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Jersey Shore 2016 JK Build

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK Builds (2007-2017)' started by JKBob 25, Mar 26, 2017.

  1. Mar 26, 2017 at 6:47 PM
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    What she looked when I bought her Jan 6th 2017:
    20170115_143822.jpg

    And how she looks now:
    20170325_134152.jpg

    Upgrades include:
    2" Superlift kit
    (thanks to @chris4x4's help) Front and rear adjustable track bars on the way
    Pro Comp 305/65R/17s on Pro Comp Proxy Series 45 wheels
    Nighthawk Light Brow, and all the little exterior upgrades
    Light bar and led light bar
    Vertically Driven "shorty" bumper end caps
    Quadratec Rockers Guards
    And a few small upgrades

    Future upgrades:
    Quadratec Quadratop Adventure Top S.
    Bushwacker Pocket Fenders Flares
    Shocks
    Seat covers
    Various other small shit

    Any ideas, suggestions, or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking.

    Hi, my name is Bob. And I'm a jeepaholic.

    Replaced shocks. Diver Down seat covers...Done. small crap. Done. Tail Light guards, duel steering stablizer, done. Decals....done. Next, full sized spare, 3rd light relocation. And a few other upgrades as money become available. Lol
     
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  2. Mar 26, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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  3. Mar 26, 2017 at 7:32 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Wow! What a transformation!! Looks great!
     
  4. Mar 27, 2017 at 7:27 PM
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    Thanks guys. It's been a blast so far.
    I need more money. :help:
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2017 at 7:08 PM
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    2.5" AEV Dual Sport lift, 35" Treadwright Guard Dogs, Black Rock Wheels, AEV Front & Rear Bumpers with Tire Carrier, Fuel Caddy 10 gal. Aux. fuel tank, Warn 9.5ti, 125' synthetic winch line, front axle skid, 20" LED light bar , Bilstein Shocks, steel steering skidplate,
    Nice!
     
  6. Apr 2, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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    Thank you guys.
    Just ordered Skyjacker shocks and stablizer. Installed adjustable track bars this weekend. Greatly improved the ride.
    I ran these shocks on my 2000 XJ. And i liked them. So im going with them on my JK.
    .
    Looks like my Saturday morning will be busy. It's all good.

    Update: Installed them today. Rides like a jeep now. :).
     
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  7. May 2, 2017 at 6:24 PM
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    Added 3"KC pods.
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2017 at 6:42 PM
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    Had a bit of a bump steer issue20170610_170824.jpg
    All better now
     
  9. Jul 7, 2017 at 7:28 PM
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    In an effort to keep putting my personal touches on my JK. Im looking to put on hood decals. Since my stock 2016 JK Wrangler doesn't not come with the Wrangler hood decals. I'd like to put them on. But, I'd like to try and make it look stock. But custom for a 016.. so I'm asking for someone's help.

    If you run any year Wrangler with the hood decals. I was hopeing you might be able to please help me with a couple measurements. I'd like the measurement from the bottom of the hood, to the bottom of the decal. And the same from either the hood latch to the decal, or from the back of the hood to the decal. Close counts. Doesn't have to be excat.

    Thank you very much in advance.
     
  10. Jul 7, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    Cool. Thanks aggrex. Unfortunately I have the decals. After almost a month of trying to get the same color of the OE decals on it now. I got as close as I could. BUT...the pic you posted did help in giving me an idea where to start. I've been looking at other rigs and depending on the decals, Rubicon, Wrangler, etc. They all are different. So...here's how it turned out. The Suttle upgrades to make it yours.20170708_153016.jpg

    20170708_152810.jpg
    I tried to match up the OE decal on the front quarter panel the best I could. Color, font, etc. Me likey. :)
     
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  12. Oct 8, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    Haven't added any new updates in a few months. Just updating the thread. :curls:20171008_122538.jpg
    3 upgrades in one pic. New full size spare with 3rd LED center light. Quadratecs LED Tail Lights. 3 receiver Versa Hitch.
    20171001_124035.jpg
    Diver Down Seat Covers.20171007_145904.jpg
    Quadratecs Adventure Top S.
     
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    Looking good!
    Is your spare tire resting on the rubber bumpers or at least making some contact?
     
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  14. Oct 8, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    Barely making contact. I am keeping an eye on it. But I do see a hinge reinforcement in my future. I'm looking at possibly replacing both bumpers. So until then. I'm going to hold off on the reinforcements. To many options involved between bumpers and tire carriers.
     
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    Some diy countermeasure: extending the length of the rubber bumpers with a rubber hose, fernco pvc coupling, rubber stopper. Whatever you choose will help stabilize the spare tire over rough terrain to prevent tailgate metal fatique or damage.
     
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    I haven't heard the word "fernco" coupling in years. I was in the water distribution field for years. They are commonly used in that field for water/sewer line breaks.

    Never thought of that aggrex. Awesome idea. When I say barely. I can slip a credit card between them, and the tire. Great idea. Thank you for the advice. Heading to Home Depot asap. Great advice. :bowdown:.

    Just a quick question. Should I pick up a pair of those soft calf skin gloves for the install? Come on dude. You had to know I'd find a joke in there some where. Lolll.
     
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  17. Oct 8, 2017 at 7:50 PM
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    I deal with Fernco couplings all the time. Mostly in the Sewer & Storm drain systems out here. Nothing pressurized.
     
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  18. Oct 8, 2017 at 8:16 PM
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    Dude...no storm or sewer drains on my JK. Yes...no pressure lines. So what's your point concerning the post?? You seem a little displaced. Are you at work....or in Jeeps Dot Net.?? Just checkin.???.

    When I was in the industry. Fernco became a generic name brand. There were several other manufacturers producing the type of couplings/ repair products. But they all became known as "ferncos" . Just as any soapy handful of steel became known as a "Brillio Pad". See my point.

    Anyway. We got off topic. And it's cool. Yeah...and I'm going back to see who took us there. My guess....Chris4x4. Hello....:annoyed:o_O.
     
  19. Oct 8, 2017 at 8:22 PM
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    Noticed you mentioned nothing pressurized. Is that an issue with you? Felling some what pressurIzed? Sorry dude....can't help ya there. Is there a DIY you can post?? Just askin....And, please don't post pics. This is a PG forum. :jerkoff:
     
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  20. Oct 8, 2017 at 8:31 PM
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    Specs out here don't allow for Fernco couplings to be used on pressure class pipe. Just saw your post about them, and chimed in.
     
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