Maxine

MODEL YEAR

2021

MAKE

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

MODEL / TRIM

Sport S

COLOR

Granite Crystal Metallic (the all-time best color)

ENGINE

Pentatstar 3.6L (Non eTorque)

TRANSMISSION

6 Speed Manual

PACKAGES

Customer Preferred Package 23S

FACTORY OPTIONS

Technology Group, Convenience GroupCold Weather Group, Trailer-Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group, Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle, Black 3-Piece Hard Top

MODS - WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Mopar Off-Road Satin Carbon 17x8.5"
BFG KO2's 315/70R17 C-Ply RBL

MODS - TIRE SIZE

35" Tires

MODS - SUSPENSION / CHASSIS

Mopar 2" Lift
Mopar FOX Steering Stabilizer Damper
Steer Smarts Yeti XD Adjustable Track Bar (front & rear)

MODS - LIFT HEIGHT

2" Lift

MODS - POWERTRAIN / DRIVETRAIN

DANA Spicer 4.88 Ring/Pinion + Master Rebuild Kit
Dana Spicer nodular iron grey differential covers (front & rear)

MODS - EXTERIOR

Mopar 5" LED Off-Road Lights and Windshield Brackets
Mopar Center High Mounted Stop Light Relocation Kit
Mopar Fuel Filler Door
Mopar Hood Lock (keyed to ignition)
Mopar Locking Fuel Cap (keyed to ignition)
Mopar Mud Flaps (rear)
Mopar Oversize Spare Tire Reinforcement Bracket
Mopar Oversize Spare Tire Carrier Mounting Bracket
Mopar Rubicon Rock Rails
Rival Stamped Steel Modular Bumper (front)
Rival Aluminum Front Skid
Rival Aluminum Muffler Skid
Rival Flip Up License Plate Holder
WeatherTech Mud Flaps (front)

MODS - ARMOR & PROTECTION

Artec Industries Sheild Front CAD skid
EVO Protek rear shock skids
MetalCloak Rear Differential Skid
Mopar Tail Light Guard Kit
Mopar Locking Lug Nuts
Rival aluminum front skid
Rival aluminum muffler skid

MODS - LIGHTING

Mopar LED Headlight & LED Fog Light package added
Mopar LED 5" Off-Road Lights (mounted @A Pillar)

MODS - RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

Agency 6 Recovery Shackle Block
Hi-Lift Extreme/base
Hi-Lift Lift Mate
Hi-Lift Off Road Kit
Jeep Off-Road Recovery Kit
Jeeps Needs SAM-3 Adaptor Combo
Mopar Jack Base
Rival Winch Mount Plate
Rival Recovery Points
WARN Zeon 12 winch
WARN Epic Hyperlinks
WARN Epic Sidewinder
WARN Epic Winch Hook

MODS - INTERIOR

Agency 6 billet aluminum roof locks
Carhartt Seat Covers (front)
Fishbone Flashlight Holder
Mopar Head Liner + HotHead Completion Kit
Mopar Premium Carpet Mats
Mopar Slush Floor Mats
Mopar Rear Cargo Mats
Mopar Stainless Steel Door Sills
Mopar Grab Handles
Mopar Cargo Net
Overland Trading Company Saddle Bags
Preece Precision/PowerTank hybrid CO2 solution
Red Line Hood Struts
Rough Country Tail Gate Table

MODS - IN-CAR ELECTRONICS

WARN Power interrupt kit (Aux3)
Mopar Passive Entry Kit (driver side)
67 Designs rail system
GMRS radios with external Nagoya High Gain Antennae

MODS - SOFTWARE / TUNE / PROGRAMMER

Tazer Mini

FORUM BUILD THREAD

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/showcase/maxine.2008/

HISTORY / EXPERIENCE / COMMENTS

Knowing nothing about the world of Jeep, the decision was made to start basic and learn as I go. Because I didn't want to spend money on things I wasn't sure I needed - and did want to spend money on things difficult to add later - that looked like a Sport S. In April '21 while building my ideal Wrangler on-line this one appeared as coming soon in dealer inventory.

He was exactly as I was building him on-line with one exception - the LED package. I jumped on it knowing I could add LED's later. I knew virtually nothing about modifications but love a good project, and so it began. Starting simple and increasing complexity as I go, it has been a great adventure outfitting him exactly how I want; with a "OEM/Stock+" approach for overland travel and exploring Colorado's high country and the Rocky Mountain West.

Priorities are first and foremost capability, balanced with common sense and as light as possible without compromising strength/durability. This approach produces weight savings and fuel range. Jeeps aren't economy cars, but I care about knowing what to expect from a given tank; sometimes there's just no fuel for many miles. The greater range the better.

The first 12K miles were spent breaking him in. Around 12k miles, convinced he was a keeper, the Mopar 2" Lift and 35's were added. Shortly after, the 4.88 re-gear was completed.

There will always be something to tinker with and refine, but he's now exactly how I originally envisioned him and ready to go where ever I'm willing to point him. My initial thought with buying the internal combustion engine/manual transmission config was he'd be perhaps among the last of his kind. Lord willing I'll have him for many, many years, (no intent to sell), and my ultimate dream is to be Grandpa driving his grandkids around in his tricked out, oldy-but-goody last of its kind Jeep. We'll see how that goes. In the meanwhile there's lots of (s)miles and hours behind the wheel for me and my bud.