Hi there. Just picked up a 2016 JKU Black Bear Edition in Hydro Blue before the new year.

It will be a slower build than I am used to, but I am excited.

Night I got her...



Getting some dinner after the deal was done with my brother, who just picked up a 2015 JKU Sport a couple months ago.



Got the front windows tinted a couple days ago, and now the small stuff is coming in;
Bartact Paracord handles (rear come tomorrow)

Rugged Ridge Phone mount

 

Looks like a nice project in the making! Keep us posted as you add bits and bobs to it.

 

It has been a while since I updated this thread... life.

So, next up was this "AEV" premium front bumper...



Turns out it was a fake, so I ended up getting rid of it.

Also pictured, custom Morimoto Sealed 7's with panamera shrouds built by a friend (BajaHID)

 

Ended up finding a great deal on a COD MW3 AEV bumper



Also, got a Hardrock hood painted to give the Jeep a more aggressive look.

 

Started acquiring some parts for the lift...

Raceline monsters 17"


Cooper ST MAXX 315/70/17... the sketchy ride to Costco to mount them


Mounted

Mopar 2" lift getting installed in the driveway

2:00am or so and the install was complete... smittybilt oversize tire carrier on the back (temporary)

 

Got Blue Steel all washed up for some photos

 

Next up, picked up a Crawler Conceptz Rear Bumper / Tire Carrier

 

Which changed my plans for the front bumper...



Crawler Conceptz Ultra Front Bumper with recessed winch mount

 

Next up was the Head unit / back-up camera... I went with the Alpine INE-W967HD to tie into my existing Alpine system (and just a fan of Alpine products). Define Conceptz did a great job on the install and wired in the accessory control module (will be able to control everything from the headunit) and some other cool features.

 

Last update of the year and how it sits now... Drake hood latches...