Snow/Rock Crawler Build

[TSand05]

So, finally I've decided to make a build thread after years of hiding in the background. I've had my 01 Sport since 2016 and I've gone through a couple of different ideas on how I build it, finally deciding on one look and how I want it to perform. This is right after I bought it:

I started with simple daily driver mods: Headlights, simple radio things, fox shocks, etc.
A couple years later I got backed into in a parking lot and that's where I made the decision to go with the new fenders:

 

[TSand05]

I started to hate the look of the black grill with the fenders and needed something different, getting a new bumper and starting to paint different things to start matching:

 

[TSand05]

That's just a rough overview of the big changes, the full build of what's all done is on my profile, it's easier for me to just send you there where I don't have a lot of time to post right now. A couple of my favorite photos from the years of playing with it:

 

[TSand05]

Now that I have a bit more time I'm going to get into the build plan of how I'm going to continue to build this. With winter right around the corner I want to work on a bit more of the recovery aspect of my Jeep, starting with a new winch and air compressor. My old winch is worn out and has been beaten by a couple owners before me and finally has just quit. After that I'm going to work towards getting armor bought and painted. Then from there is still undecided. You guys will have to bear with me and my small budget for this Jeep.

 

[Wildman]

Welcome to the build threads and nice looking TJ. We're neighbors and it's been years since I've wheeled in ID.

 

[TSand05]

Welcome to the build threads and nice looking TJ. We're neighbors and it's been years since I've wheeled in ID.

Thanks, it means allot. Idaho's the only place I've wheeled outside of riding along in Moab. It can be very pretty but I still get jealous of all the photos I see. Once I get a bit more comfortable in the jeep I plan to use it to travel to the neighboring states just to see for myself.

 

[Wildman]

Thanks, it means allot. Idaho's the only place I've wheeled outside of riding along in Moab. It can be very pretty but I still get jealous of all the photos I see. Once I get a bit more comfortable in the jeep I plan to use it to travel to the neighboring states just to see for myself.

There are a lot of great trails over here in WA so once mine is done and running again you're welcome to come over.