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Old 02-19-2009, 07:44 PM
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I think all of the mega money builds like Camp Crocker and SLC are building are freeking awesome, but what about us poor folk??? I thought it would be fun to show builds from us guys on a budget. I am building mine in stages, and selling parts from the previous stage to move to help move to the next. I know some guys save a while or swipe the card to do it all in a burst. Anyway... lets see where you are at, and how you got there. I have just started my stage 2... still a lot to do!!!

Here is what my JK looked like when it was born... This is not mine but, just like it.

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Stage 1... 18x9 wheels, 33" ATs, mygig, 2" superlift, factory tow hooks, audio upgrades:


Stage 2... 35" MTs, 5.13s, 3" teraflex, OME LTs, more audio upgrades, hard top, CB, PJ stubby, more comming:


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Old 02-19-2009, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bigbluejk
I think all of the mega money builds like Camp Crocker and SLC are building are freeking awesome, but what about us poor folk??? I thought it would be fun to show builds from us guys on a budget. I am building mine in stages, and selling parts from the previous stage to move to help move to the next. I know some guys save a while or swipe the card to do it all in a burst. Anyway... lets see where you are at, and how you got there. I have just started my stage 2... still a lot to do!!!

Here is what my JK looked like when it was born... This is not mine but, just like it.



Stage 1... 18x9 wheels, 33" ATs, mygig, 2" superlift, factory tow hooks, audio upgrades:


Stage 2... 35" MTs, 5.13s, 3" teraflex, OME LTs, more audio upgrades, hard top, CB, PJ stubby, more comming:


looking good.. i'll be honest, i wasn't crazy bout those rims with the 33" ATs but i really like them with the 35" mudders... overall, a sweet looking ride good luck on the future stages
Old 02-19-2009, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowjeeper85
looking good.. i'll be honest, i wasn't crazy bout those rims with the 33" ATs but i really like them with the 35" mudders... overall, a sweet looking ride good luck on the future stages
thanks man.. mind posting yours..
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hahaha nice!!! it all started with... always the start of a good story! Nice jeep man!
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Originally Posted by bigbluejk

i love those tires
Old 02-20-2009, 06:23 PM
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thanks man. Anyone else building there rig in stages? Or is everyone just going from stock to extreme!?
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Originally Posted by bigbluejk
thanks man. Anyone else building there rig in stages? Or is everyone just going from stock to extreme!?
I could show you mine but I'm not done with stage 1 yet. If anyone has any extra money lying around plaese send it my way.
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Stock:

6-speed, 23S package, Factory rear locker & Electric Swaybar Disconnect, 4.10 gears, 32" Tires



Stage one:

2" Black Diamond BB & Warrior Safari Rack



Stage 2:

LoD Front Bumper & M8000 Warn Winch



Stage 3:

285/75R16 Cooper Discoverer S/T's w/16 x 8 Procomp Wheels



Stage 4 (current):

Teraflex Rock Sliders, Kilby Evap Relocation kit & Tom Woods 1310 Rear Drive Shaft



Future stages will include upgraded lift, 35" tires, upgraded front axel, skid plates and who knows what else.
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Very nice JeepDad!!! Did you install the elec disco later or get it from the factory like that? what rear locker do you have? Love the jeep. LOVE the color!!!!
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Super nice. Now that's what I call building in stages.


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