JKWhoo! Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 So as some folks know, I went and bought my first 4x4 last weekend after catching the wheeling bug big time. She's a 2011 Wrangler Sport, due to Jeep nearly giving them away to celebrate their 70th anniversary. The plan for this beast is to get her very off road capable. Lift, tires, winch, lockers, long arms the bloody works. So what I thought I might do is chronicle the trials and tribulations of a total rookie, who has never worked on 4x4 gear before, as I slowly assemble her into the machine I hope her to someday be! Here she is, off the lot in bone stock trim And the only current mod, is the removal of the running boards. But! In good news, I went down to CVO on my lunch break today, and picked out a lift, got a deposit on her, and it'll be here within two weeks! She's a 3.25 inch lift from Rough Country. 2.5 inch spring lift with 3/4 inch spacers. Best part, only 397$, shocks included! Way beat out most online prices I could find for a lift of that size. Was very surprised to find such a good deal from a local shop. So this is the kit....hope I can get the install working in time for the Range on the 16th, with me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Always good deals to be had at CVO :welcome2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattX Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Good luck and have fun on your build... looking forward to seeing the results Just curious why you went with 3.25" lift? I assume you're not wanting to go too extreme to start out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Wow Tyler, way to jump right into it! Sounds like a good plan you've got going there. Let me know if you want a hand with the install... at the very least I'll hang out and take some pictures haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Wow Tyler, way to jump right into it! Sounds like a good plan you've got going there. Let me know if you want a hand with the install... at the very least I'll hang out and take some pictures haha Oh yes, pictures are mandatory in this section. :welcome2: :D I would imagine price is a good motivator for that particular kit. Along with an easy install. I was looking at the same one too, but went a different route because of price (for now, hehe :D ) Good luck on your install, Tyler. I may be able to give you a hand as well, depending on when you do it, just let me know. I look forward to seeing how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liltoy Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 As the saying goes Just Empty Every Pocket. Might be a jeep saying but in off roading it covers all lol. Glad to see your new purchase will be built and used in the woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 got some progress done on the car today took the draglites off and buffed them out to looking good as new i will post up the pics when i can find the charger for my camera. lol :bravo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKWhoo! Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 I was thinking the same thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKWhoo! Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Well, got my 33 in km2s on her. Makes a world of difference. But now I have that smashed in corner, which I think I've ceom up with a decent solution for. Going to grab a set of these. Makes it real easy to just slide hammer the panel out a bit, put a new tank cover on, rattle can the bare metal to prevent rust, then armor her up with these. 1/8 thick powder coated steel. Save me a bunch of grinding and puttying. Whatcha think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 That will do nicely. What did your wife say about the carnage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 ooo I like this approach; then you can really show that fallen tree who's boss :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKWhoo! Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 My lift showed up at CVO today! Going to pick her up tomorrow. Anyone want to lend me a place/hand putting it in around Friday? James, looking at you here >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88samurai Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 did you get your armor yet? thinking about doing the same on back of my rig.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKWhoo! Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Nope, was planing on ordering the armor next week, was going to fix the Jeep at the shop tomorrow night, then do armor. Now that I don't work at the shop, gotta adjust my time table/plan. Instead of using a porta power to knock the panels out, it's gonna be a 5 pound sledge and a 2x4 >_> Then quarter armor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 My lift showed up at CVO today! Going to pick her up tomorrow. Anyone want to lend me a place/hand putting it in around Friday? James, looking at you here >_> Yeah you can come out and use the garage. But you gotta bring some beer :rolleyes: I only have a few left. Make sure you have coil spring compressors, just in case we need them. Give me a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 My lift showed up at CVO today! Going to pick her up tomorrow. Anyone want to lend me a place/hand putting it in around Friday? James, looking at you here >_> I'm in for some extra hands (i.e. drinkin' beers :rolleyes: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKWhoo! Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I'll give you a call this evening, Keiths all right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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