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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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I bought a 2012 JKU Rubicon in September 2011. I've been buying and stocking up parts and now I'm finally getting this build going.

Dave Gutwillig over at Gap Racing in Houston is doing the work. He builds and races ultra 4 race buggies and his work is top notch!

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Rock Krawler 3.5 Xfactor Pro Long Arm
Off-Road Evolution Front Double Throwdown
Fox 2.0 Reservoir Shocks in the rear
38x14.5x17 GY MTR/K
ATX Slabs
Coast 1310 Front Drive Shaft
AFE Y-Pipe
Dynomax Evolution Exhaust
Artec Front Truss
Artec C-Gussets
Artec Front LCA Skids
AGM Coilover Sliders
AEV Procal
(Much More To Come)


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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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Def subscribed.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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You've had all this stuff and have been driving your Jeep around stock for a year?!?!?

You have the willpower of a monk. I had a guy yell to me as I was passing by " put a lift on that thing" and the rest is history.

Good luck. Can't wait to see it.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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I got the tires and wheels all mounted up, that was a PITA!

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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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I chopped the fenders, front bumper, and removed the rear bumper. Some time in the near future I'll be replacing all the items, just haven't decided which route to go. I like aluminum so I'm thinking Genright or Poison Spyder.

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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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Dropped my Rig off at Gap Racing. Dave is documenting the build on his facebook page, so I'll be copying his pics and posting them here.

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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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I wanted to add this pic to show off some of the amazing work Dave does. Its like art work.


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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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Holy Cow! This looks like its gonna be fun!!!
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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This is going to be a pretty sweet build! Keep the pictures coming, good luck with the build!

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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Artec truss, c-gussets, and LCA skids all welded up.


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