Stock Wrangler Transforms into Badass Overlander
This JK Forums member wasted no time fortifying his Wrangler, which sported mods before it even had permanent tags!
It takes a special kind of person to buy a new vehicle and immediately rip it apart. But the folks here at JK Forum are certainly special in that regard. While many “regular” folks might be terrified to fortify their Jeep Wrangler and thrash it down some rocky trails, we use our rides to their full capabilities. Including Morghill, who completely transformed his Wrangler right before our very eyes here in the forums.
“Hey guys and gals, just starting a thread on my current build. Odometer is at 1,310. Still has the paper tag! So as of yesterday, I added an ARB front bumper, Baja Designs amber fog lights, Teraflex front single rate S/T Swaybar kit, and front seat mount quick release fire extinguisher.”
Clearly, the OP isn’t one to waste time. And the mods keep coming—hot and heavy.
“Added a few more things today. CO2 for air, Warn winch out of my F-150, windshield pillar light mounts, and Outback table setup with cutting board. Got the Rugged Radio, Lowrance, Co2 tank, Baja Designs windshield mount and off-road lights. 12 volt/USB power center in the rear cargo area is all mounted up and wired. Looks great! Now to see if the Lowrance is what I was looking for during this next Uwharrie outing.”
Of course, no one is immune to procrastination. But the OP makes it work, regardless.
“Since I can’t decide on my lift, I threw on a Teraflex Budget Boost that I had in stock. Added the exhaust spacers and Teraflex Sport lower control arms. This will at least get my belly off the ground.”
But as we often do, the OP didn’t take long to change his mind. And his setup.
“Added Metal Cloak front 2.5″ springs, so we got rid of the Teraflex 2.5″ spacers on the front. I then added a full set of stock Rubicon shocks I had as takeoffs. On the rear of this Jeep we slapped a set of Mopar #59 rear coils on top of the Teraflex rear spacers and Teraflex rear lower control arms. So now we have Teraflex front and rear lower control arms, Teraflex front and rear Swaybars, Teraflex Speed Bumps, Teraflex shock extenders, and Metal Cloak front springs.”
There’s no better way to test a new setup than some tough trails. And the next outing forced even more changes!
“Well, found a few more weak points in the JKU on Saturday. Took it out to a Big Creek Off-Road Training Center event and came back with a trashed transmission crossmember, bent steering stabilizer, bent tie-rod, and a transfer case and fuel tank skid that looks like they have been through a WAR! So now for some more upgrades. Oh, and I need a synthetic winch line, because pulling that steel cable stunk. 3,677 mile on the odo, so I’m moving right along with destroying a perfectly nice new Jeep LOL.”
With some more miles on the odometer, the changes kept on coming!
“I’ve been busy prepping for the upcoming Vermont Overland Trophy in 2018.
As of today,
-ARB Front and Rear Lockers
-G/2 Front Dana 44 with 4-deg caster built into it.
-4.56 gears
-G/2 rear axles and cover
-Metal Cloak 3.5″ Gamechanger with Bilstein 5160 shocks
-Metal Cloak complete UnderCloak Skid System
-ProComp MT 35″ tires
-ProComp Bead Locks
-Work lights on the Gobi Rack by Baja Designs
-Poison Spyder Trail Cage (under constrution as I type this…just a bit cold outside to complete it)
-custom Low Pro rear drawer system
-AEV SnorkleI have also ditched the Teraflex rear sway bar due to tire rubbing issues and reinstalled the factory one.”
That’s quite the transformation for a barely used Jeep Wrangler, we must say. But we’re glad to see Morghill using his ride appropriately! You can catch up with his adventures and keep an eye on future mods by heading over here!
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