper
Rear Bumper with tire mount with built in hi lift points.
Winch make and model.....no idea.
High lift jack, and hood mount As I live in a town house, my height is limited due to the garage, so hood mount is optimal.
Rear storage This I plan to make myself, Buddy has full garage of tools, saws, drills and everything needed, this will take time to plan how I want it layer out. I already removed the rear seat cause who needs that.
Underbody protection not sure if this going to be possible to get used stuff, but who knows.
Front driving lights Four 51w LED 7" round lights. Modified for better light projection.
Rubicon axles EVENTUALLY, this will happen, hopefully with a stretch kit in the back. 4 link and 3 link would be nice too.
lockers, front and rear again, this might be tough for me to buy used, hoping the rubicon axles come first.
on board air

The list will most likely get longer, as comes with owning a jeep.

Also, any tips on cost effective ways to improve the jeep are appreciated, along with tips on gear that's on sale or if you are selling anything. Again I live in the central Houston area, but drive to, almost Katy, for work everyday.

Well here he is, Billy.....the goat:

ShutterBug

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...ontier-309589/

Lamer321

Should keep me off amazon for a good while, Thank you much.

kbiv

I have been very fortunate with my build, following the CL/Forum model. Here's what I've scored so far:

Mineral Gray Moab wheels: CL
Rubicon factory tires: CL (2 sets of 5)
Front ARB Bumper: forum
Warn XD8000i winch: CL
Rubicon factory sliders with Poison Spider RICO weld-ons: CL
OME 2" HD springs front/rear: forum
Bilstein 5100 shocks: forum
1.5" wheel spacers: forum
5" Hella off road lights: forum
smoked front fender turn signals: forum

Hopefully you'll have the luck that I've had.

Lamer321

Thats a solid list, boosts my confidence up a notch or two as well. Thanks!

Lamer321

picked up a clinometer for 3 dollars at a yard sale. guy said there was a scratch on the back so he just had to get to get rid of it. I don't mind!



also started researching which bumper I like. seriously looking at this guy MBRP Front Stubby Winch Wrangler Bumper Pkg 131175 (07-15 Wrangler JK) - Free Shipping.

I'm a big fan of the high lift jack points, fitment of 9.5k or 12k lb winch, use of stock fog lights, and its a stubby.

my doubts are how low it sits with the winch fully encased in the bumper. I feel like the bumpers that have the winch sit on top would allow the bumper to be overall higher on the frame...I may be completely wrong here...

Any thoughts?

Lamer321

great things happened tonight.

a good friend of mine has a jeep altitude and he had purchased new wheels and tires, fortunately he kept his stockers. Mine for $200. awesome and finally some A/T tread on Billy.

stock


with altitude stockers


old tires left in the back to sell at a local tire shop.

Lamer321

better pictures and numbers...

All measurements are after lift and wheels:
FR: 38 1/4"
FL: 38 3/4"
BR: 38"
BL: 38 1/4"

a bit uneven but the lift is still fresh, not to worried. and lets not forget, its a jeep.

side view: fills the wheel well much better


along the side view: begging for spacers, but still much better than stock

Lamer321

got off work early today so I picked up some spray on bed liner for the grill and headlight rings, for something so simple, it really changes the look in a positive way.



little creative photography OllllO


Texture came out nice and even. very pleased.

TJ'sJK

Make sure to check the D/FW area on Craigslist as well. Lots of Jeep parts for sale up here. I picked up 5 brand new Rubicon wheels for $250, a rear bumper with swing out tire carrier for $200, and rock rocks/side steps for $150. All were either brand new or real close to it.