My JL build.

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Guess it’s time to start a build thread for the family wheeler. This is replacing my XJuggy which will be going up for sale soon

2020 JLU Sport.
2.0L Turbo
8spd

Current specs:

Suspension
2” Dynatrac Springs
Rubi shocks with extensions
Rock krawler Gen 1 disconnects
Mopar longer LCAs
Core4x4 Adjustable front track bar

Tires/Wheels
295/70r17
Alpha Equip Delta - Bronze 17x8.5 0mm

Lighting
Bunker Industries LED Headlights
Amazon generic yellow led fogs
Spare tire brake light ring

Bumper/Protection/Recovery
Rugged Ridge HD Front Stubby with skid
Badlands Apex 12k Winch

Miscellaneous
Alien Sunshade full length sunshade
Master Top Ultimate Summer Top
DIY Security Deck
Bulletpoint Rubigrid
Infinity reference 3.5 dash and sound bar Speakers


First addition was rubi rock rails

 

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Then the Euro bumper ends seemed to have disappeared.

 

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I was going to put on some 2” dynatrac springs today but the weather didn’t cooperate. So on went the 295/75r17s. Recalibrated the speedometer and tpms with JScan. Rear is definitely the tightest with these tires. Also realized my rear bumper is off about 1/8 to far too the drivers side as the spare just rubs on the passenger side.

Next weekend is supposed to be nice so the Frankenlift will go on.

 

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Well lift is on. Sits right at 3” higher than pre lift.

Compoments:
2” dynatrac springs
Rubi take off shocks with extensions
Rock Krawler Gen 1 Disco’s
eBay extended rear sway bar links
Hockey puck 2” front bump stop extension

 

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Nothing spectacular but I finally cleaned up the wires from my SiriusXM onyx. Pulled the dash tray and drilled a half inch hole to feed them through. Used a hardwire adapter for the onyx and a JL aux power wiring adapter. Finally, filled a little channel in the tray under the aux jacks. Will finish it up when the bulletpoint rubi grid shows up later today.

 

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Next up.
Bulletpoint rubigrid and phone holder
Amazon aluminum arm and amps balls for the SiriusXM

 

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This also showed up, Core4x4 adjustable front track bar.

 

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Installed the core4x4 front track bar. Fit was great, took a few tries to get it centered.

I’m The front axle is centered according to the tape measure off the upper coil buckets.

 

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Also forgot to put the rubigrid in the build thread.

 

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After coming across an alien sunshade for $30 on Amazon. I used the windshield bolts and not the clips. To protect the sport bar I put some cheap clear vinyl wrap on the contact areas.

 

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Started on my storage security today. About two hours in.

 

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Finished up the security box this morning. It’s got a things I would tweak if I did it again but overall I am happy.

 

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Also built a door cart and installed some scooter mirrors

 

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Finally got test out the suspension this past weekend. I have to say I am very happy with the pairing of Dynatrac springs and Rubi take off shocks. The shock extensions allowed plenty of droop. Now that I am happy with that it’s time for an engine skid, bumper and winch.

 

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Some updates since the last one.

First I replaced the front brakes with some bendix fleet metlocks. Really have been impressed with the stopping power, they are a little dirty though.

Than I threw some bunker industries LED lights and generic LED fogs.

Next after lots of delay I gave her a face lift.

Rugged Ridge HD bumper with skid and over rider bar. Packaged a badlands apex in the winch mount. It was a snug fit for sure

Of note, the apex winch needed the power wire relocation performed to clear the grill. Also, sport fog lights will not fit the RR HD. Just ordered some amber led saraha/JK style ones so will see how they fit.

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