Hello everyone, wanted to share my build with everyone. Used multiple resources from this board, wanted to give back a bit, and show my progress.
Some history on this 2004 Rubicon, it was bought new by my father for my younger sister so she could drive to school. A few of my buddies back then had Jeeps, me being 18 at the time decided to go wheeling with them without permission. Long story short I rolled it on its side minimal damage. Needless to say I was banned from driving the Jeep.
A few years later it was then passed onto my youngest sister, then to my cousin, then to his sister.
15 years later its now back in my hands.
Fender damage came from the roll.
Over the years it was somewhat neglected, fuel pump issue requiring multiple turns of the key, a wobble at 50MPH, A/C only blowing at the defrost, 4WD light in 2WD mode.
First thing I did was clean the TJ inside and out stripped everything out and hosed it off. Replaced the top with a Bestop frameless. Upgraded the factory premium stereo. LED all lights inside and out. Cooling system overhaul, change all fluids, Fixed A/C, replaced TC sensor, replaced front upper control arm bushing in the axle.
Now to the fun stuff. I wanted to run 33's since most 33's on MOAB wheels tend to rub, I decided to run 15's with load C tires for the best on road comfort. Of course to run 33's a lift was needed, decided on the Rubicon Express 3.5" super-flex short arm lift with adjustable upper control arms.
All work on the Jeep was preformed by me either on the ground or with the use of my buddy's shop when he was closed.
Just a few things left and this project is complete. Need to adjust the pinon angle as I have a slight vibration under power. Tube fenders bumpers and a regear I miss the power from when it was on the stockers.
Update: July 2 2019
Regear done and broken in. Chopped off the damaged fender, Installed Poison spyder defenders all around. PS diff covers. and discovered that the RE Track bar is hitting the diff cover. Picking up a Currie TB soon.
Need some paint, bumpers and sliders and job done.
Update: Sept 20, 2019
Went from 33s to 35s.
Jcr sliders.
Savvy front bumper.
Warn M8 winch.
Anti rock.
Swapped lift from the rubicon express 3.5" lift to a savvy 4" lift with fox shocks.
Dirtworks rear bumper.
Moryde tailgate reinforcement to hold the spare.
Some history on this 2004 Rubicon, it was bought new by my father for my younger sister so she could drive to school. A few of my buddies back then had Jeeps, me being 18 at the time decided to go wheeling with them without permission. Long story short I rolled it on its side minimal damage. Needless to say I was banned from driving the Jeep.
A few years later it was then passed onto my youngest sister, then to my cousin, then to his sister.
15 years later its now back in my hands.
Fender damage came from the roll.
Over the years it was somewhat neglected, fuel pump issue requiring multiple turns of the key, a wobble at 50MPH, A/C only blowing at the defrost, 4WD light in 2WD mode.
First thing I did was clean the TJ inside and out stripped everything out and hosed it off. Replaced the top with a Bestop frameless. Upgraded the factory premium stereo. LED all lights inside and out. Cooling system overhaul, change all fluids, Fixed A/C, replaced TC sensor, replaced front upper control arm bushing in the axle.
Now to the fun stuff. I wanted to run 33's since most 33's on MOAB wheels tend to rub, I decided to run 15's with load C tires for the best on road comfort. Of course to run 33's a lift was needed, decided on the Rubicon Express 3.5" super-flex short arm lift with adjustable upper control arms.
All work on the Jeep was preformed by me either on the ground or with the use of my buddy's shop when he was closed.
Just a few things left and this project is complete. Need to adjust the pinon angle as I have a slight vibration under power. Tube fenders bumpers and a regear I miss the power from when it was on the stockers.
Update: July 2 2019
Regear done and broken in. Chopped off the damaged fender, Installed Poison spyder defenders all around. PS diff covers. and discovered that the RE Track bar is hitting the diff cover. Picking up a Currie TB soon.
Need some paint, bumpers and sliders and job done.
Update: Sept 20, 2019
Went from 33s to 35s.
Jcr sliders.
Savvy front bumper.
Warn M8 winch.
Anti rock.
Swapped lift from the rubicon express 3.5" lift to a savvy 4" lift with fox shocks.
Dirtworks rear bumper.
Moryde tailgate reinforcement to hold the spare.
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