I haven't been involved in any of the forums for years, though I never left the jeep/off-road community. I just discovered this site by happenstance, and it certainly seems to have a pretty strong following, so I figured I'd jump back in and start documenting my build and hopefully get to know some new folks along the way.
I've got 3 young kids and a busy job, so I know I won't be able to keep the same update pace as some of the heavier trafficed build threads here, but I hope it provides some entertainment (and accountability for myself), all the same.
In the interest of getting the thread off to a reasonably concise start, I'll start with a current picture of my jeep and work backwards a bit as to how I arrived at this point. Here is how it sits today (black flares most recent visual change):
In it's current form, specs are as follows:
2001 TJ Sahara - 4.0 / 32RH Auto
Rock Krawler X-Factor Long Arm (3 link front, 4 link rear)
4" skyjacker springs up front, 2.5" OME with TNT upper perch relocators in the rear
1.25" BL/MML
35x12.5 Maxxis Razr
15x8 MT Classic II Wheels
HP44 Front (out of South American XJ - More on this later) - Yukon Air Locker, 4.56, alloys, Reid Knuckles, 1/2 ton Chevy outers (brakes, warn hubs, et.)
Clayton Crossover Steering
JK44 Rear (cut to TJ length) - 4.56, ARB, 35 spline alloys
Barricade Sliders
Smittybilt rear tire carrier (I know)
Barnes 4wd stubby front bumper (pending install)
Warn M8000
AA SYE / Adam's Driveshaft
I've got 3 young kids and a busy job, so I know I won't be able to keep the same update pace as some of the heavier trafficed build threads here, but I hope it provides some entertainment (and accountability for myself), all the same.
In the interest of getting the thread off to a reasonably concise start, I'll start with a current picture of my jeep and work backwards a bit as to how I arrived at this point. Here is how it sits today (black flares most recent visual change):
In it's current form, specs are as follows:
2001 TJ Sahara - 4.0 / 32RH Auto
Rock Krawler X-Factor Long Arm (3 link front, 4 link rear)
4" skyjacker springs up front, 2.5" OME with TNT upper perch relocators in the rear
1.25" BL/MML
35x12.5 Maxxis Razr
15x8 MT Classic II Wheels
HP44 Front (out of South American XJ - More on this later) - Yukon Air Locker, 4.56, alloys, Reid Knuckles, 1/2 ton Chevy outers (brakes, warn hubs, et.)
Clayton Crossover Steering
JK44 Rear (cut to TJ length) - 4.56, ARB, 35 spline alloys
Barricade Sliders
Smittybilt rear tire carrier (I know)
Barnes 4wd stubby front bumper (pending install)
Warn M8000
AA SYE / Adam's Driveshaft