Mocopo
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Hey All!
Kevin here. Creating a build thread in hopes of capturing all the changes I'm going to do over the years. Just got my JLUR-XR in Granite Crystal, and I already have some mods purchased and planned!
Background: Bought my first Jeep a few years ago, a 2 door JK Sport. It had a Mopar 2" lift and 33s. I assumed it would be perfect for my hunting needs. After taking it on the trails, I got bit by the rock crawling bug. I named it Rocky (my wife has a competitor name Bullwinkle) made all sorts of mods, to include 4:88 gears and an E-Locker. Eventually I got to the point where I either needed to upgrade the axles to do more, or... upgrade!
Enter Rocky2! JLUR-XR with the premium soft top.
DISCLAIMER: This vehicle, although doubling as a trail rig, is primarily a hunting vehicle. I will be traveling a lot during the evening and early morning hours when there is little or no light. Therefore, additional lighting is pretty much a necessity. I've already been in plenty of situations with my JK where the 50", 12", and backup lights have all been useful. I also plan on trying to find solutions to store hunting equipment of all kinds inside the vehicle. Goal is to be able to go where no other hunter can go... and also tackle the Rubicon Trail someday!
Planned mods include:
Temporary to get 37s and better articulation, slightly higher ride height, and get rid of the rake
- 1.5" front coil spacer (installed 3/18/23)
- .75" rear coil spacer (installed 3/18/23)
- Fox 2.0s (installed 3/18/23)
To eventually be replaced by:
- 2.5" OR 3.5" MC or RK... leaning toward MC 3.5"
Mods installed:
- Smittybilt XO2 10K winch (installed 3/17/23)
- Midland MXT275 GMRS Radio (installed 9/1/22)
- Stubby Antenna (installed 8/27/22)
- Voswitch Dash Phone Mount (installed 8/27/22)
- Warn Elite stubby bumper (installed 3/17/23)
- Alien Shade (installed 10/1/22)
- Body Armor trail doors
- MC Undercloak, full plate system (ordered)
Future Mods Planned:
- Neoprene Seat Covers (Black and Red)
- Bestop Trek Top (haven't decided if I want to go Ultra or not)
- Rear Steel bumper, open to suggestions, I like low profile
- American Flag decals, because 'Murica
- Voswitch 8 gang, not sure which one yet. I like the idea of the one on the grab handle.
As we all know, that list will grow!
Hope to see you on the trails! But not in my hunting spots.... definitely not there...
Kevin here. Creating a build thread in hopes of capturing all the changes I'm going to do over the years. Just got my JLUR-XR in Granite Crystal, and I already have some mods purchased and planned!
Background: Bought my first Jeep a few years ago, a 2 door JK Sport. It had a Mopar 2" lift and 33s. I assumed it would be perfect for my hunting needs. After taking it on the trails, I got bit by the rock crawling bug. I named it Rocky (my wife has a competitor name Bullwinkle) made all sorts of mods, to include 4:88 gears and an E-Locker. Eventually I got to the point where I either needed to upgrade the axles to do more, or... upgrade!
Enter Rocky2! JLUR-XR with the premium soft top.
DISCLAIMER: This vehicle, although doubling as a trail rig, is primarily a hunting vehicle. I will be traveling a lot during the evening and early morning hours when there is little or no light. Therefore, additional lighting is pretty much a necessity. I've already been in plenty of situations with my JK where the 50", 12", and backup lights have all been useful. I also plan on trying to find solutions to store hunting equipment of all kinds inside the vehicle. Goal is to be able to go where no other hunter can go... and also tackle the Rubicon Trail someday!
Planned mods include:
Temporary to get 37s and better articulation, slightly higher ride height, and get rid of the rake
- 1.5" front coil spacer (installed 3/18/23)
- .75" rear coil spacer (installed 3/18/23)
- Fox 2.0s (installed 3/18/23)
To eventually be replaced by:
- 2.5" OR 3.5" MC or RK... leaning toward MC 3.5"
Mods installed:
- Smittybilt XO2 10K winch (installed 3/17/23)
- Midland MXT275 GMRS Radio (installed 9/1/22)
- Stubby Antenna (installed 8/27/22)
- Voswitch Dash Phone Mount (installed 8/27/22)
- Warn Elite stubby bumper (installed 3/17/23)
- Alien Shade (installed 10/1/22)
- Body Armor trail doors
- MC Undercloak, full plate system (ordered)
Future Mods Planned:
- Neoprene Seat Covers (Black and Red)
- Bestop Trek Top (haven't decided if I want to go Ultra or not)
- Rear Steel bumper, open to suggestions, I like low profile
- American Flag decals, because 'Murica
- Voswitch 8 gang, not sure which one yet. I like the idea of the one on the grab handle.
As we all know, that list will grow!
Hope to see you on the trails! But not in my hunting spots.... definitely not there...
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