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John's Jeep Version 3.0
December 4, 2021
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JohnDF
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Version 1.0, the White TJ, got wheeled to death... R.I.P.

So along came Version 2.0, the Red JKU, which didn't get used much at all.

Sad really, I dumped a bunch of money into it, but we never really clicked with eachother.

Decided that a 2 Door was just more my style and along came Version 3.0, the Grey JL 2 Door Rubicon.

I was just going to put on a small lift and 35 inch tires, but we all know how that goes. Here's a pic on the new lift, wheels, and tires.

https://i.postimg.cc/x8PJQc7k/0-D995349-9-A27-4501-9-D10-3-A7-CE6-C8696-C.jpgImage Enlarger

I used to wheel a lot. . .

December 4, 2021
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But after a few weeks, it starts to look kinda plain and boring.

So it's currently getting some flat tube fenders and fender liners.

Next up will probably be a front stubby bumper and a winch... Where will it all end? 

https://i.postimg.cc/CLFnNsBb/C133-B942-1-B04-40-D2-AC2-A-D0-D2787-FDAA5-1-201-a.jpgImage Enlarger

I used to wheel a lot. . .

December 4, 2021
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Looking good John!

December 4, 2021
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Great looking Jeep John. Congratulations! Have fun building it the way you want. 

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December 5, 2021
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Gilbert & Betty
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have fun and its looking good

December 6, 2021
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Aren't all Jeeps supposed to be 2-Dr & grey or silver? Looking good John, & by the way, there is no end!

December 6, 2021
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Guy and Lynda said
Aren't all Jeeps supposed to be 2-Dr & grey or silver? Looking good John, & by the way, there is no end!

  

Well.. "Real Jeeps" are 2-Door for sure. cool

I used to wheel a lot. . .

December 6, 2021
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JohnDF said 

Well.. "Real Jeeps" are 2-Door for sure. cool

  

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December 8, 2021
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grinMy Dodge is a 2 door, does that count?

December 8, 2021
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Only if you put a trail rated badge on it Dale! I actually think that would be a pretty funny, you never know if one might show up on your rig after the Hell Hole run in spring 2022 grin

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grinMy Dodge is a 2 door, does that count?

  

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December 8, 2021
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Dale Clement said
grinMy Dodge is a 2 door, does that count?

  

It's getting close... Change the tailgate and badging to Jeep and we will talk. grin

I used to wheel a lot. . .

December 9, 2021
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coolJohnDF said

Dale Clement said

grinMy Dodge is a 2 door, does that count?

  

It's getting close... Change the tailgate and badging to Jeep and we will talk. grin

  

I’ll do my best wink

December 9, 2021
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This just in... Fender liners are a pain in the butt to install. 

I used to wheel a lot. . .

December 11, 2021
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what brand / type did you decide to get?

December 11, 2021
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Gilbert & Betty said
what brand / type did you decide to get?

  

The fenders are Rugged Ridge... nice quality and easy to install.

The liners are oEdRo... never heard of them but I like them... a pain to install though.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

December 11, 2021
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Got the fronts done...

https://i.postimg.cc/HjG91k4k/8-F37444-A-3936-44-E9-AEB0-81-B5-EE9-C93-F2.jpgImage Enlarger

I used to wheel a lot. . .

December 12, 2021
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Looks good!

What’s that sticking out in front of the tire? grin

December 13, 2021
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k-jeep said
Looks good!

What’s that sticking out in front of the tire? grin

  

It's something that's getting replaced this week. grin

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 4, 2022
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Got the stubby front bumper and winch installed. The winch seems too heavy for the stock front springs, there is serious nose diving when hitting the brakes. I will probably bite the bullet and get the Mopar lift installed. Until then, the winch is sitting back on the bench.

Just ordered some 37" tires, the off-road sway bar is sitting in the garage waiting for me to install it, and the soft top should be here on Monday... slowly getting there. About the only things left on my "must have" list is the new lift and a tailgate reinforcement kit.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 5, 2022
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thumbs-upI can't wait to see it in person.  Its looking good

August 6, 2022
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Gilbert & Betty said
thumbs-upI can't wait to see it in person.  Its looking good

  

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I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 11, 2022
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Got the 37s put on...

https://i.postimg.cc/0ySs819h/D2376827-9008-4674-999-F-FF30568-E6-BD3.jpgImage Enlarger

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 11, 2022
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JohnDF said
Got the 37s put on...

https://i.postimg.cc/0ySs819h/D2376827-9008-4674-999-F-FF30568-E6-BD3.jpgImage Enlarger

  

Looks good John, have you change gearing yet?

August 12, 2022
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Guy and Lynda said

JohnDF said

Got the 37s put on...

https://i.postimg.cc/0ySs819h/D2376827-9008-4674-999-F-FF30568-E6-BD3.jpgImage Enlarger

  

Looks good John, have you change gearing yet?

  

Nope. It drives just fine with the 4.10s and auto. Hardly any difference from the 35s.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 13, 2022
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JohnDF said

Guy and Lynda said

JohnDF said

Got the 37s put on...

https://i.postimg.cc/0ySs819h/D2376827-9008-4674-999-F-FF30568-E6-BD3.jpgImage Enlarger

  

Looks good John, have you change gearing yet?

  

Nope. It drives just fine with the 4.10s and auto. Hardly any difference from the 35s.

  

Good, & with 4:1 low, you shouldn’t have any trouble on the trail either. Look forward to seeing it.

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