JLU Build Journal

[Nostromo_2101]

Hey everyone — figured it was finally time to start documenting the Jeep properly.

This is my 2018 JL Unlimited, currently at 108k miles and evolving into a refined OEM+ expedition-style build. The goal is long-term reliability, daily drivability, clean aesthetics, and real-world capability — not the biggest lift or most extreme trail rig.

Like a lot of builds, this started with budget-friendly mods and has gradually shifted toward higher-quality components, better suspension geometry, and more intentional upgrades overall.

The Jeep is daily driven, sees regular highway miles, weekend trips, and mild trail use. I’m also a photographer, so I’ll be documenting the build visually along the way.

Current setup includes:

• 2.5” Rough Country Suspension lift
• Rough Country N2 Shocks
• Synergy HD Steering kit
• JKS Front Track Bar
• FOX Steering Stabilizer
• 35 x12.5 xR17 Toyo Open Country A/T
• Tactik steel wheels (-6)
• injen EVO cold air intake
• Flow master American Thunder Axle- back

Future plans:

• Bilstein 5100 shocks
• Method wheels
• Baja Designs LP6 Pod Lights
• aFe Hi-Tuck exhaust
• Brake/drivetrain refresh
• Regear
• Continued refinement and maintenance

Looking forward to documenting the process and learning from the community along the way.

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[kah.mun.rah]

Nice Jeep and great plan! Question, are you the original owner?

 

[Nostromo_2101]

Appreciate it - I am the second owner, bought pre-owned @ 58k

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