JohnDF's JKU

very cool John

JohnDF said Got the doors and safari top on. I think it's finally ready for a couple of moderate runs.   

That's awesome John, and the black looks great too!

Moderate trails?  Barrett?  Rubicon?  You could Cruze with me on the day trip!

BKGM Jeepers said

Moderate trails?

I want to do a couple of short [in and out] runs to start with, just to see how everything reacts and holds together. I'm thinking Fordyce River Crossing and then Rubicon Spider Lake. This will give me a good idea of what needs to be changed or adjusted without the stress of having to make it all the way across a trail. I prefer these trails to Prairie City. I will post up these runs when I get a date figured out.

Things left to do (in order):

1.) Install Tie Rod (priority)

2.) CB Radio and Antenna

3.) Front RCV Shafts

4.) Winch and Plate

Then everything from my STAGE 1 list will be done...

After a couple of years and some budget recuperation I can move on to STAGE 2

Jeep is looking good John. Congrats on the progress!

JohnDF said Getting excited. . . Had to post a pic.  

so cool!

Finally got around to installing the winch on Sunday.

Thanks again Brad for the helping hand.

Congrats John! Looks good!

That's a sweet looking winch! 👍

This thread needs a few updates...

Installed UD60 axles and new wheels...

Installed a Tramp Stamp and started my CB install...

Tramp Stamp looks cool, too bad it will be covered up by a tire carrier.

And got my fire extinguisher installed...

As it sits right now...

Now I just need to finish up the CB install and then get the new tire carrier.

Then the Jeep will be ready for some club fun. 🎉

Kevin, any way you could move this thread to "Reader's Rigs"?

JohnDF said Kevin, any way you could move this thread to "Reader's Rigs"?  

k-jeep said 👍  

Thanks

I ordered the AEV tire carrier and WFO is going to modify the bolt pattern for me.

Pics to follow when it's done. Now I just need to start working on the CB installation.

JohnDF said I ordered the AEV tire carrier and WFO is going to modify the bolt pattern for me.

Yahoo! Lucky you. Congrats.

JohnDF said I ordered the AEV tire carrier and WFO is going to modify the bolt pattern for me. Pics to follow when it's done. Now I just need to start working on the CB installation.  

Looks good

Nice! I see a CB antenna also. Congrats John.

Always a good day when you get new Jeep parts!

Now you're ready for Fordyce! Let's go! 👍

k-jeep said Now you're ready for Fordyce! Let's go! 👍  

I'm working on my CB right now. May need some guidance when it's time to wire it and tune it.

Looks good!

After my trip to Fordyce, it was apparent that I'm going to need to upgrade to a hydro assist ram for my steering. So, with axles already covered, and steering in the near future, I will not have a tire size limit. So in preparation for my 40s, that are on the UPS truck right now, I went ahead and had a little fun with the Sawzall. I opened up the fenders for more room. I have a lot more room in there now...