So I have owned Jeeps for 20+ years, and I have been fortunate to be around JK's since they first launched back in 2007(ISH). I also have had the pleasure of driving our Rancho Jeeps as well around the country. When the time came for me to graduate to a new Jeep, it was a no-brainer. I sold off my YJ rock-crawler I had for 20 years and some other stuff, and made the jump into owning a JK for myself!
2013 JK SPORT with the power package, auto, Bluetooth package and up graded stereo.
80 miles!
Eek!!!
My home base is Colorado, so this build will be here, at a local established shop, called Four To Go.
I loaded it up before our latest snow storm, but haven't strapped it down yet.... great get to crawl around in the snow!!
Stay tuned, we partnered up with some great companies in this industry and will be showing this build over the next 10 days!!
My first modification was the Truck-Lite LED headlights. I followed WOL's instructions, SUPER easy install.
So nice!!
The pig tail wires need to work with the stock wiring.
Little weird tearing into something with such low miles...
It is a little bit of a bugger to get this off, I used a flat head to pop it off. Also use a Torx T-15 driver not a socket, you need all the room in this space!!
All back together, will adjust after the suspension and tires/wheel are on...
Thanks! It is weird, I now understand how people feel about doing this. In the past it was work, and just get it done test the product, tweek it and give feedback.... now it is REAL. I have had the axles in our one car garage for 3 years now and my wife is FIRED up that they left, but forget the stock ones are coming back, hopefully for a short time though.
o I made it down to the shop after digging out of a little snow storm... I loaded it up before the snow... but I didn't strap it down. Snow is cold... and turns into cold water!!! Ha!
I am a DIY guy most of the time, but with this purchase happening for quickly before hand, I had to call on a shop. These guys have been in business since 1972 in the Denver area, and I have met them in Moab over the last few years and on the trails as well. They have always been cool, and friendly out there.
Pretty proud of this.... remember when you are looking for parts. Often time others will make theirs over seas and still charge a premium...
Lots or Rancho boxes!! Down the road I will do a write up/install of out half tube doors....
And it begins....
Our front bumper.... we are changing this a bit in the future..
You have an option of red or black with most of our systems.... I went red for the reason for it to "pop" and be a sales/marketing tool out there.... yes it is a personal Jeep but I will be more than willing to talk to you about my brands.:thumbsup:
When you do a lift of over 3" or so on a newer JK you need to address the front drive shaft droop, this pipe addresses that!
Your oil pan maybe protected but I see that you have removed the automatic transmission "SKID BAR". Are you planning on reinstalling the bar or do you have another idea to protect the transmission composite pan?
I just recently installed the DynoMax Evolution "OffRoad" Competition exhaust on my 2013 JKUR. At first I was a little concerned that there would be some drone but after a "break-in" period it sounds awesome! A huge bonus is that the FUGLY stock can isn't peeking out from behind the rig any longer.
I just recently installed the DynoMax Evolution "OffRoad" Competition exhaust on my 2013 JKUR. At first I was a little concerned that there would be some drone but after a "break-in" period it sounds awesome! A huge bonus is that the FUGLY stock can isn't peeking out from behind the rig any longer.
Yep!! It is funny often times when we are doing exhaust systems we are removing a system made by Tenneco for a manufacturer and then replacing it with another (much more free flowing system). :whistling:
So here is the quick disconnects that I used:
Rancho P/N RS67565B, some don't like these because there is no "pin" to put these on, I just bungie cord them up.
The Bushwacker flat fender flares are really nice!
The instructions are really detailed, and if you and your friends are handy, all it takes is time to get these on.
One of the things that I like about these flares is that you retain the stock inner flare.
So you attach these inner braces/frame to Jeep body, then mount the flares.
The K&N air filter is another nice upgrade, they see gains of upwards of 12HP, living at a Mile High in elevation, I won't see those gains, but have always used these filters on other vehicles and like the reusable feature.
Again really detailed instructions. There are a lot of little pieces but this is another easy install. If you do have a winch you will need to reroute the power cables a little, but not hard at all.
So how does it drive/handle? Great, at 75MPH no shimmies/shakes. Tires aren't too loud. The exhaust sounds great. And with the 5.38's in the Dynatracs moves along.
One thing I noticed through out this build was that most of the parts (not wheels) are Made in the USA!
Warn Zeon
Bushwacker
Truck-Lites
K&N
Dynatrac
BF Goodrich Krawlers
sPod
Got to love that! I will post more once I get out to Moab, over on our Facebook page.
I will also update as I add more/change things on this Jeep.
Some things for the future:
CB, right now I am using race radios.... thankfully a lot of have these as an option.
Steering assist.... those 37's are grippy.
A "real" cage down the road....
Any chance you could provide a photo from the side of the automatic transmission skid bar and the rancho exhaust extension. I'm interested in seeing how much of the exhaust extends below the main cross member.
Any chance you could provide a photo from the side of the automatic transmission skid bar and the rancho exhaust extension. I'm interested in seeing how much of the exhaust extends below the main cross member.
Looks great! A job well done, and it hasn't even broken 100 miles yet :thumb:
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