SilicaRich
Wandering Inverted
Hello guys and gals. I'm also a member of Wrangler Forum, however, my build plans don't quite satisfy the tastes of most there so I've come here, although, if I ever have tech problems I'll likely be making trips back over. I'm new to this forum and thought I would go ahead and post up my TJ Rubicon's build sheet from the day I bought my TJ to today, I do apologize ahead of time as I do not have all the photos anymore to document every step I've taken towards my build.
In October, 2013 I bought my 2005 Jeep TJ Rubicon with 33506 miles. Here's what was on her upon purchase:
(OEM)
-Paint Code PV5 (Impact Orange)
-6 speed NSG-370 (had the common bent shift fork issue so reverse did jump out)
-Front & Rear Dana 44s with factory lockers
-factory fog switch and harness w/ out fog lights
-factory 4.10 gearing
-factory 241 transfer case
-factory radio and speakers
-factory grey hardtop (Yes grey! 2005 was somewhat the oddball year lol)
-factory 242 (4.0) engine
-factory CRUISE CONTROL!
*Yes there are other factory items that came with the Jeep but they are more boring than what was previously listed so I won't be listing every. little. detail
(Mods by original owner)
-4" Pro Comp lift
-33"x12.5"R15 ******** Cepek Radials
-15"x10" Pro Comp Aluminum rims
-Ranchhand Front Bullbar
-IPF H4 Headlight conversion
By February of 2014, I had made a few more additional mods:
-swapped the Ranchhand for an ARB Deluxe Bullbar
-ARB bumper w/ tire carrier
-Warn M8000 w/ steel cable
-AFE CAI intake (my stock one had a massive hole in the box:Wow1
-Magna Flow exhaust kit
-Smittybilt nerf bars
-Smittybilt GEAR seat covers
-Smittybilt overhead GEAR console
-new Pro Comp stabilizer
-Bilstein 5100s
In Summer of 2014, I suffered a blown sidewall from absolutely nothing and decided it would be smart to invest in some higher quality tires. I ordered set of 33"x10.5"R15 BFG KOs and a set of 15"x8" Pro Comp 7069 Series
Afterwards I scheduled a trip to Colorado with my brothers and dad to get my first taste of offroad and test out the Jeep. It was an absolute blast and the Jeep performed flawlessly.
*I'll post up an album of my Colorado trip later
I'll go ahead and skip ahead to the current product today (September 2015):
-Gobi Ranger Rack (I need to post a write up of this installation)
-IPF 968 Series lights
-New NSG-370 shifter assembly
-New clutch
-New throwout bearing
-New pressure plate
-Trek Armor seat covers (Smittybilt GEAR covers are POS)
-Removed Smittybilt GEAR console (POS)
As of now, I'm fairly at a dead stop with mods, however, the ultimate goal of this build is to be a fully functional, daily drivable, overland Jeep. Although I've taken some strong steps in the right direction towards this build, I still believe I'm far from my finished product and I'm currently NOT overland ready.
Here's a list of absolute needs I believe I need (these are subject to opinion and please feel free to comment your ideas):
-CB Radio
-Replacement OPDA (If don't understand read up on Jeep Laughing Monkeys)
-Get a vibe figured out that occurs when I brake at higher speeds
-Air compressor
-figure out transmission noise and get it sorted out under its warranty
Here's a list of wants that are also subject to needs (again feel free to comment regarding what's listed)
-Currie Johnny Joints and adjustable control arms
-2" to 3" replacement lift
-Jerry can mount (spare tire mounted preferably)
-Tuffy overhead console
-Tuffy center console
-aftermarket radio
This is just the list so far guys and probably missed somethings and it will likely be fairly slow. I'm now a freshman engineering student at the University of Arkansas so school work is always first. However, I'm looking forward to being apart of this forum and becoming a part of the overland community.:wings:
In October, 2013 I bought my 2005 Jeep TJ Rubicon with 33506 miles. Here's what was on her upon purchase:
(OEM)
-Paint Code PV5 (Impact Orange)
-6 speed NSG-370 (had the common bent shift fork issue so reverse did jump out)
-Front & Rear Dana 44s with factory lockers
-factory fog switch and harness w/ out fog lights
-factory 4.10 gearing
-factory 241 transfer case
-factory radio and speakers
-factory grey hardtop (Yes grey! 2005 was somewhat the oddball year lol)
-factory 242 (4.0) engine
-factory CRUISE CONTROL!
*Yes there are other factory items that came with the Jeep but they are more boring than what was previously listed so I won't be listing every. little. detail
(Mods by original owner)
-4" Pro Comp lift
-33"x12.5"R15 ******** Cepek Radials
-15"x10" Pro Comp Aluminum rims
-Ranchhand Front Bullbar
-IPF H4 Headlight conversion
By February of 2014, I had made a few more additional mods:
-swapped the Ranchhand for an ARB Deluxe Bullbar
-ARB bumper w/ tire carrier
-Warn M8000 w/ steel cable
-AFE CAI intake (my stock one had a massive hole in the box:Wow1
-Magna Flow exhaust kit
-Smittybilt nerf bars
-Smittybilt GEAR seat covers
-Smittybilt overhead GEAR console
-new Pro Comp stabilizer
-Bilstein 5100s
In Summer of 2014, I suffered a blown sidewall from absolutely nothing and decided it would be smart to invest in some higher quality tires. I ordered set of 33"x10.5"R15 BFG KOs and a set of 15"x8" Pro Comp 7069 Series
Afterwards I scheduled a trip to Colorado with my brothers and dad to get my first taste of offroad and test out the Jeep. It was an absolute blast and the Jeep performed flawlessly.
*I'll post up an album of my Colorado trip later
I'll go ahead and skip ahead to the current product today (September 2015):
-Gobi Ranger Rack (I need to post a write up of this installation)
-IPF 968 Series lights
-New NSG-370 shifter assembly
-New clutch
-New throwout bearing
-New pressure plate
-Trek Armor seat covers (Smittybilt GEAR covers are POS)
-Removed Smittybilt GEAR console (POS)
As of now, I'm fairly at a dead stop with mods, however, the ultimate goal of this build is to be a fully functional, daily drivable, overland Jeep. Although I've taken some strong steps in the right direction towards this build, I still believe I'm far from my finished product and I'm currently NOT overland ready.
Here's a list of absolute needs I believe I need (these are subject to opinion and please feel free to comment your ideas):
-CB Radio
-Replacement OPDA (If don't understand read up on Jeep Laughing Monkeys)
-Get a vibe figured out that occurs when I brake at higher speeds
-Air compressor
-figure out transmission noise and get it sorted out under its warranty
Here's a list of wants that are also subject to needs (again feel free to comment regarding what's listed)
-Currie Johnny Joints and adjustable control arms
-2" to 3" replacement lift
-Jerry can mount (spare tire mounted preferably)
-Tuffy overhead console
-Tuffy center console
-aftermarket radio
This is just the list so far guys and probably missed somethings and it will likely be fairly slow. I'm now a freshman engineering student at the University of Arkansas so school work is always first. However, I'm looking forward to being apart of this forum and becoming a part of the overland community.:wings:
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