Picked up 2014 JKU rubicon in December. I bought it for my son who is 15 and learning to drive. I wanted him to learn on a manual transmission. I’m having more fun with it than he is.

Updates so far:
New mats
Grab handles
Shift knobs
Steering wheel
JK pockets to replace saggy nets
Replaced antenna
Replaced soft windows
mopar fuel filler door
Alpine head unit with backup camera (installed by cartunes Atlanta)
Visors fixed


Fortec did the following:
2.5” lift with bilsteins
35” bfg ko2
Aev salta wheels
Jk steel rear bumper
Jl steel front bumper
Pending: warn evo winch didn’t arrive in time

The only items on my wish list now are some recovery tools and update headlights. Old headlights look really crappy now that new bumper is installed.

I have new hood latches but haven’t installed yet.

Any other suggestions?

 

Welcome to JKF. One thing new owners often overlook is steering. The ball joints on the D30/44 axles suck, especially if rolling on larger tires. What lift was installed?

 

it’s the Fortec “shop” lift. Also included old man emu steering stabilizer.

 

Maybe front driveshaft.... they can rip at the boot end and make things miserable.

 

Welcome, Looking Good Rig.. Excellent thought process having your son learn on the 6 speed.. did the same for mine and when he graduated HS only 2-3 other seniors did drive a Stick..

 

Jay - not sure why pic didn't come through but you might try again.

 

Thanks .. removed

 

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