After previously owning a 2006 TJ Rubicon that I bought from my uncle, I knew that an LJ was what I wanted next. I had been looking around, but could not stomach the price people wanted for one, so I kept an eye on DaveysJeeps.
I found a black LJ with Hard Top that had a damaged front fender, and a little tub damage, which is what resulted in the salvage title. I kept looking for a few weeks trying to decide, and ultimately drove up to Salem, OH and picked it up July 7th, 2018. The salvage title was not a concern as I did not plan to ever sell it.
I got it home, and knew that the front fenders were going to be replaced, but decided to wait until after I got it through the process in Tennessee for a salvage vehicle. Basically I filled out a form saying I replaced nothing, sent that along with 4 photos, my salvage title, and $75 to the Department of Revenue and a few weeks later I got back a paper that allowed me to go apply for a rebuilt title. Rebuilt title in hand, it was time to start.
I knew I wanted to try and stay LCG like the Rokmen Freak Jeeps so I wanted to start with HighLine fenders. Poison Spyder HighLines were ordered with a 3" flare to start. I also ordered the rest of the Poison Spyder armor, and have been having it powdercoated at PowderTech Services here in Nashville.
I also decided that I was building it once and building it right, so also on order are Dynatrac Pro Rock 60s with 5.38 gears, ARB's, Dynaloc hubs, and a full float for the rear end. An Atlas 4-speed is also on order. All of those parts should be in around the October/November time frame.
I also decided I wanted a custom cage, like the first Rokmen Freak, that looks like an extended cab pickup. The Jeep is currently at V3 Jeeps in Louisville, Ky getting that roll cage built. I live in an apartment and cannot have a welder here, or I would have done it myself.
I have never done a build thread before, so hopefully this helps me to document what I hope to be a very capable build done right from the beginning based on my prior TJ modding experience.
Thanks,
Billy Clay
I found a black LJ with Hard Top that had a damaged front fender, and a little tub damage, which is what resulted in the salvage title. I kept looking for a few weeks trying to decide, and ultimately drove up to Salem, OH and picked it up July 7th, 2018. The salvage title was not a concern as I did not plan to ever sell it.
I got it home, and knew that the front fenders were going to be replaced, but decided to wait until after I got it through the process in Tennessee for a salvage vehicle. Basically I filled out a form saying I replaced nothing, sent that along with 4 photos, my salvage title, and $75 to the Department of Revenue and a few weeks later I got back a paper that allowed me to go apply for a rebuilt title. Rebuilt title in hand, it was time to start.
I knew I wanted to try and stay LCG like the Rokmen Freak Jeeps so I wanted to start with HighLine fenders. Poison Spyder HighLines were ordered with a 3" flare to start. I also ordered the rest of the Poison Spyder armor, and have been having it powdercoated at PowderTech Services here in Nashville.
I also decided that I was building it once and building it right, so also on order are Dynatrac Pro Rock 60s with 5.38 gears, ARB's, Dynaloc hubs, and a full float for the rear end. An Atlas 4-speed is also on order. All of those parts should be in around the October/November time frame.
I also decided I wanted a custom cage, like the first Rokmen Freak, that looks like an extended cab pickup. The Jeep is currently at V3 Jeeps in Louisville, Ky getting that roll cage built. I live in an apartment and cannot have a welder here, or I would have done it myself.
I have never done a build thread before, so hopefully this helps me to document what I hope to be a very capable build done right from the beginning based on my prior TJ modding experience.
Thanks,
Billy Clay