Mocopo's ROCKY2 Build and Journal!

[Mocopo]

Got back from vacation a few days ago, and it was crazy eventful. The beginning of the vacation kicked off with a harrowing Charouleau Gap run, that I detailed in THIS THREAD HERE. Two days later, we traveled to Sedona, AZ to hit a couple of iconic Arizona trails: Broken Arrow and Schnebly Hill.

Broken Arrow is a very easy trail. Yes there are spots that a stock rig might hit underneath, such as going down Devil's Staircase, or the Slide, but otherwise the trail is very calm, and extremely scenic. You'll get out and hike around at a few different stops, such as Submarine Rock, and see some amazing sites in the red rock of Sedona.

Princess Rock


The Slide. We were out there earlyish (about 0730) on a Tuesday, so we had some room to play around, and didn't have a bunch of the Pink Jeep Tours to contend with yet.


The last obstacle is the Devil's Staircase. It is only one way now, you can only do down it. It's basically a controlled slide from step to step. The angle is not that extreme, maybe 22 - 25 degrees, and what gets you is the feeling of sliding a couple of feet at a time.


We then traveled to the white mountains by way of Schnebly Hill Road, my first ever Badge of Honor Trail. And yes... badge requested!

We ended at a family cabin where we were finally able to relax after a few crazy days of wheeling. Charouleau Gap, Broken Arrow, and Schnebly Hill in 4 days, with about 500 miles of pavement throughout.

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[Mocopo]

Finally got my rear trail doors in and on! Story: the front doors look dirty because actually go to my old JK, I kept them when I upgraded to a JL just in case they would fit. They did, but I had to modify the bumpers to stop them from rattling so much. Bottom pic shows I moved them up and out a bit. Just tapped new holes, too easy. Ready for a trail ride tomorrow! Supposed to be in the 70s, yay Tucson.

 

[Mocopo]

About a week ago I got back from a hunting trip. Coues deer in Northern AZ. Only my buddy was able to pull one out, unfortunately. Or fortunate for him I guess. With that being said... the area we hunted is probably my new favorite place in the lower 48. The sites were ridiculously awesome! Had to share some pics! My buddy has some way better pics, I'll try to find them and share also.

 

[Mocopo]

About 2 weeks ago, an awesome wheeling trip on the UofA trail, me in the JL, wife in the Badlands. Just the two of us, no drama, fun day. And wheeling in the fog was sick.

 

[Maverick909]

the campsites have me itching for a good camp trip soon. this weekends trip for me was canceled due to bad weather rolling in and it being one of the people that was supposed to goes first actual time camping. Do not want to scare her out of camping on the first try LOL

 

[Mocopo]

the campsites have me itching for a good camp trip soon. this weekends trip for me was canceled due to bad weather rolling in and it being one of the people that was supposed to goes first actual time camping. Do not want to scare her out of camping on the first try LOL

I totally get that. I still tent camp for the most part, but I bring a lot of stuff to make it comfortable so the wife had a more enjoyable time. Makes her more willing to keep going out.
That first campsite on the cliff tho.... best campsite I've ever had hands down.

 

[Mocopo]

Another wheeling trip this Christmas break. Chiva Falls here in Tucson. Just did the upper loop. Went with my dad in his JK, wife had the Badlands, me in the JLUR XR. Performed like a champ.

 

[Mocopo]

Got rid of the XR fender extensions. I think this looks cleaner, and my fender flares don't need fender flares.

 

[Mocopo]

Finally got the Warn Elite Stubby bumper delivered and installed! Got the winch on there also. It's been a good day.

I have Fox 2.0 shocks sitting in the box waiting for tomorrow

 

[Pobaw]

love the build and the pictures, any chance you're selling the oem steel bumper you took off?

 

[Mocopo]

love the build and the pictures, any chance you're selling the oem steel bumper you took off?

Absolutely will be selling, along with factory fog lights.

love the build and the pictures, any chance you're selling the oem steel bumper you took off?

PM sent! At least I think it's a PM, I started a conversation?

 

[Mocopo]

Fox 2.0 installed! Noticed an immediate difference in the test drive. Seemed stiffer, and even felt like the steering stiffened as well... only reason I can think there is less body roll to influence the steering. Also installed a 1.5" spacer up front and 3/4" spacer in rear, to make up for the winch being added. Netted 1.25" in the front. I'm expecting to lose another 1/4" when I install the metalcloak undercloak full skid system (on order, expected in a couple weeks). After that, just need to install some rear bump stops extensions, also metalcloak, and I'll be ready for 37s, and some gnarly trail rides. That will be my suspension for probably a year before I get a real lift.

 

[Mocopo]

Installed some budget lights. Since my old RC light bars were a fail on the JL, ill save up for a set of LP6s or 9s, and rock some amazon special Nilites in the meantime.

 

[failsafe306]

Finally got the Warn Elite Stubby bumper delivered and installed! Got the winch on there also. It's been a good day.

I have Fox 2.0 shocks sitting in the box waiting for tomorrow

My Warn stubby isn’t due to be shipped out until mid April

When and where did you order yours?

 

[Mocopo]

My Warn stubby isn’t due to be shipped out until mid April

When and where did you order yours?

Got mine from 4WP, they said it was backordered, but somehow it showed up at my house 10 days after i placed the order. The order online still said processing and never updated with a tracking number. So basically I got lucky.

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