FlyboyX

So, I bought my '08 JKUR about two and a half years ago. I made myself the promise at the time that I wouldn't do any serious mods or additions to it until it was paid off. So, about six months ago, I finally paid it all off, but then I ran into a problem. I'm in the Army, and we were just about to step off to head to Afghanistan.

So, here I am, just about half way through my deployment now, and have just ordered what I think will be the last of what I need to build my JK into the rig I have always wanted. It is sitting parked in my pops' garage back home in Nevada, and I have been ordering stuff since I got here, shipping it all to his house. I can't wait to get home, install everything, and take my baby out on her maiden voyage through the rubicon.

I know that this is a show and tell thread; unfortunately, I can't show a whole lot right yet, but I will just throw a list down here of what I have ordered and will be installing upon arrival home!

AEV Dualsport SC 3.5"
Northridge Grade 8 Hardware Kit
5 - 35x12.5/70 Toyo Open Country M/T on stock Rubi wheels that I will be bedlining (w/ 1.5" Spidertrax spacers)
Bushwacker Flat Fenders
Ace Pro Series Rear Bumper w/ Tire carrier and Hi Lift mount (w/ Hi lift X-Treme Jack)
Ace Pro Series Front Bumper w/ Bull bar
Smittybilt 3/4" shackles (D-rings) all around
Engo EPF12000S Winch w/ synthetic line
A bunch of other small accessories

So, that is pretty much it. Anyone have any suggestions for other must need stuff that I haven't thought of? Also, random question here: I have the 6 spd manual trans with 4.10 gears. I have read a lot on here about re gearing, and actually found a guy who was selling 5.13 gears for a great price, so I picked them up. I have since realized that 5.13 may be too low a gear for a manual trans with the 35's. Anybody have that set up? This won't be a daily driver per se, but I would still like to be able to get around on the freeway without too many problems. Would the 5.13 work, or 4.88? Or should I just stick with 4.10?

Thanks!

BLACKJacK

Sorry I cannot help with your question. Just wanted to say thank you for serving and I admire your patience. I look forward to seeing pictures of your rig it's done. Cheers!

baileyj

Your "just for me" list looks good, I too want to say, "Thanks for your service". So, check your six, keep your head on a swivel and godspeed.

Retired Air Force JTAC, 2005

PJammer

Be safe there in the sand! We're all waiting on your build pics. Thanks for all you do and Pass that on to your fellow troops. Military mom USAF & USMC. we have one there also.

Jersey_Devil

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! :thumbup: I would just stick with ur factory 4.10s I'm running 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs on factory 4.10s just fine and my last jku I had 37s with factory 3.73s! (wanted gears for that but I totaled it) sell the 5s u don't need them. Other than that ur list looks good. Did u get self recovery equipment in that "random small accessories"?

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Mark Doiron

I had 4.10s and went to 4.88s when I switched to 35s. Glad I did. It's still sluggish at times--going uphill, strong headwinds, etc, at Interstate speeds. Other than that, it's a very good combination. You'll run 3K RPMs at 70 MPH with the 4.88s and 35s. It's a little bit stronger pinion gear than the smaller 5.13s, which are generally recommended for the 3.8L with 35s and an auto tranny. You shouldn't have any trouble selling them, if that's what you decide to do.

offthewallsurfer

Hey brother, from a coastie to a soldier, I just want to say thank you for your service overseas. I get deployed 6 months out of the year on a ship, so I know that deployments can be a drag, but hang in there, stay positive, stay strong and be safe. Good luck on your build when your home, post pics before and after. Once again thank you for your hard work and keeping us all safe here on the home front, take care brother.

FlyboyX

As far as self recovery, I got a 10' ARB tree saver, Smittybilt snatch block, and I have a huge shackle/D-ring off a Humvee. I have my own "pioneer" kit with shovel and pulaski. Anything else you suggest I would need? I also have a tow rope, but with the winch, I don't think that will be necessary, at least not for recovery purposes.

Yeah, I know what you are saying about deployments, but I really can't complain too much. After spending 8 years pounding around in the sand as a cav scout, I am now flying helicopters. I absolutely love my job. It could definitely be worse.

Thanks to everyone for the support and the good wishes. You guys are great. I can't wait to get home, and maybe I'll end up meeting up with some of you at one of these jamborees or something that I read so much about!

FlyboyX

So just got home, and the garage is packed with boxes!! I am starting, slowly but surely. Here are my first two mods. Ace Pro Series Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier, complete with mounted 35x12.5 Toyo Open Country M/T on stock rubi wheels (soon to be redlined) Bedlined grill I'll keep updating as the mods continue!

FlyboyX

Ok.... so does anyone know why my photos are upside down? They are oriented correctly when I open them in my viewer on my computer, but upside down when I upload them onto the forum. Ideas?