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Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 68FADB1E-98CE-436E-8A59-49C0F77DC49D


Located in northern Virginia and looking for a shop to do my build. Can do almost everything myself but willing to trade labor for their parts discounts. Happy to drive a day away for a good shop.

Any recommendations or comments? Here’s my shopping list...

Warn ZEON 10S Winch w/ synthetic rope & hawes fairlead - https://www.quadratec.com/products/92136_0203_07.htm
Factor 55 Hook- https://www.quadratec.com/p/factor-55-winch-line-loaded-prolink
Winch Power cutoff switch - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MBXRNMV/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_7XM9DNYB1JN5H0Z1V687?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Tazer - https://www.quadratec.com/p/zautomotive/tazer-jl-mini-wrangler-jl-z-tzr-jlm

DV8 Slim fenders -
https://dv8offroad.com/collections/2018-jl-fenders/products/fdjl-02-jeep-jl-slim-fenders
DV8 Inner fenders -
https://dv8offroad.com/collections/jeep-jl-inner-fenders
Rugged Ridge Front bumper with overrider - https://ruggedridge.com/p/rugged-ridge-arcus-front-bumper/v/jeep/wrangler/2021/

3.5 inch teraflex CT3 2 door lift - https://teraflex.com/shop/suspensio...t3-short-arm-suspension-system-no-shocks.html
3.3 Falcon adjustable shocks - https://teraflex.com/jl-4dr-falcon-sp2-3-3-fast-adjust-piggyback-shock-kit-2-4-5-lift.html
2.2 Falcon NEXUS steering stabilizer - https://www.quadratec.com/p/terafle...t-adjust-steering-stabilizer-jeep-wrangler-jl

37 inch BFG KO2 or KM3 tires x5
MOPAR wheels x5 - https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/slotted-road-wheel-satin-carbon-finish-jeep-wrangler-jk-jl
Dana Diff Covers -
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...dana-44-advantek-front-differential-cover-kit
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/diff-covers/10040651-dana-44-advantek-rear-differential-cover-kit

Kentrol Tire Delete - https://www.quadratec.com/p/kentrol/backside-license-plate-mount-led-wrangler-jl-80718
Fishbone Rear bumper - https://www.quadratec.com/p/fishbone-offroad/rear-bumper-delete-wrangler-jl-FB22179
Hitch - https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/premium-2-receiver-hitch-jeep-wrangler-jl
Hitch pin - https://www.quadratec.com/p/bolt/strattec-58-hitch-pin-lock-jeep-wrangler-jl
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Little rewind. Back in August, traded in my ‘19 Sport 6MT for a ‘21 Rubicon 2.0T so I could eventually wheel 37s. In hindsight, should have swapped in Rubicon takeoff axles instead of regearing the Sport (buy once, cry once).

Really wanted a 6MT JLR XR, but didn’t want to wait so I bought off the lot (same color / # of doors). Wish the new one had included the leather, cold weather, and towing packages, but happy I made the trade.

Prefer this drivetrain combo, top, and additional creature comforts. Little things like a leather steering wheel, automatic windows, and proximity locks.

Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build E7F4B249-7FA0-4D05-AEC1-5F84AA3D6B12


Round 1… Currently accomplished as much as I could out East before moving to Colorado in April:

ASFIR skid plates
Muffler delete
DV8 fenders and rear bumper
Tactik front bumper and Quadratec 10K winch
Myriad recovery gear
Trailer hitch and wiring
Kentrol Spare Tire Delete (spare in place of the rear seat)
Tazer Mini
LASFIT switch box
KC Apollo Pros
Washable air and cabin filters
Cheap tailgate table
Katzkin leathers
35% tint

Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build F0F259EA-742B-4CF3-8CAC-0324ADD63059

Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 0C92C70D-75C4-480E-9A00-3797A7651B32


Wrecked my motorcycle on Devil’s Triangle (ironically right next to Windrock) back in October. Gave me an opportunity to hit most of the east coast BOH trails. Wasn’t used to all the mud out here and my first time playing with lockers. Will need to return eventually for Jericho Mountain in NH and spend more time at Stony Lonesome, Uwharrie, and Windrock.

Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 7028DBF6-9EB0-4644-8F94-E552C92BC78C


Round 2… Ordered the following from High Country Performance 4X4. Everything will be waiting for me to install in April:

- 37“ KM3s on poor man’s beadlocks
- Teraflex CT3 3.5” long arm kit along with their drag link, tie rod, front track bar, and diff covers
- Falcon adjustable shocks and steering stabilizer
- Front Range Driveline driveshafts

Will also add Rock Hard FAD and control arm skids while my friend’s shop will fab 2 door sliders and a front swaybar skid.

Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 88042BBB-CDA1-4AC3-80ED-7141DED29FE6


Round 3… Going to wheel full time out West starting this Spring. Will eventually swap in the following as I wear out the stock parts:

- Reid Racing Knuckles
- Dynatrac Ball Joints
- RCV / Yukon Axle Shafts (probably keep FAD)

Was wresting with the idea of an RTT or offroad trailer for adventures, but afraid the JLR will be too top heavy and someone will steal the trailer. Planning now to build a custom sleeping platform. Maybe remove the passenger seat.

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Done buying and installing shit until Colorado. Went with the aluminum Quadratec swaybar skid (made in Russia!). Might paint it and drill holes for the front license plate (plan is to become a South Dakota RV resident).

Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 6F415907-699C-4733-9038-96D0BFF44485


Not everyone’s cup of tea, but also added my east coast BOHs (one from each state). Fifteen more to go so lots of tailgate real estate after deleting the spare.

Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 931B9170-22AB-46E5-BDDF-8030AA87224E
 
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Spent three days installing a Teraflex RT3 3.5” short arm kit and Falcon 3.3s along with their steering goodies and diff covers.

Only gripes were releasing the drag link from the pitman arm and getting the nut off the stock mounting bracket on their steering stabilizer. Leave it off and let the customer decide which mount to use / red lock tite.

Going in with stock suspension and tires. Dune JK running 3” lift on 37s for reference.
Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 699EDECA-05CD-41EF-AC0B-B833891C543B


Still amazed at how much beefier everything was.
Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build A6D58EF7-271D-4BC9-B5B4-393EF4C52045


Bump stop mounts bris.
Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 7318EF5E-FAC5-490D-8410-63A099015EDB


Went through two of these before switching to a pickle fork.
Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 8D5518F0-5305-4C28-8B3A-4A0DE092155B


Getting close.
Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build F68A4DD9-AE8D-4001-8855-26D1A3E61EC5


Finished with chicken legs.
Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 478F53D8-374A-449C-B957-D5DD502A897A


Back at the shop awaiting an alignment, KM3 37s, driveshafts, and steering stabilizer install. Should not have driven on the interstate without one. 🙈

For reference, black JLUR next to mine is on 37s and the further one is wearing 40s.
Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 5323D9F0-7A88-4737-91D3-00927C2CDCD4
 

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Got her back from the shop with an alignment and tires / driveshafts swapped. First impressions on 37s: don’t need to regear with 2.0T / 8AT but definitely need a heavier brake foot.

My friends fab homemade sliders off the stockers. Also installed Rock Hard LCA and FAD skids.

Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 557116B8-3EE7-4A35-BD2E-DF3F1F7727E7

Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 0826D126-B807-403D-9AE1-C93C4384E680

Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 3AFC5F8F-D0DF-411F-84B5-D444403B26E8

Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build 2ACB6793-64FE-4ADA-B137-D983D82DBA04

Jeep Wrangler JL JLR build E9CE62A9-C94D-41F3-9F0F-97AC07756681
 
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No problem hitting 8th gear. Turning 2000 rpm at 75 mph.
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