TEX-AG's Incredibly Moderate Build Thread
 

Howdy!

So for my 1000th post, I thought I'd start a thread to commemorate my up and coming build!! Which will be extremely mild and quite possibly boring for most of you..... :crazyeyes: But whatever here we go!

So I've had a 2008 Jeep Wrangler X since I was 16 years old (Thanks mommy and daddy!) and have been wheeling ever since. Obviously, I was ballin' on a budget so my Jeep has only been lightly modified.

Here's a current picture:
http://i62.tinypic.com/68g7ba.jpg
2.5" BB lift + 4 door springs, front bumper + winch, Mamba wheels and 33's :yawn: yawn!

Well, this May I will graduating from Texas A&M University and moving to Dallas where I got an awesome job in the construction industry. At first, I did actually consider trading my dear jeep in for a new 2014 GMC:thinking:...... But since I'm not exactly financially stable yet (and I've got that sweet lifetime powertrain warranty), I've decided to hold on to the Jeep. Hopefully forever. So come May I will be modifying my Jeep to raise it's driving quality and fit my work related needs. Gotta work first, play second.

So far I have been slowly upgrading the suspension:
http://i57.tinypic.com/1585o9x.jpg
AEV Geometry Correction Brackets
http://i57.tinypic.com/qozk7o.jpg
JKS adjustable track bars front and rear

Just these two small additions made a world of difference in the drivability of the Jeep.

Whats to come for sure:
New windshield that isn't cracked in every direction....
Cruise Control!!!! :clap:
New gears (I have brand new 4.88s front and rear still in the box if anyone wants to trade from 5.13s or 5.38s!)
35 inch Falken A/T's or Hankook Dynapros
Navigation and speaker upgrades
Under the seat handgun safe
Metal cloak coils and Fox 2.0 shocks
Rear bumper and tire carrier (leaning towards PureJeep)

Hopefuls:
Roof rack
LED headlights
Mastercraft Seats
Metal Cloak or PureJeep Fenders

If you can think of any interior mods that I could benefit from let me know! I need a vehicle that is comfortable to travel in extensively. Don't worry though, she'll still get some action. I can't stay away from the trails for too long!
[IMG]http://i61.tinypic.com/2ep371z.jpg[IMG]
Well, I know its not super exciting but thats all I got! She'll be a trailer queen one day...... Happy Trails :beer:

Gig em! '92.


Steve

Gig 'Em! :thumbsup:
Im class of '14 and my father is class of '85!

BTW does anyone have experience with this security box?
http://northridge4x4.com/store/media...6/2/7/2763.jpg

I usually stay away from smittybilt products but this is a about 3x cheaper that the ARB alternative.