BigSteve build thread
03-04-2013, 06:39 PM
#1
JK Super Freak
Thread Starter
BigSteve build thread
So I have been contributing on the forum for a while and figured that it was time that I let you all see what I am up to. First, a little back story. I got into the Jeeping world with a 1995 Cherokee. 
It was supposed to be a father/son toy for us to go offroading in Rubicon with. It was a manual trans with a 4.0l and it was manual everything. With no AC! I had a car that I was driving everyday so the no AC thing was not a big deal for me. Well my car started to take a dump so I sold it and started driving the XJ everyday. Still not a huge issue for me but the wife HATED it! So I started looking for a Grand Cherokee. After two years of looking and not liking anything I found (I am super type A when it comes to cars) my wife apparently had had enough. She came home one day and said "You know what, why don't we just buy you a new Wrangler. That way you can have exactly what you want and you don't have to buy something that has issues." I immediately thought to myself "Don't play with my emotions like that. It's not funny." Turns out she wasn't bullsh#tin' me. Next thing you know we were in contact with Capistrano Jeep and custom ordering exactly what I wanted. 8 weeks later, after waiting about as patiently as a 5 year old before Christmas, my new 2013 JKUR showed up. 
Now that would be great but I have a fantastic wife and what does a fantastic wife say when your new JKUR only has 50 miles? Hey doesn't that thing need an exhaust? Ummm....yeah it does! So she brought one home with her! 
The exhaust is the MagnaFlow Off Road Pro Series and it sounds awesome.
It was supposed to be a father/son toy for us to go offroading in Rubicon with. It was a manual trans with a 4.0l and it was manual everything. With no AC! I had a car that I was driving everyday so the no AC thing was not a big deal for me. Well my car started to take a dump so I sold it and started driving the XJ everyday. Still not a huge issue for me but the wife HATED it! So I started looking for a Grand Cherokee. After two years of looking and not liking anything I found (I am super type A when it comes to cars) my wife apparently had had enough. She came home one day and said "You know what, why don't we just buy you a new Wrangler. That way you can have exactly what you want and you don't have to buy something that has issues." I immediately thought to myself "Don't play with my emotions like that. It's not funny." Turns out she wasn't bullsh#tin' me. Next thing you know we were in contact with Capistrano Jeep and custom ordering exactly what I wanted. 8 weeks later, after waiting about as patiently as a 5 year old before Christmas, my new 2013 JKUR showed up. Now that would be great but I have a fantastic wife and what does a fantastic wife say when your new JKUR only has 50 miles? Hey doesn't that thing need an exhaust? Ummm....yeah it does! So she brought one home with her! The exhaust is the MagnaFlow Off Road Pro Series and it sounds awesome.
Last edited by BigSteve; 03-04-2013 at 06:46 PM.
03-04-2013, 07:04 PM
#2
JK Super Freak
Thread Starter
My wife also knows me well enough to know that I can't leave well enough alone. She suggested that I try to get sponsored for the vehicle. So I started banging on peoples email doors to see if I could get sponsored. Sure enough I had a few companies want to participate. My current list of sponsors are Rock Krawler Suspension, Black Rock Wheels, Toyo Tires, American Rebel MFG, Adams Driveshaft and Rebel Off Road. So starts stage one of my build up. When the boxes started showing up it felt so much better than Christmas! 
For stage one I am upgrading my vehicle with a Rock Krawler 3.5 Maz Travel System, 37x13.50x17 Toyo Open Country M/T, Black Rock Wheels Type D series 909S size 17x8, Front and rear diff covers from American Rebel MFG, front and rear driveshafts from Adams Driveshaft and having Rebel Off Road do the install for me. While I am there I figured I would also have an Atrec front axle armor kit installed. 
For stage one I am upgrading my vehicle with a Rock Krawler 3.5 Maz Travel System, 37x13.50x17 Toyo Open Country M/T, Black Rock Wheels Type D series 909S size 17x8, Front and rear diff covers from American Rebel MFG, front and rear driveshafts from Adams Driveshaft and having Rebel Off Road do the install for me. While I am there I figured I would also have an Atrec front axle armor kit installed.
Last edited by BigSteve; 03-04-2013 at 07:41 PM.
03-04-2013, 07:38 PM
#3
JK Super Freak
Thread Starter
Wheels and tires all mounted up. I decided to try out bead balancing for this build. I have read and heard a lot of good things about it so I figured I would give it a try and see how it goes. 
Today the Jeep got dropped off with Bond and his team at Rebel Off Road 
Once on the lift Josh had parts coming off in no time 
And then it was time for the good stuff to go on. 
Rear end is pretty much finished 
Today the Jeep got dropped off with Bond and his team at Rebel Off Road Once on the lift Josh had parts coming off in no time And then it was time for the good stuff to go on. Rear end is pretty much finished
03-04-2013, 07:48 PM
#4
Looks like a sweet build. Nice color choice too. So, you just asked around for sponsers and a few said yes? How does that work? Did you have to pay partially for parts or those that are sponsering give you parts for nothing? Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see the end product.
Front end going together 
Artec front truss going on. 
That is all for today. I will update more tomorrow.
03-04-2013, 08:04 PM
#7
JK Super Freak
Thread Starter
Looks like a sweet build. Nice color choice too. So, you just asked around for sponsers and a few said yes? How does that work? Did you have to pay partially for parts or those that are sponsering give you parts for nothing? Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see the end product.
