I got into this Jeep craze a few years ago and have been building up a 2001 TJ Sport since buying it. My wife and I love our TJ, but we are looking to head out West on some journeys in the future. We both thought an upgrade with more storage, air conditioning, and a few less miles on the odometer might be a good idea. So we picked up this Firecracker Red 2016 JKUR Hard Rock Edition a couple months ago. After building up the TJ, I couldn't wait to get started on the JK. Over the last few months I have been trying to research the newer JK platform and figure out my direction with the build.
I plan on gearing it more towards overlanding, but I'm sure the project will go a little above and beyond those needs. After all, it also has to meet my eye appeal that I am looking for. Perhaps Rock-lander, or Over-crawler fit the bill? I feel like I am off to a good start with some initial purchases. They are starting to collect in my garage at the moment. Hopefully in the next couple months I will start to get some of these items installed and document my progress.
At this point, the only things I have added are a Pedal Commander Throttle Response Controller and the Superchips TrailCal Programmer. These were very quick and easy upgrades to accomplish. I took advantage of a few sales and also have the following in my garage (Metalcloak 3.5" Gamechanger lift with Rocksport shocks, Metalcloak HD steering system, Rock Jock antirock sway bar, Artec Industries inner C gussets, and KMC Machete Crawl 17"x9" wheels). I also have quite a few more items on order (Nemesis odyssey front and notorious dovetail fenders, Nemesis tub armor, CavFab tire carrier, and VKS front and rear bumper).
Here is a picture of my TJ "The Sienna Peral" and my newest project JK "Detonator".
Running List of Modifications:
Pedal Commander Throttle Response Controller
Superchips TrailCal Programmer
Nemesis Industries Odyssey Aluminum Front Flares
Nemesis Industries Notorious Dovetail Aluminum Rear Flares
VKS Enforcer Rear Bumper
VKS Shorty V3 Front Winch Bumper
RockJock AntiRock Sway Bar Kit w/Aluminum Brackets and Arms - Front
MCE 3/4in LED Marker Light - Amber
CavFab JK / JKU Elite Series Body Mounted Tire Carrier
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Warn Zeon 10S Platinum Winch
KMC Machete 17x9 Beadlock Wheels
Toyo Open Country MT 37x12.5 R17 Tires
Off Road Only License Plate & 3rd Brake Light
Mopar Rear License Plate Delete
Artec Industries Inner C Gussets
Artec Industries APEX Front & Rear Axle Truss
Tom Wood 1350 Front & Rear Drive Shafts
Metalcloak Game Changer 3.5" True Dual Rate Lift w/ Rocksport Shocks
MetalCloak HD Steering System RockSport Edition
WARN Medium Duty Epic Recovery Kit
Factor 55 Flatlink E - RED w/ Rope Guard
Teraflex Vacuum Pump Relocator Kit
Nemesis Titan Tub Armor
Rock-Slide Engineering Step Sliders w/ Lights
Rock-Slide Engineering Step Slider Armor
Lock Pick Pro Air - Radio
IJKP-15-ARB: 4-Tire Air System Add-on Kit for Under Seat Mounted ARB
Vector Off-Road JK E-Dock
JW Speaker 8700 Evolution J3 Heated Series Headlight - Graphite
JW Speaker Trail 6 Pro Kit
SPOD SE 8 Circuit System HD Panel JK Source Bracket
Carolina Metal Masters Front and Rear Loop Grab Handles With Side Mirror Kit
Baja Designs XL 80, LED - Driving Combo
Rugged Ridge Aluminum Hood Catch
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DV8 Offroad Aluminum Door Handle Inserts
Baja Designs Jeep JK, XL Linkable Roof Bar Kit
Genesis Dual Battery Kit w/ Optima Yellow Top Batteries
Genesis Offroad G Screen Dual Battery Monitoring System
Artec Industries Rear Inner Fenders
EAS Power Switch W/ Starter Kit
Warn Power Interrupt Kit
Yukon Chromoly Axles Front and Rear
Yukon 4.88 Gears
Yukon Hardcore Iron Differential Covers Front and Rear
Goose Gear Side Cubbies
Goose Gear Plate System
Dometic Hardwiring Kit For DC
Genesis Offroad Dual USB Power Outlet Kit x 2
Bartact Roll Bar Barrel Bag - Large
Warn Full-Size Passenger Grab Handle Bag
Dometic CFX3 Slide Mount Kit For CFX3-50
Dometic CFX3 55IM Portable Refrigerator - 53L
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Artec Industries Solid Front Inner Fenders
Midland MicroMobile Two-Way Radio Kit
Dominion Off-road Jeep JK Stealth 48" Hi-Lift Jack Mount & Accessory Kit
Rittenhouse Pulaski Axe w/ Fiberglass Handle, 4lb
Krazy Beaver Shover (Red Head / Black Handle)
Brandmotion Universal Front And Rear View Cameras
Pioneer Roof Rack w/ Pioneer Platform (72x56)
Redarc Tow Pro Elite
Rear Anderson Plug
ARB Tred Pro Traction Boards
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RockSlide Engineering Tailgate Table
Ohio Diesel Seat Spacers
KC Cyclone Rock Lights - Clear x 8
KC Cyclone Dust Lights - Amber x 2
Rebel Offroad Blackout Window Storage Ver. 2.0 w/ Rigid Lights Upgrade
Rotopax Locking Mount w/ Two 2 Gallon Rotopax Fuel Tanks
I plan on gearing it more towards overlanding, but I'm sure the project will go a little above and beyond those needs. After all, it also has to meet my eye appeal that I am looking for. Perhaps Rock-lander, or Over-crawler fit the bill? I feel like I am off to a good start with some initial purchases. They are starting to collect in my garage at the moment. Hopefully in the next couple months I will start to get some of these items installed and document my progress.
At this point, the only things I have added are a Pedal Commander Throttle Response Controller and the Superchips TrailCal Programmer. These were very quick and easy upgrades to accomplish. I took advantage of a few sales and also have the following in my garage (Metalcloak 3.5" Gamechanger lift with Rocksport shocks, Metalcloak HD steering system, Rock Jock antirock sway bar, Artec Industries inner C gussets, and KMC Machete Crawl 17"x9" wheels). I also have quite a few more items on order (Nemesis odyssey front and notorious dovetail fenders, Nemesis tub armor, CavFab tire carrier, and VKS front and rear bumper).
Here is a picture of my TJ "The Sienna Peral" and my newest project JK "Detonator".
Running List of Modifications:
Pedal Commander Throttle Response Controller
Superchips TrailCal Programmer
Nemesis Industries Odyssey Aluminum Front Flares
Nemesis Industries Notorious Dovetail Aluminum Rear Flares
VKS Enforcer Rear Bumper
VKS Shorty V3 Front Winch Bumper
RockJock AntiRock Sway Bar Kit w/Aluminum Brackets and Arms - Front
MCE 3/4in LED Marker Light - Amber
CavFab JK / JKU Elite Series Body Mounted Tire Carrier
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Warn Zeon 10S Platinum Winch
KMC Machete 17x9 Beadlock Wheels
Toyo Open Country MT 37x12.5 R17 Tires
Off Road Only License Plate & 3rd Brake Light
Mopar Rear License Plate Delete
Artec Industries Inner C Gussets
Artec Industries APEX Front & Rear Axle Truss
Tom Wood 1350 Front & Rear Drive Shafts
Metalcloak Game Changer 3.5" True Dual Rate Lift w/ Rocksport Shocks
MetalCloak HD Steering System RockSport Edition
WARN Medium Duty Epic Recovery Kit
Factor 55 Flatlink E - RED w/ Rope Guard
Teraflex Vacuum Pump Relocator Kit
Nemesis Titan Tub Armor
Rock-Slide Engineering Step Sliders w/ Lights
Rock-Slide Engineering Step Slider Armor
Lock Pick Pro Air - Radio
IJKP-15-ARB: 4-Tire Air System Add-on Kit for Under Seat Mounted ARB
Vector Off-Road JK E-Dock
JW Speaker 8700 Evolution J3 Heated Series Headlight - Graphite
JW Speaker Trail 6 Pro Kit
SPOD SE 8 Circuit System HD Panel JK Source Bracket
Carolina Metal Masters Front and Rear Loop Grab Handles With Side Mirror Kit
Baja Designs XL 80, LED - Driving Combo
Rugged Ridge Aluminum Hood Catch
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DV8 Offroad Aluminum Door Handle Inserts
Baja Designs Jeep JK, XL Linkable Roof Bar Kit
Genesis Dual Battery Kit w/ Optima Yellow Top Batteries
Genesis Offroad G Screen Dual Battery Monitoring System
Artec Industries Rear Inner Fenders
EAS Power Switch W/ Starter Kit
Warn Power Interrupt Kit
Yukon Chromoly Axles Front and Rear
Yukon 4.88 Gears
Yukon Hardcore Iron Differential Covers Front and Rear
Goose Gear Side Cubbies
Goose Gear Plate System
Dometic Hardwiring Kit For DC
Genesis Offroad Dual USB Power Outlet Kit x 2
Bartact Roll Bar Barrel Bag - Large
Warn Full-Size Passenger Grab Handle Bag
Dometic CFX3 Slide Mount Kit For CFX3-50
Dometic CFX3 55IM Portable Refrigerator - 53L
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Artec Industries Solid Front Inner Fenders
Midland MicroMobile Two-Way Radio Kit
Dominion Off-road Jeep JK Stealth 48" Hi-Lift Jack Mount & Accessory Kit
Rittenhouse Pulaski Axe w/ Fiberglass Handle, 4lb
Krazy Beaver Shover (Red Head / Black Handle)
Brandmotion Universal Front And Rear View Cameras
Pioneer Roof Rack w/ Pioneer Platform (72x56)
Redarc Tow Pro Elite
Rear Anderson Plug
ARB Tred Pro Traction Boards
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RockSlide Engineering Tailgate Table
Ohio Diesel Seat Spacers
KC Cyclone Rock Lights - Clear x 8
KC Cyclone Dust Lights - Amber x 2
Rebel Offroad Blackout Window Storage Ver. 2.0 w/ Rigid Lights Upgrade
Rotopax Locking Mount w/ Two 2 Gallon Rotopax Fuel Tanks
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