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Return of the Wrangler

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK Builds (2007-2017)' started by aggrex, May 17, 2017.

  1. May 17, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    aggrex

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    Back after more than 20 years...time really flies:

    2016 Wrangler Backcountry 6spd, 2dr, HT

    Having fun accessorizing: Bigger plans this summer!


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    Road trip to KOONS in Va

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    Wow look at that MPG!

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    Oops so hard to avoid but there was more go left.....


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    Umm merry xmas to me in November

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    Too cold in November but waiting for Spring

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    67 design mount for JK

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    RR hood strut kit is real cool but not recommended mod :(

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    Springtail makes cool JK accessory folding tailgate table
    TeraFlex HD hinge is awesome!

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    TF highlift mount is handy

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    Hate the periscope third brake light....now its hidden

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    Carolina Metal Masters Loop handle is fantastic!


    Much more to come.......future projects: skidplates, fujimoto, TF lift, Rigid aux lights etc.

    Thanks to this forum for all the technical and accessorizing tips
     
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  2. May 18, 2017 at 7:36 PM
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    Ahh. We finally see your rig. Can't see much in your avatar. Very nice JK aggrex. The pin striping looks sweet. Would really like to see more.

    Love the Sella Artios/ Corona upgrade. I assume that's an after market upgrade. My JK didn't come with that sweet upgrade. :drunk:
     
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  3. May 21, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    Patiently waiting for more.:playball:. Come on Dude. Let's see some more. :popcorn:. I'm about to turn a bunch of (emogies) on you. (OK TRIED OF FIGHTING MY AUTO CORRECT. I SWEAR IT'S ON CRACK.) Let's see some pics dude. :worthless:
    The pinstriping alone looks sweet. We want more.
     
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  4. May 22, 2017 at 8:10 PM
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    :smack: come on Dude. Let's see some pics.

    Ya know im bustin your balls. Looks like one of the nicest rigs here. Share dude. Let's see it. No reason to be shy. We'really all friends here. You've already inspired me. My avatar was inspired by you. Just lights. LoL.
     
  5. May 27, 2017 at 5:43 PM
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    The special BC decal took a while to get use to but I'm glad I didn't take them off since it breaks up the all-black look and keeps the BC JK unique on the road. Besides replacement decals are around $160. Note: the tachometer has the same matching theme.

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  6. May 27, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    Sweet. Looks great. So I guess we're going to see one corner at a time. Lol.
    I've never seen a BC on the road. Or in a Dealership for that matter. Sorry for bustin on ya. It's a Jeep thing dude. Looks really nice.
     
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  7. May 27, 2017 at 6:47 PM
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    What a tease!
     
  8. May 27, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    Seriously. So I'm not the only one that feels cheated. Lol.
    We want pics....we want pics....we want pics....say it with me people.:)
     
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  9. Jul 2, 2017 at 10:11 AM
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    Installed the dual tip Magnaflow muffler on my 3.6L last month and didn't expect much but I got a bit more than just the deeper tone exhaust. The butt-meter says it feels a bit better even with the a/c on and mpg moved up by 1mpg. Small incremental improvements with dramatic upgrades in looks and sounds.

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  10. Jul 2, 2017 at 11:28 AM
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    I like it aggrex. Was just about to ask how you like it. It's on my Wish list now.

    Edit. Almost forgot. Here's another corner of the puzzle. "aggrex's BC Wrangler". No reason to be shy. Your amongst friends. :)
     
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  11. Jul 2, 2017 at 9:12 PM
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  12. Jul 3, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    Nice "oh crap" handles. I like the look your going for.

    On another note. You picked up the MagnaFlow in May. And your just getting around to installing it. What's up dude. Holding out on us?? Does it have any thing to do with the photo of the adult beverages on your tail gate? :cheers: I saw that Quadratec was promoting it. Looked into it. Looked like a nice upgrade. (The Hot Rodder blood in me) Your post convinced me. More cash I don't have. Lol.
     
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  13. Jul 3, 2017 at 7:10 PM
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    Note: That ain't no ordinary pen...defensive window breaker pen LoL

    Note: the regular sales price is not good enough....that MagnaFlow ain't cheap but it sounds pretty sweet when your on the throttle. Quiet at cruise and gets rid of that JK trashcan. Too bad I can't upload a sound clip.

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  14. Jul 3, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    I saw Quadratecs video, had sound. I really liked it. Again. That Hot Rodder in me. Lol. A little sound, a little better mpg. Subtle. It makes it a bad ass upgrade. I've wanted it. You installed it. On my Wish list based in part on your post. Thanks for info.

    Now....Need a spare tire first if we'really going to run Rausch Creek. ( hate takin chances) Maybe then i'll finally get to see your BC JK. And I will take pics, and post them here. Since you insist on showing us a corner at a time. Lol. Yeah...could careless about your window breaking pen. Lol. We want pics of your BC. Lol.
     
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  15. Jul 3, 2017 at 8:03 PM
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    Ps. Based on the corners you share. Sweet rig. Really nice work. We buy our Jeeps with a vision. We take a little from here, a little from there. And we make it ours. And thats what it's about. Theres some thing about Jeeps. We make them ours. The colors, the lifts, the tires and wheels, the add on's.. It's all good. We make them ours with our in visions. And we could care less what other people think. It's my jeep. Like it....or leave it. Sorry for ranting.....
     
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  16. Sep 4, 2017 at 8:53 PM
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    Found a bit of spare time this weekend: Bussmann RTMR relay panel which has 5 relays and 5 constant power fused outputs. Panel is rated 80a max, protection rating IP66-IEC 60529 and running 80a CB. Cut a custom aluminum L-bracket to install the relay panel. This is part-1 of making the JK light show.

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  17. Sep 5, 2017 at 6:15 PM
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    Sweet Aggrex. I've had my eye on something similar. But that's a great idea, and cheaper than the others I was looking at. I do plan on adding a couple more lights. And that would be a fantastic upgrade. Thanks for posting. Awesome dude.:thumbsup:
     
  18. Sep 5, 2017 at 9:43 PM
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    That looks really familiar but I just can’t put my finger on it
     
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  19. Sep 16, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    Installed the Rock Hard Oil Pan/Transmission skid, EVAP canister shield for some off-road protection as well as runaway trashcans and the mall curb blocks. Very simple DIY project extended install time by my adjustments to the installation. Grinded flat the OEM transfer case skid so it fit under the oil pan/trans skid plate and anti-seized all bolts. Painted and drilled some drain holes on the EVAP shield, painted the bare metal on the oem t/c skid.
    OEM EVAP bracket: thin metal, cut off for simple install
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    Took me 3 reads to figure out what you upgraded. Lolll. But I got it. Lolll. And I like it. Only aggrex could find a way to build a better mouse trap. And it works. Lolll. Kudos dude. Awesome idea and DIY upgrade. Can I barrow your gloves. o_O. Lolll.
     
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